Vancouver Island Fishing Report | Latest Catches, Tips & Hotspots

  • Big Chinook & Bite Times

    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...

  • Chinook Season Is here!

    Chinook Season Is here!

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

  • Countdown To Chinook Opening!

    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...

  • Summer is Here!

    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...

  • Chunky Coho like Tubby Plugs

    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...

  • Prime Fishing Time!

    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 locations I've had a report from in...

  • Coho Crazy!

    Coho Crazy!

    The wind finally let off Wednesday evening and the guys that went out loaded up on Coho. Thursday morning also was great with everyone I talked to getting their limit...

  • Big Chinook Showing and Loads of Coho!

    Big Chinook Showing and Loads of Coho!

    The nice weather is here and so are the salmon! Large Chinook are showing up all throughout Georgia Straight. I've had great reports from around Denman Hornby area (thanks for...

  • Coho Opening Soon!

    Coho Opening Soon!

     Coho opening for retention is almost here! June 1st we will to be able to keep 2 clipped Coho. (Always check the regulations prior to fishing) And just in time...

  • Lingcod Season Report

    Lingcod Season Report

    It's been a good start to the lingcod season this year. Most locations have been reporting good catches. Especially from South of Gabriola around the Flattops and down to Valdez....

  • Big Fish Showing Up!

    Big Fish Showing Up!

      It has been a week of big fish in Georgia Straight. The large Columbia white springs are still in our area. These fish are often in the high teens...

  • Pirates Day Sale May 10th!

    Pirates Day Sale May 10th!

    The big news for the week is our annual giant Pirates Days sale is this Saturday. We will be open 8-4 on the day. So if you need to gear...