2020 Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread

[mikeyman]

Ok so I read the regs on the "closure".
It contradicts itself. Why would dfo bother writing you can keep a Chinook 80 cm in area 29 3 to 29 5. Then say reference the map and say no fishing for Chinook and blank out the entire area they said you can keep one in. It makes absolutely no sense? Is this a mistake? Or just plain incompetence?

 

[sir-vivor]

Sorry, back to Coho reports please

 

[sweettjim]

View attachment 55283
Sorry, back to Coho reports please

lol nice

 

[Ko C]

Sorry if this is a deviation from the salmon posts... but wanted to share that bottom fishing for ling cods and rockfish/seabass (for those who enjoy catching them) has been fantastic near Gabriola. It's too bad we can only keep one per person. Occasionally, while jigging for lings, I end up catching a chinook on herring jig.

By the way, has anyone been prawning in Howe Sound lately, and if so, how has it been? Are the commercial guys finished now? Many thanks for the numerous reports which have been very helpful.

 

[prodjsaig]

Conditions FLAT CALM at sand heads fishing for HATCH COHO , excellent time View attachment 55277 for crossing

How did your trip go

 

[Big Green Machine]

Ok so I read the regs on the "closure".
It contradicts itself. Why would dfo bother writing you can keep a Chinook 80 cm in area 29 3 to 29 5. Then say reference the map and say no fishing for Chinook and blank out the entire area they said you can keep one in. It makes absolutely no sense? Is this a mistake? Or just plain incompetence?

The FN that came out yesterday says it’s open for 1, 80 or under, in areas 29-3 to 29-5 August 1 which is consistent with what it says on the map. The map was last updated on the 27th. Is this new?

 

[sir-vivor]

The FN that came out yesterday says it’s open for 1, 80 or under, in areas 29-3 to 29-5 August 1 which is consistent with what it says on the map. The map was last updated on t

Remember YOU MUST read the notes as well , here is the closure in effect until Sept 1, 2020 on Chinook in 29-3 , 29-4 and part of 29-5

 

[Big Green Machine]

Remember YOU MUST read the notes as well , here is the closure in effect until Sept 1, 2020 on Chinook in 29-3 , 29-4 and part of 29-5

Excellent clarification. What a mess that site is.

 

[Howesoundhound]

Was at South Bowen yesterday afternoon. Good action at 35 feet down with Gold Nugget Skinny G - good on sunny days. Unfortunately all wild Cohos. All of a sudden while at CRC, had some orcas approach so I quickly cut the engine and just floated. Note to all others motoring over to watch ... don't do it. Check the rules.

Tried same depth at West Van as well but no luck. For some reason, I've not ever had a bite in West Van. Wondering how deep of water most people catch there? I tried areas with around 60 to 100 feet of depth.

 

[sweettjim]

Was at South Bowen yesterday afternoon. Good action at 35 feet down with Gold Nugget Skinny G - good on sunny days. Unfortunately all wild Cohos. All of a sudden while at CRC, had some orcas approach so I quickly cut the engine and just floated. Note to all others motoring over to watch ... don't do it. Check the rules.

Tried same depth at West Van as well but no luck. For some reason, I've not ever had a bite in West Van. Wondering how deep of water most people catch there? I tried areas with around 60 to 100 feet of depth.

ive caught coho at 20-40 feet around west van in past years

 

[sweettjim]

Excellent clarification. What a mess that site is.

is a mess hard to understand

 

[Matthias]

Here’s a twist.
15 lb Chinook caught And released off WV at 7:30pm tonight. Smashed a white hootchie. Shortly after a hatch coho same gear

 

[Howesoundhound]

ive caught coho at 20-40 feet around west van in past years

Thanks SJ! Is that the depth of the water or the depth you dropped your rigger to?

 

[Trayvreller]

Out at South Bowen. Dropped lines about 20 mins ago at Cowan. Hit a wild coho at 55 ft. On white hootch. Trolling towards RC now.

 

[Skins88]

How are the sea conditions today? Forecast looks similar for tomorrow.

 

[jdv]

Sorry if this is a deviation from the salmon posts... but wanted to share that bottom fishing for ling cods and rockfish/seabass (for those who enjoy catching them) has been fantastic near Gabriola. It's too bad we can only keep one per person. Occasionally, while jigging for lings, I end up catching a chinook on herring jig.

By the way, has anyone been prawning in Howe Sound lately, and if so, how has it been? Are the commercial guys finished now? Many thanks for the numerous reports which have been very helpful.

Prawning in HS has been poor... but not 0 like most years at this time. We always used to start prawning again late August. We are getting ~12 per two trap set per day... ‍

 

[Trayvreller]

How are the sea conditions today? Forecast looks similar for tomorrow.

Was a bit of a chop at Roger Curtis but very fishable. At point Atkinson now a just a ripple.

 

[cohochinook]

Was out yesterday for coho. Had a great day! Managed to land 9 hatchery coho working 27 to 47 feet white hoochie was the ticket!

 

[Skins88]

Was out yesterday for coho. Had a great day! Managed to land 9 hatchery coho working 27 to 47 feet white hoochie was the ticket!

Bowen or North Shore? I'm headed out tomorrow. Trying to decide where to go. Too many options.

 

[Paravoffka]

Was out yesterday for coho. Had a great day! Managed to land 9 hatchery coho working 27 to 47 feet white hoochie was the ticket!

Which time and tide? Thanks.