I spoke to a few guys who fished the bluffs during the derby but all came up empty. I know that none of the bigger derby winners came off the bluffs. For whatever reason, I have had very little luck on the bluffs before the summer months and August in particular. You would be better served to run across to Moresby as many of us have had periodic success there this spring.Pender Bluffs Report for Wednesday May 11
Fished from 5:45pm to 8:25pm, including the high tide slack at 7:00pm
Saw a good number of targets (but little bait) on the sounder the day previous, and again on May 11th. Decided to give it a try. Mistake.
Fishing was *very* slow, 4 rods, ran everything at every depth. 1 bite for the whole evening. Bite was on 3.5" Skinny-g trap shack spoon.
There are definitely a few fish holding, but we couldn't get them fed.
Anyone know if the Bluffs produced for the Sidney Anglers derby on May 6/7?
Hello Carpe, Thanks for your comment re Moresby, I have tried the Bluffs a few times over the last few years with pretty limited success. It looks like both sides of Fairfax are fish-able with probably more tide issues on the East side. Lord knows the Bluffs have their share of tide issues... Seems to be a lack of feed there the last couple years.I spoke to a few guys who fished the bluffs during the derby but all came up empty. I know that none of the bigger derby winners came off the bluffs. For whatever reason, I have had very little luck on the bluffs before the summer months and August in particular. You would be better served to run across to Moresby as many of us have had periodic success there this spring.
View attachment 34114 First day fishing this year. Bloody nose at 125'. Friends picked up a couple of pinks.[/QUO.
That's awesome , congrats. I'm new to Pender area , is there a slot size limit? I'll be out soon.View attachment 34114 First day fishing this year. Bloody nose at 125'. Friends picked up a couple of pinks.
I agree I had better, thanks for the quickie response !Chinook that are 62 cm to 85 cm are legal to keep. You better brush up: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/a-s18-eng.html#gear
It's getting harder to keep track of it all, and it'd be a shame for anyone to get burned because it's clear as mud.I agree I had better, thanks for the quickie response !
I agree that allowing the taking of fish many times is better, we have released many salmon only to have them eaten by seals. I'm sure the larger ones also die after a lengthy fight and posing for pictures out of water. I'll also check for closest area to Pender without the slot.It's getting harder to keep track of it all, and it'd be a shame for anyone to get burned because it's clear as mud.
Sadly, I think the "Slot" is going to make for a lot of floating, dying fish. Probably half(-ish) the Springs I've caught over the past couple of years, I'd now have to throw back.
Good luck with it.
Thrasher Rock (but only part of it) in area 17, is your closest spot without a slot. It's a great and productive spot, but a trek. That said, I think more boats from Vancouver use it, than from the Island.I agree that allowing the taking of fish many times is better, we have released many salmon only to have them eaten by seals. I'm sure the larger ones also die after a lengthy fight and posing for pictures out of water. I'll also check for closest area to Pender without the slot.
Thrasher has been our area for years and very productive, we are now building a place on Pender and have moorage at Thieves. Went out crabbing today and limited out on huge crab! Going to try prawning and fishing next time out.Thrasher Rock (but only part of it) in area 17, is your closest spot without a slot. It's a great and productive spot, but a trek. That said, I think more boats from Vancouver use it, than from the Island.