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Fishing Reports for Campbell River
February 21, 2004.
Saltwater Fishing Report:
Cape Mudge
The winter Chinook fishery is still chugging along with reports varying
from great to mediocre depending on the day, time, tide, weather and
what have you. Most anglers are using a flasher and spoon combination
or a Tomic Tubby plug. The best time to fish is early morning on an
ebb tide. As the tides do not always set up that way, not every day
is the best time to go fishing.
Best depth is around 180 ft. and not too far off the bottom.
The Hump
Fishing has been about the same at the Hump as it has been
at the light. Average catch lately seems to be 3 or 4 fish per boat
with 1/2 retainable and the other 1/2 releasable.
Tackle ranges from a trolled plug, spoon or hoochie to a jig. The most
popular and best producing jig since it's introduction to Campbell River
fisherman has been the Point Wilson Dart. These lures are manufactured
to high standards in a small factory. The candlefish profile is most
popular. Fished with a braided line, there is not much that can compete
with it's production.
Willow / Shelter Points
This is the best part of the winter to fish for larger than
average winter Chinook off the points. Fish hold in 90 to 200 ft. of
water. While most fishing is done with downriggers or by jigging, some
anglers troll large polar bear or synthetic streamer flies right on
the surface.
Prawning has been nothing short of excellent this week. Even close to home off Francisco Point, catches have been very good.
Courtenay Report
Good fishing along the shoreline from The Kitty Coleman area
south. The annual herring spawn is approaching and drawing Salmon from
other areas toward Comox. Naturally, large herring-like attractors are
working well. Try a larger spoon or plug, or troll some cut-plug herring.
Trout fishing in larger lakes is ongoing, check smaller lakes for ice
before making plans. Trolling plugs or spoons is the preferred method
of fishing. Bait ( where permitted ) is popular for plunking.
Freshwater Fishing Report
Gold River
Fishing has been a challenge this week in the Gold. The bulk
of the Winter Steelhead run has not yet arrived in the river. Low water
levels have been holding off most fish from entering fresh water. There
are reports of fish being caught, veteran anglers are having two-fish
days. Use the smallest terminal tackle possible to increase the chances
of a hookup
Salmon River
There are some Steelhead in the Salmon, the majority of the
fish are typically not due to arrive until March and April. The large
Sea-Run Cutthroat that the Salmon is known for are present, a good sign
as they were not easy to find last season.
Campbell River
Sea-Run Cutthroat and the odd Steelhead in the Campbell. One
veteran fly angler who is a fixture on the river when trout are in has
been spotted catching fish. Caddis larvae and black leech patterns are
a best bet.
Oyster River
Some signs of activity on the Oyster. The mystery angler has
been up to his old tricks and has reported "rolling" fish.
He also has been grousing about his best spot changing over the winter
and having to find a new spot to fish. Sea-run Cutthroat shoud be beginning
to arrive at the rivermouth soon as the first hatches of pink salmon
fry will be hatching next month.
Lake Scene
Mild weather has kept most local lakes clear and fishable
for the past several weeks. While some anglers use boats to troll or
cast their lures, most anlgers are fishing from the beach where they
can stay warm beside the fire.
Fishing report reprinted with permission from Local fishing
and outdoor equipement supplier: Tyee Marine.
You can visit Tyee Marines Website at: tyeemarine.com