Ucluelet BC Salmon Fishing

There are 5 species of Pacific Salmon (Chinook, aka Kings, Springs; Coho aka Silvers; Sockeye; Pinks aka Humpies; and Chum aka Dog Salmon) migrate through Barkley Sound and Offshore.

Chinook salmon and Coho salmon are mainly targeted as they provide a tremendous combination of sportfishing and table fare. We will typically troll for salmon, using downriggers, fishing the surface down to 150 feet or more of water. The feeder chinook salmon are feeding our nutrient rich waters year around. These fish originate in Oregon, Washington, Alaska and British Columbia to feed before they migrate to the rivers to spawn. Feeders average 15 to 30 lbs., however, ones as large as up to 60 lbs. have been caught. Also, some feeder chinooks have white meat, which is equally as good eating.

Mature Chinook Salmon are caught in saltwater beginning the first of May, through September. These fish are returning to British Columbia waters to go up and spawn in the river systems of Barkley Sound and other waters of British Columbia. These fish average between 20 and 40 pounds and may reach as much as 60 pounds. The British Columbia record is 92 lbs!

Your daily limit for salmon is 4, of which 2 can be Chinook Salmon and you can travel with a 2 day possession limit.

Coho (Silvers) Salmon, show up in July and run through September, peaking near the end of August. Silvers average 5 to 9 lbs. and get to be bigger than 20 pounds, the provincial record being 25.0 lbs.! The daily bag limit for silvers is 2 hatchery fish per person per day. While trolling for Coho it's not unusual to catch feeder Chinooks. Other species caught while trolling for chinooks and coho, are sockeye salmon, pink salmon or chum salmon, and the incidental shark or halibut.

The equipment we use consists of Scotty long arm downriggers, Shimano Charter Special Lever Drag Reels with 25 pound test line, and Shimano Technium 10.6 foot long rods. Also have knuckle buster reels for a more challenging fight with the fish. We troll a variety of Flashers with spoons, hoochies, or bait espesially using anchovy also plugs are used to entice these fish to bite. BC Salmon fishing is very relaxing due to the fact the rod is in a rod holder so you only have to have the rod in your hand while fighting the fish. While waiting for your rod to show signs of a fish you will be comfortably enjoying the scenery, and wildlife.

BC Salmon Fishing is synonymous with B.C. fishing charters. Ucluelet on Vancouver Island rivals all the best westcoast locations. At Ucluelet Fishing Charters, we get to where the salmon are found. Departing as early as 5:30 a.m., we provide a full day of fishing. We've pinpointed many 'out of the weather "tacks", so the fishing charter continues through the afternoon, even in inclement weather. Anglers commonly catch 20 to 30 lb Chinook Salmon all summer long, with some catches weighing up to 50 lbs.

BC Salmon Fishing Trips end in the early afternoon,which allows time to get the fish processed. Wild Pacific Charters recommends "Fishful Thinking" for quality processing. By the time you're ready to return home, your fish is cleaned and frozen, travel-ready and ready to cook. For more time on the water, book a package fishing charter of two or more days of salmon fishing. Multiple days allows more fishing time, since the fish can be stored on ice or frozen. Only on the final day of the fishing charter does the water time have to be cut short to allow time for fish processing.

As an added bonus, you'll see some of the most spectacular scenery in the world as you cruise the pristine wilderness off B.C.'s Vancouver Island. Bring your camera - you'll be filming more than just the big one! See the Salmon and Halibut gallery 2008

Reservations are now being accepted for the 2009 Fishing season. To book your West Coast Fishing Charter or Ocean Wilderness Tour with Wild Pacific Charters, Click Here or call 1-250-735-9453.