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Date: April 26, 2008
Howe Sound and Vancouver fishing activity report:
Spring is in the air and fishing has continued and improved as the days have begun getting longer. Some great reports have come in with multiple fish days from Burrard inlet, Tunstall Bay and the Hole in the Wall. This time of year we can start to think of the South end of Bowen; the Hump and the Slash as good options for early run Chinook....
We have a few typical hotspots in Howe Sound that we have fished for decades. They continue to produce feeder Springs year after year. It is continuously hard to predict when this fishery will peak as some years we see great fishing in early December and other years it doesn't get really good until March. The best thing you can do is; Go Fish.
Where are these spots we have fished for decades? To begin Tunstall Bay is the 'old standby'. This large bay with a consistant bottom depth of about 130' is located near the SW end of Bowen Island and a little N of Cape Roger Curtis. Winter springs are almost always found within ten feet of the bottom while trolling. Tunstall bay is no exception.
Hutt Island is the second winter hotspot. Again this spot is on the Westside of Bowen Island but to the North. Hutt is often best fished on a high slack tide and has a fairly consistant bottom of 120' if fished on the inside between Hutt and Bowen. Avoid getting too close to; the Southern reef, the Northern reef, and Bowen island itself.
Seldom forgotten is the 'Hole in the Wall'. Although not really considered a winter 'Hotspot' it can produce some Chinook feeders really close to Horseshoe Bay. The first section of coast between Horseshoe Bay and Sunset beach has historically been the best. Fish fairly close to shore between 90' and 130'.
The typical method we use to fish for winter salmon is to troll with downriggers to get the lines to optimal depth. Productive baits have been anchovies, hootchies and small spoons. Depending on the location, salmon have been found between 60-140 feet.
Tight Lines,
Sewell's Marina
Don't forget to refer to the sport fishing guide for size limits and restrictions or visit:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pages/default_e.htm
If you would like to experience some winter fishing and would like the expertise of one of our guides call us at 604-921-3474 for availability.
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