Indian arm is dead water - https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/oceans/bc-inlets-mer-de-bras-cb/water-prop-eau-eng.html. Attempts at hatcheries have all failed. Just full of jellyfish.
Years ago when I used to own Whistler Fishing Guides we would go over to the Indian to fish Pinks. Caught a couple Chinook over there in the river. That was back in the late 90's early 2000's though.
years ago apparently there was a net pen program with red springs , really not worth the time these days , tried for years with not much to show
thats awesome how deep and what on were u getting your fish?
All from 100-115. Nothing happened below 100. Weegee cop car for 80% of the hits. Match the bait was the trick. Fish are deep this year compared to other years. Tight lines
Don’t panic we only kept 8
Fished Indian Arm years ago and at times productive for Chinook around the B.C. Hydro Power Plant. Coho never caught one, Indian River pink run if that's your fancy we're abundant. Pollock were and still maybe abundant as well at Bedwell Bay. Dropped the crab traps in the bay with good success until commercially wiped out. Last time in the bay the water was absolutely stagnant so not worth the effort but you can have pleasant seas if conditions elsewhere are miserable.
Has anyone tried the Indian Arm for anything other than Salmon? I know it's closed for Rockfish. What about Pacific Perch / Sole / Flounder? Is that eve a thing? Asking because I will be in the water tomorrow and Tuesday, mostly crabbing, so wondering how I can kill some time.
takes time to know/learn where to catch them.. start trying! look for buoys is a start.
About six years ago I was building a house up the arm, one of the guys was getting loads of prawns. I never saw where he dropped, but fairly close to the end.
Ok, as long as they're there.. (even in low quantities), that helps. Thanks @trophywife ... Cheers
What depths you doing crab at I found in the Howe area I have dropped to 150 and get nice ones and 70 has been the shallowest.
