Hi All, It’s Monday morning, August 17. We are right in the middle of prime time here in Barkley Sound. This is about as good as it’s gonna get. This past weekend was crazy busy in Bamfield. Lodges are full, the harbour is stuffed with boats anchored out and everyone is having a great …
Fishing report August 17, 2026 – The August fish have moved in – all over the Sound Read More »
Hi All, It’s full on here in Barkley Sound. The Robertson Creek fish have arrived in numbers. This is the time that many of us dream about during the doldrums of winter. It’s always sunshine, calm seas and eager big fish. Not always the case with the sunshine and calm seas but the fish …
Fishing report August 10, 2026 – It’s Full On In Barkley Sound Read More »
Hi All, As it does every year, things change. This time for sure, it is for the better. A week ago I had two days free to fish with the love of my life to get some fish for us. Not only is it a time we actually get a chance to get our own fish but …
Fishing report August 4, 2026 – Long Weekend Derby – Over 700 Fish!!! Read More »
Hi All, No, I am not dead nor have I fled the country. It has been way to long since I filed a report. It’s been crazy busy here as per usual and I had to make a quick trip back to Vancouver. And…in all honesty I’ve been avoiding writing the truth. And …
Fishing report July 28, 2026 – Tough Slogging; Long Weekend Derby Read More »
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 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 »
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 …