2025 OFFISHALL Vancouver- Howe Sound-Sechelt Fishing Reports Thread

[A-a-Ron]

Thanks guys. Might give it go this weekend.

Stay right on bottom, 150-250’ of water. I find small stuff works best there, hoochies or Wee G spoons.

 

[Rain City]

Stay right on bottom, 150-250’ of water. I find small stuff works best there, hoochies or Wee G spoons.

Plugs and massive herring also work great. So there's that

 

[wildthing]

draggers have been plowing the bottom for two week's at Grace so prob needs a break for it to settle down ..... wish the shrimpers would not get to do this almost year in year out .....

 

[Rain City]

draggers have been plowing the bottom for two week's at Grace so prob needs a break for it to settle down ..... wish the shrimpers would not get to do this almost year in year out .....

I was up at porteau camping a couple weeks back and I thought that was what I saw going on. Brutal.

 

[sherrett]

Fished the bell from 11 to 2 yesterday. Terrific fall weather.

Landed ~12 fish, one keeper at 67 cm popped the pin and pulled out some drag.



Found best action around 135’ east of the bell to the first mile marker, running above / below the bait. Got a few doubles so my guess is the fish are in small packs. Lots of depth changes worked too — moving the riggers up / down slightly and even bombing the soft bottom then coming up 5’ — so I’d also guess lots of followers waiting to strike.

 

[Aquaholic]

Fished the bell from 11 to 2 yesterday. Terrific fall weather.

Landed ~12 fish, one keeper at 67 cm popped the pin and pulled out some drag.

View attachment 122255

Found best action around 135’ east of the bell to the first mile marker, running above / below the bait. Got a few doubles so my guess is the fish are in small packs. Lots of depth changes worked too — moving the riggers up / down slightly and even bombing the soft bottom then coming up 5’ — so I’d also guess lots of followers waiting to strike.

We did Sandheads from 11-2 as well, one keeper clipped coho, some good hits, a few shakers. The waves were noticeable there until coming home. It laid down nicely around the north arm/bell. 67 ft was the magic depth, darker colours. The harbour it is for local fishing now.

 

[sushieater]

draggers have been plowing the bottom for two week's at Grace so prob needs a break for it to settle down ..... wish the shrimpers would not get to do this almost year in year out .....

I'm not sure what you are describing here. These are trawlers dragging nets on the bottom for non-spot prawn type shrimp?

 

[Shano]

I'm not sure what you are describing here. These are trawlers dragging nets on the bottom for non-spot prawn type shrimp?

My understanding is that the shrimpers drag mid water column - but I’m not an expert so maybe someone with more knowledge/experience can clarify.

 

[fishin_magician]

You would think that the marina people would what ever it takes to keep the boat from sinking or doing damage to it.

I have a better idea. Instead of taking pictures get on board- turn the bilge pump on and see if the battery has any juice. If not- find a battery charger- get it on charge, turn the bilge pump on and prevent the boat from sinking. While it is pumping out get the fricking slackasses in the office to do their f’n job and prevent the vessel from sinking. Otherwise call the Coast Guard or VPD and they’ll get on it.

I’ve never seen anyone get in **** for saving a boat from sinking and saving environmental damage.

I’ve saved a few boats from sinking over the years- that’s why I keep my battery charger in the trunk when I’m at the Marina. One guy who boat I saved was hospitalized for a couple of weeks. The battery was dead because the Nav lights and a switch were left on by mistake.

 

[Aquaholic]

I have a better idea. Instead of taking pictures get on board- turn the bilge pump on and see if the battery has any juice. If not- find a battery charger- get it on charge, turn the bilge pump on and prevent the boat from sinking. While it is pumping out get the fricking slackasses in the office to do their f’n job and prevent the vessel from sinking. Otherwise call the Coast Guard or VPD and they’ll get on it.

I’ve never seen anyone get in **** for saving a boat from sinking and saving environmental damage.

I’ve saved a few boats from sinking over the years- that’s why I keep my battery charger in the trunk when I’m at the Marina. One guy who boat I saved was hospitalized for a couple of weeks. The battery was dead because the Nav lights and a switch were left on by mistake.

Why not read the original post so you have some context instead of being a keyboard warrior and accusing someone of not helping out another boat owner. Your comments are not acceptable.

Yes, the marina response was interesting. I let them know during office hours and they were looking up the owners phone number as I left the office. I’ve already rescued this same boat once already this summer as it was sinking by calling 311 after hours, called the marina message machine, 311 called the Coast Guard, I was half asleep when the Coast Guard called me so I could tell them which slip and what I knew, etc. and they called me again as they were at the boat, pumping it out. Since the Coast Guard rescued it this first time, the owner has not been down to the boat because it’s right beside me and I look at it every time I’m down there and it has not been touched. All the crap I pulled out of the engine compartment in case the bilge float was not activating was still exactly where I left it.

I posted the pictures here in case someone knew the owner and could contact them. You would know this if you read the original post.

 

[Tugcapitan]

I have a better idea. Instead of taking pictures get on board- turn the bilge pump on and see if the battery has any juice. If not- find a battery charger- get it on charge, turn the bilge pump on and prevent the boat from sinking. While it is pumping out get the fricking slackasses in the office to do their f’n job and prevent the vessel from sinking. Otherwise call the Coast Guard or VPD and they’ll get on it.

I’ve never seen anyone get in **** for saving a boat from sinking and saving environmental damage.

I’ve saved a few boats from sinking over the years- that’s why I keep my battery charger in the trunk when I’m at the Marina. One guy who boat I saved was hospitalized for a couple of weeks. The battery was dead because the Nav lights and a switch were left on by mistake.

We haven’t heard one like that from you in a while!
I’ve been looking forward to it

 

[adanac]

I have a better idea. Instead of taking pictures get on board- turn the bilge pump on and see if the battery has any juice. If not- find a battery charger- get it on charge, turn the bilge pump on and prevent the boat from sinking. While it is pumping out get the fricking slackasses in the office to do their f’n job and prevent the vessel from sinking. Otherwise call the Coast Guard or VPD and they’ll get on it.

I’ve never seen anyone get in **** for saving a boat from sinking and saving environmental damage.

I’ve saved a few boats from sinking over the years- that’s why I keep my battery charger in the trunk when I’m at the Marina. One guy who boat I saved was hospitalized for a couple of weeks. The battery was dead because the Nav lights and a switch were left on by mistake.

Get on down there and save that boat then boss!

 

[A-a-Ron]

A couple of us went fishing and tried to get this thread back on track, but here we are completely off the rails again