On July 9th off of Beano at Nootka this 72cm spring jumped 6 or 7 times before I picked up the phone to take some pics. On this jump, the fish hit the side of the boat (briefly avoiding the net).
The DFO website will never be confused with an easy site to navigate.... Bookmark the areas you may fish (http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/a-s29-eng.html) and the Notices page (https://notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm) Then start studying.
It took some digging but here is the link to the consultation which closes on Feb 10/2020:
Public consultations 2020-2021 Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP) Prawn and Shrimp by Trap
https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/shell-crust/psc-csc/index-eng.html
Then you get the email to...
Jigging was good last night near the green can for springs in mid teens. Bait a bit deeper, often below 150', but thick at times. As for the green can itself (P61), it appears to have been removed Tuesday evening by the Coast Guard. No notices about it on the NOTMAR reports but did see that...
CHEK News has a poll up today:
Do you support the current restrictions on recreational fishing off Vancouver Island?
Currently 58% Yes....
I have my No vote in.
https://www.cheknews.ca/
This site will give an indication of the current:
http://www.dairiki.org/tides/daily.php/sey
When the tide gets going there will be whirlpools eddies and rips. Plan to avoid the peak currents.
According to postings Tue & Wed this week by Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation on Facebook:
"Gold River Boat Ramp Update (Tuesday). Construction has been delayed until approx. Sept 16 or 17. We intend to maintain at least one lane open for small craft. Notice will be provided as the work proceeds...
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