Gabriola Sounder

Fishing Report for Jan. 2, 2018

I was in Vancouver for Christmas, so I have no direct news concerning the Chinook fishery, but this is what various people have reported.

Fishing Report for Dec 26, 2017

Thrasher is still the place to be for good Chinook fishing. Try water depths of 160 to 180 feet on the East side of the structure

Fishing Report for Dec 19, 2017

Thrasher is producing some great catches of chinook in the 8 to 14 pound range. The depths are very similar to summer fishing. We’re fishing in 160 to 180 feet of water off the Vancouver side of the hook, with downrigger depths ranging from 140 to 160 feet.

Community Hall will be open in the New Year

Restorations post-poned till mid-June

Fishing Report for Dec 5, 2017

Same same. Undersized Chinook at the Grande and Thrasher. The good news is that there are still some immature Coho in the Gulf, which means they might over winter, rather than migrating to the West Coa

Gabriolans learn what social determinants can create health risk

Fishing Report for Nov. 21, 2017

In the 1970s, 80s and 90s, Gabriola and Nanaimo had the reputation as the best spots to winter fish for chinook in the whole Gulf

Fishing Report for Nov. 14, 2017

Clyde Wicks worked his magic again, and raised $9,700 for the Nanaimo River Hatchery through tackle sales and donations. This, combined with the Silva Bay Salmon Derby money, gives the hatchery almost $15,000 for much needed equipment to continue their important work.

Fishing Report for Nov. 7, 2017

I have never seen a local commercial fishery last as long as the one presently being fished. Even in the old days they would commence for a week or ten days, then be shut down.

Fishing Report for Oct. 31, 2017

I attended the local S.F.A.B. (Sport Fishing Advisory Board) meeting on October 26th, and there were mostly good news scenarios being discusse