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Fishing Report

Jumbo Prawns

Jumbo Prawns

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Apr 7th

The spring prawning season has kicked off with lot's of full traps and happy prawn fishermen. There have been good reports from both sides of the Island. Nanaimo and the mid Island area seems to have … read more
Prawning Season Is Here!!

Prawning Season Is Here!!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Mar 31st

April is the best month for Prawning in Georgia Straight. We had great numbers just before it closed, so this April should bring large catches. Remember to wight your traps down, as prawns don't like … read more
Big Fish Are Here!!!

Big Fish Are Here!!!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2022 Mar 24th

Things have really picked up in the Gulf this week, with much larger fish moving into the Nanaimo area. There have been many good reports from Entrance Island South along Gabriola and down to Thrasher … read more
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