2025 Sidney Reports

[Popeye]

Very slow this afternoon at Sidney spit. Got one just at the minimum keeper for chinook, another Shaker we didn't notice for 4 passes and a ton of seaweed. Haha

I saw 4 boats at coal. Has anyone had luck there? I know part of it is closed but the open spot is where I remember people getting fish.

We might try hamley tomorrow.

Hope some more fish come towards Sidney

I got a couple there about a week ago

 

[Aces]

Fair amount of boats off the east side of moresby. I was one of them. So many unders 15ish of them finally bonked a 70cm red female!
Small green spoons getting lots of action. Coho killer and wee gee.
Lots of coho jumping and released a few unclipped.
Springs were deeper like 100-120View attachment 120571

Yay! Did you have scent on it?

 

[AJO]

BC tidal area 19 - Victoria, Sidney: Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures | Pacific Region | Fisheries and Oceans Canada

BC tidal area 19 - Victoria, Sidney: Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

You can see the map.

Side note did they just change it to 2 chinook per person vs 1 today (Sept 1st)?

Hamley is open. Part of coal is closed but there were lots of boats trolling the open area yesterday and today. I haven't seen anyone post on here that they got fish there though.

We got 2 undersized springs at hamley. Lots of shakers at Morseby I feel like we should have stayed and keep trying there vs going to hamley. Seemed like more bait at Morseby vs Hamley.

Thanks smoked! So they’re just talking about the RCA? I know those, familiar with DFO map, that’s why I was confused about people saying closures. I thought maybe special seasonal zones. Good to know I can hit Hamley!

And yep - they put it to 2 chinook today. I just wish we could keep at 45cm like 19-4

 

[Stizzla]

Yay! Did you have scent on it?

I like a little dot of pro cure right above the hook.

 

[smokedvw]

Yay! Did you have scent on it?

Do people use scents on their spoons? I see people in Washington and Oregon doing it but never hear about it here.

 

[Stizzla]

Do people use scents on their spoons? I see people in Washington and Oregon doing it but never hear about it here.

Sure! I did a little line on the flasher too

 

[Aces]

Do people use scents on their spoons? I see people in Washington and Oregon doing it but never hear about it here.

Some people really believe in scents. I had a few US clients that brought their own. I put it on to humor them but never noticed any real difference

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

Some people really believe in scents. I had a few US clients that brought their own. I put it on to humor them but never noticed any real difference

I sprayed my buddies tackle with mosquito repellent once, he still caught fish

 

[Stizzla]

I sprayed my buddies tackle with mosquito repellent once, he still caught fish

Can you please tell me the brand you used?

 

[kingspring]

Charlie White once tried his bilge water, caught a spring, and liked it so much he bottled it up and made a bunch more loot!

 

[smokedvw]

Grinded it out at Morseby. Probably 6 other boats I didn't see anyone catch anything.

Went deep, got nothing. Cruised around for a long time, argued with my father in law for a hour or more about speed and depth and fishing haha. We changed it up and went closer to the rocks and finally we found bait. Got one right off the bottom right at slack tide. My second rod got little to no action. We tried lots of combos but nothing but shakers. My youngest loves the coho killer lure, probably because of the name. 3 hours of nothing but shakers on that rod we switched it and bam got one up to the surface and then I slightly let off reeling and it took off on us. I thought I was pulling it in too fast. Felt like it was the biggest of the day so too bad.

Later thought we hit ground on one side and then my son said we got a bite on the other. Pulled in our second spring. Went for another tack and argued about speed, slowed down and bam hit the bottom. Luckily we got free and as the sun set we took that as a sign to head home.

Great night, youngest one drove us back.

I'm wondering are people catching stuff off coal there were 4 boats there when we went out and boats when we came back.

Most action was on green flasher and lure. The green and green combo has been the best for us this past month.

 

[SVIAC]

Tomorrow is the big day of the 2025 Alpine Juan de Fuca Fishing Tournament! Which means today is Registration Day, starting at 3 and running to 8 and the LANGFORD LEGION. Last chance today to get your tickets for tomorrow's event, ticket sales close at 8pm tonight. You can buy in person at the Legion!

There are going to be HUGE Raffle prizes available today at Registration - get your tickets today only! 50/50 as well. Seriously incredible support from sponsors for all sorts of prizes today - from swag and lures to several reels, handmade gaffs/bonkers, and so much more! Even if you're not able to come out to the derby tomorrow, come on by the Langford Legion to get in on the raffles! Watch for pictures today on the derby's facebook page!

Also, a reminder that live leader board will be posted on the Derby Facebook page! Weigh in station is at Pedder Bay only, and be there in line before the closing time of 3pm. Anyone not in line at 3pm will not be eligible to win! Top 10 prizes only, no hidden weights, so check that FB page to determine if your 15lber stands a shot at the top 10!

Game on everyone, thanks for supporting Salmon Enhancement on South Vancouver Island, and good luck out there!

 

[smokedvw]

So how did the Sidney derby go today? What were the winning sizes?

We got nothing but got out late right before low slack tide. Tried Morseby then Coal. A lot more bait at coal but we only caught seaweed today. My son asked if there is a derby to catch seaweed and how much you would have to catch to win. We caught a lot along with a bunch of others at coal it seemed haha.

Hope if anyone's going to the Sooke derby you do well!

 

[cby]

Sidney derby was great as always. Not many fish weighed in. 26 fish in total. 1st place 15.0, 2nd place 14.8, 3rd 13.5. very fun event. I had a great day. Unfortunately I lost the derby winner as it took my hook grrr. Was 11 for 15 today. Came 2nd place. 2 tenths cost me $4,000. Oh well. Came away with great prizes. Thank PSM. A lady won 1st place and took home $7,100 In prize money as she won side bet, also won lady's prize. She cleaned up. Anyway fun times.

 

[Stizzla]

Was it Colin’s mom again?!