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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
Cold Water Hot Trout Fishing

Cold Water Hot Trout Fishing

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 May 12th

 Trout fishing is heating up around the Island. While the weather and the water may be cold the fishing is good. In fact our cold spring and slow snow melt is keeping the local lake waters cold a … read more
Spring Ling

Spring Ling

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 May 5th

The spring Lingcod season has been off to a good start with excellent catches being reported. Lingcod populations have definitely been strong the last few years and that trend seems to be continu … read more