2022 Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread
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CohoMeister
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Here is a new 2022 map posted by highwater tackle on FB.
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Chinook regulations for area 17-10, 17-11, and 29-1 through 29-5 are out! There are some slot limit retention opportunities available. Be sure to check out the latest notices from DFO and double...
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Morty
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This was reviewed by some very knowledgeable "peers".
Because the regs are basically the same as 2021 (except the new North Arm closure) it's a handy quick reference. And as circled, it's best to check the DFO website for possible running changes.
Fished over at naniamo side this evening. Marked lots of bait at the fingers in the first 70ft of water. I was fishing at 180 and 250 on the rigger. People catching around me left right and center. Pulled it up to 60 and 80 on the rigger and had two monster springs - released without netting (one intentional the other not but worked out!). And retained a 70cm doe chum. Haven't caught a Chum on this side before. Great night.
Aquaholic
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Most guides are crossing that I talked to, it is noticeably slow in Vancouver harbour and area right now.
Howesoundhound
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Hate to say it, but upon re-reading the FN, it's clear to me at least that there is an 80 cm max size for 28-6.
So I’ve sent an email to dfo asking about the 80cm max. ( got the email address off the sports fishing bc app) and there reply was go to this https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/a-s28-eng.html. So on going to this link there is no mention of a max only a min.I think there going with the assumption that everyone knows no retention under 62cm. So saying nothing over 80 means slot size 62 - 80cm. That is my interpretation. Now all I have to do is actually put the boat in the water and get out.
Viking
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Just got back from a reputable tackle shop. The guys there are thinking sockeye will open aug 15 and there is some sort of meeting today. Not a report but great news! We will see.
Going to try for some cap coho one day this week. Apparently guys are limiting out right now.
Going to try for some cap coho one day this week. Apparently guys are limiting out right now.
wildmanyeah
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between august 15-24, Tho its not the greatest news as summer run is either late or its a smaller run then 2018. ether way by friday they should have a better idea.
here is the info from the meeting today https://www.psc.org/download/656/2022/14692/2022-08-02-distribution.pdf
Edit: it can also open on short notice before that if a surge of fish get caught in the tests off area 20 and 12.
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Aquaholic
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Do you mean limiting out by fishing in the river, or trolling out front?
Viking
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They said trolling
Aquaholic
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Good on them, although that is not what I have seen from boats in that area.
Viking
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He said yesterday so maybe things are picking up
Viking
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Cap coho are first light biters. 2pm could be slow
Bullet Troll
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I fished the high tide slack yesterday morning at the Cap. Trolled for about 1-1/2hrs. Nothing
Saw a couple boats cleaning nets, but not much action over all from what I saw.
BC Buoy
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The restrictions for area 29 show an 80cm max. length. I don't see a max. limit in area 28.
sweettjim
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yep i got a 70 cm spring in 28-6
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