Vancouver Saltwater Salmon Fishing Report Sockeye Update: In last week’s report I mentioned this week’s test set numbers were going to be critical.  We really needed a big push of fish to change the general outlook which has been trending in the p10 to p25 range.  If we had more low number test sets this…

Vancouver Saltwater Salmon Fishing Report    Sockeye Update: The phones are ringing constantly as everyone wants to know about sockeye.  So, let’s get right to it.  I was in the DFO & SFAB Sockeye Working Group meeting this past Wednesday and here is what I learned.  Here is the latest info.  The estimate of 9.7…

Vancouver Saltwater Salmon Fishing Report Lots to talk about in this week’s report, coho, chinook, sockeye and of course the weather. Let’s start with the weather and then local fisheries. If you are heading out this long weekend keep an eye on Saturday as Windy is showing some stronger NW winds, especially if you are…

Vancouver Saltwater Salmon Fishing Report  Well, it’s 5:00 am Friday morning and I am having my morning coffee, looking at the marine forecast and deciding if I am going to make it over to Gabriola this morning.  Looks like it will be doable for most and the SE backs off later in the day for…

Vancouver Salmon Fishing Report, July 8, 2022  Well, we are a week out from July 15th and the question on everyone’s mind is will we get a chinook retention opening in Area 29 and 17 like we have had in the last few years.  The reality is nobody really knows until the Fisheries Notice actually…

Vancouver Salmon Fishing Report Finally, the forecast is for some sunny days this weekend!  Of course, with that sun comes the high-pressure system and that means NW winds.  This weekend will be no exception as there are some NW winds in the 10-20 knot range on the horizon.  Depending on your game plan and location,…

Vancouver Saltwater Salmon Fishing Report Fishing pressure has been light locally, as one would expect with the lack of chinook retention opportunities in Vancouver waters.  Some boats have been heading across to the Gulf Islands where there are retention opportunities for lingcod and rockfish and you can fish catch & release for chinook.  We have…

Vancouver Saltwater Fishing Report If you are heading out this weekend it looks like the winds will be good for the most part.  Some SE to deal with but nothing major until Sunday afternoon.  The SE brings in the lower pressure system, so no surprise that the weather forecast is for some clouds and a…

Vancouver Saltwater Salmon Fishing Report  SPECIAL REGULATION REPORT:  Well, how tragic is this?  I am writing the fishing report on April 1st, the day our area shuts down for fishing for chinook.  Let me be specific, as per the fishing regulation notices that came out last week and are now on the DFO regulation website,…