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.

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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.

 

[sweettjim]

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.

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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.

nice fish