Atlas Marine
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Has anyone heard of any rumours in regards to lingcod opening dates?
2015 Gulf Islands Reports
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jeffywestcoast
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May 1st was the rumour ...
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Atlas Marine
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Thanks for the info! @jeffywestcoast
tincan
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Lincod and rockfish still closed is many areas in the gulf islands:
Lingcod and Rockfish: Reminder of closure
Fishing for lingcod and rockfish will close October 1, 2014 until further notice:
Lingcod in Areas: 12-1 to 12-13, 12-15 to 12-48, 13 to 19, 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5.
Rockfish (Rockfish and Yelloweye Rockfish in the aggregate) in Areas: 12 to 19, 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/season-saison/index-eng.html
The confusing part for some is that the initial table states:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/species-especes/fintable-tableaupoisson-eng.html (which appears like 1 lingcod is permitted in the gulf islands until you read the in-season fisheries notice which states it is closed until further notice). I've heard people (myself included) complain about the confusing nature of the DFO website for years now. It really should be much more simple system if they expect all fishermen to be able to follow the regs properly. I know there are a few groups working on a fisher app to help make these regs more user friendly so I look forward to using that soon.
Lingcod and Rockfish: Reminder of closure
Fishing for lingcod and rockfish will close October 1, 2014 until further notice:
Lingcod in Areas: 12-1 to 12-13, 12-15 to 12-48, 13 to 19, 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5.
Rockfish (Rockfish and Yelloweye Rockfish in the aggregate) in Areas: 12 to 19, 20-5 to 20-7 and 29-5.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/season-saison/index-eng.html
The confusing part for some is that the initial table states:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/species-especes/fintable-tableaupoisson-eng.html (which appears like 1 lingcod is permitted in the gulf islands until you read the in-season fisheries notice which states it is closed until further notice). I've heard people (myself included) complain about the confusing nature of the DFO website for years now. It really should be much more simple system if they expect all fishermen to be able to follow the regs properly. I know there are a few groups working on a fisher app to help make these regs more user friendly so I look forward to using that soon.
tincan
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Also, a recent report from the Galiano / Saltspring area:
I fished for 2 days earlier this week in the gulf islands. Had a slow first day at porlier though the weather was awesome. Not a salmon bite in the 3-4 hours we were there, however. Did manage to catch a buzz. Saw another boat around but no action from what I could see. The next day things changed for us and we ended up getting into a few on the West side of Saltspring. Had a 4 hour session again and at low slack the bite turned on and we ended up with 3 keepers (11-18lbs) and one undersized that was gently released. Had one other good whack that didn't stick as well. The day started off slow for the first 2 hours but we had 45 minutes of great winter action after being in the right place at the right time. Hits came equally on chovies and a green/white coho killer. Definitely one of the best winter fishing days I've had in these areas.
I fished for 2 days earlier this week in the gulf islands. Had a slow first day at porlier though the weather was awesome. Not a salmon bite in the 3-4 hours we were there, however. Did manage to catch a buzz. Saw another boat around but no action from what I could see. The next day things changed for us and we ended up getting into a few on the West side of Saltspring. Had a 4 hour session again and at low slack the bite turned on and we ended up with 3 keepers (11-18lbs) and one undersized that was gently released. Had one other good whack that didn't stick as well. The day started off slow for the first 2 hours but we had 45 minutes of great winter action after being in the right place at the right time. Hits came equally on chovies and a green/white coho killer. Definitely one of the best winter fishing days I've had in these areas.
islander55
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went out in my buddys tinny today did really good on crabs , including a 8'1/2 dungy
if anyone is going prawning near tent island soon if you could do me a huge favor, i set my prawn string of two traps near chemainus but there stuck on something , just wondering if you can pull them with your boat, just want my damn traps back , please private msg me for my cell number thanks
if anyone is going prawning near tent island soon if you could do me a huge favor, i set my prawn string of two traps near chemainus but there stuck on something , just wondering if you can pull them with your boat, just want my damn traps back , please private msg me for my cell number thanks
tincan
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There is a fishing derby being hosted out of Montague Harbour at May 2nd, 2015. Details can be found on the facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/729774783786722/
Or, if you're not on facebook look here: http://www.kingfisherapparel.com/bl...ate-king-fisher-galiano-island-salmon-classic
Check in is Friday from noon-9pm. 1 day derby on Saturday, May 2nd from 6am - 4pm. $100/rod. Includes dinners and Friday and Saturday night at Montague Harbour Marina. Proceeds to Pacific Salmon Foundation's salish sea project to help bring chinook back to the Strait of Georgia - http://marinesurvivalproject.com/ . Top 3 salmon get cash prizes. Standard raffle, etc as well. Should be fun times. Looks like there are already quite a few boats entered and it just opened up the other day.
I'm putting in a boat today. Hope to see some more forum members out there to start the Gulf Island fishery season!
Or, if you're not on facebook look here: http://www.kingfisherapparel.com/bl...ate-king-fisher-galiano-island-salmon-classic
Check in is Friday from noon-9pm. 1 day derby on Saturday, May 2nd from 6am - 4pm. $100/rod. Includes dinners and Friday and Saturday night at Montague Harbour Marina. Proceeds to Pacific Salmon Foundation's salish sea project to help bring chinook back to the Strait of Georgia - http://marinesurvivalproject.com/ . Top 3 salmon get cash prizes. Standard raffle, etc as well. Should be fun times. Looks like there are already quite a few boats entered and it just opened up the other day.
I'm putting in a boat today. Hope to see some more forum members out there to start the Gulf Island fishery season!
fishin_magician
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Any reports from today?
Atlas Marine
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I called Fisheries this morning and May 1st is confirmed for Lingcod opening.
Atlas Marine
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The boss caught this fish two nights ago. Dropped 50ft. about a 7 1/2 blue spoon. Between tent and bare point.
Atlas Marine
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I've heard that coffin point and Tent has been the places to hit up.
Hot Rods
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Commercial prawn season opens May 12.
Teja
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Where off the north end of Salt Spring? We put in a couple hours in the afternoon off Tent Island and had one good fish on that we didn't get to the boat but otherwise it was very quiet.
Went out to Porlier on Saturday for tide change. Pretty lumpy but stayed to fish and was rewarded with a nice hatchery Spring
before I could get the second line wet.
#5 Coyote white, green, and lime (whatever that one's called) with a glow green flasher. 65ft on the rigger in 90ft of water.
before I could get the second line wet.
#5 Coyote white, green, and lime (whatever that one's called) with a glow green flasher. 65ft on the rigger in 90ft of water.
Atlas Marine
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I was one of the other boats. Had a bite when I was pulling up and finished for the day but it a was a small spring and released back.
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