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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: HKSR on October 13, 2011, 08:15:22 PM

Title: Lower Mainland Fishing from a Boat
Post by: HKSR on October 13, 2011, 08:15:22 PM

So it looks like a nice weekend coming up, so we're probably taking the boat out for a cruise, and I'm definitely bringing my rods along.  Are there some particular areas on the water that are good fishing right now?  Ocean fishing is pretty vast, so I have no clue where to go.  It'll also be a 30' cruiser, so we don't really wanna travel up any small tributaries or anything :)  Indian Arm any good?  or maybe anchoring near Ambleside would be good for salmon?

Title: Re: Lower Mainland Fishing from a Boat
Post by: Dogbreath on October 13, 2011, 08:17:36 PM

Do you have downriggers?

Because if you don't it's slim pickins.  :'(

Title: Re: Lower Mainland Fishing from a Boat
Post by: HKSR on October 14, 2011, 09:04:36 AM

Yup, got downriggers.  Just need a good location or two.  I know it's an unwritten rule to not hand out fishing locations online, so anybody wanna PM me some good locations for this weekend?

Title: Re: Lower Mainland Fishing from a Boat
Post by: Dogbreath on October 14, 2011, 09:27:07 AM

There are no secrets locally

Ambleside-fish right on the bottom with Anchovies in a Green/Glo holder at least 60" behind a chartreuse flasher

QB Bell Buoy-fish with same between 40'-60'

Look for signs of Chum-either a low sideways jump or holding midwater off Spanish Banks.Troll dead slow with a Pink hootchie on a 30" leader behind any glo flasher.Not an easy fish to entice to bite.

There is nothing in Indian Arm except scenery.

Title: Re: Lower Mainland Fishing from a Boat
Post by: ynot on October 14, 2011, 12:37:34 PM

the bell buoy can be good for northern coho .good place to start.

Title: Re: Lower Mainland Fishing from a Boat
Post by: Damien on October 14, 2011, 03:27:13 PM

Its quiet out there. 

Best to just soak crab and/or prawn traps and enjoy the sun.