Area Report – Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island British Columbia

The 2010 Salmon and Halibut season is ready for kick off at Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. The word is out and everyone is jacked for another exciting fishing season. To start the pre-season off with a little excitement and good news… The Seattle Times released the US  Fish and Wildlife forcast of 652,700 Columbia River Chinook to return for our 2010 fishing season. Combined with our strong numbers of Coho and forcasted Chinook to return to the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia watersheds, it is potentially the largest return of fish in the last 60 years. Remember 90% of these Columbia River fish are hatchery clipped,so they will be easy to identify. These fish will provide lots of early action in the Port Renfrew and Off-Shore waters of Swiftsure Bank, so re-spool your reels and sharpen your hooks for another fantastic season. Some effective tackle to target these fish, try using Tomic and Coyote spoons in 4″ to 6″. Green glow, Army Truck and the Cop Car are always effective. UV hoochies are also hard to beat and feeding fish have a hard time resisting the bait! With respect to flashers, try Hot Spots New UV glow…with the right combination, it’s guaranteed!  Call Sport Fishing Charters at 1-866-537-2838 or vistit us on-line www.pacificsportsfishing.ca

Successful September Off-Shore Fishing at Port Renfrew!

Alan and his dad Clyde from Halifax squeezed  in a couple of great days of fishing at Port Renfrew in early September. Conditions were perfect for traveling Off-Shore and we were all blessed with some solid hook ups and quality fish! The early morning departure was worth the effort. We were also blessed with our limit in some late season Halibut!

Wow what a great trip!…If you like unlimited hook ups for West Coast Salmon using Bucktails, Plugs and Spoons…Port Renfrew is the place to be in August and September. When it comes to fishing fun there isn’t another place on Vancouver Island that is more accessible than Port Renfrew. Sept is one of my favorite months to be on the water! 

If you have any questions or require assistance planning your adventure to Port Renfrew give me a call and I will be happy to help you! You can also check out Pacific Sport Fishing  Charters on-line at  www.pacificsportsfishing.ca

August Fishing At Port Renfrew – 2009

Craig and Brad worked their magic again and put together another unbelievable fishing group for Port Renfrew! We had a fantastic three day adventure for 16 great guys from British Columbia and Alberta. The days we adventured Off – Shore to Swiftsure Bank for some of Port Renfrew’s famous West Coast Salmon and Halibut. We were rewarded with flat water for traveling, and calm seas for Hoist’n Hali’s over the side. The Off-Shore Salmon fishing was fantastic and all the guides worked their magic for a successful three day adventure. Everyone went home very happy and are already excited for our 2010 season!  Thanks Brad and Craig for another fantastic trip!

Check out Brad’s Off-shore 38lb Chinook and Craigs 31lb Nitinat Fish to start the day!

  

                                     

Another perfect August at Port Renfrew – Vancouver Island…

 Zarchekoff  family back for some serious afternoon action of Chinook fishing at Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island’s West Coast! Bob always has great timing when it comes to planning his fishing trips to Port Renfrew. We had three days of fantastic Halibut and Salmon fishing. Port Renfrew is the only place to be in August!  It just doesn’t get any better! Visit…www.pacificsportsfishing.ca  for details on a guaranteed West Coast Adventure!

Another great day at Port Renfrew…

John Brown Senior and John Brown Jr…back from Texas to hoist a few Halibut from Swiftsure Bank along with some tackle bust’n Chinook Salmon action along the magic mile at Port Renfrew. John loves the way we do things on Vancouver Islands West Coast. He loves his fish’n and always has a great time on the water.

Crab fishing at Port Renfrew…

Jim Witherspoon back for some more fun at Port Renfrew! Haul’n the gear for a pot full of fresh Dungeness crabs…what a perfect way to end the day!

At Pacific Sport Fishing Charters complimentary crabbing ( when in-season) is all part of great day on the water!

45.5lb Chinook – June 3,2009 Port Renfrew BC

What a great start to the 2009 season…testing the waters at Port Renfrew with family and friends. The weather was flat  calm and sunny clear across to Swiftsure Bank and right up the entire West Coast.We already fired back 2 Springs in the high teens,and were waiting patiently for that lucky third hook up! Coop rigged the roll to work some magic! Bruce ran the boat down his favorite stretch of water. Carmen saw the  bump on the rod, Coop set the hook and handed me the rod! “Fish On” (I must have been sitt’n in the right seat! ) After almost 30 minutes of tug of war, and few tense moments and lots of comments from the bleachers… Bruce netted the hog! High fives all around! Clean, bright and big and a really excited crew! We guessed her to be in the high 30’s. We were jacked to get back to the marina and hang it on the scale. “Wow” 45.5lbs…she held the record for the largest fish at Port Renfrew for almost 3 months!  Thanks to my guide buddies Bill and Bruce for a perfect day.

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Pacific Sport Fishing Charters – Port Renfrew British Columbia

If you are interested in details for planning a fantastic fishing adventure at Port Renfrew…please call Pacific Sport Fishing at 1-866-537-2838 for info.

 

Tight Lines,

Dan Harvey

 

 

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