The Campbell River Big Rock Boat Ramp is Open—Phase 1 Complete
The highly anticipated rebuild of the Big Rock Boat Ramp in Campbell River is finally open after an approx. $2.1 Million upgrade.
DFO F1089 Announcement – Chum Salmon Johnstone Straight
If you are planning on attending the annual Charity Chum Derby at Brown's Bay, BC, October 12-14th 2018, you are in luck...at least for now. The DFO just announced that recreational fishing stays open, and commercial is being suspended.
DFO Species at Risk Program: Proposed Amended Recovery Strategy for Northern and Southern Resident Killers Whales
Today, Sept 26th, 2018, a public WebEx webinar was held by the DFO to discuss the “DFO Species at Risk Program: Proposed Amended Recovery Strategy for Northern and Southern Resident Killers Whales”. The presentation of the slides...
The State Of Coho 2018
Up until the mid-1990s, coho were the foundation almost every year for productive salmon fishing in the Strait of Georgia recreational fishery. Since then, however, their presence has been much less predictable...
Fraser River Sockeye Forecast 2018
Sockeye from the Fraser River comprise one of the greatest salmon stock aggregates in BC. It’s no exaggeration to describe it as a “foundation stock,” because it is so important to many diverse communities within the province.
Juan de Fuca/Strait of Georgia Chinook Regulations 2018
After nearly three months of rushed analysis and consultation, on May 30 the DFO released fishery notice #0428. It is likely unprecedented in the history of BC fisheries management in its scope.
Proposed DFO Closure – East Point, Port Renfrew to Otter Point, Sooke BC
If you are near and dear to the sport fishing industry on Vancouver Island, this article matters.
Remembering Catherine Falavolito
It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to a very special lady, Cathy Falavolito. Cathy has been the Owner/Operator of Westview Marina & Lodge for 27 years, along with her husband John. Not only was Cathy a huge part of the fishing industry in Tahsis, but the heart and soul of it.
Say Ahhhhhh – Ling Cod Is Open!
You might have started seeing all these ugly fish showing up in your social feed from your fishing friends, right? Well that’s because ling cod opened on May 1 in many fisheries. Ling cod is a fairly easy fish to catch—you just need to know where to look. Delicious too!
Sockeye Opens in Port Alberni Inlet May 1
It’s a beautiful sunny Friday, and nothing smells of summer more than an announcement from the DFO that sockeye is opening in the Alberni Inlet on May 1, 2018. Where exactly should you go?
