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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: tlatmdeh on September 01, 2013, 01:00:47 PM

Title: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: tlatmdeh on September 01, 2013, 01:00:47 PM

Hi guys, I looked at Rodney's articles and realized that I need some things asked/cleared!

Info I got so far
-Tidal Fraser River(Lower) for now, because it's early, and close to my home
-Needs a fishing license(tidal) with a salmon stamp
-4 is the quota, and only one of those 4 can be +50cm

So firstly,

For today and tomorrow, high tides are at about 6pm, so best time to fight would be around 3~6pm?(referred to http://www.tides.info/?command=view&location=New+Westminster%2C+British+Columbia)

Secondly,

Lower Tidal Fraser River is pretty close to where I live(I live in Burnaby/Coqui. area), but I'm not too sure about where I should plan my first trip to.

◾Dump Bar, Richmond
◾Dyke Road (between No. 4 and 5 Road), Richmond
◾Garry Point Park, Richmond
◾Imperial Landing, Richmond
◾Middle Arm, Richmond
◾No. 2 Road Pier, Richmond
◾No. 3 Road Pier, Richmond
◾North Arm, Richmond

These are locations suggested by Rodney, and they're all within 20~40min on Google Maps. Please suggest me where I should go for my first trip, during this early season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAIqI5rFZv8
Where is this place?

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: Rodney on September 01, 2013, 01:23:03 PM

The daily quota of pink salmon is four per day. There are no maximum size limit for pink salmon. The size limit you are referring to applies to the daily quota of chinook salmon.

Correct with the tide timing, anytime at 2 or 3pm should be good today.

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: DanL on September 01, 2013, 01:25:10 PM

Quote from: tlatmdeh on September 01, 2013, 01:00:47 PM

-4 is the quota, and only one of those 4 can be +50cm

That regulation is for chinook which expired Aug 31st. For pinks there is a quota of 4 with minimum size limit of 30cm, no maximum size .

Quote from: tlatmdeh on September 01, 2013, 01:00:47 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAIqI5rFZv8
Where is this place?

Looks like South Richmond. Probably the Dyke road you list above. IMHO anywhere in the lower Fraser around South Richmond is a good choice for early season pinks as large numbers will not likely have moved upriver yet.

Good luck

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: tlatmdeh on September 01, 2013, 02:57:18 PM

Thanks, both of you.

I'm probably going to head to Dyke Road for my first salmon fishing trip.

But, would it be more better to go as far down the river closer to ocean as possible, or is it really just dependent on where the fish is(luck)?

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: liketofish on September 01, 2013, 03:21:41 PM

I have seen guys limited out in Pattullo Bridge area, Derby Reach, Poplar Bar etc. So it all depends on the timing and you catching a large school(s) blowing by.

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: bbwong on September 01, 2013, 08:45:43 PM

Quote from: tlatmdeh on September 01, 2013, 02:57:18 PM

Thanks, both of you.

I'm probably going to head to Dyke Road for my first salmon fishing trip.

But, would it be more better to go as far down the river closer to ocean as possible, or is it really just dependent on where the fish is(luck)?

You don't have to go to Richmond area, Pattullo area or any area of New West should be closer to your home. Fishes are moving thru.

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: Long_Cast on September 16, 2013, 05:23:49 PM

Anyone here recently tried fishing for pinks in New West on the boardwalk?

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: KingOfEastVan on September 16, 2013, 08:44:09 PM

Great little dock by the Labatt's old brewery site, not sure how busy it gets.

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: robbyvanz on September 17, 2013, 11:12:45 AM

Quote from: Long_Cast on September 16, 2013, 05:23:49 PM

Anyone here recently tried fishing for pinks in New West on the boardwalk?

Not sure how the access is.  Don't think it would be possible to haul a 8lb salmon up over the rail.  Better options are Sapperton Landing or Brownsville Bar.  Is there water access by the boardwalk? 

Title: Re: Trying to go Pink Salmon fishing for the first time, needs stuff cleared.
Post by: Yvrsilver on September 17, 2013, 12:42:04 PM

That video is 300 yards west of 5rd