
Those waters around the Gulf Islands (Pender and Saturna Islands, Subarea 18-9, and those portions of 18-2, 18-4, and 18-5) previously announced are closed to salmon fishing until 23:59 hours October 31, 2022, to support Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery in Fishery Notice 0500.Įffective 00:01 hours August 1 until 23:59 hours Octothe following areas are closed to fishing for all finfish: Fishers are reminded to check the DFO website before they go fishing for current regulations in effect that day. This notice also includes measures in effect July 15 for Subareas 20-1, 20-2, 29-1 and 29-2.įor all areas, any in-season changes or terminal opportunities based on abundance will be announced by subsequent Fishery Notice(s). This notice advises fishers of the recreational Chinook fishing opportunities and other local closures and non-retention areas for Areas 18, 19, 20, and Subareas 29-3 to 29-5 that are in effect August 1, 2022. Visit our Facebook page to see reports, news and videos by our guides and staff from their most recent trips. If you wish to book a Port RenfrewFishing Charter, please call 25.įor the latest details on recreational fishery openings and closures in your area:Ī) Call 1-866-431-FISH or 60 (24-hour phone line) ī) Visit our web page .ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm find applicable fishery notices orĬ) Follow our sport fishing Twitter account For details, read the Fishery Notice in the halibut section of this report. There has been and in-season change to the daily limit for halibut. Get tickets, derby information, derby rules and prize information can all be found at: Swag Draw Tickets ($10.00 each) are available online or on the day at Cheanuh Marina. Rod Tickets ($70.00 each) and Skippers Challenge Tickets ($50.00 each) are available online or at Cheanuh Marina office, Trotac Marine, and Island Outfitters - or by phone at (778) 426-4141. Derby HQ, weigh scale and post-fishing prize awards will be at Cheanuh Marina. The Salish Sea Salmon Challenge Fishing Derby is a one-day fun salmon fishing derby that runs rain or shine. The Event Team from SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND ANGLERS COALITION invite to join us. So come on out and have a fun day at the derby while doing a really good deed by supporting a conservation project that benefits our local salmon stocks in the bargain! so what a great way to spend your Saturday - fishing for Chinook – and you can even keep the big Chinook over 80 cms - all while raising money for the important Sooke Chinook sea pen project.

The 2022 SALISH SEA SALMON CHALLENGE FISHING DERBY – SATURDAY, 3 RD SEPTEMBER - 6:30am to 4:00pm - The salmon fishing has been great, there's lots of fish around, weather forecast is looking stable, rod tickets are $70.00 each. Lingcod and rockfish anglers reported FAIR success. Halibut fishing was SLOW on the weekend, but better than the previous week. There were many oversize fish and lots off small ones caught and released. Anglers were catching some slot size chinooks in all areas. Fishing Reports News & Events Gift Cards CartĬhinook fishing was FAIR TO GOOD overall.
