At Port Renfrew Marina fishing is on the upswing somewhat. Cut pluggers at Camper Creek are the real hotshots right now with multiple fish per day right along the kelp beds, though they are losing 1 in 4 to the seals. Hole in the Wall at NitNat has been very good for trollers at slack tide. Preferred bait is anchovy in the 12 pack but anything needle fish look alike will work to catch springs. Crabbing is still very good, hopefully that will last well into July.
The "Chicken Ranch" at Swiftsure should be turning on any day now. Halibut fishing is still good.
Notable Catches:
- Bob Hall & Charlie Hill 35
- Glen Wilson 25
- Matthew Jones 30
- Eric Eckdahl & friend 4 springs up to 28
For those who haven't been to the marina yet you will be happy to know the launch area has been paved with asphalt for a smoother and easier launching of your boat.
The all important question, is there power yet? Unfortunately, not quite, we have been assured that it shouldn't take more than one more week. Finding a trade who can get up there and stay there is very difficult. We apologize for the delay and are really trying to get the job finished as soon as possible. The water is now hooked up and a go, so no more having to haul your containers to the water truck.
Important Date: Coming up in about 6 weeks will be the Kinsmen Salmon Derby on July 29th and 30th. This is such a nice derby, great prizes, and for an assortment of very important causes. If you can be in Renfrew that weekend consider participating and help them raise funds for them. You can enjoy fishing and at the same time help our needy causes and maybe win a great prize.
Some people have been inquiring as to the Labor Day Derby. It is going to be held this year on the Labor Day weekend which will be Sept. 2nd and 3rd. We have already started with inquiries to donations for the prizes as it takes all summer to acquire them. If you can make a donation through business or personally or know of someone who would be interested and willing to make a donation please contact us in the office and let us know. A derby's success and fun is largely based on prizes and to make this derby a success as it has in the past we count on the generosity of people to help out.
Bud & Rex