2026 Sidney Reports

[Deepaaaar]

My little bro (14) and I popped out to the Powder Wharf yesterday to jig through the current change. Marked a few and had one hit (75-85'), but that was it. Little bro pulled in a sole that we had as an appetizer later.

We wanted to fish the start of the flood as I figured that might be productive, but I have very little experience there. The other other boats left when the ebb finished ebbing. Is the ebb the tide to fish over there?

 

[Yyjdennis]

My little bro (14) and I popped out to the Powder Wharf yesterday to jig through the current change. Marked a few and had one hit (75-85'), but that was it. Little bro pulled in a sole that we had as an appetizer later.

We wanted to fish the start of the flood as I figured that might be productive, but I have very little experience there. The other other boats left when the ebb finished ebbing. Is the ebb the tide to fish over there?

Where is the powder wharf? Is it the old wharf warehouse structure on Sidney Channel?

We fished Sidney Channel and around to Hamely Point today during the ebb. Caught & released one about 55cm, otherwise bupkes, Loads of bait south of Sidney I.

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

Where is the powder wharf? Is it the old wharf warehouse structure on Sidney Channel?

We fished Sidney Channel and around to Hamely Point today during the ebb. Caught & released one about 55cm, otherwise bupkes, Loads of bait south of Sidney I.

During the war years a CP ship used to load munitions there and later by barge for many years for CIL hence the name Powder Wharf. there is a lot of local history , including the island homes and residents of James Island. Some of these homes were barged to sidney and can be seen around the weiler area. The rail ramp is still operational and used to service equipment to the island by barge, including building the 10 hole Jack Nicholas course years ago. Yes, the Powder Wharf. Privately owned now.
Sidney Island had a Brick Factory

 

[Tail-chaser]

Start of the ebb is best at the powder warf. Start in the corner by the dock and let the tide drag out around the corner towards Vic. Pull up and repeat 50-80ft water

 

[Deepaaaar]

Start of the ebb is best at the powder warf. Start in the corner by the dock and let the tide drag out around the corner towards Vic. Pull up and repeat 50-80ft water

Thanks! We'll try to time it a bit better next time. I'm glad we'll at least have the MSF this spring.

 

[Seadog46]

Hi Fished Hamly yesterday . One 7 lb keeper and lost another good one . Fished 2-430 pm. Lots of needle fish in belly .

 

[fishinforever]

Anyone have the latest derby results?

 

[Srthomas75]

I heard that a 14.4 was leading

 

[Srthomas75]

Day one results.

 

[Srthomas75]

First was 21.6lb
Second, 19.3lb
Third , 19.2lb. ( if memory is correct)

 

[High Time]

Please excuse my ignorance but , is 18-6 now open for one hatchery marked Chinook?

 

[Popeye]

Please excuse my ignorance but , is 18-6 now open for one hatchery marked Chinook?

according to the DFO site, it appears that it is.

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

Please excuse my ignorance but , is 18-6 now open for one hatchery marked Chinook?

Yes, single barbless hook, while engaged on an MSF (marked selective fishery) fishery, hatchery only, one fish only.
I see this as a win for sports fisherman that support the hatcheries over the closures we have seen in the last few years.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fishery Notices

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

[Popeye]

Went out on Saturday to fish for a bit. Got lucky and brought in a beautiful 23lb hatchery. Too bad I couldn't get this last weekend

 

[Srthomas75]

Went out on Saturday to fish for a bit. Got lucky and brought in a beautiful 23lb hatchery. Too bad I couldn't get this last weekend

Do you care to share where you were fishing? Nice fish by the way.

 

[Popeye]

Do you care to share where you were fishing? Nice fish by the way.

I caught it in the inlet. Close to Cole's bay.

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

I caught it in the inlet. Close to Cole's bay.

Not surprising, April and May historically produce the largest fish of the year around sidney

 

[Srthomas75]

I caught it in the inlet. Close to Cole's bay.

Thanks for the intel. I don’t fish that side much at all myself. ( but have heard of a few good ones over the last few years )

 

[Parfman]

Does anyone know if that launch by Mill Bay ferry/Malahat nation is open? Or will open?

 

[scott craven]

Does anyone know if that launch by Mill Bay ferry/Malahat nation is open? Or will open?

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Post in thread 'Saanich Inlet Prawn Opening?'

Apr 4, 2026

Brentwood launch is still closed, I have heard the usual excuses related to court proceedings, bad cement , contractor leaning the work . Any feedback re this ramp closure?

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