Pink Salmon in Nanaimo/Depature Bay area

[RVP]

Beach fishing oportunities in the Departure Bay area for Pinks salmon is now open to a [2]two per day retention. Fly fishing and casting spinners or spoons, as well as jigs etc. from the beach or boat with light gear can be alot of fun. This opportunity affords all ages a chance to gain some excellent angling fun with easy access in the Nanaimo area.

Give it a go![8D]
RVP.

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http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/x..._notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=102114&ID=recreational

Category(s): RECREATIONAL - Salmon

Subject: FN0452-RECREATIONAL: Amendment to FN0447- Angling opportunities for pink salmon in Nanaimo Harbour and Departure Bay.

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This amendment correctly describes the open portion of Nanaimo Harbour, which
changes from the Cameron Island pier to the Pedestrian Fishing Pier.

Effective 00:01 July 15, 2007 until September 15, 2007, the daily limit for
pink salmon is four (4) per day with zero (0) retention for other species of
salmon in the following areas:

1) That portion of Nanaimo Harbour shoreward of a line from the end of the
most southerly dock located at the Nanaimo Yacht Club (49°10.614N 123°
56.336W) to the Pedestrian Fishing Pier (Crab Dock) located at Swy-a-lana
Lagoon (49 10.264N 123 56.051W).

(Note: The area open for Pink Salmon retention reverts to a no fin fishing area
from Sept 16 to Oct 25).

1) That portion of Departure Bay westerly of a line running from the following
coordinates 49°12.600N 123°57.350W near the Pacific Biological Station to
the light on Brandon Island 49°12.427N 123°57.571W to the most westerly BC
Ferry dock located at approximately 49°11.672N 123°57.372W.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office.


Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0452
Sent July 16, 2007 at 1355

 

[Kildonan]

Will be interesting to watch this. Beach fishing is becoming very popular.

RVP:
What's the access like to the beaches in this area?

 

[RobTufnail]

any opertunities for trolling pinks around nanaimo other then departure bay?

i read in a report that pinks were showing up around fingers

 

[ChromeSweetChrome]

I havent seen any yet, and ive been looking for the past 2 weeks.

 

[mthornton]

Can you fish in departure bay from the beach, I wasnt fully understanding the regualtions? Thanks Also has anyone seen or caught any?

 

[Oglthorpe]

Yes you can fish from the beach.

Departure Bay will be open inside a line from the inside of the ferry dock, to the bottom tip of Brandon Island. This will keep the boats out of the way of the ferry traffic.

I have heard a report of a few pinks getting picked up near Neck point, with the biggest being 6 lbs.

RVP- Can you give me a call if you see or hear of any more pinks coming in. We have to get out and do some assessment, might have to take the fly rod. Gotta love my job Brian B.

 

[bigguns]

how deep were these pinks? looking to get out on sunday

 

[goodoutroo]

If one were to beach cast for pinks, what terminal tackle would be recommended?
If one were to cast from a canoe for pinks, what terminal tackle would be recommended?
I almost always toss pinks back when on the westcoast but this sounds fun for the kids!

 

[heavy nets33]

If i was jigging for em what should i use??



Thanks, Heavy nets

 

[goodoutroo]

RVP.
Thank you
Will let you know how it goes...
Roo.

 

[nedarb2]

any body catching them? would it be worth a try going out form porlier pass?