The end of July is here now. It really has been a terrific month of fishing here in Barkley Sound. Going through my log book I can see that July has produced more and larger fish this month than any July in the last 8 years. It hasn’t been shorting ducks in the proverbial barrel …
Hi All I’m writing this in the dining room at Harbourside Lodge. It’s 6:30 am on a Monday morning. The fog has moved in over Bamfield inlet and has obscured the east side. The weather the past two days has been outstanding. Sunny, warm and inviting. It’s been few and far between it seems that …
July has been just terrific for salmon fishing here in Barkley Sound. I know traditionally folks are convinced that August is the go to month but the past few years July has not only rivalled August but it’s been better. Less crowds, better water and more fish. People! Get with the program and get here …
Hi All Fishing Barkley Sound and the surrounding offshore waters continues to be productive. I finished up with the Morgan group on Sunday. We fished Seabird Island and Little Beale over three days including a day offshore hali hunting. Seabird was good last week and into the weekend. As per usual I fished a tight …
IMPORTANT DFO ANNOUNCEMENT:Southern Resident Killer Whale – Area Refuge Fishing Closure LaPerouse to Swiftsure Peoplewho are actively involved in the management of sports fishing via advisory boards are calling on all anglers to respond to an invitation for input to DFO on revisions to the Critical Habitat Section of the Species at Risk (SARA) …
It’s early July and Barkley Sound has been very productive on the fishing front. Spring salmon from various rivers to the south have been stopping along many of our traditional hot spots and feeding up on needle fish and immature herring. It’s been a very good start to the season. Just finished up with my …
Fishing Report Harbourside Lodge June 30 2018 Hi All. What a pleasure it is to be back! It has been a long, wet winter and we are all excited about the upcoming summer. Reconnecting with friends, the excitement of making new ones and of course renewing our love of the water and all the things …
Fishing Report Harbourside Lodge June 21 2018 There have been some good fish caught in the past week. A 28lb spring on the Wall at dusk three days ago had some smiles on the boat, as it was the first ever salmon caught by the guy on the rod. There are plenty of feeder springs …
Hi All It’s amazing how it seems that we are so right in the middle of it all. Our mornings are still early, there are boats to fuel, bait and tackle to sell, we are on the water all day, fish to clean and package, suppers to make and dishes to clear, and then… it …
Hi All I’ve just returned from the Big Smoke, Van City. Two and a half months at sea, so to speak, almost had me looking forward to being back home in Vancouver, however three nights in the heat and noise of the city had me yearning for the quiet and cool of Bamfield. So I …