JUNE 1ST
LOWER MAINLAND SALTWATER FISHING REPORT
REGULATION SUMMARY
- All Chinook in all areas are closed for retention until August 1st
- Coho (hatchery clipped only) are open for retention minimum 30cm from head to fork of tail
- Prawn limit has been reduced to 125/ licensed trap
- All lingcod and Rockfish closed on this side of Georgia Strait
- Ensure you have a ‘Rockfish Descender’ to return any Rockfish to depth. It is now mandatory to have them.
FISHING REPORTS:
AREA 28 – HOWE SOUND/ENGLISH BAY
There has been lots of great fishing action in the Howe Sound area. Hole in the wall, Grace Islands, salmon Rock Gower Pt. and Tunstal Bay have all produced nice sized Chinook. The odd coho are starting to show up around the West Vancouver shoreline, but they are far and few between.
DEPTH: 80-120 ft
TACKLE: Spoons, hoochies and anchovies all seem to be working well
AREA 29 – SOUTH BOWEN
Lots of nice action on Chinook and the odd non-hatchery Coho. The Coho just opened on the outside so any 30cm or greater can be kept. Over the next few weeks we will see more show up.
DEPTH: 80-120ft Chinook
40-80ft Coho
TACKLE: Spoons, hoochies and anchovies all seem to be working well
AREA 29/17- TRASHER ROCK
The fishing has been fantastic for Chinook and the odd Coho. The area is closed for Chinook retention but the action is non-stop if you’re lucky to find the bait schools. Keep an eye on weather conditions.
DEPTH: 80-180ft Chinook
40-80ft Coho/Chinook
TACKLE: Spoons and hoochies are your best option. The fish don’t seem to be that particular.
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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 2019/2020 year.
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).
