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Fish_4_Life
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Has anyone heard any reports?
eaglemaniac
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Very timely f4l. Any reports would be appreciated. TIA 
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silverbullet77
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My family and i are heading to china creek right now to see whats around.My westcoast trip has been delayed tiull monday so ill let you guys know by tommoroow
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silverbullet77
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JUST BACK NOW, SEEMS THAT THE EVENING BITE WAS BETTER, we lost one but saw my friennd from the port alberni news land at least a 20 lber. my heart sure is going now.we confirmed one other landed, looked to be a teener. ill be out at 5 and report by ten
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lance
FYI ~ catch your fish before the seiners & gillnetters do!
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0583-Salmon: Seine - Area B - Alberni Inlet Chinook
There will be a small fleet seine opportunity in upper Alberni Inlet. The Area
B seines have a target catch of 1600 chinook for the period August 25 to
August 26. The commercial seine total allowable catch is 3,600 chinook. It is
anticipated that one or two seine vessels will participate and the fishery will
conclude Tuesday, August 26 at 21:00 hrs (9:00pm) or when the 1600 chinook are
harvested, which ever occurs first.
Area 23 - Alberni Inlet
Seines open from 06:00 hrs Monday, August 25 until 21:00 hrs Tuesday, August 26
in that portion of Subarea 23-1 bounded in the north by a line from a boundary
sign at the Harbour Quay clock tower in Port Alberni harbour to a boundary sign
on the opposite shore of Alberni Inlet and in the south by a boundary line from
the Dunsmuir Pt. light to a boundary sign on the opposite shore at 49°09.66’N
latitude, 124°47.72’W longitude (approximately .75km north of China Creek
breakwater). Minimum bunt mesh size is 70 mm. The target species is chinook,
incidentally caught coho may be retained. Sockeye, pink, chum and steelhead
may not be retained.
All catch must be brailed and the use of power skiffs is approved.
V.O.# 2008-SAL-23-SN-01
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Alistair Thomson (250) 720-4454
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0584-Salmon: Gill net - Area D - Alberni Inlet Chinook
A terminal return of 53,000 chinook is forecast for the Somass system in 2008.
Preliminary fishing plans have been developed for all sectors by the Area 23
Salmon Harvest Table. The commercial total allowable catch for planning
purposes is 9000 chinook, of which the gill net and seine targets are 5400 and
3600 chinook, respectively.
An 8 hour Area D gill net opening is scheduled for Sunday August 24 with a
second opening tentatively scheduled after September 1. The second opening is
dependent on remaining allocation after the first opening.
Fishermen are reminded that the lower (southern) boundary line at Lone Tree
Point will move south to Dunsmuir Point at 22:00 hrs.
Area D gill nets will open for 8 hours commencing 20:00 hrs Sunday August 24
until 04:00 hrs Monday August 25 in the area described below:
Area 23 - Alberni Inlet
Gill nets open, 20:00 hrs until 22:00 hrs Aug 24 in that portion of Subarea
23-1 bounded in the north by a line commencing at a boundary sign situated at
49°14.19' north latitude and 124°50.23' west longitude thence through the
southern most point of Hoik Island thence to the flashing green light at the
mouth of the Somass River thence due east to a boundary sign on the opposite
shore and in the south by a boundary line from Lone Tree Point to a boundary
sign on the opposite shore of Alberni Inlet, and then,
from 22:00 hrs Aug 24 until 04:00 hrs Aug 25 in that portion of Subarea 23-1
bounded in the north by a line commencing at a boundary sign situated at 49°
14.19' north latitude and 124°50.23' west longitude thence through the southern
most point of Hoik Island thence to the flashing green light at the mouth of
the Somass River thence due east to a boundary sign on the opposite shore and
in the south by a boundary line from Dunsmuir Pt light to the light on the
northern end of the China Creek marina breakwater.
The maximum gill net length is 183 meters. Maximum depth is 60 meshes, minimum
mesh size is 171 mm, maximum hang ratio is 3:1, corkline to web distance
minimum 0 cm, maximum 2.0 m. Alaska Twist and or Multi-strand web may be
used. The target species is chinook, incidentally caught coho may be
retained. Sockeye, pink, chum and steelhead may not be retained.
Variation Order Numbers 08SAL-23-GN-01, 08SAL-23-GN-02
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0583-Salmon: Seine - Area B - Alberni Inlet Chinook
There will be a small fleet seine opportunity in upper Alberni Inlet. The Area
B seines have a target catch of 1600 chinook for the period August 25 to
August 26. The commercial seine total allowable catch is 3,600 chinook. It is
anticipated that one or two seine vessels will participate and the fishery will
conclude Tuesday, August 26 at 21:00 hrs (9:00pm) or when the 1600 chinook are
harvested, which ever occurs first.
Area 23 - Alberni Inlet
Seines open from 06:00 hrs Monday, August 25 until 21:00 hrs Tuesday, August 26
in that portion of Subarea 23-1 bounded in the north by a line from a boundary
sign at the Harbour Quay clock tower in Port Alberni harbour to a boundary sign
on the opposite shore of Alberni Inlet and in the south by a boundary line from
the Dunsmuir Pt. light to a boundary sign on the opposite shore at 49°09.66’N
latitude, 124°47.72’W longitude (approximately .75km north of China Creek
breakwater). Minimum bunt mesh size is 70 mm. The target species is chinook,
incidentally caught coho may be retained. Sockeye, pink, chum and steelhead
may not be retained.
All catch must be brailed and the use of power skiffs is approved.
V.O.# 2008-SAL-23-SN-01
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Alistair Thomson (250) 720-4454
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0584-Salmon: Gill net - Area D - Alberni Inlet Chinook
A terminal return of 53,000 chinook is forecast for the Somass system in 2008.
Preliminary fishing plans have been developed for all sectors by the Area 23
Salmon Harvest Table. The commercial total allowable catch for planning
purposes is 9000 chinook, of which the gill net and seine targets are 5400 and
3600 chinook, respectively.
An 8 hour Area D gill net opening is scheduled for Sunday August 24 with a
second opening tentatively scheduled after September 1. The second opening is
dependent on remaining allocation after the first opening.
Fishermen are reminded that the lower (southern) boundary line at Lone Tree
Point will move south to Dunsmuir Point at 22:00 hrs.
Area D gill nets will open for 8 hours commencing 20:00 hrs Sunday August 24
until 04:00 hrs Monday August 25 in the area described below:
Area 23 - Alberni Inlet
Gill nets open, 20:00 hrs until 22:00 hrs Aug 24 in that portion of Subarea
23-1 bounded in the north by a line commencing at a boundary sign situated at
49°14.19' north latitude and 124°50.23' west longitude thence through the
southern most point of Hoik Island thence to the flashing green light at the
mouth of the Somass River thence due east to a boundary sign on the opposite
shore and in the south by a boundary line from Lone Tree Point to a boundary
sign on the opposite shore of Alberni Inlet, and then,
from 22:00 hrs Aug 24 until 04:00 hrs Aug 25 in that portion of Subarea 23-1
bounded in the north by a line commencing at a boundary sign situated at 49°
14.19' north latitude and 124°50.23' west longitude thence through the southern
most point of Hoik Island thence to the flashing green light at the mouth of
the Somass River thence due east to a boundary sign on the opposite shore and
in the south by a boundary line from Dunsmuir Pt light to the light on the
northern end of the China Creek marina breakwater.
The maximum gill net length is 183 meters. Maximum depth is 60 meshes, minimum
mesh size is 171 mm, maximum hang ratio is 3:1, corkline to web distance
minimum 0 cm, maximum 2.0 m. Alaska Twist and or Multi-strand web may be
used. The target species is chinook, incidentally caught coho may be
retained. Sockeye, pink, chum and steelhead may not be retained.
Variation Order Numbers 08SAL-23-GN-01, 08SAL-23-GN-02
Why the heck do they keep doing this the week of the derby?
Even 3 or 4 days earlier would allow the fish that they are removing from the area to be replaced by incoming fish. Or better yet, why not open on the Tuesday following the derby? I don't think that 1 week earlier or later is going to make that much differance to the quality of the fish.
I guess I'll be praying for some rain during that week to get the fish moving, sheesh!!
Seafood, eat it, then catch more.
Even 3 or 4 days earlier would allow the fish that they are removing from the area to be replaced by incoming fish. Or better yet, why not open on the Tuesday following the derby? I don't think that 1 week earlier or later is going to make that much differance to the quality of the fish.I guess I'll be praying for some rain during that week to get the fish moving, sheesh!!
Seafood, eat it, then catch more.
Islandgirl
Well-Known Member
I was just over there and fished monday and tues of this week..for a total of 11 hours fishing.. I saw ONE fish hooked up and landed..that is IT!
Pretty sad from the previous 4 years that I have been over there at this time of year..We can only hope for some fish and the seine opening is not going to do us any good either!
Pretty sad from the previous 4 years that I have been over there at this time of year..We can only hope for some fish and the seine opening is not going to do us any good either!
eaglemaniac
Well-Known Member
Wow Islandgirl that is not good. Knowing your history of success in the Inlet, it could only mean they are just not there yet. I've been invited to fish on the weekend, just hoping things pick up before then. Thanks for the update and keep us informed if things get better for you. eman
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silverbullet77
Guest
alright im back, it took a while but no problems limiting out today, my 2 year old son even managed one, after losing 2. most people look like there not having any luck, but they are there. i think everyone is fishing to deep as we got all of ours at 15 - 38 feet. they are real scrappers too. im heading back to mactush tonight to stay over, i hope we have the same action tomorow, after that ill bhe away till mon
lance and jacob
lance and jacob
eaglemaniac
Well-Known Member
Good on yah silverbullet. Did you go down the inlet or stick around the campsite? What's working for you? Good Luck tommorow. eman
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silverbullet77
Guest
so im back, tail between my legs. Only had one hit today off the mactush wall. I did see a few fish landed right in front of me.It wasnt till the mid morn that i realized how good the fishing was. i arrived at china creek to see everyone but me cleaning fish. i decidedd to see whats up and it appears that white hootchies or coyete spoons seem to be the coomon theme.these fish are definately shallow, between 15 and 45 feet. im off to vancouver today so i wont be on the water on monday till fri. see you guys then'
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shake a paw
Guest
my wife was out with her girlfriend from courtney on sat. they were 1 for 5.....and it was a 23-25 lb bullet
she said there were lots of boats and no bent rods
she said there were lots of boats and no bent rods
danthewire
Active Member
Went and visited the brother in law at China Creek today,wanted to get a look at his boat.Talked to quite a few people sloooow, best one was 38 by one of his buddies yesterday,the creel survey girl said she had counted 10 today but had got out there a little late this morning.I saw 4 in the low 20s at the cleaning table.Most everyone was saying it was hit or miss.Dan
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Fish_4_Life
Guest
My Dad fished Alberni this morning with his buddy. I haven't missed a trip with him for three years; however, today I had to work. They started fishing this morning at around 6:45 and hooked into a 42.70 lb spring at 7:00 along the China Creek Wall. He said there were a few other hook ups, but there weren't many fish caught.
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silverbullet77
Guest
just6 back from Bamfield, but leaving at 6 for the evening bite, ill report back
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silverbullet77
Guest
was out yesterday from first light till dusk. Landed three nice fish. First one came at 18 feet off dunsmuir point on a 5 inch army truck coyotee spoon with no flasher. both the other ones were at 55 feet with white hoochie and purple haze flasher. the weights were 25 27 and an awesome 35 before dark.Had an awesome time out there, we will try tonight after work at 6. Then the gill nets come out
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silverbullet77
Guest
was out yesterday from first light till dusk. Landed three nice fish. First one came at 18 feet off dunsmuir point on a 5 inch army truck coyotee spoon with no flasher. both the other ones were at 55 feet with white hoochie and purple haze flasher. the weights were 25 27 and an awesome 35 before dark.Had an awesome time out there, we will try tonight after work at 6. Then the gill nets come out
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