WCVI Salmon Fishing Report – July 30, 2013

by Westview Marina

Esperanza Inlet and Nootka Sound

On July 15, changes in Salmon Regulation helped move boats around in Area 25/125. Catching remains strong.

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Nootka

Conuma River hatchery have showed up in good numbers. Large schools of Chinook & cohos/silvers are feeding on needle fish off every point & structure from outer Bajo Reef all the way in to Coopte Point./Hoiss Point.  At Bajo, fish deep (100-150ft) right off the bottom. Not only will you catch salmon but you will hook halibut & lingcod. Further into the sound, 50ft seems to be the depth to set the lines. Anchovies or your favorite hoochie are working best. If you have a white or glow oil slick hoochie try it—you will like the results

Esperanza

The Pinnacles are on fire. Esperanza (Four Mile) Reef & the Highway are all producing BIG Chinook (25-38lbs) in good numbers. Fish with 5½-inch anchovy, hoochie hook/tailwagger spoons, “Green Spatter-Cream” or a 5-inch Glow Green Chartreuse Coyote spoon all work well. The magic depth to set your downrigger lines at is in and around 145ft.

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While you are out there, after fishing for salmon, drop down your halibut gear—they are in the same areas. Fishing with a spreader bar and extra-large herring is producing the best results.

Rosa Harbour

All around Catala Island are hot fisheries for coho/silvers and under 77cm/30in Chinook. Setting lines at 42ft. is producing the best.

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For more up to date reports and GPS coordinates for off shore hot spots stop by Westview Marina & Lodge Tackle Shop in Tahsis.