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Fishing Report

Shallow Chinook and Deep Coho

2018 Aug 27th

The fishing is still a little scattered around Nanaimo. Lots of nice fish are coming in, but no one area has been consistent. The Coho have decided to swap places with the Chinook and are now fairly f … read more

Big Springs & Dog Fish

2018 Aug 18th

Nanaimo fisherman are reporting mixed results, but some big fish are coming in. The best Chinook are in tight and shallow. Trolling 200ft down in 1000ft of water is not the best plan right now. Get in … read more

Coho Crazy!

2018 Aug 4th

While the local Chinook fishery has been spotty for a few days (for most people) the coho fishing has been great. While coho move around a lot, the best locations have been 5 Fingers and Entrance Isla … read more

Sockeye are Here!

2018 Jul 30th

I'm getting reports of Sockeye about a mile East of Thrasher Rock. Only two reports so far, but four years ago we had them there also. Somebody please go catch one and send me a pic to confirm this … read more

Big Springs are Here

2018 Jul 30th

Five Finger Island was incredible this week for big springs. I have multiple reports from people saying it was one of their best fishing days in a lone time. (and that's saying something considering h … read more

Entrance Island Tyee

2018 Jul 22nd

Harbour Chandler Staff Levi went to Entrance Island.... 30 lb Chinook, caught jigging on a light spinning rod, and carefully released.