Gabriola Sounder

Fishing Report for November 7, 2018

The chum commercial fleet is still out en masse, as of November 3. Either the run size is larger than predicted, or DFO is playing a dangerous game continuing this fishery this long.

Fishing Report for October 31, 2018

Despite predicted low returns, the commercial Chum fishery has been out in force this week. It is supposed to be of short duration, but still seems ridiculous in this situation.

Fishing Report for October 17, 2018

Clyde brought to my attention that the local Chinook daily limit is back to two starting October 1st. Since the majority of mature Chinook are up river, the need for conservation is lowered.

Fishing Report for October 10, 2018

There are still some nice 8 to 12 pound feeder Chinook from Grande to the waterfall, at Entrance, and Thrasher. We’ve been fishing the Grande to waterfall zone, bottom bouncing in 140 to 160 feet of water using Watermelon spoons, and Blue Meany hoochies.

Fishing Report for October 3, 2018

Chinook fishing remains basically the same. Some undersized mixed in with the occasional 8 to 12 pound fish in the Grande to Waterfall area, Entrance and Thrasher.

Historic markers unveiled at Twin Beaches and Page’s Marina

The Gabriola Museum recently unveiled two markers in a series that are being mounted around Gabriola to highlight the island’s historic sites as part of the commemoration of Canada’s sesquicentennial.

Fishing Report for September 19, 2018

Chinook fishing is still sporadic, as the majority of mature fish have headed for the rivers, with some late fish moving through here on their way ther

Hall renos nearing completion

Our Gabriola Community Hall is in the last week of its restoration project after the windstorm that blew off the tarp during the repair of the metal roof last fall.

Fishing Report for August 28, 2018

Chinook fishing was tough over the weekend, as the big northwesterlies plagued us again, and the only fishable spot was the green can off Thrasher. Thrasher is usually my go-to spot this time of year, but it is strangely quiet.

Fall/Winter GERTIE schedule starts in October