Port Renfrew Marina Report Aug. 9/18

For Port Renfrew Marina as of Aug.8 Chinook fishing remains strong. Early morning has been very good but also early afternoon has been good with the slack tides. Small anchovies and small spoons are all producing fish. 

Sockeye as most know is now open until further notice. The run that was here this weekend seems to have moved east. Still there are limit catches being caught, 500 feet to 550 feet deep down to 55 feet to 75 feet and put in your time. The Adams River run is expected to come by around the 15th of this month and it is expected that they will be as much as twice the sixe of the ones caught recently.

Not much on the halibut front as all are coming from the "chicken ranch." 

A big thanks go out to Gord Dolbec, (who got completely soaked helping out) Reid Warren and Bud for saving a Pursuit from sinking for the third time!. It is the responsibility of each owner to make sure their boat is seaworthy, please make sure of the condition of your boat before leaving it in the waters. The rescue and cost of a boat from sinking and polluting the waters is on the owner.

Crabbing is very slow right now, let's hope it picks up before the season ends!

Notable catches:

  • Bill    32.5
  • Trevor  30
  • Phil Rankin  35

 

Upcoming Event: In three weeks Port Renfrew Marina will be having the 21st annual Labor Day derby to raise funds for salmon enhancement. This derby has always been popular with everyone for it's easy going venue and all the fun things included in the derby. For $65.00 a rod you get a Port Renfrew Marina t-shirt, dinner on Sunday with beverages and a live band to dance to! We get an large amount of donations from businesses in and around the island to make this derby a success. Please come and experience the fun and support a derby like this that gives to fishermen and the salmon for future generations. There is also a bullhead derby on the Sunday for kids 12 and under, this is always a anticipated event and so much fun for the kids. We will have multiple raffles, silent and live auctions and many other prizes. 

Here is a beautiful item for silent auction donated by Ross Hopkins of Cast Art Studios  250) 652-3397 If interested in buying something call and ask for Ross.  

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Another upcoming Event: Coming up on Sept. 29th and 30th Port Renfrew Marina will be holding their annual Coho Derby, "Winner Take All" this derby is the most popular derby we hold. There is only one winner and that person will be taking home the cash pot at the end of the derby for the biggest Coho caught. The pot ranges depending on the number of entrants but the amount is usually between $5600.00 and from the last few years usually in the area of $10,000.00 to $14000.00. 

Bud & Rex

Port Renfrew Marina Report July30/18

For Port Renfrew Marina not much has changed since last the last report except the fog looks like it may disappear this week once the extreme hot temperatures return to more normal levels. 

Chinook fishing along the beach remains very good and will get better as the tides are starting to mellow out. They are averaging bigger in size which is good news. Offshore the "Ranch" is the "Ranch," limits of springs and halibut are the norma and should continue into mid August.

For the most part, not many anglers have been anchoring so maybe this would be the time to have the inshore fishery to itself. 

BIG News!! DFO has announced a Sockeye opening on August 1st! The good news also is there has been Sockeye in the area so it should be good while it is open. Same limits and rules as four years ago. Check out the DFO site for more details, OpsCentreFisheryPacific-CentreOpsPechePacifique.MPO@canada.ca

Notable Catches:

  • Howard & Marion Randall  33
  • Terry Lee   2 ling cod 2 salmon

Howard And Marion Randall  33 pound Spring

 

 

Terry Lee   2 Ling Cod & 2 Salmon

Upcoming Event: Port Renfrew Marina is having their 21st annual Labor Day Derby coming up before you know it. This year it falls on September 1st and 2nd. This derby is in support of salmon enhancement for the local San Juan hatchery and also this year for the Sooke Chinook Enhancement Initiative. More than ever the salmon cause is in need of help if we want to keep the salmon around for future generations. There will be raffle items, silent and live auction items, door prizes and many other prizes. At this time we again ask if anyone knows of a business or someone who may be interested in donating to this worthy cause please contact the office, we all know the prizes make a derby successful. This derby includes a marina t-shirt, dinner, beverages and a live band on the Sunday. Lake Cowichan Kinsmen will be doing the dinner again this year.

Some of the raffle items we have so far are a large Gift Basket filled with so many wonderful items including  a bottle of salted caramel Baileys, Smirnoff Vodka, Crown Royal Rye, bottle of red wine, Cineplex pass for 2, $20.00 gift card for Purdy's Chocolates and many more items, valued at $300.00 and can be seen at the Port Renfrew General Store. Another raffle is a Islander MR3 Slate Reel valued at $595.00, can be seen at PRM office, tickets sold at the marina and at Island Outfitters. We also have an original one of a kind hand painted watercolor painting done by Lorelei Green, matted and framed valued at $650.00. It is called Seaside Adventures. This painting is an amazing blend and collage of shapes and objects and is similar in style to Picasso and MC Escher. Must be seen to be truly appreciated!

Bud & Rex

Port Renfrew Marina Report July 23/18

At Port Renfrew Marina the 4th annual Lake Cowichan Kinsmen Salmon Derby was held this past weekend. The derby is always a huge hit with everyone who attends and supports it. It was nice to see that Chinook fishing had improved and this year some of the winning fish were in the 30's.

  • First Prize:  Brian Paulson  35 lb 1 oz.
  • Second Prize: Doug Parker  32 lb 1 oz
  • Third Prize: Barry McGrade  27 lb 13 0z
  • Fourth: Kirk Nelson  27 lb 4 oz
  • Fifth: Wes Kelly  24 lb 10 oz

Here are some of the prizes won:

  • Dwayne Issac -  Wooden bench and Islander reel
  • Steve & Cheryl White -   RAW Charters
  • Brad Fiege - Trophy reel
  • Rick -  Rigid saw
  • Scott Sanders -  Rod
  • Len Smith - Amundson reel
  • Brody Garnett -  Gibbs tackle box
  • Roadie - Camo jacket
  • John Switzer - Tackle Box

These are a few of the many people who won prizes in this derby. Just too many to list! The derby went very well, with a great attendance, lots of nice sized fish being caught and great weather.

Up coming Event: Coming up in about 5 weeks Port Renfrew Marina will be having the 21st Labor Day Derby on Sept 1st and 2nd. This derby has many raffles, live and silent auctions, hidden weight and door prizes. There  is a t-shirt , dinner with beverages and a live band all included. The Lake Cowichen Kinsmen will be doing the dinner again this year. Set that weekend aside and come enjoy a weekend of fishing and support the fundraiser for salmon enhancement. 

Bud & Rex

Port Renfrew Marina Report. July 20/18

At Port Renfrew Marina Chinook fishing remains strong along the beach. Early mornings and the late evenings at East Point have been very good. Reports of large schools of bait from Owen Point as far as Walbran is probably holding the fish from moving on. Bigger springs are showing up in the last few days, just in time for the 4th annual Kinsmen Salmon Derby! 

Offshore is pretty much the same as last report. Great salmon fishing on the ebb and halibut as the tide slows. Still quite a few Black Cod around, on the small side but what a delicacy! 

Notable Catches:

  • Luke Martin  25
  • Jessica Game  37
  • Gerrie   27   23
  • Bill Walton  30
  • Larry Erickson  28
  • Phil Rankin and friends 8 spring
  • Bruce Miller and guests 17 salmon 5 hali
  • many more in the 20's, nearly every boat coming in
  • Larry Jones   29.75 winner of Hoody Derby

 

 

This Past weekend at Port Renfrew Marina the annual Hoody Memorial Derby was held for cut pluggers only. This derby is held in memory of a dear long time customer of ours who past away a few years ago. A great, generous sweet man loved by all. This years winner was  Larry jones with a Chinook weighing in at 29.75 pounds. 

Port Renfrew Marina is holding the fourth annual Lake Cowichan Kinsmen Derby this weekend. It starts Sat morning and tickets are still available. This derby is held to support many great causes and has more prizes that n you will ever see in a derby. Tickets are $50.00 a rod, come out and enjoy the great weather, the fun and prizes and support the Kinsmen, this derby is done completely with volunteers. There is a dinner included. 

Port Renfrew Marina is having their 21st annual Labor Day Derby coming up before you know it. This year it falls on September 1st and 2nd. This derby is in support of salmon enhancement for the local San Juan hatchery and also this year for the Sooke Chinook Enhancement Initiative. More than ever the salmon cause is in need of help if we want to keep the salmon around for future generations. There will be raffle items, silent and live auction items, door prizes and many other prizes. At this time we again ask if anyone knows of a business or someone who may be interested in donating to this worthy cause please contact the office, we all know the prizes make a derby successful. This derby includes a marina t-shirt, dinner, beverages and a live band on the Sunday. 

Some of the raffle items we have so far are a large Gift Basket filled with so many wonderful items including  a bottle of salted caramel Baileys, Smirnoff Vodka, Crown Royal Rye, bottle of red wine, Cineplex pass for 2, $20.00 gift card for Purdy's Chocolates and many more items, valued at $300.00 and can be seen at the Port Renfrew General Store. Another raffle is a Islander MR3 Slate Reel valued at $595.00, can be seen at PRM office, tickets sold at the marina and at Island Outfitters. We also have an original one of a kind hand painted watercolor painting done by Lorelei Green, matted and framed valued at $650.00. It is called Seaside Adventures. This painting is an amazing blend and collage of shapes and objects and is similar in style to Picasso and MC Escher. Must be seen to be truly appreciated!

Bud & Rex

 

 

Port Renfrew Marina Report July 8/18

At Port Renfrew Marina Chinook fishing continues to be very good just about everywhere. Small springs and Coho are a bit of a problem making it hard to keep your bait in the water for very long. 

Offshore the weather has calmed down to basically flat seas making the trip out and back enjoyable. Halibut, Chinook and Coho are all being caught in good numbers. Lots of bait around, krill and herring are attracting all sorts of sea life. 

It's a great thing when you look on the docks and everyone is bringing fish to the cleaning tables and in nice sizes, most in the mid twenties. 

Crabbing seems to have slowed down a little, still being caught but not quite in the same numbers.

  • Notable catches:    
  • Gail Gordon  38  
  • Neil Hanson   25
  • Ken Gillard   30.5 27
  • Eric Echdahl  32.5
  • Clayton Wright  28
  • Laurie Orr       28
  • Ruth Haddad   30 
  • many, many more in the mid to high 20's
Gayle Gordon  38

Gayle Gordon  38

Ruth Haddad  30

Eric Eckdahl  32.5

We at Port Renfrew Marina want to give a huge thank you to Stan Robertson and some friends who volunteered their time to extend the boat launch with concrete so fishermen could launch their boats even at low tide. This was done strictly by his and their own doing and and out of their own kindness. Over the years we have been lucky enough to have this kind of loyal and great customers who do these kinds of things on their own and happily.

At Port Renfrew Marina we have a new raffle item that has been very generously donated by one of our long time customers, Lorelei Green. She is an amazing artist somewhat reminiscent of a famous painter by the name of M. C. Escher. The watercolor she has donated is called Seaside Adventures and comes framed and matted. This painting has to be seen to really appreciate the depth and subtle colors and textures. It's value is estimated at $650.00. We are selling tickets at the marina for $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. The painting can be viewed in the office at the marina and the draw will be made on Sept. 2nd the final day of our annual Labor Day Derby. All monies raised will go to salmon enhancement. 

Seaside Adventures painted in watercolor-dry brush by Lorelei Green.

Seaside Adventures painted in watercolor-dry brush by Lorelei Green.

Port Renfrew Marina has also a great gift basket for raffle generously donated by the Port Renfrew General Store and it can be viewed at the store for the summer months. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. You will be impressed with the number of great items in the basket. The value is approx. $300.00

Upcoming Events: Coming soon on July 21st and 22nd Port Renfrew Marina will be hosting the 4th annual Kinsmen Salmon Derby. We can't really say enough about this derby, it is put together completely by volunteers and the monies raised go to a variety of wonderful causes. The derby has grown quickly in popularity for its amazing prizes and the overall fun and enthusiasm by the people running it and the participants. Come out and support the derby for its causes and have some fun catching fish. Tickets are $50.00 a rod. Go to www.lakecowichankinsmen.com for more details. 

At Port Renfrew Marina we will holding our annual 21st Labor Day derby on Sept.1st. and Sept.2nd.  Most everyone knows how this derby is done but for those who are new to this it is a 2 day derby with a PRM t-shirt, a dinner with beverages on the Sunday and a live band Sunday night. The monies raised at this derby go to salmon enhancement, both the local San Juan Hatchery and also the Sooke Chinook Enhancement Initiative. More details to come. Regarding the derby, we asked now that if anyone has a business or knows of one or an individual who would care to donate to this derby please contact us at the marina office. All donations gratefully accepted and acknowledged both at the marina and on our website. 

Bud & Rex