July 2 2019
Chinook** Salmon – Opening July 15 2019
The south end of Bowen on the Hump and the Slash has been the most productive spot over the last week. We are seeing some nice Coho and Chinook from this area. The hook up depth has been 30-60’ on anchovies, small spoons, and hootchies. For Coho in this area, chartreuse colored hootchies and flashers will get the job done!
If weather permits, there are some Coho along the West Vancouver shoreline now as well! 60-90’ on small spoons or hootchies trolled behind a flasher.
In the coming weeks we will start to see some Pink Salmon show up – this should be a good sized run and if the y get stacked in we’ll have some fun fishing the Bell Bouy, Mcnab Creek, Furry Creek, and possibly Porteau cove – We’ll have to see what the run does and the weather will play a big role on how the fishery goes!
When Chinook opens on July 14th the retention limit will be 1 Chinook per licence per day and a retention limit of 2 on a multi day outing.
Our guides are getting booked up for the balance of season , so if you want to get in on some summer salmon fishing – it’s time to book!!
** Queen Charlotte Strait and Johnstone Strait in Area 12 (excluding Subarea 12-14) and Strait of Georgia – North (Areas 13 to 17, 28, portions of 29 (29-1 and 29-2)
- Apr. 1 to Jul. 14, chinook non-retention
- July 15 to Aug. 29, 1 chinook per day
- Aug. 30 to Dec. 31, 2 chinook per day
Strait of Georgia – South and Juan de Fuca Strait Area 18, Subareas 19-3 to 19-12, Subareas 29-3 to 29-5, 29-8 and Subareas 20-3 to 20-7
- Apr. 1 to Jul. 31, chinook non-retention
- Aug. 1 to Aug. 29, 1 chinook per day (with option for terminal fisheries)
- Aug. 30 to Dec. 31, 2 chinook per day
Tight lines,
The Sewell’s Team
Remember to get your fishing licenses online at: https://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/nrls-sndpp/index-eng.cfm
Annual licenses expire on March 31st from the 2016/2017 year. Get your 2017/2018 ones before heading out!
SALMON REQUIREMENTS
If you wish to retain salmon in any tidal waters:
– You must obtain a complimentary Tidal Water Sport Fishing licence AND purchase a salmon conservation stamp online: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sportfish
– Check daily, possession and size limits and closures online:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html
– All tidal area closures and recreational fishing limits and restrictions still apply.
– Record your catch on your license if you retain any Chinook.
ALREADY HAVE A LICENCE?
If you already have a valid Tidal Waters Sport Fishing License, you must carry your license with you and record your catch in ink on your license for the species specified in your license conditions (halibut, lingcod, Chinook salmon).
