CartFishing Report for Week Ending June 26th
Fishing Report for Week Ending June 26th, 2011
SALTWATER
OVERVIEW – Both Salmon and Halibut fishing were GOOD this past week. Visit our facebook page to see reports, news and videos by our guides and staff from their most recent trips!
Sooke – Salmon fishing was GOOD and was picking up all week. Anglers reported catching fish into the mid 30’s, mostly on anchovies. Good teaser heads to use are UV Purple Haze and UV Pink Haze, and Jellyfish Purple Onion and Purple haze flashers. Electric Chair squirts were also catching some fish.
HALIBUT – Halibut fishing was GOOD this week for those who were targeting them. Most anglers seemed to be fishing for salmon, so we did not have many halibut reports sent in. There are lots of dogfish around, so jigs and Powerbait White Grubs are your best bet.
Becher Bay – Salmon fishing was GOOD this past week. Anchovies seemed to be more popular than spoons or squirts. UV purple haze or UV pink haze teaser heads have been the most popular when using bait and the best flashers have been the Jellyfish Purple Onion, and Purple Haze.
Pedder Bay – Salmon fishing was GOOD this past week. Anchovies seemed to be more popular than spoons or squirts. UV purple haze or UV pink haze teaser heads have been the most popular when using bait and the best flashers have been the Jellyfish Purple Onion, and Purple Haze.
HALIBUT – Halibut fishing was GOOD this week for those who were targeting them. Most anglers seemed to be fishing for salmon, so we did not have many halibut reports sent in. There are lots of dogfish around, so jigs and Powerbait Grubs are your best bet.
Reg Day's 101.9lb Halibut
Victoria Waterfront – Salmon fishing was GOOD this past week at Constance Bank. Anglers reported catching lots of small feeder springs, and also some mature fish in the 20’s. Pink Haze squirts and 3.5in Mongoose Coyote spoons are still working the best.
HALIBUT – Halibut fishing was GOOD this week. There are lots of dogfish right now, so the best lures are Gibbs Mudraker jigs, and Delta Jig-a-Lu jigs. If you want to use bait then octopus is a good bet, but bring lots!
Oak Bay – Salmon fishing had been GOOD on the Flats this week. Pink Haze squirts and 3.5in Mongoose Coyote spoons are still working the best. Anglers who were fishing bait reported that pink or purple haze anchovy teaser heads were the most successful.
HALIBUT – Halibut fishing was GOOD this week. There are lots of dogfish right now, so the best lures are Gibbs Mudraker jigs, and Delta Jig-a-Lu jigs. If you want to use bait then octopus is a good bet, but bring lots!
Sidney – Salmon fishing was GOOD near Sidney this week. Coho Killer spoons and Pink Haze squirts are good lures to use. If using anchovies try Purple haze or Bloody nose teaser heads.
Reg Day & Todd Steen with their 127.5lb Hali
Notable Catches – Reg Day and Todd Steen have now taken the 3rd, 4th AND 5th spot on Island Outfitters leader board! The pair weighed in a 101.9lb and a 127.5lb halibut this week. Both barn doors were caught in Haro Strait off of Sidney. Good work guys! Tom Krieger caught an 18lb Chinook at the Trap Shack with his fishing partner Brian Barnett.
Tom Krieger with his 18lb Chinook
If you have any fishing info, notable catches, digital photos (please send as attachments) or tips that you would like to share or have included in our fishing report, please email us at info@fishingvictoria.com. Also, check out our blog and facebook page for links to recent videos and reports from our staff.
FRESHWATER
OVERVIEW – Fishing is GOOD on the local lakes for trout and bass.
Cowichan River – The Cowichan River water level is down to 0.43m near Cowichan Lake as of today. Trout fishing has been GOOD on the river. The best flies have been hares ears, and bead headed prince nymphs. Remember that it’s barbless hooks only and there is a bait ban on the river.
Local Lakes – Trout fishing is GOOD on most lakes in the South Island area. A Rhys Davis Trout Baitrix trolled by itself or behind a gang troll has been producing lots of fish.
Bass Fishing - Bass fishing has continued to be GOOD this past week.
Notable Catches – No freshwater notable catches were sent in this week. If you have any fishing info, notable catches, digital photos (please send as attachments) or tips that you would like to share or have included in our fishing report, please email us at info@fishingvictoria.com. Also, check out our blog and facebook page for links to recent videos and reports from our staff.
FISH TIP OF THE WEEK
It’s in the bag, or is it? Many a nice fish is lost because of anglers not netting the fish properly. When you net a fish, you should always lead the fish into the net headfirst. Because fish don’t swim backwards, any movement by the fish should force it deeper into the net. Don’t try to scoop the fish up from behind if you want to land the big one.
Island Outfitters Leader Board – 2011
Halibut
1) 231.4 lbs – Terry Zarelli – Race Rocks area – Octopus- March 25th
2) 194.4 lbs – Al Crow – Sooke – Salmon Head – May 14th
3) 127.5 lbs – Reg Day – Sidney – June 26th
4) 124.6 lbs – Todd Steen – Sidney – May 27 th
5) 101.9 lbs – Reg Day – Sidney – June 27th
1) 27.5 lbs – Dennis Turnbull – Trap Shack – Anchovy 60’ – June 20th
2011 DERBIES and EVENTS
Island Outfitters starts and ends the year with the free for fun and prizes Salmon and Halibut Leader Board. Simply weigh your catch in at Island Outfitters and the top five fish in each category on December 31st wins a special prize. Everybody who enters a fish gets a prize! Maybe it will be you bringing in the big one! Please let us know as early as possible about your up coming events in 2011!
July 9th : South Vancouver Island Rangers Derby. Men’s Invitational Salmon Derby and Steak BBQ. $40.00 per rod. Tickets available at Island Outfitters.
July 16th: Tour de Rock Fishing Derby. A great day to fish for a good cause. All proceeds go to Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Weigh in at Pedder Bay Marina, $40.00 per rod. For more info: tourderockfishingderby.webs.com
July 22nd, 23rd & 24th: Davey Derby. Weigh in at Port Renfrew Marina. First three picks from the table go to the largest salmon caught, then a special pre -selected fourth prize goes to largest halibut and picks 5 thru 10 go the next largest salmon. After the top ten prizes have been awarded from the prize table, the rest will be handed out using a draw system. www.daveyderby.ca
July 30th & 31st: Sooke Salmon Enhancement Salmon Derby. $50.00 per rod. Heaviest salmon wins $5000.00, second $2500.00, third prize Halibut Set-up, fourth prize Full Day Halibut Charter. Tickets available at Island Outfitters.
Aug 13th & 14th : Bite Me! Salmon Derby. Tickets not yet available.
Aug 21st : Pink Salmon Festival. Help take a kid fishing! Skippers volunteer to spend the day introducing kids to sports fishing at its finest. Volunteers needed! Sign up at Island Outfitters or visit their website at pinksalmonfestival.org.
Sept 1st – 4th : Vancouver Island Salmon Classic. First place $100,000.00, second place $50,000.00, third place $25,000.00, and fourth place $10,000.00. Register at Sooke Harbour Marina, or online at www.salmonclassic.ca.
September 11th: The Sidney Anglers’ Roundup Derby: Heaviest salmon wins $200, second $150, third $100, fourth $75, fifth $50, heaviest fish (juniors only) $25 and a Draw prize of $25. Open to paid up members only.
SALTWATER
OVERVIEW – Both Salmon and Halibut fishing were GOOD this past week. Visit our facebook page to see reports, news and videos by our guides and staff from their most recent trips!
Sooke – Salmon fishing was GOOD and was picking up all week. Anglers reported catching fish into the mid 30’s, mostly on anchovies. Good teaser heads to use are UV Purple Haze and UV Pink Haze, and Jellyfish Purple Onion and Purple haze flashers. Electric Chair squirts were also catching some fish.
HALIBUT – Halibut fishing was GOOD this week for those who were targeting them. Most anglers seemed to be fishing for salmon, so we did not have many halibut reports sent in. There are lots of dogfish around, so jigs and Powerbait White Grubs are your best bet.
Becher Bay – Salmon fishing was GOOD this past week. Anchovies seemed to be more popular than spoons or squirts. UV purple haze or UV pink haze teaser heads have been the most popular when using bait and the best flashers have been the Jellyfish Purple Onion, and Purple Haze.
Pedder Bay – Salmon fishing was GOOD this past week. Anchovies seemed to be more popular than spoons or squirts. UV purple haze or UV pink haze teaser heads have been the most popular when using bait and the best flashers have been the Jellyfish Purple Onion, and Purple Haze.
HALIBUT – Halibut fishing was GOOD this week for those who were targeting them. Most anglers seemed to be fishing for salmon, so we did not have many halibut reports sent in. There are lots of dogfish around, so jigs and Powerbait Grubs are your best bet.
Reg Day's 101.9lb Halibut
Victoria Waterfront – Salmon fishing was GOOD this past week at Constance Bank. Anglers reported catching lots of small feeder springs, and also some mature fish in the 20’s. Pink Haze squirts and 3.5in Mongoose Coyote spoons are still working the best.
HALIBUT – Halibut fishing was GOOD this week. There are lots of dogfish right now, so the best lures are Gibbs Mudraker jigs, and Delta Jig-a-Lu jigs. If you want to use bait then octopus is a good bet, but bring lots!
Oak Bay – Salmon fishing had been GOOD on the Flats this week. Pink Haze squirts and 3.5in Mongoose Coyote spoons are still working the best. Anglers who were fishing bait reported that pink or purple haze anchovy teaser heads were the most successful.
HALIBUT – Halibut fishing was GOOD this week. There are lots of dogfish right now, so the best lures are Gibbs Mudraker jigs, and Delta Jig-a-Lu jigs. If you want to use bait then octopus is a good bet, but bring lots!
Sidney – Salmon fishing was GOOD near Sidney this week. Coho Killer spoons and Pink Haze squirts are good lures to use. If using anchovies try Purple haze or Bloody nose teaser heads.
Reg Day & Todd Steen with their 127.5lb Hali
Notable Catches – Reg Day and Todd Steen have now taken the 3rd, 4th AND 5th spot on Island Outfitters leader board! The pair weighed in a 101.9lb and a 127.5lb halibut this week. Both barn doors were caught in Haro Strait off of Sidney. Good work guys! Tom Krieger caught an 18lb Chinook at the Trap Shack with his fishing partner Brian Barnett.
Tom Krieger with his 18lb Chinook
If you have any fishing info, notable catches, digital photos (please send as attachments) or tips that you would like to share or have included in our fishing report, please email us at info@fishingvictoria.com. Also, check out our blog and facebook page for links to recent videos and reports from our staff.
FRESHWATER
OVERVIEW – Fishing is GOOD on the local lakes for trout and bass.
Cowichan River – The Cowichan River water level is down to 0.43m near Cowichan Lake as of today. Trout fishing has been GOOD on the river. The best flies have been hares ears, and bead headed prince nymphs. Remember that it’s barbless hooks only and there is a bait ban on the river.
Local Lakes – Trout fishing is GOOD on most lakes in the South Island area. A Rhys Davis Trout Baitrix trolled by itself or behind a gang troll has been producing lots of fish.
Bass Fishing - Bass fishing has continued to be GOOD this past week.
Notable Catches – No freshwater notable catches were sent in this week. If you have any fishing info, notable catches, digital photos (please send as attachments) or tips that you would like to share or have included in our fishing report, please email us at info@fishingvictoria.com. Also, check out our blog and facebook page for links to recent videos and reports from our staff.
FISH TIP OF THE WEEK
It’s in the bag, or is it? Many a nice fish is lost because of anglers not netting the fish properly. When you net a fish, you should always lead the fish into the net headfirst. Because fish don’t swim backwards, any movement by the fish should force it deeper into the net. Don’t try to scoop the fish up from behind if you want to land the big one.
Island Outfitters Leader Board – 2011
Halibut
1) 231.4 lbs – Terry Zarelli – Race Rocks area – Octopus- March 25th
2) 194.4 lbs – Al Crow – Sooke – Salmon Head – May 14th
3) 127.5 lbs – Reg Day – Sidney – June 26th
4) 124.6 lbs – Todd Steen – Sidney – May 27 th
5) 101.9 lbs – Reg Day – Sidney – June 27th
Salmon
1) 27.5 lbs – Dennis Turnbull – Trap Shack – Anchovy 60’ – June 20th
2011 DERBIES and EVENTS
Island Outfitters starts and ends the year with the free for fun and prizes Salmon and Halibut Leader Board. Simply weigh your catch in at Island Outfitters and the top five fish in each category on December 31st wins a special prize. Everybody who enters a fish gets a prize! Maybe it will be you bringing in the big one! Please let us know as early as possible about your up coming events in 2011!
July 9th : South Vancouver Island Rangers Derby. Men’s Invitational Salmon Derby and Steak BBQ. $40.00 per rod. Tickets available at Island Outfitters.
July 16th: Tour de Rock Fishing Derby. A great day to fish for a good cause. All proceeds go to Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Weigh in at Pedder Bay Marina, $40.00 per rod. For more info: tourderockfishingderby.webs.com
July 22nd, 23rd & 24th: Davey Derby. Weigh in at Port Renfrew Marina. First three picks from the table go to the largest salmon caught, then a special pre -selected fourth prize goes to largest halibut and picks 5 thru 10 go the next largest salmon. After the top ten prizes have been awarded from the prize table, the rest will be handed out using a draw system. www.daveyderby.ca
July 30th & 31st: Sooke Salmon Enhancement Salmon Derby. $50.00 per rod. Heaviest salmon wins $5000.00, second $2500.00, third prize Halibut Set-up, fourth prize Full Day Halibut Charter. Tickets available at Island Outfitters.
Aug 13th & 14th : Bite Me! Salmon Derby. Tickets not yet available.
Aug 21st : Pink Salmon Festival. Help take a kid fishing! Skippers volunteer to spend the day introducing kids to sports fishing at its finest. Volunteers needed! Sign up at Island Outfitters or visit their website at pinksalmonfestival.org.
Sept 1st – 4th : Vancouver Island Salmon Classic. First place $100,000.00, second place $50,000.00, third place $25,000.00, and fourth place $10,000.00. Register at Sooke Harbour Marina, or online at www.salmonclassic.ca.
September 11th: The Sidney Anglers’ Roundup Derby: Heaviest salmon wins $200, second $150, third $100, fourth $75, fifth $50, heaviest fish (juniors only) $25 and a Draw prize of $25. Open to paid up members only.