Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: wildmanyeah on March 01, 2018, 11:39:33 AM
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will you be chasing steelhead? Out in the back waters of the Fraser looking for Cutties? or are you going to hit the lakes? or maybe the ocean!
Personally I plan on doing some shore fishing at Mike Lake, Some searching in Alouette Lake! and maybe if the weather is good towards the end of the month some ocean fishing in Vancouver! Great time to use spoons and hootchies in the ocean!
Any other great March fisheries that im missing? any course fish in the Fraser?
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Huge dogfish in Coal harbor fight like small chinook and there are lots around
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I’ll hopefully find the time during spring break to hunt some carp on the fly ;D ;D ;D
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I will be on some holidays this month. I will be trying with my gear out at the C/V river. Clay seems a problem...
Also there is the salmon fishing in Howe sound and the harbour. Usually it is the spoons that work best, but Rick Clark had one on a green spackle back last week.
I'm not sure when Horseshoe bay will pick up but it will be in March, and the fish are up higher. Irish creme in a 3.5 works well for me. others like a red and green striped pesca, or a yellow striped pesca.
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Huge dogfish in Coal harbor fight like small chinook and there are lots around
Can you get to these from shore?
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https://youtu.be/WVnD-NlDKlg
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Can you get to these from shore?
Yep, sometimes dont even need to cast.
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The "Kid's fishing pond" at tradex!? Kidding, sort of. Still remember it from years ago though.
The dogdish are a lot of fun, though I don't go to Coal Harbour. I always hold a few herring strips back from the November sale and fish Boundry Bay.
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gonna try my luck at dunges tomorrow. hopefully a keeper spring.
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Kakawacka Kokanee and Mill Lake Trout (or Pike)
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Kakawacka Kokanee and Mill Lake Trout (or Pike)
Those Pike should be a bit bigger, having fed on ducks all winter.
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Those Pike should be a bit bigger, having fed on ducks all winter.
I painted the feet and underside of a few ducklings on the underside of my Spratley. My thoughts are once a Pike sees this and strikes the underside of my boat, I'll know when to put down the chironomid rod and pick up the heavy artillery for the Pike.
Hey, a guy's got to be creative to get one of those elusive Mill Lake Pike.
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Try a drake mallard pattern, fully dressed, orange feet larger than normal, on a floating line. Then just hang on Pat ...
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Try a drake mallard pattern, fully dressed, orange feet larger than normal, on a floating line. Then just hang on Pat ...
Crikey, thanks Dave. This could be the ultimate in angling efficiency. A double duty Flure/camouflaged indicator. A topwater flure for the Pike and a naturally camo'd indicator for suspended balanced leeches or chironomids. This could truly be the first angling apparatus that can effectively be used to span all Mill Lake species. Use it for hanging doughballs for the Catfish or Wormballs for the Sturgeon. Bass/Sunfish/Perch - no problem - it covers everyone and everything.
This is Patent worthy.
Come to think of it, you could incorporate a remote control drive into this and suddenly you no longer need a boat and it can satisfy all your R/C cravings.
Dave, you are a Legend. You've taken outrageous to a whole new level. Well played good man. ;D
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Yup, Alouette, Kawakawa, maybe a run to Chilliwack Lake. Might even try to carefully plan for a trip around the sound and the harbour. If I ever get my riggers mounted properly.
I don't have a super sea worthy boat, so 99% lake fishing for me.
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I did the ocean in a smaller boat then yours pre 2016. Have to play the weather got out when it says light and is forecast for light. If it says it’s going to be light but there was big winds the day before don’t bother sog will still be lumpy. North west’s are bad, and wind coming from the east is not a concern.
Ate waves from tugboats in the North arm, few greenies over the bow.
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I hear ya. Did quite a few days in an open 14' Mirrocraft tiller steered tinny over the years at the mouth of the Fraser for sox and around the usual places around the harbour and north shore. Got my fill of that.
I just hate to make the pull from Langley only to turn around and head back to the valley if the weather changes or wasn't accurate. I don't get many free days, so when I have a day booked away from the fam to hit the water, I gotta make hay while the sun shines.
Which usually leaves me hitting Alouette or something like that in my 16' footer. Or depending on the time of year taking my little tinny to a few local spots that aren't conducive to fiberglass boat use, lol.
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Beware, the boat launch at Chilliwack Lake is closed until the May long weekend.
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Good point Dave. No way I would have made the trek out there til it warms up though. Just realized the thread said March. lol
I might squeeze in one Alouette run and maybe a Kawkawa this month. Went to Aloutte on the weekend hoping the gate would be open, it wasn't. Still says closed as well;
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/golden_ears/
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As usual I am desperate to help the kids catch ANY fish until the lakes are stocked. One of them doesn't get much time outside hospital, so we have to stay near Vancouver. We've tried catching sculpin in the lower Fraser without success last weekend.
Are the dogfish our best bet? If so can I just use defrosted seafood as bait?
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As usual I am desperate to help the kids catch ANY fish until the lakes are stocked. One of them doesn't get much time outside hospital, so we have to stay near Vancouver. We've tried catching sculpin in the lower Fraser without success last weekend.
Are the dogfish our best bet? If so can I just use defrosted seafood as bait?
Yeah, that would work You need strong line to bring them up the sea wall though.
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We've tried catching sculpin in the lower Fraser without success last weekend.
Hmm That should be a cant miss fishery. Can you elaborate on the technique you used?
Earthworms or other bait sitting on the bottom, and you literally cant keep them off your hook...
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My favorite fishery used to be the Harrison for Cutthroat. However the Chum population has been on the decline and fry seem to be few and far between. The Cutthroat population is also in decline. The Harrison is not co-operating this year with the low water levels either. Launched at Island 22 yesterday only to find most of the Harrison with no water. I wonder how many fry have died. A lot of spawning beds have no water. Just shame what has happened to this river over the last 15 years.
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As usual I am desperate to help the kids catch ANY fish until the lakes are stocked. One of them doesn't get much time outside hospital, so we have to stay near Vancouver. We've tried catching sculpin in the lower Fraser without success last weekend.
Are the dogfish our best bet? If so can I just use defrosted seafood as bait?
Yeah, that would work You need strong line to bring them up the sea wall though.
Thank you so much. Should I jig the bait or just let it sit?
By the way, are there good spots other than Coal Harbour? Parking is a challenge in that area.
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We've tried catching sculpin in the lower Fraser without success last weekend.
Hmm That should be a cant miss fishery. Can you elaborate on the technique you used?
Earthworms or other bait sitting on the bottom, and you literally cant keep them off your hook...
Hi Dan, we were bottom fishing with prawns and earthworms. Maybe it was still too cold for sculpin to start feeding?
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As usual I am desperate to help the kids catch ANY fish until the lakes are stocked. One of them doesn't get much time outside hospital, so we have to stay near Vancouver. We've tried catching sculpin in the lower Fraser without success last weekend.
Are the dogfish our best bet? If so can I just use defrosted seafood as bait?
KK, having followed your posts for several years, my heart goes out to your family circumstances and what you are trying to accomplish.
Another Vancouver saltwater fishery to consider is pile perch. I have only fished for them once off a wharf with the kids (not in Vancouver area) and the action was fast and furious on leftover breakfast sausages. I don't know if local piers are fished out, but it may be something to consider.
http://www.fishnbc.com/species/pile_perch.html
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Learn to Fish: Green Timbers Lake
Date: March 21, 2018 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
In this 2 hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Rapala fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 and older, with accompanying adults
Programs run rain or shine
Registration required
Meet at the south end of the lake
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Location: Green Timbers Urban Forest, Surrey Map
Cost: By donation
Contact Info: Visit.Fraservalley@gofishbc.com
1 (604) 504-4716
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Rapala, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, and Yamaha Motor Canada
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Learn to Fish: Lafarge Lake
Date: March 22, 2018 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
In this 2 hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Rapala fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 and older, with accompanying adults
Programs run rain or shine
Registration required. Click here. Find program under "Nature and Outdoor Pursuits", "Adult & Child"
Meet at the west side of the lake, near the small fishing dock
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Location: Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam Map
Cost: By donation
Contact Info: Visit.Fraservalley@gofishbc.com
1 (604) 504-4716
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Rapala, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, and Yamaha Motor Canada.
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Hi Dan, we twere bottom fishing with prawns and earthworms. Maybe it was still too cold for sculpin to start feeding?
Lots of Learn to Fish events fun with kids!
https://www.gofishbc.com/Events.aspx
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KK, having followed your posts for several years, my heart goes out to your family circumstances and what you are trying to accomplish.
Another Vancouver saltwater fishery to consider is pile perch. I have only fished for them once off a wharf with the kids (not in Vancouver area) and the action was fast and furious on leftover breakfast sausages. I don't know if local piers are fished out, but it may be something to consider.
http://www.fishnbc.com/species/pile_perch.html
Hello clarki: The occasional success has provided a lot of joy which has helped us survive some very difficult times, but it would not have been possible without the advice and encouragement of wonderful folks like you. I am really very grateful for your support.
I have wieners at home but I guess you mean the McDonalds breakfast type of sausage?
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KK,
have you tried deer lake in Burnaby? There are are a number of fairly easy access points and there are numerous species. I believe it is stocked as well. Once the water warms up a bit, you should have success on worm and bobber. There are bass, sunfish, bullhead catfish, trout, carp, and probably other stuff. If you look on google earth, there is a sandy bank on the south side. When I took some students canoeing there, it seemed like a good spot. There is also a dock near where you get the canoes, people fish off of that.
good luck
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Hello clarki: The occasional success has provided a lot of joy which has helped us survive some very difficult times, but it would not have been possible without the advice and encouragement of wonderful folks like you. I am really very grateful for your support.
I have wieners at home but I guess you mean the McDonalds breakfast type of sausage?
I wasn't suggesting that sausage is the magic bait for perch, more to illustrate that, in my experience, that weren't that difficult to catch. Admittedly I have only targeted them once with the kids and that was off a wharf in a non-urban part of the coast, so I have no experience fishing for them locally. Perhaps other members can point you in the right direction.
I know you have said that you are wanting to fish in the Vancouver area because you are needing to be close to the hospital, however if Deer Lake is possible, then Hammer's suggestion is a very good one.
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KK,
have you tried deer lake in Burnaby? There are are a inumber of fairly easy access points and there are numerous species. I believe it is stocked as well. Once the water warms up a bit, you should have success on worm and bobber. There are bass, sunfish, bullhead catfish, trout, carp, and probably other stuff. If you look on google earth, there is a sandy bank on the south side. When I took some students canoeing there, it seemed like a good spot. There is also a dock near where you get the canoes, people fish off of that.
good luck
I know you have said that you are wanting to fish in the Vancouver area because you are needing to be close to the hospital, however if Deer Lake is possible, then Hammer's suggestion is a very good one.
Thank you so much clarki and hammer! Deer Lake is not too far so we'll give it a try.
Until the lakes are stocked my biggest priority is to find some fish that will feed while the water is still so cold.
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Deer Lake is a good bet early in the season. Once things warm up a bit the weeds choke off some of the fishing from the dock by the boat rental place, and the lilypads surround the dock below the arts centre. The sandy beach on the south side stays pretty weed-free even in the summer.
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I personally like the cutthroat fisheries at this time of year in the local sloughs and estuaries..it only gets better in April and May when the bull trout arrive in substantial numbers.
Crabbing can be quite productive too.
Pile perch are really fun to catch on light tackle but in my experience are easily spooked and picky with baits especially around wharves. The season for them however doesn't really pick up till mid spring-early summer when they head back to inshore waters and remains good well into the fall months.