2024 Bamfield and Barkley Sound Reports

[devwils]

Any recent reports from the inside? Very slow last week. Hoping there might be a late push of salmon coming in by now

 

[Derby]

I will also disagree, the worst guide in my area with the worst reputation ever is CTAG certified. He actually uses it to promote that he's a one of a kind, "red seal" guide that no other guides could possibly aspire to. See his clients pictures of them holding wild coho for pictures before they release them

The C-TAG program is a extra step for guides in getting qualified certification. However not all guides are created the same unfortunately like all human being. As a certified C-Tag guide myself I would suggest that anyone looking for a guide it's a good start. I would go as far as to say looking for either guides or a lodge on should ask for reference as even online reviews at times can not always complete a pic.

 

[slabcity]

Back from 5 days in Barkley Sound (M-F) last week. You either find them or you don't is the short answer as the inside is/was slow. One night we fished and had 5 springs in the last hour of daylight and then spent the next morning at the same spot and they were gone. Went back for the evening bite hoping for a repeat of the night before - nada. We scraped a few fish here and there over the course of the trip (no coho inside for us) and then finally gave up on the inside and went offshore where it was wide open on coho with even more mackerel. The mackerel were really annoying, no matter what stop: 5-mile, 10-mile, 12-mile,Rats Nose etc. , they were first on the bite every time. Insane how many of them are out there. The long wait for next season has begun.

 

[ebrench]

Back from 5 days in Barkley Sound (M-F) last week. You either find them or you don't is the short answer as the inside is/was slow. One night we fished and had 5 springs in the last hour of daylight and then spent the next morning at the same spot and they were gone. Went back for the evening bite hoping for a repeat of the night before - nada. We scraped a few fish here and there over the course of the trip (no coho inside for us) and then finally gave up on the inside and went offshore where it was wide open on coho with even more mackerel. The mackerel were really annoying, no matter what stop: 5-mile, 10-mile, 12-mile,Rats Nose etc. , they were first on the bite every time. Insane how many of them are out there. The long wait for next season has begun.

Super interesting to hear about offshore. Was out last weekend at 7 mile looking for Hali but was interested to see what all the Coho fuss was about. Really didn't find anything. Are they only on the contours? Confused about this, myself.

 

[trophywife]

seems some fish have stacked up and are holding for another rain. setting up the boat for tuna now!! doing sarita broodstock this week is going to be a blast.

 

[the fog ducker]

Lots of GREAT guides in the Sound , the good ones are usually booked solid for a reason , but they do have slots from time to time , Some great Guides down south im sure , lets not bash em all in this fanatstic location , most the guides i know are killing machines that know how to entertain in all situations , even when things can slow , give me a shout , i can pass along some numbers

another amazing season.........see ya all next year

 

[SpringVelocity]

I can't wait for next season. It was a good one! Good luck to all the Bam tuna participants.

 

[willydw]

Any reports from the weekend.

 

[trophywife]

few fish around, my house guests are putting in full days and getting a few each day. but they start at 10 a.m. lol

 

[Sea.P.P.]

few fish around, my house guests are putting in full days and getting a few each day. but they start at 10 a.m. los

 

[Seaspanker]

was in Bamfield 3rd week of August , slow for us on the inside , ventured down to Seabird island only once also tried the Sharkstooth spot , one cod and one rock cod is all . so we lost all our coordinates because we changed sounders , we wrote the #s down but lost the sheet ! , it's a lot to ask but would some one be so kind as to share the common coordinates with us so we would have something to try next year , looking for
5 mile , 7 mile , 12 mile and of course the Rat's nose . would be greatly appreciated , thank you some one .

 

[Umos]

Pulled from Islander57 post in 2019

"Here are some waypoints that Charlie provided several years ago:
Austin Island/Barkley Sound/Salmon/N48 51.569 W125 18.616
Cree Island/Barkley Sound/Chinook, Coho/N48 51.103 W125 19.517
Great Bear - Alley Rocks/Barkley Sound/Chinook/N48 53.635 W125 26.830
Kirby Point /Barkley Sound/Chinook, Sockeye/N48 50.923 W125 12.578
Lighthouse Bank: N48 53.833 W125 41.107
Pachena Point/Barkley Sound/Chinook, Halibut/N48 42.041 W125 06.956
Rats Nose/Barkley Sound/Chinook, Coho, Halibut/N48 35.500 W125 39.300
Swale Rock/Barkley Sound/Chinook, Sockeye/N48 55.443 W125 13.142
Barttlet Channel/Tofino/Chinook, Coho, Crab/N49 14.488 W126 04.000
Barttlet Island/Tofino/Chinook, Coho, Crab/N49 12.893 W126 06.029
Blunden/Tofino/Chinook/N49 10.789 W126 04.533
Cleland Island/Tofino/Chinook, Coho/N49 10.069 W126 05.625
Tofino/Crab/N49 01.971 W125 49.226
Tofino/Halibut/N49 08.262 W126 08.918
Portland Point/Tofino/Chinook, Coho/N49 03.731 W125 50.879
Tofino/Crab/N49 00.282 W125 49.114
7 Mile/Ucluelet/Chinook, Coho, Halibut/N48 44.500 W125 16.800
Big Bank/Ucluelet/Chinook, Coho, Halibut/N48 38.532 W125 46.779
Eagles Nest/Ucluelet/Chinook/N48 57.755 W125 36.371
Outside South Bank/Ucluelet/Chinook, Coho, Halibut/N48 48.907 W125 38.533
South Bank/Ucluelet/Chinook, Coho, Halibut/N48 50.344 W125 34.938
Wya Point/Ucluelet/Chinook/N48 58.424 W125 37.025"

 

[Seaspanker]

Thank You Very Much Umos , i sincerely appreciate your time and effort very much .

 

[coriba]

Are there any halibut out there this late in the season. My year broken up by family visits but they are gone now. I need some halibut for the freezer.

 

[Aces]

Are there any halibut out there this late in the season. My year broken up by family visits but they are gone now. I need some halibut for the freezer.

Still lots at the big bank

 

[willydw]

Any fish around. Going out Wednesday for four nights to close up the cabin. Was a good year.

 

[JWS]

Any fish around. Going out Wednesday for four nights to close up the cabin. Was a good year.

I don’t have a report, but would really appreciate one from you after your trip. I’m trying to swing a late season trip next week, hopefully. Thanks in advance

 

[Sea.P.P.]

I don’t have a report, but would really appreciate one from you after your trip. I’m trying to swing a late season trip next week, hopefully. Thanks in advance

Coho at whittlestone on 45 feet white hoochie . Not epic but should get 2/3 a day

 

[Nick R.]

It’s late in the year but am thinking of trying Bamfield after October 1st. I’ve been told the road is “good” as opposed to just OK. Anybody have a recent experience with a trailer? Thanks

 

[Charleygirl]

It’s late in the year but am thinking of trying Bamfield after October 1st. I’ve been told the road is “good” as opposed to just OK. Anybody have a recent experience with a trailer? Thanks

It's a breeze, in comparison to what it once was. Drive safe and in control and pulling a boat will be no problem at all. Some have said almost a joy!
The road is beautiful....