Targeting Hali

[Slabbedout]

The Hunt For Georgia Strait Halibut - Island Fisherman Magazine

There are many well-known halibut fishing locations around Vancouver Island, such as the west coast, Juan de Fuca, and the north island. But occasionally, and with increasing frequency, halibut are […]

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Hey not looking for spots or anything specific

Just curious if anyone cares to post some sounder photos of bottom structure or chart contours that they would target Hali on ? I typically look for spots that go from flat to a sudden drop or hole and mud/ gravel for bottom

I have some decent spots but am always looking to learn and know what to look for when fishing somewhere new.

 

[Fixit]

ive always had the best success with anchoring on a pinnacle and waiting them out

 

[Samnjoe]

When anchoring I look for rocky bumps 100 to 200 feet with deeper water down current.
When drifting I prefer gravel over sand or mud.

 

[kaelc]

For current changes I like structure, for low medium current flats.

 

[Poor investment]

I’ve had my best luck setup on a flat bottom along side structure, pinnacles or drop offs

 

[Rain City]

I’ve had my best luck setup on a flat bottom along side structure, pinnacles or drop offs

I find those little marks on Navionics that say "Hali Hole" are the best indicators.

 

[Clint r]

Have always done well drifting. Caught our share by anchoring too but for me that’s too boring. Caught most of and my biggest two halibut trolling plugs 10’ off the bottom. Probably because I mostly troll plugs wherever I fish. My biggest halibut to date was no monster but was still a nice fish . I caught it in 80ish feet of water 20’ off bottom in a corner where the waves pushed the bait fish.

 

[Rain City]

Have always done well drifting. Caught our share by anchoring too but for me that’s too boring. Caught most of and my biggest two halibut trolling plugs 10’ off the bottom. Probably because I mostly troll plugs wherever I fish. My biggest halibut to date was no monster but was still a nice fish . I caught it in 80ish feet of water 20’ off bottom in a corner where the waves pushed the bait fish. View attachment 103272

I bet if you zoom in, it'll say "Biggest Hali To Date" right on that spot.

 

[Loghauler]

Lol basically like gold, halibut is where you find them lol I got a small one at swale rock three years ago

 

[Aces]

I’ve caught a lot of halibut as incidental catches in many fishing genres in Clayoquot Sound areas including buck tailing. Awesome creatures

 

[Coyote Spooner]

We caught one yesterday, trolling a glo Skinny G spoon and glo flasher, 238ft on the rigger in 185 ft. Lots of bait on the sounder and also boxed 2 springs, in the same spot, close to Campbell River.

 

[Slabbedout]

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We caught one yesterday, trolling a glo Skinny G spoon and glo flasher, 238ft on the rigger in 185 ft. Lots of bait on the sounder and also boxed 2 springs, in the same spot, close to Campbell River.

Caught lots of springs and ling in that area only slightly shallower