Hi All It’s been 9 days since I caught everyone upon the goings on here in Bamfield, it’s been busy but it’s been great. Fishing is just plain outstanding! Whether it’s coho or big springs, if you are willing to put in the time it will pay off big time. As most of the readers …
Hi All Fishing in Barkley Sound is fantastic right now. Hmm… It seems every blog I write I start with the same thing. That said, I am not sure how I could start it any other way. It really is fantastic. Now it’s important to remember that the fish aren’t launching themselves into your boat …
This weekend is the annual BVFD fishing derby. There are masses of wonderful prizes, and a first prize of $1,500. Tickets are $25 per rod. Just one fish can win you one of many prizes. Tickets are available at Harbourside Lodge and many other outlets in Bamfield and Port Alberni. Support a great cause and …
Bamfield Volunteer Fire Department Fishing Derby – Aug 3,4 and 5 Read More »
Well August is here. For many Barkley Sound fisher folks that means it’s go time. Our local fish have begun showing and soon all of our favourite inshore haunts are going to be in prime time. It’s on folks! Last week I finished up with father and son team Jeff and Chris from Vancouver. Nothing …
The summer seems to be rolling along. July is almost gone and the dog days of August are just around the corner. Barkley Sound continues to be the jewel of Vancouver Island’s west coast. The weather has been spectacular as has been the fishing. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like tyees are jumping into …
Hi All Fishing in Barkley Sound is superb right now! The coho have literally infested our local waters and have made for some ridiculous fishing. If there is any drawback whatsoever it’s almost annoying trying to get through them all to latch on to a spring. I personally have never seen this many coho this early …
Fishery Notice – Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0651-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Chinook – Southwest Vancouver Island – Areas 21 to 24 and 121 to 124 – West Coast Vancouver Island Chinook Management Measures This notice has been edited to only include Area 23 (Barkley Sound) and Area 123 offshore waters The following is a …
Fisheries Notice FN0651-Recreational-Salmon-Chinook Area 23 and Area 123 Read More »
I just finished up a wonderful 4 days with Curtis and Reza from Vancouver. These two young guys have been fishing with me for the past 6 years and have been a delight to spend time with on the water. The coho fishing in the sound has been nothing short of spectacular! Lots of silver …
Hi All We have now completed a full week and a bit of fishing Barkley Sound and it feels like we are getting a better picture of all that’s happening fishwise throughout the area. I just finished up with Brendan, Paul, Liam and Patrick. Had a great time with these four guys. Lots of fun …
Hi All The traveling on weekends back and forth from Vancouver to Bamfield has finally ended and I am now settled in at Harbourside for the duration of the summer. My first crew of the year arrived Friday evening. Rob who lives in South Surrey and his good friend Michael from Kelowna were very eager …