FISHING REPORT

Vancouver Island Fishing Report | Latest Catches, Tips & Hotspots

  • Nanaimo Halibut and big Chinook! The Harbour Chandler

    Nanaimo Halibut and big Chinook!

    It's been a great week for mid-Island fishermen. I've had excellent reports from Comox, Powell River, French Creek, and Nanaimo. The Coho and Chinook are doing well with plenty of...

    Steve Vavrik |

  • Multi Species Gear Combos The Harbour Chandler

    Multi Species Gear Combos

    We now have three species of salmon to target in Georgia Strait! Chinook, Coho and now the Pink salmon are starting to show. The Pink forecast is one of the...

    Steve Vavrik |

  • Big Chinook & Bite Times The Harbour Chandler

    Big Chinook & Bite Times

    All around the Island the schools of big Chinook are showing up in their usual locations. We continue to get really nice fish in the mid-Island area. These big boys...

    Steve Vavrik |

  • Chinook Season Is here! The Harbour Chandler

    Chinook Season Is here!

    Chinook season has started with a bang here in Georgia Strait! There are lots of Chinook around in the "slot" size that you can keep. And there are also now...

    Steve Vavrik |

  • Countdown To Chinook Opening! The Harbour Chandler

    Countdown To Chinook Opening!

    East Vancouver Island fishermen are counting down the days to the Chinook season opening! It is scheduled to open up Tuesday July 15th, so now is the time to check...

    Steve Vavrik |

  • Summer is Here! The Harbour Chandler

    Summer is Here!

    We finally have good fishing weather here on Vancouver Island. So break out your swim suit and get out there and make the most of it. The Coho and Chinook...

    Steve Vavrik |

  • Chunky Coho like Tubby Plugs The Harbour Chandler

    Chunky Coho like Tubby Plugs

    This week has been great for all salmon fishing. One Chandler staff member went out off Nanaimo this morning (June 26th) and limited out on clipped Coho in minutes using...

    Steve Vavrik |

  • Prime Fishing Time! The Harbour Chandler

    Prime Fishing Time!

    For the last week I've had nothing but great reports from both sides of the Island. The hatchery Coho are thick in every location I've had a report from in...

    Steve Vavrik |