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King (Chinook) Fishing Forecast 2024, salmon halibut best areas in BC Alaska by
Sam Vandervalk
(2024-01-26 20:45:19)
[Ucluelet] Every January we look forward to another year forward for more of that delicious salmon and halibut. This is not my normal forecast.
[Ucluelet] Every January we look forward to another year forward for more of that delicious salmon and halibut. This is not my normal forecast.
Season recap fishing salmon and halibut in Ucluelet BC with Samon Eye Charters by
Sam Vandervalk
(2023-10-22 14:16:40)
[Ucluelet] Overall a good summer with lots of Chinook, Coho and Halibut. Read below for more about the best parts of the summer highlights.
[Ucluelet] Overall a good summer with lots of Chinook, Coho and Halibut. Read below for more about the best parts of the summer highlights.
Fishing Report Ucluelet BC, Vancouver Island by
Sam Vandervalk
(2023-07-31 12:30:46)
[Vancouver Island] Halibut fishing has been very good in many spots and Chinook salmon fishing has been good right outside the harbour and up at Long Beach bank. Coho have been in a few spots but and plentiful around Fraser Rock and in a few spots on the inside.
[Vancouver Island] Halibut fishing has been very good in many spots and Chinook salmon fishing has been good right outside the harbour and up at Long Beach bank. Coho have been in a few spots but and plentiful around Fraser Rock and in a few spots on the inside.
Fishing Report Ucluelet BC (Vancouver Island) July 31, 2023 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2023-07-31 05:31:33)
[Vancouver Island] Halibut fishing has been very good in many spots and Chinook salmon fishing has been good right outside the harbour and up at Long Beach bank.
[Vancouver Island] Halibut fishing has been very good in many spots and Chinook salmon fishing has been good right outside the harbour and up at Long Beach bank.
Fishing Report Ucluelet BC (Vancouver Island) June 7, 2023 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2023-06-08 11:34:45)
[Ucluelet] Halibut fishing has been consistent the past couple of weeks. The Salmon Eye guides have been picking up limits on halibut which is 1 per person per day and 2 as the carrying limit. Our fishing guides are traveling about an hour to get the halibut and about 15 minutes or less for the salmon.
[Ucluelet] Halibut fishing has been consistent the past couple of weeks. The Salmon Eye guides have been picking up limits on halibut which is 1 per person per day and 2 as the carrying limit. Our fishing guides are traveling about an hour to get the halibut and about 15 minutes or less for the salmon.
June 4th Fishing report Ucluelet, BC by
Sam Vandervalk
(2021-06-04 21:36:24)
[Ucluelet] Fishing has been great this beginning of the season, outstanding. The large amounts of baitfish lure in the salmon closer to shore. Halibut have also been biting more offshore though 10-20 miles out.
[Ucluelet] Fishing has been great this beginning of the season, outstanding. The large amounts of baitfish lure in the salmon closer to shore. Halibut have also been biting more offshore though 10-20 miles out.
Fishing Report May 19th Ucluelet, British Columbia by
Sam Vandervalk
(2021-05-19 20:43:44)
[Vancouver Island] We are excited that the beginning of the season has been such a good one and keeps getting better with salmon and halibut around. Although at the moment we are only taking out locals, this will change in not even a weeks time. Soon we will be happy to take out Canadians from every province again to get that unique west coast fishing experience in Ucluelet.
[Vancouver Island] We are excited that the beginning of the season has been such a good one and keeps getting better with salmon and halibut around. Although at the moment we are only taking out locals, this will change in not even a weeks time. Soon we will be happy to take out Canadians from every province again to get that unique west coast fishing experience in Ucluelet.
Fishing Report May 12th British Columbia by
Sam Vandervalk
(2021-05-12 14:56:05)
[Ucluelet] One of the best early-seasons in a while. There will be many happy faces ones the travel restrictions will be lifted. With great weather ahead we are optimistic for local fishing trips.
[Ucluelet] One of the best early-seasons in a while. There will be many happy faces ones the travel restrictions will be lifted. With great weather ahead we are optimistic for local fishing trips.
Fishing Report May 4th British Columbia by
Sam Vandervalk
(2021-05-04 17:27:25)
[Vancouver Island] It has been an outstanding start for the season. Ones things open up again there will be some great fishing to be had on the West coast, here in Ucluelet.
[Vancouver Island] It has been an outstanding start for the season. Ones things open up again there will be some great fishing to be had on the West coast, here in Ucluelet.
Fishing Report April 23rd British Columbia by
Sam Vandervalk
(2021-04-23 14:50:35)
[Vancouver Island] Early April has been good fishing so far with a sunny streak as well, which made it even better to be out on the water. We have been mostly focusing on Salmon and Lingcod but. Offshore is the better option for Halibut at the moment.
[Vancouver Island] Early April has been good fishing so far with a sunny streak as well, which made it even better to be out on the water. We have been mostly focusing on Salmon and Lingcod but. Offshore is the better option for Halibut at the moment.
Fishing Report April 14th British Columbia by
Sam Vandervalk
(2021-04-14 18:43:01)
[Vancouver Island] Salmon fishing has been better than normal for April so far. Our guy Dan has consistently been hitting between 6 to 12 fish per trip close to the harbour. Halibut fishing has been good for some other boats, we have mostly been focussing on salmon though.
[Vancouver Island] Salmon fishing has been better than normal for April so far. Our guy Dan has consistently been hitting between 6 to 12 fish per trip close to the harbour. Halibut fishing has been good for some other boats, we have mostly been focussing on salmon though.
Ucluelet, BC Fishing Report: June 9, 2020 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2020-06-10 04:24:03)
[Vancouver Island] Our fishing trips have really started off for real!
[Vancouver Island] Our fishing trips have really started off for real!
Fishing Report Ucluelet BC Canada April 17, 2020 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2020-04-17 23:54:38)
[Vancouver Island] Fishing has been good during March and April and continues to produce both Chinook salmon and lots of Lingcod. This time of year Lingcod is our white meat and my favourite white meat.
[Vancouver Island] Fishing has been good during March and April and continues to produce both Chinook salmon and lots of Lingcod. This time of year Lingcod is our white meat and my favourite white meat.
Ucluelet Fishing Report - July 2nd, 2019 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2019-07-02 17:25:58)
[Ucluelet] After slower days in early June things have really picked up!
[Ucluelet] After slower days in early June things have really picked up!
Ucluelet, BC - Fishing Report June 13th, 2019. by
Sam Vandervalk
(2019-06-13 13:24:59)
[Vancouver Island] A slower week for halibut, fishing efforts hindered but less than favourable weather. Specifics on what lours got the fish on.
[Vancouver Island] A slower week for halibut, fishing efforts hindered but less than favourable weather. Specifics on what lours got the fish on.
Ucluelet, BC - June 2019 Fishing Report by
Sam Vandervalk
(2019-06-04 13:34:17)
[Vancouver Island] A slow start to the week. Tips for success fishing Hali & Chinook in the Barkley Sound.
[Vancouver Island] A slow start to the week. Tips for success fishing Hali & Chinook in the Barkley Sound.
Hooray for May! The Bite is Here to Stay! by
Chris Coletta
(2019-05-08 08:45:13)
[San Diego] The San Diego Springtime bite has marched right into May and our anglers continue to experience fantastic trips and bountiful catches! Here at Coletta Sportfishing, we pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime, especially to families that include children and junior anglers.
[San Diego] The San Diego Springtime bite has marched right into May and our anglers continue to experience fantastic trips and bountiful catches! Here at Coletta Sportfishing, we pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime, especially to families that include children and junior anglers.
Number 30 by
Mike Laubscher
(2018-11-25 07:59:38)
[Durban] Both fish were released and less than 1 hour from launch we were back on the dock and trip completed along with a completed list of things to do.
[Durban] Both fish were released and less than 1 hour from launch we were back on the dock and trip completed along with a completed list of things to do.
Kids Fishing - 3 Generations and over 200 fish by
Mike Laubscher
(2018-03-31 14:56:44)
[Durban] He had a whale of a time and caught 44 fish with over
[Durban] He had a whale of a time and caught 44 fish with over
Fishing Recap 2017: Ucluelet, B.C. by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-10-18 19:22:24)
[Ucluelet] A fishing recap of the 2017 season for Ucluelet, B.C. on Vancouver Island.
[Ucluelet] A fishing recap of the 2017 season for Ucluelet, B.C. on Vancouver Island.
Fishing Report: Ucluelet, B.C. Sept. 11, 2017 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-09-13 14:14:56)
[Ucluelet] Our season is close to being done here at Salmon Eye Charters and we are not taking any more bookings for 2017. Now is a great time to get your spot for 2018 if you haven't already. We turned away many people over the summer and the ones who book early get the best spots.
[Ucluelet] Our season is close to being done here at Salmon Eye Charters and we are not taking any more bookings for 2017. Now is a great time to get your spot for 2018 if you haven't already. We turned away many people over the summer and the ones who book early get the best spots.
Consistent Chinook Salmon Fishing In Close by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-09-01 15:28:25)
[Ucluelet] The Chinook salmon fishing in close has been consistent the past 25 days and most coming in the 15-25lb range. There have also been a few bites at Outside Lighthouse and Southwest Corner.
[Ucluelet] The Chinook salmon fishing in close has been consistent the past 25 days and most coming in the 15-25lb range. There have also been a few bites at Outside Lighthouse and Southwest Corner.
Hot Chinook Fishing The Past 10 Days by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-08-26 11:15:51)
[Ucluelet] The Chinook fishing has been quite hot the past 10 days with a couple slower days just recently. The local run of 15-30lb Chinook has been good along close to shore and there have also been some good bites at Outside Lighthouse, Southwest Corner and the Wreck. There are quite a few Coho and smaller Chinook on Big Bank. We expect the inshore fishing will be good through early September.
[Ucluelet] The Chinook fishing has been quite hot the past 10 days with a couple slower days just recently. The local run of 15-30lb Chinook has been good along close to shore and there have also been some good bites at Outside Lighthouse, Southwest Corner and the Wreck. There are quite a few Coho and smaller Chinook on Big Bank. We expect the inshore fishing will be good through early September.
Fishing Report: Ucluelet, B.C. August 16, 2017 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-08-16 17:05:38)
[Ucluelet] Chinook has been good along close to shore the past week and should keep going strong. Offshore fish are being caught at the Heisen and the inshore fishery has been pretty consistent for larger Chinook.
[Ucluelet] Chinook has been good along close to shore the past week and should keep going strong. Offshore fish are being caught at the Heisen and the inshore fishery has been pretty consistent for larger Chinook.
Fishing Report: Ucluelet, B.C. August 10, 2017 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-08-11 18:02:59)
[Ucluelet] Fishing report for Ucluelet B.C. on the west coast of Vancouver Island for August 10, 2017.
[Ucluelet] Fishing report for Ucluelet B.C. on the west coast of Vancouver Island for August 10, 2017.
Fishing Report: Ucluelet, B.C. July 17, 2017 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-07-18 20:01:23)
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet, B.C. on July 17, 2017
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet, B.C. on July 17, 2017
Fishing Report: Ucluelet, B.C. July 10, 2017 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-07-10 17:20:10)
[Ucluelet] Fishing report for Ucluelet, British Columbia on Vancouver Island for July 10, 2017.
[Ucluelet] Fishing report for Ucluelet, British Columbia on Vancouver Island for July 10, 2017.
Summer Trout by
Al Brown
(2017-07-09 19:35:55)
[Sacramento River] Trout fishing the Sacramento River in Redding is great now.
[Sacramento River] Trout fishing the Sacramento River in Redding is great now.
Fishing Report Ucluelet, B.C. June 24, 2017 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-06-26 18:14:03)
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet B.C. on June 24, 2017
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet B.C. on June 24, 2017
Fishing report for Ucluelet BC, May 30 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-05-30 17:56:28)
[Ucluelet] Fishing out of Ucluelet. Salmon , lingcod, Halibut.
[Ucluelet] Fishing out of Ucluelet. Salmon , lingcod, Halibut.
Ucluelet Fishing report, may 23 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-05-23 17:06:47)
[Ucluelet] Fishing In Ucluelet BC. Fishing for Salmon, Lingcod, and Snapper
[Ucluelet] Fishing In Ucluelet BC. Fishing for Salmon, Lingcod, and Snapper
Fishing Report May 3, Ucluelet BC by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-05-03 15:13:45)
[Ucluelet] Fishing report for the month of May in the Ucluelet area
[Ucluelet] Fishing report for the month of May in the Ucluelet area
Fishing Report for Ucluelet, B.C. April 5, 2017 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-04-05 16:33:50)
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet, B.C. on April 5, 2017
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet, B.C. on April 5, 2017
Fishing Report Ucluelet, B.C. March 23, 2017 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2017-03-23 14:41:46)
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet, B.C. March 23, 2017
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet, B.C. March 23, 2017
Fishing Report, Ucluelet B.C. October 14, 2016 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2016-10-14 15:25:35)
[Ucluelet] Fishing report for Ucluelet B.C. on October 14, 2016
[Ucluelet] Fishing report for Ucluelet B.C. on October 14, 2016
Milwaukee, Fishing Back On Top ! by
Jim Hirt
(2016-08-03 08:01:46)
[Milwaukee] I fished mostly out over 70 feet again. East wind has pushed the warmer water in. Fish 70 to 170 feet. Near shore action on McKinley pier has been slow.
[Milwaukee] I fished mostly out over 70 feet again. East wind has pushed the warmer water in. Fish 70 to 170 feet. Near shore action on McKinley pier has been slow.
Your Salmon River Pulaski NY Update by
Randy Jones
(2016-08-01 06:05:27)
[Salmon River] 1-Salmon Season Drought Water levels????? 2-YOUR Summers Lake Ontario King Salmon Charter Boat Reports: 3-YOUR Current Salmon River NY Fishing Report's:
[Salmon River] 1-Salmon Season Drought Water levels????? 2-YOUR Summers Lake Ontario King Salmon Charter Boat Reports: 3-YOUR Current Salmon River NY Fishing Report's:
Fishing Report, Ucluelet BC July 23, 2016 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2016-07-24 16:28:42)
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet, BC from July 23, 2016
[Ucluelet] Fishing Report for Ucluelet, BC from July 23, 2016
Fishing Report Ucluelet BC June 25, 2016 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2016-07-01 21:13:34)
[Ucluelet] Fishing has been more of a roller coaster than we expected though most days have been successful. Bite times are happening early some days and some days later in the day.
[Ucluelet] Fishing has been more of a roller coaster than we expected though most days have been successful. Bite times are happening early some days and some days later in the day.
Milwaukee, Coho Run Is on! by
Jim Hirt
(2016-06-14 17:40:12)
[Milwaukee] I fished mostly out over 90 feet again. East wind has pushed the warmer water in. Fish 90 to 200 feet but anglers near shore are catching some fish.
[Milwaukee] I fished mostly out over 90 feet again. East wind has pushed the warmer water in. Fish 90 to 200 feet but anglers near shore are catching some fish.
Hot start of Ucluelet by
Sam Vandervalk
(2016-05-19 21:32:48)
[Ucluelet] Great start to the season off Ucluelet. Salmon are here in very solid numbers. Looks like it's going to be a fishy season.
[Ucluelet] Great start to the season off Ucluelet. Salmon are here in very solid numbers. Looks like it's going to be a fishy season.
Salmon and Halibut fishing, Victoria and Ucluelet, British Columbia by
Sam Vandervalk
(2016-04-22 19:23:02)
[Vancouver Island] Fishing for Chinook (kings) has been great for April. We have seen a large influx of migratory fish in the 10- 15lb range.
[Vancouver Island] Fishing for Chinook (kings) has been great for April. We have seen a large influx of migratory fish in the 10- 15lb range.
Victoria and Ucluelet Salmon and Halibut by
Sam Vandervalk
(2016-03-21 23:40:11)
[Vancouver Island] Spring fishing has been good for both Salmon and Halibut. Mature Chinooks (Kings) have followed the bait into the area and are being caught alongside the winter feeders. Looks like a good month of fishing to come!
[Vancouver Island] Spring fishing has been good for both Salmon and Halibut. Mature Chinooks (Kings) have followed the bait into the area and are being caught alongside the winter feeders. Looks like a good month of fishing to come!
Salmon and Halibut fishing, February 2016 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2016-02-12 23:41:42)
[Vancouver Island] We kicked off the 2016 season in Victoria in fine fashion this week.The winter Spring (king salmon) fishing produced lots of numbers with fish to 8lbs. We look forward to more forecasted solid Salmon fishing through the the coming months and great early season accessible Halibut fishing.
[Vancouver Island] We kicked off the 2016 season in Victoria in fine fashion this week.The winter Spring (king salmon) fishing produced lots of numbers with fish to 8lbs. We look forward to more forecasted solid Salmon fishing through the the coming months and great early season accessible Halibut fishing.
Fishing Report Vancouver Island BC Dec 2015 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2015-12-13 02:54:59)
[Vancouver Island] Halibut fishing has been good around Constance Bank and Middle Bank. Large herring, salmon bellies, mackerel or mudraker jigs are the usual baits
[Vancouver Island] Halibut fishing has been good around Constance Bank and Middle Bank. Large herring, salmon bellies, mackerel or mudraker jigs are the usual baits
Fishing Recap 2015 by
Sam Vandervalk
(2015-11-11 03:14:20)
[Ucluelet] Both salmon and halibut fishing was good and inshore fishing as well as Big Bank were improved over 2014. Ucluelet was once again one of the best places on the coast to get your rods bent.
[Ucluelet] Both salmon and halibut fishing was good and inshore fishing as well as Big Bank were improved over 2014. Ucluelet was once again one of the best places on the coast to get your rods bent.
Warm Water Produces Some Nice Salmon In Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(2015-09-07 16:12:48)
[Saugatuck] 70 degree water from the surface down to 60 foot still produces some nice salmon in that warm water.
[Saugatuck] 70 degree water from the surface down to 60 foot still produces some nice salmon in that warm water.
High winds changes fishing in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(2015-08-24 07:30:21)
[Saugatuck] Just as a themocline was beginning to set up, we got 2 days of 30 MPH winds and warm water was blown in.
[Saugatuck] Just as a themocline was beginning to set up, we got 2 days of 30 MPH winds and warm water was blown in.
Epic Pink Salmon Fly Fishing by
Brian McKinlay
(2015-08-20 14:19:21)
[Vancouver] The salmon fishing is so good in Vancouver it's hard to believe! The rivers are stuffed with Pinks
[Vancouver] The salmon fishing is so good in Vancouver it's hard to believe! The rivers are stuffed with Pinks
Limit catches most days in Saugatuck by
Ron Westrate
(2015-08-16 18:14:12)
[Saugatuck] This past week we saw limit catches nearly ever day of the week with salmon pushing 20 pounds.
[Saugatuck] This past week we saw limit catches nearly ever day of the week with salmon pushing 20 pounds.