Herring spawn reports?

[Cuba Libre]

Just one confirmed report of a small spot spawn near Henry Bay in Upper Baynes Sound. Anyone seen any others between Campbell River and Qualicum?

It butt bait gathering time!

 

[Hali killer]

Sweet. Did you see it yourself or from someone else? Sandy areas are often mistaken for spawn from afar.

 

[Andrew P]

In an effort to document different spawning areas....eventually to be linked to DNA analysis in hopes of gaining protection for threatened areas, it would be great if anyone could take the time to make a posting on this map of anything herring related: spawn, animals feeding, commercial activity, etc.

Thanks!

http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/pacific-herring-in-the-salish-sea

 

[Cuba Libre]

Hali-- reliable second hand report

Andrew-- will do

 

[Pitre]

There were a group of guys jigging for them at the Craigflower bridge at 1:00 pm today...

 

[Kildonan]

There were a group of guys jigging for them at the Craigflower bridge at 1:00 pm today...

I think they are catching too, one dude that I saw when driving by had a bucket beside him and there was a crowd standing around looking into it.

 

[getbent]

It's too early yet, for herring to be spawning around Comox Valley.

Andrew......will do for you.

And yet they are, everything changes, we should have a foot of snow not plus 17...

 

[Cuba Libre]

You know-- just when you post what you think is gospel-- along comes someone to say "Slow Down" There are always exceptions to the rule.

Have a look at the spawning records from Area 14.... yup-- lots of spawning in last week of Feb and in March. But there are also some BEFORE. And those are the ones I want for bait. Not squishy ones



Perhaps I should have said "Pre-spawn herring" Because I know there are out there staging ..

Anyway-- not to get into a big debate that wont change the herrings behavior one bit-- I just would like to get a "heads up" for those of us that jig hali bait this time of year.
Cheers
me

 

[Islandgirl]

A few of the herring predators are doing quite well just south of gartley pt. I have seen it myself.
Yes, it is starting to happen.

 

[Cuba Libre]

Hey Cuba Libre, look at the #40 at the bottom of the chart, that just happens to be today, day #40 of this year, just what I was trying to say, the chart shows what I said, it's too early for the herring spawn.........Cheers........Me.

and I repeat Perhaps I should have said "Pre-spawn herring" Because I know there are out there staging ..

Anyway-- not to get into a big debate that wont change the herrings behavior one bit-- I just would like to get a "heads up" for those of us that jig hali bait this time of year. No de-bait--- Thanks Islandgirl. As soon as the weather gives me a good opportunity I will be out there.

 

[Hali killer]

Don't getbent out of shape there city slicker, because I know what I know, too early yet, not until after new moon.

I love your enthusiasm but the day you have the fish figured out is the day pigs fly.

 

[Fish Assassin]

On Feb. 4th I flew on Harbour Air out of Comox Harbour. We had to fly real low till south Hornby cause of the weather. I was amazed to see the small patches of spawn so early. It's happening........

 

[Prawn Star]

If herring are being sold by the bucket could someone post it or PM me. I missed the CR sale. Thanks

 

[Cuba Libre]

Shelter Point to Lazo on the east coast of VI ---- HUGH schools of herring. And they are bigger than I have seen for years. If you want bait now is the time.

 

[Hali killer]

Only 3 more days till the herring spawn. a little bird told me

 

[tubber]

For those that don't live on the coast like me, Superstore has pretty big frozen bags of big herring for much cheaper than regular bait herring. A guy could grade them for size and quality and re-pack them on trays and vacuum pack for summer.

 

[fishinforever]

Any reports on where someone could go jig up a bucket of herring tomorrow or is it too late?

 

[fishspoon]

Any reports on where someone could go jig up a bucket of herring tomorrow or is it too late?

a friend of mine jigged up a few herring yesterday. There are some herring around in Gorge Canal.

 

[Prawn Star]

Courtney Superstore is getting fresh ones in today.

 

[SpringVelocity]

a friend of mine jigged up a few herring yesterday. There are some herring around in Gorge Canal.

That is awesome news.