2025 OFFISHALL Vancouver- Howe Sound-Sechelt Fishing Reports Thread

[Aquaholic]

On another salmon page, there’s a report that Sand heads was producing some hatchery coho and many Chinook in the 20 pound range. Also a DFO boarding occurrence with the person who made the report.

 

[Samnjoe]

That isn’t the only place

And Wya Wilf Blunden Caines Suttil Bremner. Anywhere there is a good rock tack there will be the odd Googan.

 

[TipUp]

Thrasher produced well today. Got 6 hatch cohos in the row like within 40 - 60 mins, switched to lings but got only 2. Amazing day. Hatch schools will be around Bowen soon.

Only 2 Ling!? I can't manage any in the Nanaimo area.

 

[mudguts]

On another salmon page, there’s a report that Sand heads was producing some hatchery coho and many Chinook in the 20 pound range. Also a DFO boarding occurrence with the person who made the report.

 

[Nahee27]

Has anyone tried the evening bite south Bowen? Thinking of heading out later...

 

[Pineapple Express]

Out at SE Bowen (Cowan Pt to Apodaca Cove) on Sunday afternoon around 15:00hrs. 2 hatchery coho in less than 30 minutes.

Took sister out on Monday afternoon at SE Bowen and caught only weeds (lots!!) and 1 wild coho. Several other boats but no action.

Out this morning at sunrise near Whirlcombe until 08:15hr. Release 5 wilds. A few lost fish. No keepers

I guess the take-away is that on this side of the straight the coho aren't thick yet

 

[Aquaholic]

Out at SE Bowen (Cowan Pt to Apodaca Cove) on Sunday afternoon around 15:00hrs. 2 hatchery coho in less than 30 minutes.

Took sister out on Monday afternoon at SE Bowen and caught only weeds (lots!!) and 1 wild coho. Several other boats but no action.

Out this morning at sunrise near Whirlcombe until 08:15hr. Release 5 wilds. A few lost fish. No keepers

I guess the take-away is that on this side of the straight the coho aren't thick yet

This time of year when the weather finally arrives also brings you wind, waves, and weeds.

 

[Aces]

This time of year when the weather finally arrives also brings you wind, waves, and weeds.

Those north west winds are famous for bringing in nice weather….. and weeds, logs

 

[A-a-Ron]

Out at SE Bowen (Cowan Pt to Apodaca Cove) on Sunday afternoon around 15:00hrs. 2 hatchery coho in less than 30 minutes.

Took sister out on Monday afternoon at SE Bowen and caught only weeds (lots!!) and 1 wild coho. Several other boats but no action.

Out this morning at sunrise near Whirlcombe until 08:15hr. Release 5 wilds. A few lost fish. No keepers

I guess the take-away is that on this side of the straight the coho aren't thick yet

Yeah I’ve probably fished Bowen once in June/July the past few seasons. I’m on team “cross the pond.” Much more consistent and you can grab a ling too. Easier when you can bury the fuel cost in business expenses too lol.