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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: WestEast on March 27, 2005, 07:39:20 PM

Title: Campbell River Pinks - Odd or Even ?
Post by: WestEast on March 27, 2005, 07:39:20 PM

I was about to book family lodging for Labour Day weekend on the Campbell River, the idea being to have fun with the kids fishing the pinks. But I just read that it's EVEN years for East VI rivers. Is that correct? So no pink run in the Campbell this year?  ???

Title: Re: Campbell River Pinks - Odd or Even ?
Post by: kellya on March 27, 2005, 08:51:29 PM

I live south of there near nanaimo and we have pinks every year.  I dont think even years a quite as strong but there is still lots both years. I would phone or email someone from the area. You could probaly call a local tackle shop for help.

Title: Re: Campbell River Pinks - Odd or Even ?
Post by: Rodney on March 27, 2005, 09:37:01 PM

No, there should be pinks in the Campbell River this year.... North part of island is even year, while south part is odd year.... but some rivers like Campbell River will have a return every year.... Correct me if I am wrong please.

I recall fishing there during an odd year (2001) and catching pinks in late July, early August.

How about catching them from the ocean too during that time, those fish that are on their way back here will pass through there, fantastic as every cast will have about twenty pinks chasing your lure. :)

Title: Re: Campbell River Pinks - Odd or Even ?
Post by: Spudcote on March 27, 2005, 10:05:39 PM

So is that just for North Vi, or is that the "North" in general ?

Title: Re: Campbell River Pinks - Odd or Even ?
Post by: kellya on March 28, 2005, 11:01:51 AM

North in general i think

Title: Re: Campbell River Pinks - Odd or Even ?
Post by: WestEast on March 28, 2005, 02:02:44 PM

Thanks folks. I'll call the tackle shop closer to the date just to make sure.

Title: Re: Campbell River Pinks - Odd or Even ?
Post by: The Gilly on March 31, 2005, 09:03:15 AM

This year for sure.  Go south to the Oyster R.  Thats a good spot.