FISHING REPORTS

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 Bamfield and yes I do agree fishing has been a tough slug however it’s worth being out there as I have noticed the quality of the …

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 although not quite as prolific as in previous weeks. Glow white hootchies and flash flies along with turds are still your next bet. That said …

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 about. So let’s get to it.   I just finished up with long time repeat guests Jeff and Scott (and Scout the dog!) from Vancouver. …

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 productive summer!   May and June have seen a prolific squid spawn in the Sound and mature spring salmon have been dipping into many areas …

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 best fishing I have ever experienced. Get your boat up here now. If not a boat then a kayak or heck, even a canoe. It’s …

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 seem too worried about the power outage thank goodness. They have arrived in force. Fishing is on fi..! (I am not going to say it! …