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Winter Chinook Fishing is On!
Yes, it's on in our local waters around the Vancouver waters. Since mid November, we have been hitting multiple fish days in the usual...
Captain Ivan
Jan 72 min read
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This year's Fall fishery has been HOT!
Since the Chinook retention opened up September 1st for us Vancouver area based fisher people, the fishing has been hot off T-10 and...
Captain Ivan
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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Catch and Release Chinook Salmon April 1 - July 15
The new 2024/25 salt water licensing year is now in effect as well as new or amended regulations. Always check the fishing regs for the...
Captain Ivan
Apr 13, 20242 min read
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It's time to bundle up and get those Winter Chinook
Well after some record setting coho fishery in mid summer to another September to remember for large and fiesty Chinook Salmon returning...
Captain Ivan
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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Two more months to go before Chinook closures April 1st
Time is ticking down to Chinook salmon closures effective April 1st. Winter fishing for Chinook salmon started months ago and continues...
Captain Ivan
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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A September to remember!
The chinook fishery in areas 28 and 29 opened up September 1st and certainly did not disappoint anyone that was out on the water. There...
Captain Ivan
Oct 7, 20222 min read
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Local Chinook fishery - Shut down again April 1 - July 31
After a phenomenal winter Chinook fishery in our local waters that started in October and didn't slow down even up to March 31st, the...
Captain Ivan
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Layer up and Let's Go Fishing
Well it's time to layer up and get out and start hunting for feeder chinooks. Although it's not winter yet, we call it winter chinook...
Captain Ivan
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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Finally, Chinook are open on our side
Well it's been a week now since a Chinook fishery on our side of the Georgia Strait/Salish Sea in areas 28 and 29. It's been a bit of...
Captain Ivan
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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Fishing is nothing short of fabulous!
Well the long awaited Department of Fisheries and Oceans announcement whether we can retain Chinook Salmon is out effective August 1st. ...
Captain Ivan
Aug 7, 20211 min read
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Non Retention for Chinook Salmon Till August 1st
The decision whether we agree or not with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has been issued and for the local Vancouver area...
Captain Ivan
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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No decision by Dept Fisheries & Oceans yet
Our new tidal water fishing licenses came into effect April 1, 2021 and for the lower half of British Columbia, we have been basically...
Captain Ivan
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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Happy New Year and Salmon are biting!
As we turn our backs on 2020 and welcome 2021 with anticipation of being vaccinated, we can all look forward to a healthy and prosperous...
Captain Ivan
Jan 2, 20211 min read
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Fall fishing is done and now onto the winter feeder Chinooks
That was a fast and furious September and now the fishing is starting to slow into mid October. For the most part, the bulk of the...
Captain Ivan
Oct 17, 20202 min read
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September Fishery is here!
Well the long awaited Chinook fishery that has been closed from April 1 - August 31 in our local waters is here and hasn't disappointed. ...
Captain Ivan
Sep 12, 20202 min read
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It's almost time for some Chinook action
Well there hasn't been much to report since our esteemed Department of Fisheries & Oceans closed down Chinook fishing (yes not even...
Captain Ivan
Aug 18, 20201 min read
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Taking charters again
We are taking charters again as BC's Covid 19 restrictions have been eased. In accordance with WorkSafeBC and Provincial Health...
Captain Ivan
Jun 16, 20202 min read
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Chinook Salmon Non-retention and Covid 19
As expected, DFO imposed a non-retention of Chinook Salmon from the top of Vancouver Island on both sides all the way down to the...
Captain Ivan
Apr 30, 20202 min read
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Last month to catch and retain a Chinook
It's coming - another lengthy non-retention of Chinook Salmon for our local waters and beyond. Last year, DFO mandated a non-retention...
Captain Ivan
Mar 2, 20202 min read
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Last Chance for Chinook Salmon
The Chinook Salmon non-retention is coming! Last year, Dept of Fisheries and Oceans mandated a non-retention of Chinook Salmon from...
Captain Ivan
Mar 2, 20201 min read
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