2020 Victoria and Oak Bay Reports

[Fishin]

Going to try heading out off the waterfront this weekend taking my brother in law out for his first time weather permitting don’t have high hopes but will report back, give the motors a good run anyway lol

 

[Newf]

Out off the waterfront 10-3 today for a mid day madness, marking lots of bait and fish just couldn’t get them to bite so made for a slow day of fishing. 4 keeper crabs outa 2 traps both full Of just unders. Sun was in & out and no rain or winds so nice relaxing day.

We picked up one after we saw you. We were about halfway over to Albert Head, 110 ft of water and got it right on the bottom. (About 6lbs). Unfortunately just before we got the fish I left a ball on the bottom. I was yacking with my buddy instead of paying attention to the screen. . Should know better by now.

 

[kaelc]

10 days and no reports?!

Anyone else have luck for coho? Definitely a bit late...

Our AP lure did well for us for Coho as well but out in Sooke in early October.

My cost per fish is staggering at present, but ultimately not what it’s about.

Throw crab traps over to average down your costs...I think I'm under $100 per fish thanks to crabs being $25+ in stores....but then again it's boat math I'm using!

Eyeing up Sunday for Halibut.

 

[scott craven]

Eyeing up Sunday for Halibut

It would be interesting to know if anyone is catching Halibut.
it seems that they are rare these days....

 

[kaelc]

It would be interesting to know if anyone is catching Halibut.
it seems that they are rare these days....

Yeah, my Windy.com preview of the weekend wind may have included Renfrew and Bamfield. As much as I like looking at all the boats on the hook shaking doggies I like catching halibut and drifting. Not quite ready to give up on Victoria yet!

 

[Fishin]

Fished 730am-2pm most of the day on Constance bank and a few tacks along the water front for the hell of it no luck with Halibut, few shakers and 1 good hit that was gone by the time I got the rod out, overall beauty day can’t complain

 

[habberdasher]

I hope everyone gets out fishing today I have never seen a calmer BWD

 

[scott craven]

Actually blowing NE 13 knots in Oak bay.
not too bad on the morning ebb

 

[habberdasher]

Tight lines Scott

 

[Purplemonkeydishwasher]

Got out today at 9:30. Fished constance, and got a just over winter spring. Had two crab traps full of males, but only one keeper. Great day on the water, regardless

 

[Rusty Hook]

Was out yesterday for a few hours on the flood. Fished between the breakwater and clover point. No hits. One keeper crab in the trap.

 

[kaelc]

Beautiful afternoon on the water. Drifted for a couple hours without a nibble, had two traps deep after forgetting our puller and only had one keeper rock crab. Not even a dog fish, but it looks like the seagulls were hitting a few bait balls.

 

[kayladog]

had to take advantage of the sun and warm today for one last kick at the can before winterizing the boat. Trolled from Fleming to Albert Head and back not expecting much action but got two keeper feeder springs and a dinner plate sized flounder and a crab trap stuffed full of which 7 seven keepers. Maybe wont put the boat away just yet but doubt any more beauty days like today left.

 

[Slabbedout]

Got out to Constance looking for Hali yesterday. Nothing, not even a nibble. Probably 10 or more boats all anchored up out there in the fog. I did have a visit from one very curious and brave sea lion though that was going from boat to boat.

 

[Newf]

We were anchored near Race yesterday and only dogfish on the menu. No other boats around us. We had lots of crab in two pots. Picked the biggest and tossed at least another 8 legals. Only a couple of females and both were loaded with eggs/seed. Still soft shells. When do they harden up?

 

[kaelc]

Snuck out yesterday and drifted near the yellow can, no hali nibbles. 6 keeper crabs fishing deep. Might try Thursday afternoon at boarder bank....halo hali where are you?

 

[RTDub]

Out yesterday afternoon and had 5 shakers and one just undersized salmon to the side of the boat. Beautiful day and incredible sunset. That and 3 nice crabs made up for the lack of keepers!

 

[Rayvon]

I think I'm done for the season now,but you guys should make the run out to Constance on a flat,slow current day at tide change.Last week myself and others I know caught some 7-11 pound springs jigging mid water on the bank.The Shimano butterfly jigs worked for me,it seems like their feeding on herring more than needle fish now.

 

[Spoonman]

Wondering if all the wiley winter-fishing veterans could weigh in on something. In the past, I haven't generally fished past October. Been out a couple of times lately and I could NOT keep the little shakers off my lines. Have fished Albert Head, Constance, Trial, Clover, Brotchie, and just in front of Esq Launch and both times, nothing but tiny guys. Last time I was checking lines every 20 minutes and almost EVERY time there was a tiny one on. Most smaller than my junk which is not overly impressive. I pretty much exclusively use spoons (Peetz, AP, Left Coast). Any tips to avoid snagging the little guys? This problem is fairly annoying and although I take care releasing even the littlest guy, I feel like they are not going to survive if I am trolling them around for 10 or 15 minutes. Bigger spoons? Plugs? Muskie Lures? Any small pieces of advice are much appreciated and thanks for all the great reports, really enjoy all the info - thanks...

 

[RBL]

Wondering if all the wiley winter-fishing veterans could weigh in on something. In the past, I haven't generally fished past October. Been out a couple of times lately and I could NOT keep the little shakers off my lines. Have fished Albert Head, Constance, Trial, Clover, Brotchie, and just in front of Esq Launch and both times, nothing but tiny guys. Last time I was checking lines every 20 minutes and almost EVERY time there was a tiny one on. Most smaller than my junk which is not overly impressive. I pretty much exclusively use spoons (Peetz, AP, Left Coast). Any tips to avoid snagging the little guys? This problem is fairly annoying and although I take care releasing even the littlest guy, I feel like they are not going to survive if I am trolling them around for 10 or 15 minutes. Bigger spoons? Plugs? Muskie Lures? Any small pieces of advice are much appreciated and thanks for all the great reports, really enjoy all the info - thanks...

Try moving to a different area. You won’t catch fish dragging around shakers anyway