PHOTO OF THE WEEK DOUGLAS CHANNEL
May 14 Desiree Nevaumont holding a 123cm Halibut. Desiree was fishing her Dad, Curtis owner/operator of Fishwestcoast Sportfishing. Dad and Daughter Duo!
Curtis had this comment, “Halibut measured 123cm approx 70 lbs Herring/Octopus/salmon belly combo on a spreader bar”
Congratulations Desiree and Curtis!
Anyone wishing to Book a Fishing Charter Trip of a Lifetime, please contact Ron wakita@telus.net of call 250 632 1275.
May 14th.The Dad and Daughter strikes again. Curtis holding a very nice Chinook. Curtis had this comment, “Chinook we’re hitting anchovies on green flasher/Bloody nose teaser head combo at 32’ on the downrigger in 200’ of water. Limits of Chinook every day this weekend”
Congratulations! Nice fish!.
May 17th Desiree Nevraumont once again fishing with her Dad, Curtis boated this beautiful Chinook. Curtis has this comment, “Desiree is out fishing me!” Chinook we’re hitting anchovies on green flasher/Bloody nose teaser head combo at 32’ on the downrigger in 200’ of water. Limits of Chinook every day this weekend.
Desiree is out fishing her Dad but.the truth of the matter is that her Dad wouldn’t want it any other way! 🙂
Congratulations Des! and to the Dad and Daughter Duo!
Anyone wishing to Book a Trip of a LIfetime with Curtis, please email Ron at wakita\@telus.net or call 250 632 1275
Summary
The forecast is for good weather and favorable winds during the upcoming May Long weekend.
May long weekend is usually the start to the Douglas Channel fishery for many boaters in our area.
Saltwater Anglers are reminded that the Max length for Halibut is 126cms. The new regulations are one page 2 of your Tidal Water License.
Good Luck to everyone and Please Safe Safe!
.KITIMAT RIVER; PHOTO OF THE WEEK
May 18 The Kitimat River is high and dirty. As shown on the Kitimat River Height website, the height is 2.4 metres.
The river height needs to drop to 1.6 or 1.7 before the Kitimat River is clean enough to fish.
Summary
The Chinook season is still very early so we are hoping that most of the snow will have melted before June when our main run of Chinook spawners typically run.
The forecast is calling for more good weather and favorable winds so if the Kitimat River be sure to still get out and take advantage of the good weather!
Stay tuned!
SALMON QUOTAS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE KITIMAT RIVER
Please note: The Kitimat River is open for Bait including Roe Sept 1st 12:01am
| (including tributaries) | All | May 15 to Aug 31 | Bait ban. | |
| on west bank between signs at Kitimat hatchery outfall. | All | Apr 1 to Mar 31 | No fishing for salmon. | |
| downstream of Highway # 37 bridge. | Chinook | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | 1 per day, 80 cm or less. | |
| Aug 1 to Dec 31 | No fishing for chinook. | |||
| Coho | Apr 1 to Oct 31 | 4 per day, only 2 over 50 cm. | ||
| Nov 1 to Dec 31 | No fishing for coho. | |||
| Chum | Apr 1 to Aug 31 | 2 per day. | ||
| Pink | Apr 1 to Aug 31 | 2 per day. | ||
| upstream of Highway # 37 bridge. | All | Apr 1 to Mar 31 | No fishing for Salmon.
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Total Salmon Daily Quota is 4 Per Day with each Daily Species Quota applying.
Total Possession Limit to transport is 8 salmon Fresh and Salt combined.
