FISHING REPORTS

. 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 if you put the time in. That said, fishing has certainly picked up the past few days.  Here is the skinny…It’s hoochie mama time folks. Hoochies …

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, but right now the whole Sound looks like somebody laid down astro turf  from Port Alberni to Cape Beale.   It is kind of pretty …

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 stated in my first report of the season the best and most consistent chinook fishing has been around the perimeter of the Sound. If the water …

Hi Everyone As the Beatles so aptly put it, ” It’s been a long, cold, lonely winter”. Here comes the sun baby!! and we are back! Harbourside is up and running. Hopefully you have all dusted off your rods and reels and are ready and eager to get at it! It’s happening on the west coast of Vancouver Island and Barkley Sound is alive with marine life and of course, fish! We moved the boat up the 2nd week of May …

Hi All Well, we are right smack dab in the middle of prime time. Barkley Sound is pumping.  You can find limits of springs  at all the local hot spots. Kirby, Fleming, the Wall, Beale, Austin and Cree are all happening right now. Get up early and take advantage of the early morning bite. It is a virtual guarantee for multiple hookups first thing. Traditionally this is a bait fishery. Anchovies rolled on teaser heads 6 – 7 feet behind your …

  Well I deserve it. I am getting so much flack from people.  ” I’ve got a bone to pick with you! your last report was July 17th!”  It’s true and I do deserve it. I have no defense. Just tired I guess.  This morning I am in between guests. Nat and Franco from Nat’s Pizza in Kitsilano just left yesterday  and I have a new group coming in this afternoon. My morning is sort of free, other than laundry, boat …