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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Chuck23 on May 13, 2008, 07:42:13 PM

Title: FIshing the Cap
Post by: Chuck23 on May 13, 2008, 07:42:13 PM
I've never done it!  How is it looking around this time of year?  Is this rain going to help swell out the river and make it a little more conducive for chucking spoons for Coho?  Is anybody getting any fish in the river yet?  Where should I go if I want to maximize my chances?  Any information would be truelly greatfull!

Cheers!
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: Rodney on May 13, 2008, 09:28:45 PM
Unless it continuously rains heavily for a few days, any water level rise is short lived and usually enough to bring some fresh fish in, especially if it coincides with a flood tide. Even if the water level is low, it is still worth to give it a go as fish entered from previous water rise maybe holding at deeper runs.

Fishing spots? Anywhere from the hatchery down to the lower section of the river can produce since coho salmon can travel from bottom to top within a few hours when given the chance. Maximize your chance by going often and being familiar with certain spots. The early coho salmon run fishes well from anytime now until late June.
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: Chuck23 on May 14, 2008, 01:02:10 PM
The regs in the Cap.  is it 4 hatchery with only 1 being over 30 inches?  What is the "minimum" size?
Thx.
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: Rodney on May 14, 2008, 01:03:53 PM
All retained coho must measure 25 cm or more from tip of nose to tail fork, and all retained chinook, chum, pink and sockeye must measure 30 cm or more from tip of nose to tail fork.

Capilano River salmon regulations can be found in the table at:

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish/Freshwater/region2_e.htm
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: Chuck23 on May 14, 2008, 01:14:26 PM
Thanks Rod!
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: bateman on May 17, 2008, 08:23:12 AM
i was thinking about fishing the mouth of the cap, my buddy just purchased a 25 hp yamaha for the boat but we were wondering where we could launch it from. thanks,mike
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: JackFunk on May 17, 2008, 11:28:39 AM
There is a boat launch right next to the Ambleside sailing club which is right next to the Ambleside fishing pier, however, only usable at high tide, and I am not sure if there is a fee.

There is also Cates Park launch just down at the bend up towards Indian Arm.
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: Gooey on May 26, 2008, 06:36:47 AM
took my boys for a walk at ambleside on saturday and the were 2 12+ lb spring carcasses on the boat launch.  They had to be pretty fresh as the eyes hadnt been picked out. 
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: tyee1on on May 27, 2008, 04:31:00 PM
THERE'S FISH IN HATCHERY
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: younggun on May 27, 2008, 07:20:01 PM
Good to know
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: circle c on May 27, 2008, 08:07:50 PM
Anyone out there spey fish the lower Cap?  Are there runs wide enough to cast out the belly of a skagit?

Thanks in advance, Tj
Sorry if this is a hijacking this thread
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: tyee1on on May 27, 2008, 10:07:33 PM
some spots you  can the lower end of the river west side
Title: Re: FIshing the Cap
Post by: J-GLOBAL on June 08, 2008, 11:07:47 PM
There is a boat launch right next to the Ambleside sailing club which is right next to the Ambleside fishing pier, however, only usable at high tide, and I am not sure if there is a fee.

There is also Cates Park launch just down at the bend up towards Indian Arm.

There was no fee/charge, but parking can be tough on nice days.
You have to watch the tides for boats that need to be trailered to give floatation.  If you have an aluminum cartopper type you can carry you don't need to worry about the tides.