It’s been a grind people, no doubt about it. That said if you put in the time, fish the right spots, depths and gear there are fish to be had, but you’re gonna have to work hard at it. I’ve been chatting with guides, guests at the lodge and all manner of fisher folks here in …
Fishing report July 10, 2026 – First Tyee of The Season Read More »
Hi All Things have slowed down some here in Barkley Sound but for some that might be good news. “what you talkin ’bout Coach?’. Well the good news is that means it’s about to turn on again. And when it does? Hopefully you are up here with lines down. The squid spawn is still happening …
Fishing report July 5, 2026 – Fish are spread out Read More »
Happy Canada Day Everyone! I love spending Canada Day in Bamfield. Just finished watching the Boat Parade in the inlet here. Dozens of boats all decked out in red and white, you gotta love it! I could regale you with all sorts of Bamfield stories but I know what you really want me to chat …
Fishing report July 1, 2026 – Canada Day Springs! Read More »
Hi All So happy to be back and ready to go here at Harbourside. Hope you all have weathered our west coast winter well and are eager to get out to enjoy the bounties of Barkley Sound. Let’s get to it then. It’s been a very productive spring and all things are pointing to an even more …
Fishing report June 25, 2026 – First report of the season and it’s a good one! Read More »
Hi All This has been the most difficult summer in recent memory, with fires, power and internet outages along with other stuff we have been dealing with at the Lodge. Yet at least one thing has remained constant: the fishing has been and still is awesome. I mean flat out awesome! I am talking some of the …
Fishing report August 28, 2025 – Fishing is Flat Out Awesome! Read More »
Hi All I think I am about done with cold showers everyday. This stretch without power has been challenging for sure. However, it does look like the Hydro team has got ahead of themselves. They are saying that power may be restored to the Bamfield area by early next week. Fingers crossed. The fish, however, don’t …
Fishing report August 22, 2025 – Fish Are In! Bamfield Open For Business And Wants You! Read More »
Hi All Some say it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission, either way I think asking forgiveness might be the best course of action here. So here goes. I am sorry. This is a much overdue report. Are we good? Anyways… here we go. Folks, the fishing is ok, definitely not on fire. Poor …
Fishing report August 13 2025 – Underwood Fire News and The Coho Show Up Read More »
. Hi All It’s about blooming time! It seems that the algae bloom that has plagued Barkley Sound for the past two weeks is finally dissipating. I wouldn’t say it’s completely gone but it is definitely better water especially near the perimeter of the Sound. There were some slower days during the bloom but fish were still to be had …
Fishing report July 21 2025 – It’s Hoochie Mama Time! Read More »
If any of you have been on the water in Barkley Sound the past week you’ll know exactly what I am talking about. I have had guests that turn green in a good swell but not like this. It’s not often that the water around the Sound is a bright and somewhat beautiful aqua green, …
Fishing report July 9 2025 – It’s “Bloomin” Nuts Out Here! Read More »
Hi All This is going to be quick report as we are in between guests and getting things ready. Fishing is very solid all over Barkley Sound right now. It has been a stellar June and all things look like it is going to continue to be amazing through the start of July. As I …
Fishing report June 30 2025 – Springs Hot When Hooked! Read More »