Test fisheries should start late June with Whonnock starting earliest (2024 was on June 28).

Whonnock is one of the best test fisheries for Fraser pinks as it is located north of Glen Valley between Maple Ridge and Mission.
It should show when the river is loaded with fish.

Earlier test fisheries (as in the fish arrive earlier) are Area 12 is the north end of VI and is a good early indicator of Fraser spawning fish.
Area 20 which is the south end of VI - a certain (fairly small) percentage travel down the outside of the Island.

Purse/Seine tend to be more accurate than the gillnet counts - wrong size mesh, etc.

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Shimano Convergence Baitcasting Rod. 10'6" Line Wt: 12 - 25 lbs.  Lure Wt: 3/4 - 2 oz. Power: - Medium Action:  Slow $75.00

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Hey everyone,

So I know Ambleside and Cates Park are well known spots for shore fishing for salmon. What about areas around Belcarra? Places like Jug Island beach, Buntzen Bay, etc.
Anyone shore fish for salmon there?

Nice work clarki

Have you seen the shape they're in ? No wonder it's five bucks.

5 Dollar pinks at the supermarket again.  Cheaper than some fishing spoons 

My bad, I mis-read your post. I thought you wrote Sept 10

You did not misread my post. You misunderstood it.

So what you are actually saying is that we have been open for Pinks 1 time in the last 12 years on Sept 1st? Not too much different than what I said.

My bad, I mis-read your post. I thought you wrote Sept 10