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Fishing Report

Halibut is Hot, Hot, Hot!

Halibut is Hot, Hot, Hot!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Jun 23rd

 West Coast Halibut fishing is off the hook this season! In the last few days, I've read nothing but great reports from the entire West side of the Island. Right now is the time to head out there … read more
It's all about the Bass!

It's all about the Bass!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Jun 16th

 Despite the cool temperatures Bass fishing is hot in Vancouver Island Lakes. Around Nanaimo Quennell Lake is your best bet; but many other lakes hold populations of Bass. The best lures are  … read more
Juneuary Fishing Report

Juneuary Fishing Report

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Jun 9th

With the soggy weather keeping some boats at the dock, there's a lot of fish out there for those that do brave the rain. I should point out that we carry a wide range of the best rain gear, including& … read more
June is Coho Season!

June is Coho Season!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Jun 3rd

 Coho has opened up for retention of two hatchery clipped fish of 12 inches or bigger. I have not heard of too many around Nanaimo yet, but there are definitely lots just North of the French Cree … read more
Ling Cod and Bass

Ling Cod and Bass

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 May 26th

Lingcod fishing has continued to be good in the Nanaimo area. Best lures have been burbot swimbaits, and real herring on a spreader bar. Try a glow spreader bar and glow cannon ball as … read more
Fish & Chips Season

Fish & Chips Season

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 May 19th

 After a blustery and cold spring it looks like decent weather for fishing is on the way. Halibut fishing on the West Coast of the Island has been picking up. Sooke, Ucluelet and Tofino fishermen … read more