Sidney Report

[Weinstein]

My luck finally changed, my first salmon out of Sidney, not one but two! A 16lb & 12lb off Fairfax Pt on Sunday at low slack. First on Anchovy and second on Army Truck Coyote.

Thanks to all who posted their Sidney reports/tips, nice to post one of my own for a change!

[novicefish]

Awesome, I was thinking about giving it a go today, but haven't had any luck there for a while....Maybe I'll just see what's around!

[Kokanee]

I was out by Fairfax as well, seen a guy he was by himself land a fish, looked like he was in about 18-20 ft hardtop boat, just wondering if that was you?
I didn't hook any salmon, but couldn't keep the dogfish of my line [V]

[Weinstein]

I saw the same guy, his boat looked a bit like a Hourston, not sure what make. I was out in a 24' Wellcraft Airslot (Gwailo - see pic), open top centre console. I took my mum out for her birthday fishing trip, she had a great time. We got about 4 dogfish, already had one Spring on Anchovy so decided to switch to a spoon and a hootchie on the other rod, five minutes in and the spoon got one!

What boat were you on? There was a nice Trophy out there, with a blue hull.

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[lazyguy]

Sounds like a great day. Have been out there a few times lately but no luck. How deep were you? I usually go around 90 to 105ft there, but just lots of dogs to date.

[Weinstein]

I was fishing around the 110ft mark, lots of fish on the sounder at the slack, then nothing about an hour later. Unfortuanltely the engine started knocking on the way back into the marina so I might have to postpone my trip this weekend.

Just when I start catching something the engine goes!

[lazyguy]

Thanks for the tip. Hope everything pans out with the motor so you can get back out - looks like this weekend will be a beauty weatherwise. Cheers.

[Highliner]

Anyone have any reports on Sidney? Going to give it a go tomorrow. Thanks in advance.

Highliner
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[Highliner]

Bonked a mid-teen at Fairfax this morning. I was expecting more boats. We were one of two all morning. Beautiful out there!

Highliner
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[novicefish]

went to head out about 1pm today but had to turn back coz it was too sloppy for her in the inlet, what was it like out at fairfax this afternoon?

[Weinstein]

Nice one Highliner!

My boat is still out of action, getting the motor looked at today, fingers crossed I'll be out next week.

Renfrew charter this Saturday, sounds like it's hot out there!

[Highliner]

Any updates from Sidney? Has anyone on here had any success fishing Darcy island? I've never run that far south from Tulista ramp. I love trying new spots, any tips would be appreciated.


Highliner
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[cpony]

Darcy is usually fished for Hali. If you're want Springs try off the Powder Warf in Sidney channel. Fairfax is still holding fish.

[Weinstein]

Didn't get a chance to fish Sidney last weekend, anyone get out? The reports said it was pretty hot by Fairfax.

[fishhawk8]

I was out in Sidney on Monday and Tuesday nights giving the new tub her maiden voyage(s). I got 1 undersized and my buddy lost one that straightened his hook on Monday night and I picked up a teenager on Tuesday. All fish were on Cop Car Coyotes.

Seafood, eat it, then catch more.

[gradyboat]

I was out at fairfax and my sounder was going nujts with fish but there was nothing but dog fish hitting the bait so I switched to cop cars and not a sniff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Switched to bottem fish and caucgt 5 Ling and a huge rock fish............... kept two lings around 15-20 and the rock fish.

There were a lot of boats but there seemed to be little action out side of the dogs......

anyone have better luck???????

[Kris]

Hey fishhawk....anything over 16 yrs is legal acording to the criminal code..he he

[lazyguy]

Any reports for Sydney area? Fairfax, bluffs etc.

[Sir Reel]

I was out at Fairfax, Hambley and the bluffs, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday about 4 hours each day. I only saw one teenager get caught at Fairfax. All I got was a small dog and a 3 lb Chinook. Lots of bait balls everwhere though. Commercial trollers were at the Pender bluffs on Monday morning. Was following one for a few hours and I saw them get 1 small salmon on board.

[lazyguy]

Fished Pender this weekend 3rd/4th. Hit it hard for that country...10hrs Saturday and 7hrs Sunday. Tough sledding! Tried c-spoons, cutty, anchovie, and even the hootch. No shiny ones not even a sniff, but on the plus side, there are a heck of a lot less dogs left for y'all. Saw one other boat with one on that they played with for quite awile...not sure of outcome. Weather and company were great, beer waz cold and lookin forward to gittin back to the outside! Cheers.

[dl29]

I hope you released it as Fairfax closed on Aug 1

[jamaf]

Does anyone have any news on the Sidney area as of late. I am planning to head out tomorrow. I was going to try Wayne rock & Arbutus Island area. Any suggestions?

[Fins -n- Skins]

It's a bit of a search mission this time of year. Try both and get back to us. Might be a popular spot this winter if things get shut down from Sooke to Vic.

Tournament Proven !

[cpony]

It's a long shot but the chum are going through there now. Maybe slow troll and little squirts might work like Browns Bay. Look for them finning. The Red Can or Powder Wharf might start holding winters.

[r.s craven]

quote:Originally posted by Fins -n- Skins
Might be a popular spot this winter if things get shut down from Sooke to Vic.

Tournament Proven !


If DFO in their wisdom, decide to close the winter springs
there will be no salt water fishery at all.:(
salmon, halibut and cod all closed ??? what a disaster

[jamaf]

Well I struck out today. The wind picked up in the after noon. Had a good strike in the am at Arbutus Island. Fish showing on the sounder. Then went to Morsby island. No luck there. Chum were breaking the surface near Saltspring. I will wait till Nov 1st for Coho in Cow bay.

[ForrestGump]

Couple of hits sunday afternoon at saanichton spit. Only had time for a single pass. Watch out for crab traps with crappy bouys, there was one there with just a milk jug [xx(]

[crabbuster]

Hi,everyone,I'm new to fishing and have a couple of questions if that's alright? First off,where are some good places near Sydney to fish,and secondly,why are winter springs found in deeper water than summer springs?
Thanks,crabby.

[dl29]

Well first its Sidney not Sydney, next and more important its because the feed in Sidney stays almost on the bottom.

[ChoveyRoller]

Has anyone fished the Sidney area in the past few days? Island Outfitters are talking it up pretty good. Can anyone verify?
Report
Sidney
Salmon fishing was EXCELLENT once again this past week. Nice springs up to 15 lbs have been caught near Sidney Spit, Coal Island and Moresby Island. Some of the old timers are saying that the fishing recently has been as good as it’s ever been. Also, a lot of the fish have been quite shallow recently, 40 to 50 feet, and close to shore. There has been bait balls in the area and birds working the bait. Small anchovies or Tiny Strip have been the best natural bait. Spoons have been good recently with Green and Glow colors producing best. The best soft plastic lures to use for springs now are Glo Below, Pistachio and Purple Haze Squirts.


Sidney is appealing when the winds are blowin out west
Thanks

[Hoochiebob]

Haven't been out there myself but from those that have now is the time to fish there.
Buddy of mine was off coal island last weekend and said the sounder was lit up with them

Hooch
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[Hoochiebob]

Thought it was time to revive this thread.
Joined six other boats for an afternoon fish off the Powderwharf.
Two misses and two in the boat- one 20 and one 25.Nice fat fish full of energy.Watched one guy battle a seal for about half an hour for his fish.Hope he won.
A great day of fishing for Sidney

In Your Face slot limit!!


Hooch
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[Highliner]

Right on H-bob, good to hear some good results in Sidney.

Highliner

www.salmonboats.ca

[Hoochiebob]

might try again tomorrow.Will post results.

Hooch
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[bananas]

Some buddies of mine have been doing great over there.They said lots of fish 12-28lbs no slot size and usualy calm.They mentioned the powder wharf,the spit,and the humps off darcy is where they are finding them.

Hummmmmm.

[Weinstein]

Cheers for the reports!

Sounds great, should be out there this week, hope the fish hang around!

[Hoochiebob]

little tardy on the report but here it is for the 24th

Much slower day-the current was moving a lot more. Managed one small one with a long line release.
Got a feeling that a late afternoon-early evening fish is a little more productive.
Tiny strip is the ticket, and keep it on the bottom.
Hopefully they will be around a bit longer, I'm not done looking for them.

Hooch
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[halibutsteve]

Changed a 3-day Sooke trip to Sidney to avoid slot restrictions, and for nicer overall water. First weekend in June, Friday through Sunday, staying north Saanich, prawns, salmon off Sidney......I'd appreciate any pointers. I've been gleaning hard, primarily on this site, but would take any pointers, and would love to hear reports from this weekend, if only to 'wet my whistle'?

PM or reply, I'd love to hear from you.

[yammy5]

How was Sidney fishing over the weekend? I heard it has been quite good??

[Highliner]

Why are the fish always around when I can't seem to get out? Go get 'em boys. Don't forget to post some photos for those of us who are stuck at work.

Highliner

www.salmonboats.ca

[Highliner]

Was anyone out today? Wondering if there are still any fish around. Any recent reports are appreciated.

Highliner

www.salmonboats.ca

[Hoochiebob]

heading out for an evening flood tonight- maybe the bigger tides will push some in
Will keep you posted

Hooch
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[Hoochiebob]

Missed the tide change due to tardy wife. Not a sniff from the powderwharf. Big ass tide change meant salad in the water.
Still made for a nice night on the chuck

Hooch
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[Hoochiebob]

Missed the tide change due to tardy wife. Not a sniff from the powderwharf. Big ass tide change meant salad in the water.
Still made for a nice night on the chuck

Hooch
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[Hoochiebob]

For all you Sidney area fishermen who haven't seen it yet, here is the latest restriction for the area

quote:Subarea 19-6: Effective immediately until July 15, 2010 the daily limit is two (2) Chinook salmon per day of which only one (1) Chinook may be greater than 67 cm. The minimum size limit in this area is 62cm. Listed on 14/06/2010 FN0430

also the map:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/opportunities-possibilites/PN/2010/18-19-20-29-co-ch.pdf
Think we all knew this was coming. Wondering how hard it's gonna be catching that slot salmon
5 cm slot? WTF!!

Hooch
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[ForrestGump]

Any one been out lately??

[twinwinds]

Out last night for couple hours managed a couple in the teens and lost a couple.....
Fairfax pt.needlefish hootchies
Loads of bait around, the birds were coming up with their mouths full!

[Weinstein]

Heading out tomorrow morning for Fairfax, hope the bait is still around! Will report when I get back. Were you fishing right on the bottom Twinwinds?

Cheers

[Weinstein]

Nothing for me yesterday, one good bite but came off. Army Truck squirt. Lots of boats around but I didn't see many people catching.
Except Twinwinds of course!

Cheers

[twinwinds]

Managed 2 yesterday. First one came at 5:45am,14lbs(hatchery) and second one around 10:00am or so,18lbs(wild). Caught one on a chrome/blue spoon and the other on a green/pearl needlefish hootchie. The needlefish that was in the stomach was only about 1.5 to 2 inches long.

Lots of fun watching my 7 yr old son have the time of his life playing them out!

cheers

[fishhawk8]

Any new reports for Sidney? I'm going out tonight for a couple of hours to see what shakes.

Thanks for any info,
'Hawk

Seafood, eat it, then catch more.

[twinwinds]

Was out yesterday 7 fish total. released 4 smaller, lost a couple nice ones behind the boat and kept one around 8 lbs. needlefish hootchies and bait tight to the bottom (150 ft of water) fairfax pt.
A nice feed of Dungees to end the day! Be back out tomorrow or Sunday..................

Happy new year.

[twinwinds]

Was back out on Sunday. 5 fish total all from 8 to 15 lb's. Same place, same Gear. Another feed of Dungees to end the day as well.

[r.s craven]

Good job Dan !

[twinwinds]

Thanks Scott! Makes up for the previous 2 outings where all i caught was a cold.......Back to work now.
Happy new year.

[2xeagle16]

We trolled off the southeast end of James Island Saturday. Ended up with our limit of springs between the two of us. All fish caught in 120 - 140 ft of water and dragging the bottom with purple haze squirts and glow flashers. We also released countless other springs at the side of the boat - I have never seen so many fish in this area before.

[r.s craven]

Any size to them Kevin ?

[2xeagle16]

The springs we kept were not clipped - just over 62cm and about 7 pounds. No problem with the seals at all.

[twinwinds]

Was out at Fairfax this morning 2 12lber's right away. 140ft right on bottom. both fish on needlefish hootchies.

[hali hunter]

Any fish getting caught last few days.

[bananas]

Hey Hali was out there today fishin was great 8 or so fish in 4 hrs a few nice one's around 12-13lbs and crabbing was insane!

[hali hunter]

James Island area Bananas?

[bananas]

sidney spit is where we were but the rest of the boats were at coal and fairfax

[lpaulcarter]

Last Sunday we got our limit in 80-100 ' just north of the red can in Sidney channel - green flashers, green/glow coyotes on the bottom. 3 out of 4 were clipped, all 8-10 pounds. Monday only one keeper, 11 pounds, same gear/place. Told my neighbour about it and last night he called to tell me he limited yesterday afternoon: two 22's, a 16 and a "little one". He's out there again today and I would be too if I hadn't gone to the Victoria Whiskey Festival yesterday...

[r.s craven]

But you enjoyed the whiskey right ? :p

[lpaulcarter]

Absolutely!! We did our best, but were unable to sample all 160 brands...

[Tips Up]

Any new reports?
May giver a go this week.

Thanks
Tips

[drilleryells]

out on a buddys boat on wednesday, got about 4 small ones in the channel, ran to fairfax got a 8 and a 15 at about 3 pm, a coyote got the bigger fish,good day

[Tips Up]

Thanks

Tips

[Fins -n- Skins]

Any new reports lately ?

[ForrestGump]

With the Derby happening this weekend in Sidney most will be tight lipped.

Neil

[bananas]

Anybody here about all the traps submerged in sidney channel ? Sounds like a nightmare out there ritenow.

[Hoochiebob]

Yea, I had a 12lb cannonball and some gear wrapped around one on friday.Floats were sunk in the middle of the channel. Was so pissed off I tried to haul it up and get my gear back. Not as strong as I thought.
The commercial crabber out there just doesn't care- I watched him as he ran over my floats last year. Guy wasn't even at the helm!
Methinks it's gonna get ugly the day I meet him...

[A Knotty Buoy]

For the past couple of weeks the crap traps have been a little crazy. Just passed the powder warf was almost unfishable, in the straight. And Hoochie, I had a similar issue with one of the traps. I found out I can almost pull hard enough to submerge my little double eagle without budging the trap off bottom haha.

Also, is there a regulation about these guys who use clear milk jugs and garbage to float their crab trap lines? Am I legal to pull the damn things and throw them on shore? My apologies the alberta red neck comes through pretty strong at times ;)

[A Knotty Buoy]

Has anyone been out since the derby? Has the fishing picked up any? Once the boat gets back from Forsch I am hoping to sneak out.

[Pippen]

Also, is there a regulation about these guys who use clear milk jugs and garbage to float their crab trap lines? ;)

Unfortunately in the regs it is only "recommended" that you aren't using milk jugs, hooch bottles, fresca bottles and your delicate laundry detergent bottles that hold what you use for cleaning your "delicates". ;)

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/law-loi/gear-equipement-eng.htm#Shellfish_Traps_and_Rings

[Hoochiebob]

Posted this in another thread but new reg in effect for Sidney tomorrow

Effective 00:01 hrs May 05, 2011 until 23:59 hrs July 15, 2011 the daily limit is two (2) chinook salmon per
day of which only one (1) chinook may be greater than 67 cm. The minimum size limit in these areas is 62cm.

Might need a micrometer to measure that slot size....WTF!!!

[JuandeOne]

Anybody here about all the traps submerged in sidney channel ? Sounds like a nightmare out there ritenow.

Was out at Sidney Spit on Sunday having a bbq and when the tide was at its peak there were dozens of crab pot floats drifting down the beach.

We couldn't stop joking about how people are trolling for crab nowadays.

We had 8 lbs of lead in our traps and they weren't moving.

[A Knotty Buoy]

Damn 62 to 67cm's, that is a bit tight of a measurement! I take it these are the fraser river spawners coming through? The ones that the natives are crying over that we sportsman are taking advantage of? hahaha... Im not even going there, as I watched how they act in Port Alberni and it makes me violent!

[sammyslabber]

Damn 62 to 67cm's, that is a bit tight of a measurement! I take it these are the fraser river spawners coming through? The ones that the natives are crying over that we sportsman are taking advantage of? hahaha... Im not even going there, as I watched how they act in Port Alberni and it makes me violent!

Stange they waited till after the Derby timming is everything at least the natives didn't get them. Maybe bananas is on to something after all they need the derby money to run the hatchery program.Sad state of affairs when all the dough
we pay (taxes,fees ,lic etc) go into general revenue & not our fishery.

[A Knotty Buoy]

Well I went out today and flogged the water at Coal Island. Released a 10lb spring that was undersized, was all so left disheartened at 2:30pm... Heard alot of chatter on the radio and it seems it was slow everywhere out here on the Sidney side.

[kelly]

10 lb undersize?

[r.s craven]

10 lb undersize?

Wondered about that as well...
10 lb spring should be about 30" which is well over legal in area 18

[kelly]

Musta been A real chub

[A Knotty Buoy]

Scale is out a bit is all... came in just under 61 cm's.. The 11.7 I got the other day weighed in at almost 14 on my old scale during the derby last week and was 72cm's... So may have been closer to 8lbs. They both were healthy at least.

[A Knotty Buoy]

Has anyone been out the last week? Or any news from Oak bay?

[NautiGirl]

Last Friday night 6-8 was showing lots of baitfish and many large schools of salmon off OB flats/Trial. Caught one hatch and lost a hali. I'll likely be out tomorrow night. BWD says the winds will drop off at 5pm and the tide will be changing then too, so there'll be some salmon and bait moving in.

[Fishing shirts]

Nice catch!

[A Knotty Buoy]

Hooked into one little spring at 100 feet, in 150ft of water off the front of sidney spit today... And seen a bunch of bait and feeding going on down near the powder warf while the tide was changing at 1pm today. Lets hope we have some luck out there tomorrow ;)

[casper5280]

Fished for halibut back side of Darcy today from 5-11 and not a bite. Than troll for salmanazars at the Sidney channel and nothing there either. Did see a guy with a Hali no and they said it have been on for over a hour and it was still on a half hour after that. Don't know if they got it as we had to go. Nice day out there thou.

[A Knotty Buoy]

Fished Pender bluffs, Fairfax, and Coal Island on Friday. Not a thing on the lines, but the fish and chips at Poet's Cove made up for the bad day of fishing ;)

[Hoochiebob]

Quiet day at the powderwharf sunday. fished the afternoon flood without a single sniff. Loads of bait rolling through a little deeper on the sounder but no fish.
Guessing thats why this thread is is so quiet.
Lots of bigass dungies in the traps though!

[abl]

fished darcy this AM. lots of doggies and 1 big skate. had to move on once the currents picked up. great morning on the water even with out any fish!
bruce

[Highliner]

Was out yesterday evening for a fish. There are lots of doggies out there right now! Fished Fairfax all by our lonesome and were rewarded with a 30 well into the flood. Only one other bite that didn't stick. There were a few other nice fish at the dock earlier in the day.

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[Monaro21]

Going to try Sidney area tomorrow...any suggestions for depth and location? Was thinking maybe Lands End because it is close to where we are or running over to the backside of Sidney Island. I don't normally fish in Sidney so any help is appreciated...

Thanks

[CanuckCTD]

Anybody been out lately? Was thinking of trying Pender or Fairfax tomorrow since it looks like the winds might be blowing in Sooke tomorrow.

[Monaro21]

I fished Lands End last Sunday...released a small one and that was it. I think I might fish Hamley tomorrow for a few hours...

[Weinstein]

Fished Fairfax on Friday, one bite right at the point and then nothing. Kicker steering unit disconnected right in the tide rip, boad spun round and I had a nice mess of lines to deal with!

Nasty dead head bobbed right past the boat, reported it to Victoria Coastguard, hopefully they flagged it as there were boats everywhere. Hope it didn't ruin anyone's weekend.

Cheers,

[CanuckCTD]

Fished Lands End yesterday picked up a 17 on a purple haze hootchie at 80' had one other hit that didn't stick. Beautiful day on the water, went to Ganges for dinner, would not recommend the pub food.

[Monaro21]

Nice work Canuck...we fished Hamley around the noon tide change and no luck for us and did not see anyone else pick up any fish either. Nice afternoon on the water though.

[Nerka]

Going to be angling in the Sidney area this weekend. Any recent reports?!

Thanks in advance.

Nerka

[Shepnoir]

Was out there last weekend crabbing and having a bbq with the wife and kids in the channel... no fishing for us but about 6 or so boats in front of the powder warf tackin along. Lots of bait on the sounder with a few fish showing at the bottom. I would be on the squirts or small chovies hugging the sand if I were you. good luck!

[Derby]

I'm camping out in your neck of the woods this weekend..Crap boatless ... :(

[NautiGirl]

Last weekend we got about a 12 lb chinook just south of the point by powder wharf. 85ft contour line passing through a cloud of needlefish at sunrise. Green flasher, green glow teaser and chovie. Saw tonnes of bait and salmon on the finder at Hamley, but no bites there.

Wanted to fish Oak Bay Flats or waterfront yesterday, but too windy. Headed out late, missed any early bite, but figured we'd get something on the tide change at Hamley Point on Sidney Island. Got there around 10 and fished until 2, but no salmon in the net. There was more bait and salmon on the sounder than I have ever seen though. Lots of bait balls along the wall at 95, blankets of bait in 100-150ft, and very thick near the tide rips. 4 boats trolling, one jigging, but did not see any salmon netted.

I recommend if you want some salmon, hit Hamley hard at sunrise.

[The Trout Master]

Just wondering if anyone has tried around Mandarte and Miners channel for halis? I will be visiting Pender in two weeks and would like to find a spot were i could catch a couple of chickens without making the run all the way to D'arcy... Cheers

[Weinstein]

Heading out on Thursday to try my luck, thinking about making a trip over to Pender Bluffs to see if there is any action.

Anyone been out that way recently?

Cheers,

[NautiGirl]

After seeing how thick the fish were down at Hamley Pt etc, decided a dawn run was required today. Fished 5am to 11 today.

It was the dead zone out there. I have never seen so little bait or salmon anywhere. Ever.

Hamley= very few scattered salmon/dogfish, no baitfish to be seen. Darcy Shoals= dead zone, nothing showing, no bites.South side of James Island channel=dead zone, nothing at all showing. Powder wharf/point a few tiny bait schools and one undersize chinook about 3lbs on a 3.5 green/glow coyote & green flasher, big hit off a white glow hootchie behind an army truck flasher, but lost it. No other bites, couldn't find bait again or any salmon on the finder. Went north around James and fished the point off island view by the reserve. No fish, no bait, no bites.

RS Craven says same kinda dead zone off Oak Bay today.

I guess we must wait for the next wave from Sooke/Renfrew.

[Weinstein]

Thanks for the report Nautigirl, will let you know how I get on at Pender on Thursday.

[Hoochiebob]

Heard there is a decent amount of sox's and humpys out there. If it's anything like Sooke then take lots of bait!

[Weinstein]

Heard there is a decent amount of sox's and humpys out there. If it's anything like Sooke then take lots of bait!


Nice one atleast that makes me feel better about venturing to pender tomorrow, apparently Wain Rock is hot at the moment for anyone heading towards the inlet.

Cheers!

[cpony]

Check DFO Regs The inlet and other areas are non retention of chinook.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/opportunities-possibilites/PN/2011/18-19-20-29-co-ch.pdf

Did mark lots of bait at Pender the other day. Good luck.

[Weinstein]

Excellent day at Pender Bluffs, sunshine and no wind. Lots of boats out in the a.m. we managed a 15lb spring, 2 sockeye and 8 pinks, that lot kept us busy for most of the day! Had another spring on but bit through the leader. Got the spring on Purple Haze flasher and bloody nose teaser. Hopefully it gets a bit thicker with Sockeye over the weekend, heading back out on Sunday with any luck.

The spring was a bit on the mushy side once fillet it, anyone else get these from time to time?

[Slack tide]

Fished hamley on saturday got a 18lb 16lb 10lb all on coyote spoons.

[saltydawg]

anyone seen coho yet?
Had lots of fun in previous years casting to visible schools of coho around Sidney island. I;m wondering if they are around again

[Jiggit]

Sidney need a refresher. Was out there yesterday May 16th at Coal for 4 hours and got some nibbles and a black rockfish AKA Sea Bass but no other bites. I did load up on Prawns over by Whiskey....bring on the high cholesterol.

[scottyc]

did a quick fish after work on thurs pm.coal island produced a fiesty 14lber within 10 min of droppin gear.another pin popper a short time later but no dice.bait was showing within 10ft of bottom almost everywhere chovies/bloody noose

[Nerka]

Hey guys, any update from the area? Will be plying the waters this coming weekend...

Nerka

[Weinstein]

I'll be out on the Saturday a.m. Nerka, gonna try Fairfax area and then move round to coal if it's slow.

[Nerka]

Right on Weinstein, see you on the water.

Nerka

[Weinstein]

Fished Fairfax this morning 6am right at the tide change, got a 12lber in the first 15min, then another one on shortly after but it came off, chewed through the leader. Then it went quiet, saw one more salmon picked up around 9am. A few boats out at Coal but didn't see any action.

Cheers

[NautiGirl]

Thank for the report Weinstein. We're going out tomorrow morning for the slack and we'll drop some hali bait in Haro Strait. Anyone hali action on that side lately anyone?

[Weinstein]

Out last night from 5-8:30pm at Fairfax, bait around but no fish to be found. Saw four or five boats fishing Coal Island on the way back in, anyone else been out?

[Weinstein]

Fished Wymond and Hambley yesterday morning, nasty tide rip first thing. Small whale came through, too busy watching it we almost missed a double header! Two small springs, then a third about half an hour later which we released as it was undersized. We were all alone to begin with then 4 other boats joined us at midday for the slack. Any other reports?

Cheers

[NautiGirl]

Heading out to Sidney for the next week. Any action or rumours of fish around Fairfax or Pender Bluffs?

[carpeweekend]

I fished the bluffs yesterday morning, 6 till noon and picked up a big Spring although it was the only bite we had all morning. 7 or 8 other boats also fishing and didn't see
anyone reaching for the net. I have heard of a few Springs coming off of the bluffs but they seem to be few and far between. Apparently a few pinks around too. The
water temp has dropped significantly over the past few days and there now seems to be a lot of bait fish showing on the sounder so hopefully things pick up.

[Willyjim]

Gave Hamley Point a try yesterday for the first time, 7 - 12 AM. There was bait around, but no luck. Beautiful glassy water early on, but getting choppy by noon.

[ziggy]

Tried Pender bluffs as well as south end of James/Sidney Island today. No luck, saw half a dozen boats at each location and saw no action from any of them..