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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
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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
read more...Gabriola United Church and St. Martin of Tours Anglican Church come together as Christ Church Gabriola
The seven-year journey began in 2010 as a simple rental arrangement between Gabriola United Church and St. Martin of Tours Anglican Church.
read more...Fishing Report for Oct. 24, 2017
Sunday was about the only fishable day last week, as autumn is upon us with high winds, and lots of rain! If the fish weren’t up the rivers before, they are now!
read more...Fishing Report for Oct. 17, 2017
Over the past month we have had small waves of legal chinook showing in amongst the constant flow of immature coho and chinook.
read more...EJ Hurst earns historical 2nd degree black belt in karate
EJ is the first woman in the organization to complete and pass this test in over ten years. Congratulations Sempai EJ - Nidan!
read more...Fishing Report for Oct. 10, 2017
There is the very occasional legal chinook (7 to 12 pounds) mixed in with the many release sized (3 to 5 pound) chinook while fishing from the Grande to Waterfall
read more...Ribbon cut on new park on Mudge Island
Officials and Mudge residents gathered on September 23 to cut the ribbon on a new park for Mudge Island - the second community park purchase by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN). The board voted in favour of purchasing the park in September 2016.
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