Aug.22 Port Renfrew Marina Report

Port Renfrew Marina was having a run of great fishing but has seen a decline in the Chinook fishing over the last couple of days. The weather brought a winter type low pressure which brought on severe rain and a very large west swell. This had a negative effect on fishing to the point that on Thursday morning most fisherman who tried to go out, turned back. Later that day things settled down and it will improve over the next couple of days as the weather gets back to the more normal conditions in August. There is a front expected Sun and time will tell if fishing is affected. Logan Creek still seems to be best though Camper and East Point have less fishing pressure. The list of notable catches will be missing many fish over 30 pounds as we were so busy last weekend that they just didn't get recorded, so the list is as follows. If you have caught a fish over 30 pounds let the office know and your name will be posted. Notable Catches of Springs:

  • Shawn Melinchuk: 31
  • Blais 36,36
  • George Cuthburt 31
  • Debbie Gilmore 41
  • Don & Carol Wardlow 35
  • Brad Wiksyk 41.5
  • Al Teng 33
  • Harold Cronk 30
  • Blair Houdayer 37
  • Gerry Hamilton 38
  • Steve Downs 34
  • Allan Jane (Jackson & Tyson) 32
  • Craig Martin 32
  • Desi Hatchard of www.viviousfishcharters.com 36, 39
  • Trevor of No Bananas Charters 46
  • Dan of www.islandoutfitters.com 41.5

Halibut fishingcontinues to be very good with some feeder springs showing up at Swiftsure Bank. Spoons and plugs are the lures of choice.

Coho are still found out at Swiftsure but not shown up onshore yet and are probably a couple of weeks away. Mid to later September seems to be the time when Coho's make a more solid appearance.

Important Dates:Port Renfrew Marina is having it's Labor Day Derby on Aug.30th and 31st.First Prize $1000.00 second prize $500.00 and third prize $250.00. Tickets sold at the marina only. Also it is confirmed that the Port Renfrew Marina Coho "Winner Take All" Derby will be Sept. 27th & 28th with a $20.00 entry fee.

Bud & Rex

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Port Renfrew Marina Fishing Report

What was shaping up to be one of the slowest John B and crew with a Swiftsure haulAugust Spring fishing for Port Renfrew Marina in recent memory has finally turned the corner. We are now seeing normal Aug numbers with 60 to 90 Chinooks a day hitting the docks. Many 30 pounders and on average a 40 pounder per day being caught. The bulk of the Springs being in the mid to high 20's. Anchovies are still the first choice with some fisherman preferring the clear, glow green or red/gold teaser heads. Most of the fish seem to be getting caught at Camper and Logan.

Notable catches of Salmon are:

  • Milt Combs 34
  • Dave Hoban 36 38
  • Bill Johnson 36.5
  • Syd Spooner 37.5
  • Michelle Gammie 33.5
  • Shawn Stebbins 42
  • Allan Erickson 38
  • Don McRae 32
  • Ron Jakimchuk 31
  • Hugo Boshman 30
  • Carol Wardlow 30
  • Milco Pinalski 30.5
  • Merv Pywell 40
  • Ian Batty 30
  • Mark Gagen 32
  • Ken Cutting 30
  • Freida Fielding 42
  • No Bananas Charters 34
  • No Bananas Charters 45
  • Jared Gagen (No Bananas Charters) 35

Coho fishing is excellent out at Swiftsure Bank. Some hatchery fish are already in the 10 to 12 pound range. Hootchies and spoons are the lures of choice.

Halibut Fishing continues to be very good with most fisherman bringing in their limits.Gagen\'s 32Jared 35Shawn Stebbins 42No Bananas 45

Note: for those people that are new to fishing at Port Renfrew Marina please note that the tides need to be at a 3 foot depth to launch your boat successfully.

Important Dates: Port Renfrew Marina will be having its 11th Labor Day Derby this year on Aug.30th and 31st. Tickets will be available in the office a few days before the derby. Tickets are $50. a rod and includes dinner, beverage, Port Renfrew Marina t-shirt and we will be having a live band on the 31st. Anyone wishing to contribute a donation can contact the office. All proceeds will go the to the local fish Hatchery in Port Renfrew. Port Renfrew's Coho Derby is tentatively set for Sept.27th and 28th. Date to be confirmed in the near future.

Bud and Rex

July 31 Port Renfrew Marina Report

July fishing is over for another year at Port Renfrew Marina. It has turned out to be an average year in numbers as well in size. Schools of salmon have been around for as long as a week and gone as fast a tide change. Camper and Logan seem to hold the fish and the fisherman. Close to shore as well as out to the 80 foot mark are productive. For the most part the beach has been calm seas but the bank had 1 or 2 very rough days with swells and heavy rain.
Notable catches of Salmon are: Marty Fladager: 34 Rick Jakimchuk: 36 Mike Marlow: 32 Joe Serpa: 37 Mike Duggin: 34 Chad Servatius: 39 Woody Woodruff: 36 Jared Gagen: 31 John DeGraff: 32 Shawn Akinhead: 31 Gary Winter: 34 Graeme Smith: 34 Bruce Berkey: 32 John Redlick: 32 Ken Gillard: 32 John Hoek: 32 Bradley McDonald: 31 Alan Erickson: 32 Raymond Hamilton: 33 Doug DeClerq: 30 Chad Bergman: 34 Merv Pywell: 32 Nolan Fisher: 35 Trevor Zboyoski of No Bananas: 30 John Adam: 41 John Lewis: 47 Desi Hatchard of: Vicious Fish Charters : 41 and a 70 Halibut which won for biggest one caught in the derby.

Halibut Fishing is normal for this time of year and that is to say it's very good. Most boats bringing in limit catches of "chickens" coming in from Swiftsure Bank. Berkley grubs are the bait of choice by many.

Last Weekend's Davey Derby was a huge success, with a turnout of 329 entries. Port Renfrew Marina is proud to host this wonderful derby and are very pleased to see it reach new levels of funds raised each year. This years monies are $21,304.00! $1000.00 of which will be going to the local Renfrew Fish Hatchery. Despite the damp weather and slow fishing to start things went well as you can see in the record of how many fish over 30 were caught in that weekend. Fishing picked up on the Sunday with a 47 being caught at noon that day. One interesting note was when Jim Lam and John & Bill Hieta actually hooked a scuba diver while crabbing! He was let go after giving up two crab. For all the details go to www.daveyderby.ca .

Please Note: Sockeye is now closed. *the Owen Point closure is in effect, please check the regulations.

Bud & Rex