2025 Port Alberni and Alberni Inlet Reports

[Brett83]

We got 9 today. Not a sniff until about 7, right at tide change. Mostly black hooks

With thw black hook method, do you use flashers?

 

[DMCK]

With thw black hook method, do you use flashers?

Yes red flashers. 21-24" leaders 3/0 hooks not pure black. More like gunmetal color hooks

 

[Jean Paul Carufo]

When we first started using 1/0 black chrome hooks about 15 years ago, it didn't matter what flasher we pared them to. We used pink and green mist and eventually home made Oki moon jelly blanks we got at PNT with silver crystal flash tape. Everything worked. It was the magic of the black chrome hooks. I think we used 27" leaders then. Didn't really matter. jc

 

[cloud]

Hello. On a different topic. I am planning to launch at Clutesi on August 10th at 8 am. The tide will be a negative at that time. …..extreme low tide.

Will i be able to get my boat in the water at that time ?

I have an 18 footer.

Thoughts/advice from Members on what i can expect as I launch at the Marina ?

I hope you can advise. Much appreciated.

Cloud

 

[Fishalot]

Launch at the free ramp by fisherman's harbour
No issue with water there.

 

[island idiots]

Hello. On a different topic. I am planning to launch at Clutesi on August 10th at 8 am. The tide will be a negative at that time. …..extreme low tide.

Will i be able to get my boat in the water at that time ?

I have an 18 footer.

Thoughts/advice from Members on what i can expect as I launch at the Marina ?

I hope you can advise. Much appreciated.

Cloud

I have asked this question as well. The response was no problem. Stay within the green bouys next to shore. Mind the markers on the way.
I have launched my 21 with no issues at low tide without issue.

 

[cloud]

Thanks for the info on launching !

 

[Olde School]

Launch at the free ramp by fisherman's harbour
No issue with water there.

Not true! There are some serious divots in that ramp. As always, scope it out before rolling your trailer down.

 

[IronNoggin]

Not true! There are some serious divots in that ramp. As always, scope it out before rolling your trailer down.

True that.

I launched there literally several hundred times.
When the tide is low, it is a NO-GO!
The holes in the concrete at the end of the ramp are HUGE and will disable most trailers.
Only good on a mid to high tide IMO.

Cheers

 

[Fishalot]

No idea these days as haven’t launched there in past 5 years but did it for several years each summer up to 2020. Sorry for inaccurate information the guys that live there know current conditions.

 

[JuniperJulie]

Anyone fishing in canal right now for Winter springs?

Headed out this long weekend, having a fun fishing derby with friends… any tips for this newbe??

 

[JuniperJulie]

Headed to China Creek for the weekend on Thursday night. Reports have been slow and I don't see a lot of boats on the Webcam? Socks will be the main target, but is there any point in bringing the gear for anything else, if we don't intend to make the run to the Sound?

We were out there on the 18-19,20 hardly any bites, lost 3 got zero. Going to Renfrew for Spring now, this weekend. Let me know how you do!

 

[Brett83]

Hi. Coming from Bamfield whats the closest sockeye spot. Were thinking about trying for some in the morning .

 

[tinhorse]

Try in San Mateo Bay. I believe last year at this time it was a decent spot and fish were holding in there. If not then you'll likely have to run in closer to China Creek.

 

[casper5280]

Someone just told me that Sockeye Fishing is closed as of Thursday at midnight. I think DFO really screwed up this time. Where are all the Fish

FYI - Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon

Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN0716-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Sockeye - Barkley Sound and Alberni Inlet - Area 23 - Quota Reduction - August 1, 2025

Further to FN0385, effective from 00:01 hours August 1, 2025 until 23:59 hours December 31, 2025, the daily limit for the tidal recreational fishery for Sockeye Salmon in Area 23 will be reduced to zero (0) per day.