Nootka shellfish

[LittleG]

I've been fishing in Nootka Sound for a number of years and now have added crabbing and prawning. Anyone willing to share som good spots?

[Charlie]

You can try these areas for Crab!

[pescador]

Anyone know how crabbing and prawning is in the July time frame in Nootka?

Matador

[Charlie]

quote:Originally posted by pescador

Anyone know how crabbing and prawning is in the July time frame in Nootka?

Matador

Well the crabbing... it will probably be slow! Usually is! Concentrate you efforts in the above areas.

The prawning could be anywhere from excellent to poor. A lot of that has to do with the commercials.

Which is probably why you're not getting much of a response... No body really knows!

But, the fishing should be really good this year!

[The Law]

We would get a feeding of prawns,but too many slime EELS.

[Charlie]

quote:Originally posted by The Law

We would get a feeding of prawns,but too many slime EELS.

Yea, I love getting slim eels in my trap!

[pescador]

Thanks for the info Charlie. Sounds like you have pretty good knowledge on Nootka. I've got two trips planned this year. One the first week of July and the second the last week of July. Hopefully the Springs will be there or at least an improvement on last year. I'll leave the prawn and crab traps home. That was the advise I got last year.

Matador

[Charlie]

quote:Originally posted by pescador

Thanks for the info Charlie. Sounds like you have pretty good knowledge on Nootka. I've got two trips planned this year. One the first week of July and the second the last week of July. Hopefully the Springs will be there or at least an improvement on last year. I'll leave the prawn and crab traps home. That was the advise I got last year.

Matador

Well, personally? I would do the last week of July and about the 2nd week of August!

[wet spot]

I agree with Charlie on weeks he recommends for your trip - pretty much the prime time for springs.

I don't go for crab but for prawns I usually soak at the northwest end of Bligh Island (just opposite Tuta marina/campsite)at 300' depth...I also see floats in front of Hoiss Point lodge occassionally but more likely for crabs as I don't think its deep enough for prawns but may be wrong.

[Charlie]

I'd still take the prawn traps!