Where can I fish in Sooke?
Sooke fishing locations:
- Possession Point: the closest spot to Sooke Harbour, a 5 minute run from the end of Whiffin Spit lighthouse.
- Secretary Island: also called Donaldson Island, 200 metres into Juan de Fuca Strait from Possession Point.
- Trap Shack: 10 minute run towards Victoria, off East Sooke Park.
Can you fish in the Sooke Basin?
Excellent salmon and halibut fishing, and breathtaking scenery in Sooke. Fishing is great year-round in this area but winter salmon fishing can be particularly productive. Bottom fishign for halibut and ling cod is popular as well as trapping dungeness crab. Crab traps can be purchased or rented at the Sooke Harbour.
Where can I find halibut in Sooke?
The halibut usually are in the 10 to 30 pound range, but several are caught every year in the 70 to 150 pound sizes. Area 1 – Sheringham Point – A short westerly run from Sooke Basin brings you to Sheringham Point. The lighthouse at the point easily identifies this area.
Where can I Shore Fish in Victoria BC?
The section of shore points between Oak Bay and Ten Mile Point are some of Victoria’s most popular beach fishing locations. The rocky Ten Mile Point can have some fast moving current so will feel like casting into a river. Here you can intercept moving Salmon, Lingcod and bottom fish.
Where is Swiftsure Bank?
Vancouver Island
Located just 15 miles off shore on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, at the entrance to the Juan de Fuca Strait, lies the legendary Swiftsure Bank, a marine sactuary for summer breeding of pacific halibut and other bottom fish.
Where can I fish in Campbell river?
| Fishing Spot | F/W Region | Road Access |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell River | R-1 | Paved |
| Browns Bay | R-1 | Paved |
| Campbell River Waterfront | R-1 | Paved |
| Lower Campbell Lake | R-1 | Paved |
Where can I fish in Campbell River?
What fishing area is Thrasher Rock?
BC tidal area 17 – Nanaimo: Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures. You’re responsible for understanding the regulations and restrictions that may affect an open fishery.
Where is the best halibut fishing on Vancouver Island?
Port Hardy, on Vancouver Island’s northern tip, is a hub of sport fishing through the Spring and Summer months and a favourite destination of halibut anglers. Willing to travel a bit further? The absolute best area for halibut fishing in BC is Haida Gwaii, a series of islands off of BC’s northern coast.
Is salmon fishing open in Port Renfrew?
Port Renfrew’s salmon fishing is legendary! July-September.
What kind of fish are in Campbell River?
Pacific salmon
They have 4 of the 5 species of Pacific salmon, along with sea-run cutthroat trout and steelhead. The Campbell River is 4 km long and the entire river is full of salmon; Chinook, Chum, Coho, and Pink populate the waters here.
Where can I fish pink salmon in Campbell River?
The Salmon River has a good cutthroat fishery and is catch and release and the river is closed for pinks. Another area for fishing for pinks is the Eve River and since travel restrictions are in place, any camping is first come first serve and, at times, can be very busy along the river bank.
Where is Otter Point in Sooke BC located?
A slice of west coast paradise. A world class location . . . The Otter Point Recreational Cooperative Association (OPRCA) is a private, members only 6.63 acre oceanfront recreational vehicle park. We are located at 7899 West Coast Road – 43 kilometers from Victoria BC, Canada and 7 kilometers from Sooke.
Where is the best place to fish in Sooke?
Spring and early summer Chinook fishing can be quite productive here and as a result often quite crowded. Otter Point is best fished on the outgoing tide. Area 3 – Possession Point – This is the start of a long troll with a lot of water and possibilities of fish anywhere along the beach.
What kind of fish are there at Otter Point?
Otter Point is known for holding all species of salmon, but especially large Chinooks, so fishing the remainder of the day at Otter is often a good decision. Halibut fishing is still good and can be an option given decent weather and tides. Dogfish (sharks) will be feeding in the area, so bring along more bait than usual.
Where are the best salmon fishing spots in Victoria?
Otter Point: considered by many to be the “crown jewel” of Sooke fishing. 15-20 minute run west from Sooke. Trophy Chinook salmon, July-Aug. Sheringham Point: 25-30 minute run west, trophy Chinook. Point-no-Point and Jordan River: 45-60 minute run west, halibut fishing March-June.