Crabbing and Prawning

[poet1971]

Hey everyone,

I just got my first boat and am new to a few things. I have done some crabbing before and know that Pedder and Sooke harbor are good spots. I dropped in Pedder Bay last weekend and struck out. What is anyone hearing for crabbing spots? Also, I have never prawned before. What so I need to know? Where do I go? Any pointers would be helpful.

Looking forward to getting out there,

Poet

 

[newfie boy]

Pedder By has been poor for crabbing for a lot of people from what i hear but the harbour mouth in vic has been better. Prawing was great in Brentwood bay latley but check the regs. Good luck.

 

[GDW]

11 prawn traps on used Vic right now give the guy a call. Make sure the mesh isnt too stretched or prawns will get out. For $50 each i expect rope, floats and bait cups to come with those traps unless they are top end ones in great shape.

 

[islander55]

for prawning make sure you in 230-350ft for prawns and a nice shelf meanign a good slope on your fish finder

 

[poet1971]

Thanks for the heads up GDW. Stopped by and had a look. They looked good so I bought a couple. Will probably go back after my birthday to get two more (if they are shill there). Thanks islander and Newfie boy for the pointers too. I might try Saanich inlet tomorrow

 

[lenardobc]

Try out by deep cove. Always done well with prawns that way.

 

[poet1971]

Gonna try the inlet today. Just across from Elbow Point. I'll put Deep Cove on the chart to try next time. Thanks for the advice Lenardobc

 

[blueugl]

They don't prawn much deeper in the inlet than around 250 feet or all you will get are a trap full of langoustine.
Terry

 

[lenardobc]

last time i tried in the inlet thats all i got was those sqat lobsters.. i am told 160' in there, out at deep cove, i am always at 290' and always prawns.. i just started prawning this yr. my new favorite thing to do..

 

[poet1971]

Ya, I was told to go between 175 and 200 further in the Inlet. 200 to 250 in Brentwood Bay. Didn't get to drop the traps today. Motor conked out half way up the inlet

Guess I have to wait until late Feb to try again.

 

[Prawn Connery]

There are no prawns in deep cove, I repeat NO prawns.

 

[ziggy]

Which Deep Cove? The one in the Saanich Inlet is closed for sport prawning isn't it?

 

[ChoveyRoller]

Which Deep Cove? The one in the Saanich Inlet is closed for sport prawning isn't it?

Closed May 9th-15th

 

[braydonnelson19]

Try polier pass lots of prawns get trapped there