At Port Renfrew Marina salmon fishing is typical for early June, hot for a few days then slowing down for a few days.One fisherman hooked nine springs on Sat. kept three and then none on Sunday. Bigger fish have showed up, one 24 pounds, a couple others in the twenties and two in the 30's. The usual spots, Camper Creek, Cullite and Logan Creek are all holding areas for Chinook. Farther west "Hole in the Wall" past NitNat can be on fire! Needle fish hootchies and Coho Killers fished close to the bottom is the ticket.
Halibut fishing remains good though you have to pick good ebb currents. The "Chicken Ranch" at Swiftsure Bank will be urning on anytime soon. It always takes until mid June for the fish to show up there.
Crabbing is still very good, some people come back with only a couple while others limit out completely. Make sure you have good bait, salmon bellies are very good and anything stinky! Also make sure your trap is sitting solid on the ocean bottom and not moving and shifting with the current.
So, as we are sure all of you are wondering, "Is there power yet?" Unfortunately, not quite, we are getting closer and it won't be too much longer. One good thing, of all 110 posts all have running water now. People seem to be managing one way or another without the power, like the old days! When you come you will see some other nice improvements, the launch area has had some asphalt laid and it is a great improvement.
Upcoming event: Coming up in July 29th and 30th the Kinsmen Salmon Derby will be held at Port Renfrew Marina. This derby was started after the Davey Derby ended and does similar good work donating to many wonderful and needy causes. They always have great prizes and if you like a fun relaxed derby then this one is for you.
Bud & Rex