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[fic]

http://www.psc.org/publications/fraser-panel-in-season-information/test-fishing-results/

More pinks being caught in area 12 the last couple of days. Hopefully they invade Howe Sound soon.

Compared to 2015, the pinks really started to pick up on July 26th.

26-Jul-15 1 3 89.30 24 0 46 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1
27-Jul-15 1 3 89.30 24 0 37 0 0 0 0 7 7 0 0 0
28-Jul-15 1 3 87.00 6 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
29-Jul-15 1 3 81.10 107 0 170 3 0 0 0 8 8 0 7 0
30-Jul-15 1 3 83.10 144 0 152 5 0 0 0 8 8 0 1 0
31-Jul-15 1 3 89.50 114 0 132 4 0 0 0 4 4 1 6 0
August
01-Aug-15 1 3 86.60 79 0 154 1 0 1 0 4 4 0 0 0
02-Aug-15 1 3 85.40 110 0 174 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 6 0
03-Aug-15 1 3 89.80 46 0 116 0 0

[MetalAndFeathers]

Could it be possible that the pinks are swimming on the north side of the howe sound? There are a lot of fish coming into the squamish yet there are no big schools off Furry.

[fic]

Comparing the Area 20 test fisheries between 2015 and 2017, it looks like for now there is a little bit more fish than in 2015.  In 2015 they did 4 sets compared to this year doing 2 sets of tests.  If you double the numbers from 2017, it's slightly more than 2015.  So our Fraser Pinks are looking ok and may be we will get an improvement to 8 million fish from last seasons' 6 million fish count.

[psd1179]

Will fraser river open to salmon on Aug 01??

[fic]

Will fraser river open to salmon on Aug 01??

Not for pink salmon.  In 2015 it was like September 5th, and in 2013 was like August 31st.  Seeing the sockeye numbers are so low, I don't think they will open any salmon fishing on the Fraser any earlier than that.  They don't want anybody accidentally killing a sockeye while fishing for Springs.

[Drewhill]

Could it be possible that the pinks are swimming on the north side of the howe sound? There are a lot of fish coming into the squamish yet there are no big schools off Furry.

Definitely wouldn't say there's lots coming in. Think what's happening is there might be the odd school that pushes through and hold in a spot and a few guys will get into them. If you happen to be there you might think the entire river is on fire when it's really just a small area. In past seasons the entire river would have fish rising, this year you're lucky if you can find them.

[MetalAndFeathers]

Definitely wouldn't say there's lots coming in.

There was a fellow that hooked more fish off one of the bars in Squamish than I have seen in 5 full mornings of fishing at furry creek. There are good amounts of schools that ride the high tide at 8:30-9;30 pm you would be surprised.

[RalphH]

was at Furry Creek - 20 anglers & saw one fish lost - this was at a distance. I saw no rises.  Went to the Squamish, above Mamquam. Visibility was about 18 inches. Saw some pinks & hooked what I believed was one and later brought a little jack spring to hand. He was round as a football. Kind of encouraging for the new fly/lure I am prototyping. I was at Furry for over 3 hours & 1.5 at the Squish.

It's hard to say why fish seems all but absent at Furry Creek - I  did wonder if maybe they are coming along the north shore this year but who knows.  One thing for sure it's not worth getting up before 4am.

[eager_rookie]

I've spent a fair amount of time along the north side of the Howe Sound by boat these last few weeks and havent seen a single pink. Saw more at Furry the one morning I was there.

[eager_rookie]

Thanks Tangles!

Opinion ... is it worth doing the boat trip (launching from Cates Park) and heading to the Indian Arm mouth?  Any experience from anyone doing that? Approx how long would it take each way?  Any real Serious Dangers to look out for?

It's not worth it, in my opinion. Super muddy rivermouth up there with tons of snags. You can't wade like you can the howe sound beaches, and I haven't had a lot of success casting off of a boat. Trolling near the rivermouth would also result in a lot of lost gear. It's pretty up there, but the Sound is a lot better for catching pinks.

[forsergi]

Been at the top of the Indian Arm (armpit) on Sunday evening, no salmon there. trip length - depending on the engine, gear, load, etc but generally 20 -35 mins each way.

[GordJ]

Thanks Tangles!

Opinion ... is it worth doing the boat trip (launching from Cates Park) and heading to the Indian Arm mouth?  Any experience from anyone doing that? Approx how long would it take each way?  Any real Serious Dangers to look out for?

We have made that trip a number of times. First time was in the early '60's and the fish were literally jumping in the boats.
We camped on a logging landing a stayed for a week.
The last time was last year and the tidal fishing was good. Ended up that the dock across from the Yacht club was hot. You can access the river from the road with a short hike and the fishing can be awesome.
Check it out on google earth.
Bear spray and a camera should go with you.

[Fish or cut bait.]

Bears

[Easywater]

The first San Juan (area 20) seine test fishing was done yesterday - 152 pinks:
http://www.psc.org/TestFish/Area20_1PSsummary.PDF

The same day in 2005 had 3300 pinks.

[Steelhawk]

My in-law was at Furry Creek yesterday from 9 to 4:30 and saw nothing caught. Furry is like the Cap now. Lol. What a change from glory days of prior seasons!!!