For Port Renfrew Marina the less than spectacular spring season is over for another year. Perhaps it was the early rains that had them rushing for the rivers rather than staying around to feed. The Coho have arrived with some good sized "footballs" hitting the docks. The largest so far was Brian Longs 22 pounder. That would have been a great one for the upcoming Coho Derby on Oct.2nd and 3rd. There have been a few in the mid to high teens so we are hoping for a good run that weekend. The coho seem to be right from the whistle bouy out of 500 feet of water. Coyote spoons, white or white and green hoochies and anchovies are all working well.
Halibut fishing is still excellent with many limit catches coming in with the odd one in the 100 pound range even this late in the year.
This late in the season make sure you check the weather forecasts as the fall storms and swells are starting to fire up!
Notable catches:
- Brian Long 22 coho
- http://www.viciousfishcharters.com/ 140 halibut
- sorry no pics and there were other cohos caught in the high teens but have no names to match weights.
Very Important Dates:
- Port Renfrew Marina's Coho Derby: Oct. 2nd and 3 rd. "Winner Take All" This derby has one winner and he or she gets the entry fee money total. In past years it has been anywhere from $5,000.00 up to $13,800.00. This year the entry fee is $25.00 with $20.00 going to the winnings and $5.00 of it going to the local hatchery.
- Port Renfrew Marina Closes: The marina closes on Oct.11th this year. It is very important for anyone who has a boat in storage to contact us and arrange to have their boat out on or before that date otherwise storage fees will apply. If you are leaving your unit over the winter you also need to sign in at the office and let us know how long and if you require power. If you are leaving your unit for winter storage you are allowed one night a month to come and check on it. Daily checking is permitted but call first to make sure the gate is open or can be opened for you. Keep in mind that Renfrew winds and rains will destroy a costco tent left up. At season closing all customers are required to leave their site clean of debris and broken or damaged goods. A $100.00 clean up fee will be charged to any left with "stuff" that attracts bears and or critters and general garbage.
Bud & Rex