OUTLOOK Well the rain we have been missing all summer looks like it is going to arrive this weekend. This much needed rain will definitely help our local rivers and hopefully bring with it some fresh fish. If you’re planning on heading out be sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations as some closures are…
Archives for August 2015
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report – August 21, 2015
OUTLOOK Local saltwater fishing has been excellent this past week, with the hot spot for chinook being the Bell Buoy. Beach fishing for pinks continues off of Ambleside and Furry Creek with good tides for fishing from the beach starting on August 24 onwards. If you can’t get out in August, don’t worry, beach, both…
Just In – Important DFO Announcement: Fishing Closures Effective August 15, 2015
DFO ANNOUNCES CLOSURE Current run size estimates of Fraser River Summer Run sockeye salmon combined with record water temperatures in the Fraser River have resulted in no allowable harvest and a conservation concern. The Department’s priorities are to ensure that there is sufficient sockeye returning to the spawning grounds. Subject: FN0859-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Area…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: August 14, 2015
OUTLOOK We’re headed into a weekend of slightly cooler temperatures and a little bit of rain so again a welcome break from the straight sun of the past week! As we mentioned in previous reports many of our local rivers are closed so be sure that are familiar with all of the regulations and closures….
Vancouver Chinook Classic
VANCOUVER CHINOOK CLASSIC New name, new date, new location – same great derby! The 4th Annual Vancouver Chinook Classic Catch and Release Derby is fast approaching. There is still time to register for your chance to win over $50,000 in cash and prizes! The Vancouver Chinook Classic is the premier catch and release salmon fishing event hosted…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: August 7, 2015
OUTLOOK Welcome to August! While many rivers are closed, if you’re looking to get out and do some river fishing, pink fishing on the Squamish River is picking up for both fly and gear fisherman. Now is also the time to start thinking about pink fishing on the Fraser. Sam has some tips in…