Port Renfrew Marina fishing is picking up nicely. Most boats back on Monday reported at least one or two salmon from the beach. The "catching" for some boats is fantastic with six to ten fish days not uncommon, though some fishermen are not getting a bite. Fishing shallower than usual depths with a small (Coho type flasher) or no flasher has been a successful method over the last week.
Halibut fishing is still going strong with most in the mid range size of 25 to 50 pounds although the occasional big one comes to the docks. Crabbing is unusually good for July. Most years we see it taper off around this time but this year there are still a few left.
Offshore fishing at Swiftsure Bank is fantastic
for Chinook, Coho and Halibut. Plugs and spoons for the Chinook, hoochies, spoons and Baitrix in the UV line for the Coho. Lately the Bank has been having much calmer seas and less fog, at least for now!
The 10th annual Davey Derby was again a huge success with 11 fish weighing over 30 pounds posted on the derby day. For a derby that started off with 15 entrants it now had 347 people in the derby this year. This year there was entertainment with a hypnotist and the fishing was great with only a few slow periods. Overall everyone enjoyed it very much. For more information go to www.daveyderby.ca
Top Fifteen:
- Mike Daines 39.5
- John DeGraff 36.8
- Shane Telford 35.3
- Joe Serpa 35.1
- Grant Thomson 33
- Keith MacGuire 32.5
- Mark Kuzman 31.2
- Neil Caddell 30.8
- Dave Mills 30.5
- Frank Berkey 30
- Wayne Schiffner 29.8
- Gerry Gammie 28.7
- Martin Rodgers 28.6
- Roberta May 31
- Ron Schiefke 31.5
- Dave Hoban 35
- Mark Luttman 39
- Mariette Fall 38
- Rex Coburn 33
- Max Miller 50.1
- Hugh Hamer 32
- Norm Ricketts 34
- Ryan Green & group 30
- George Gaudett 32
- Murray & Ron Flower 35
- Al Larkey 110 halibut
For your information Port Renfrew Marina does have anchovy and did have in 10's and 12's but we now have only 12's. As most of you know the supply was dry on the island and lower mainland and still is in very limited supply. We are in the position where we have to limit sales to marina guests only until further notice. It is also important to note that we have very limited room for moorage only especially for larger boats (21 and up.) It is best to call before coming to see if it is possible to get any moorage.
Important Notice: At this time we are experiencing some bear issues, PLEASE make sure you have all food and garbage locked up and safely put away to avoid damage and or danger to yourself and your belongings. We are told we will be getting a bear trap from the Conservation office.
Important Dates to Note:
- PRM Labor Day Derby: Sept.4th and 5th.
- PRM Coho Derby: Oct. 2nd and 3rd.
- PRM closing: Oct. 11 Thanksgiving Day
Bud & Rex
