The Chinook salmon fishing continues to be consistent. Halibut fishing has been very good also. Like normal there is also good lingcod and ground fish fishing. This is probably the best April fishing we have seen for all species in quite a few years. We are shut down during the travel...

We have had some good fishing in early April, probably consistently better than we have seen in quite a few years for both Chinook salmon and halibut. Most of the Chinook are being caught about 15 mins from the harbour in partially protected water for a northwest swell. Chinook are ranging from...

I was out yesterday in the local waters of Vancouver on an 8 hour charter. We spent most of the morning off W. Van, in particular, the flats in about 20-30 feet of water just W off the Pink Apartment. There were about 20 other boats fishing the area for Capilano Coho and you could see the fish...

Iam a highschool Grad seeking summer employment at a Fishing Lodge/Charter. I'am currently enrolled in a Carpentry program through UVIC. Experianced/Knowledgable angler and use downriggers regularly. Looking to work on a boat as a deck hand or work at the dock. Also an avid fly fisherman, Over...

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So guys, any one receive a bill lately for $200 + HST for this ..... yet again another grab from the small guy. By the way Com. Fishing vessels, pleasurecrafts, rental boats are exempt ........ pathetic! Whats your take? HT

I've got a charter booked with MikeD this Wednesday, Oct 13th and again on the 14th with one of his hookups. One of my group just bailed so if anyone wants to take the seat let me know. :cheers:

I had this situation happen to me a while back, and it's still kinda bothering me. I was trolling out at the Cap, and it was pretty busy out there. I do my best to keep out of people's way, and really try to anticipate what the other boats are going to do. I rarely get upset with people who...

hi i am new to the forum and was wondering if anyone out there had any information about starting up a charter boat. i know there is a guiding liscene and that u need a minimum of 2500000 libility coverage. i also heard there is an exam, i was wondering where they offer it? and im also just...

I was up in Ukee for a charter not that long ago and saw the coolest thing. A few boats had an additional steering wheel mounted Aft. Does anyone know anything about this? How difficult it is to add, maybe you know a mechanic that installs this kind of thing? I do a fair amount of solo fishing...

Category(s): COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0676-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine - Area B - Area 12 - Fraser River Sockeye - Daily opening Further to FN667, due to commercial seine fleet interference with test fishing assessments in the test...

FN0674-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gillnet - Tlupana Inlet - Nootka Sound Opening Update‏ Category(s): COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0674-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gillnet - Area D - Area 25 - Tlupana Inlet - Nootka Sound Opening Update The...

Category(s): ABORIGINAL - General Information, COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net, COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine, COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll, RECREATIONAL - Salmon Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0653-Salmon: Fraser River Sockeye Update - August 13 - Areas 11 to 29 The Fraser...

Category(s): COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0624-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine - Area B - Area 23 - Alberni Inlet Sockeye - Opening The involvement of the Area B seine fleet in the Alberni Inlet sockeye fishery is dependent on the Area B...

FN0625-Salmon: Fraser River Sockeye Update - August 9 - Areas 11 to 29 - Update‏ Category(s): ABORIGINAL - General Information, COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net, COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine, COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll, RECREATIONAL - Salmon Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject...

Had a charter cancel and was looking for some possible substitute to take its place. Looking to see what the chances are of getting a last minute charter for Kings/Coho out of Tofino or other areas that might prove productive. I am looking at this coming weekend for either Saturday/Sunday or...

Category(s): COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0607-Commercial - Salmon: Gill Net - Area D - Chinook Opening, Tlupana Inlet - Nootka Sound Area 25 - Tlupana Inlet Gill nets open 8.5 hours, commencing 20:30 Monday, August 16 until 05:00...

FN0593-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine - Alberni Inlet Sockeye - Amendment to FN0592‏ Category(s): COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0593-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine - Area B - Area 23 - Alberni Inlet Sockeye - Opening -Amendment to FN0592...

Category(s): COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine - Test Fishery Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0592-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine - Area B - Area 23 - Alberni Inlet Sockeye - Opening Area 23 - Alberni Inlet Area B Seines open 30 hours, from 12:00 hours Wednesday, August 04 to...