We are heading into April, when the first of the migratory feeder chinook begin to make their way into Barkley Sound to feed. Early indications are that these fish will be large and plentiful this year. On March 6th, a 29 pound chinook was caught near Fleming Island, setting a new record for winning fish in the annual Sproat Lake Loggers Derby. It’s still the biggest fish caught in the Barkley area this season.
Fishing for salmon and halibut has generally been good, with many recreational fisherman and guides catching their limits of feeder chinook in the 10 to 14 pound range.
I also wanted to make all my clients and prospective clients aware that the Ucluelet Salmon Fishing Derby will be held from the end of May until the first week of September, and first prize this year is a whopping $40,000 cash!! Other prizes have yet to be announced, but if you’re interested in getting in on the action you can follow the updates at Ucleulet Salmon Fishing Derby.