2025 Port Alberni and Alberni Inlet Reports

[IronNoggin]

Matt do you know what the numbers were? Wasn't it 500,000-700,000 and they thought there could be more?

Yes. Original forecast was 500,000-700,000 adult return, which they suggested may have been an underestimate.

In fact using one of their models (run timing) suggested it could go as high as 901,000 (609, 000–901,000).

Then in the July 25 assessment it was noted that even if 750K were to be returning that the Tsu-ma-uss, Areas B & D, and "Stewardship" catches were all over the TAC assigned for that number.

Next thing you know everyone is shut down this Friday.

And here we are...

 

[Islandgirl]

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I do not believe they are late. I believe they were over-harvested.

In a week retention will be closed...

Absolutely over-harvested, before they had their escapement.

The kept upgrading the run by estimates from the test boat so the commercials kept harvesting. It's kinda like having the fox look after the chicken coop! Dfo didn't wait for proof and escapement.

 

[Brian Klassen]

So what is the target escapement for this system?

 

[tinhorse]

I believe 250k for each lake. Great central got its numbers, sproat is way short...

 

[tinhorse]

Or that might be the max number they want in the systems. Could be more towards the 150000 range. I know I read it somewhere but can't quite remember

 

[Mozart]

Left Victoria with son to go fish Port Alberni for the first time. Left house around 2:30 arrived at ramp about 5:00. It was hard picking. A fish here and a fish there. I lost 3 by boat side son lost 1. Total kept 6. Weird thing is starboard side shallow rod never got a sniff. Most were caught on port side top rod. Bubble gum mini skirt with purplish streaks and red flasher. Wind really picked up around 11:00 and a cargo ship was heading in. Decided to call it a day.
Forgot to mention they were deep. All caught between 120-86

 

[Oil & Water]

Is anyone catching Chinook or Coho in the open area of 23-1, or is it best to motor out to Pill?

 

[Kate Mckinley]

Anyone catching any chinooks by China creek yet?

 

[nolaw]

Is anyone catching Chinook or Coho in the open area of 23-1, or is it best to motor out to Pill?

Can’t speak to the inlet yet, but just back from a weekend in the sound and pill wasn’t super productive. Scuttlebutt around Bamfield is the algae bloom (finished about a week ago but the water is still very cloudy) pushed a lot of the bait out, and it’s been very hit and miss. Whole trip for us wasn’t super action packed but sent my buddy home with some fish so no skunk and still great to be out.

Anyway, i fished pill twice, and had one legal fish hit and very few shakers. I’d save your fuel for at least another week until the water clears up and the fish are moving back in.

 

[Islander91]

Can’t speak to the inlet yet, but just back from a weekend in the sound and pill wasn’t super productive. Scuttlebutt around Bamfield is the algae bloom (finished about a week ago but the water is still very cloudy) pushed a lot of the bait out, and it’s been very hit and miss. Whole trip for us wasn’t super action packed but sent my buddy home with some fish so no skunk and still great to be out.

Anyway, i fished pill twice, and had one legal fish hit and very few shakers. I’d save your fuel for at least another week until the water clears up and the fish are moving back in.

How can you tell the bloom is finished if the water is still murky ? Not trying to be a smart a** just not super educated on them

 

[nolaw]

How can you tell the bloom is finished if the water is still murky ? Not trying to be a smart a** just not super educated on them

The colour has muted down from bright green to just kinda murky. But the real tip was info i got from a marine science student at Floras. They said it has mostly died off but just not flushed out yet. I have no idea how long it takes surface water to cycle.

 

[Islander91]

The colour has muted down from bright green to just kinda murky. But the real tip was info i got from a marine science student at Floras. They said it has mostly died off but just not flushed out yet. I have no idea how long it takes surface water to cycle.

Thanks for the intel! Hopefully with the full moon this week bringing bigger tides and the lower temps get it gone

 

[Breakin"even]

Anyone catching any chinooks by China creek yet?

 

[Kate Mckinley]

Can someone tell me where Franklin wall is? Thanks

 

[baddogg]

Can someone tell me where Franklin wall is? Thanks

I'm pretty sure it is the area past China Creek, after the bay, on the way out to the Sound. On the same side as China Creek. Someone correct me if I am mistaken.

 

[Breakin"even]

Ant estimates on the Chinnok run this year?

 

[Breakin"even]

China Creek Campground has been evacuated due to new, out of control fire.

 

[Rad Gumbo]

Is the road open to Bamfield??

 

[JWS]

Is the road open to Bamfield??

Negative

Wildfire southwest of Port Alberni now 630 hectares; campground evacuated

Fire broke out 9 kms down Bamfield Main, multiple air assets on site

www.albernivalleynews.com

 

[Rad Gumbo]

How bout the Cowichan route ?