Well it seems the doom and gloom maybe lifting a bit. If, of course, we are talking fish reports. Yes it has been a difficult season so far. My previous blogs certainly reflect that and it seems reports from other various coastal areas are eerily similar. Has it been an ecological disaster ( ok perhaps …
Hi All It seems that any news to do with Barkley Sound fishing reports have been doom and gloom lately. In some ways that’s been understandable when considering some tough fishing combined with much larger than normal seas. All of that said, it looks like we are on the mend and the fish are on …
Hi All Salmon fishing has been tough lately. No doubt about it, gotta tell the truth. It’s been a real struggle out there for folks wanting to tussle with mature spring salmon here in Bamfield. Our usual haunts have not produced and we have been in search mode for the first few weeks of July. …
Bamfield Fishing Report June 27th Hi All As we progress into late June, both the weather and the fishing continue to improve here in Bamfield and Barkley Sound. Off-shore is still the most productive of our fisheries at this time. That said don’t be fooled , there are some very fishey spots safe from the …
Bamfield Fishing Report June 1st They’re baaack…. And so are we! Not to compare Harbouside Lodge with Steven Spielberg’s iconic horror film Poltergeist but… it seemed somewhat appropriate. The springs are back and so is Harbourside for the 2016 summer season. We have been up Bamfield way the last two weekends getting boats and accommodations …
Hi Everyone. It’s been a wet start to the fall. Bamfield has been deluged by rain over the last few days but the good news is the wet weather seems to have called in the fish. It’s been a very good last few days on the water. Offshore has been a no go as wind …
Summer seems to be flying by as we are set to leave August and see September right around the corner. That said there is still time for some outstanding fishing and some of it is right on our doorstep. The Wall has been consistently productive all summer and continues to be one of our go …
It’s getting late into August and we are right in the thick of the peak of the season. Springs have been showing at all the local hot spots. The 77 cm and under regs have left a few of us frustrated at times as we release fish to continue their quest to spawn. It can, …
Hi Everyone It’s been a very busy past couple of weeks here at Harbourside. I’m way overdue in updating the fishing report. Fishing has been very good as of late. It’s August and the usual haunts have been producing nicely. In shore as of August 1st we have to release chinook salmon that are over 77 …