Fishing

Gabriola Island is one of those places where people live a quiet life and the problems associated with big cities and big industries seem far away. However that has all changed as the Pacific Pilotage Authority has a proposal in place that has the residents of Gabriola...

Early season spring fishing produces some quality Chinook Salmon in the 10-25 pound range. So far the best Salmon fishing has been close to Ucluelet so not a big run to the fishing grounds. Fishing the outside edge of Barkley Sound, Great Bear and out as far as three miles offshore. The fish are hunkering right on the bottom, so the gear varies between 110-150 feet deep depending on bottom depth. Using Spoons with Flashers or Anchovies with Flashers. Fish are biting on the tides but morning has been by far best.

The previous closure for bivalve shellfish at French Creek, near the City of Parksville, is no longer necessary and has been lifted. For the full Fishery Notice click here.

Assessment data for sockeye salmon and environmental conditions in the Fraser River watershed has been review as of July 29, 2013. The full Fishery Notice is here. The next review is scheduled for August, 2, 2013.

Fisheries and Oceans announces details on pinks in the Nanaimo and Departure Bay areas. See the full Fishery Notice here. Find that from August 1 to September 30 the daily pink salmon retention limit is at four with retention at zero listed for specific areas. Within the Notice is a list of important...

sent to us by Hatch Match'r Fly and TackleVedder/ Chilliwack River:July 1- Dec 31 4 per day; only 1 over 62cmChehalis River: Jun 1- Aug 10 4 per day; only 1 over 50cmAug 11- Sept 15 NO fishing for ChinookSept 16- Dec 31 4 per day; only 1 over 62cmHarrison River: From Hwy 7 bridge...

brought to you through Riverside Fly and Tackle July 18, 2013 by In the Howe Sound Effective Friday, July 19, 2013 Daily Limit is four (4) per day! July 18, 2013 We’ve been seeing fish being caught at the mouth of the Capilano into Howe sound, Furry Creek and the Squamish River itself.