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Fishing Report

Anchovies, Plankton and Spring Salmon

Anchovies, Plankton and Spring Salmon

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Mar 17th

 Salmon activity is picking up off Nanaimo, with lot's of feeder springs in the area. Entrance Island, the East side of Gabriola and Valdez Island are holding fish at 180-220 ft. Fish the bottom … read more
Time to Fill Your License

Time to Fill Your License

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Mar 10th

With the good weather it's time to gear up and get out on the water. We likely only have until the end of the month to retain Chinook in Georgia straight. Plus we are still on last seasons license unt … read more
Spring is Here!

Spring is Here!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Mar 3rd

 Springtime arrives with herring season on the West Coast. The herring are ready to spawn and they are drawing in salmon, sealions and every other creature that eats herring. While fishing will b … read more
Herring Season

Herring Season

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Feb 25th

 Fishing has been a bit spottier than the last few weeks. Guys are still getting fish and marking a lot of fish and bait. But as is normal for this time of year, as when the herring move in somet … read more
Mid-February Report

Mid-February Report

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Feb 17th

Thrasher Rock area was on fire for spring salmon for the first part of this week. The quote I heard from a local guide was "I didn't go 10 minutes without a fish. Three doubleheaders" Best depths have … read more
Prawns make the best Valentine Present

Prawns make the best Valentine Present

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Feb 10th

Salmon fishing around Gabriola Island is still very good, but the fish are more spread out. Less are holding at the "Money Hole" North East of Entrance Island lighthouse. They are moving with the bait … read more