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Christmas Chinook Report

Christmas Chinook Report

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2024 Dec 19th

The winter fishing for Chinook has been good all week, and the forecast for the next couple weeks looks promising. So if you have anytime off over Christmas getting out on the water would be fun.From … read more
It's Winter Spring Fishing Time!

It's Winter Spring Fishing Time!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2024 Dec 13th

Fishing for feeder Chinook (AKA Winter Springs) has really picked up over the last week in the Nanaimo area. I have excellent reports from Entrance Island, Five Finger Island and the Flat Tops. The si … read more
Trout and Steelhead Season is Coming!

Trout and Steelhead Season is Coming!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2024 Dec 6th

The river salmon fishing season is winding down. But trout and Steelhead fishing is just starting. There are still opportunities for Coho in local rivers for now, but this will dry up soon. The trout … read more
Winter Bass?!

Winter Bass?!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2024 Nov 28th

Here on Vancouver Island winter bass fishing is a thing! So if you are looking for a fun easy winter fishing option consider bass. They are in deeper water so a boat helps, but some lakes are still fi … read more
River Fishing Still Going!

River Fishing Still Going!

2024 Nov 21st

With the heavy rain you may think the river fishing season is over, but that is not the case. The rain has pushed a lot of the fish upstream, but it has also pulled some fresh ones into the systems. T … read more
Winter Springs and Prawning Time!

Winter Springs and Prawning Time!

Posted by Steve Vavrik on 2024 Nov 15th

This seasons winter fishing has kicked off for feeder Chinook. I have excellent reports from French Creek, Entrance Island and Ladysmith. The fish are mostly deep so far. But Last season shallow fish … read more