When can you fish for salmon in BC?

September through November are the best months for river fishing for salmon. The coastal rivers of British Columbia have healthy runs of wild salmon that begin their migration starting in late August and early September. Prime fishing months for chum and coho salmon are October & November.

Is salmon fishing closed in BC 2020?

Chinook non-retention in the Area F Northern Troll fishery until August 15, 2020 and the Area G West Coast of Vancouver Island Troll fishery will be delayed until August 1st. Recreational fisheries in the Fraser River will be closed to fishing for salmon until November 1.

Is salmon fishing closed in BC 2021?

Nearly 60 per cent of the province’s commercial salmon fisheries, once the economic and cultural backbone of the B.C. coast, will be forced to shutter in 2021, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) said.

What time of year is best for salmon fishing?

Peak season for salmon fishing occurs from May through September, with the five major species spread across the season. King Salmon fishing begins in May, and you can continue fishing for Silver Salmon all the way through November. The entire summer offers at least one type of salmon fishing.

What is the best time to catch salmon?

While specific waters and specific species may vary, generally the best season for salmon fishing is in the fall. Late summer offers good luck. The spring is better for related species such as Steelhead, brown, and rainbow trout. These fish are often hungry after long winters devoid of insects to feed on.

When to go salmon fishing on the Sunshine Coast?

The Sunshine Coast offers year round guided saltwater fishing for Chinook Salmon at great resorts at such locations as Secret Cove, Pender Harbour and Powell River. Feeder Chinooks are present during the winter months and the migratory Chinook start showing up late spring with the best fishing from June to September.

Where is the best fishing in British Columbia?

The Sunshine Coast is renowned as one of British Columbia’s most untouched regions, with rugged coastline and glistening Pacific salt water. Scenery aside, the Sunshine Coast’s year-round presence of Chinook salmon make it blatant why the Sunshine Coast is one of B.C’s most attractive saltwater fishing destinations.

When to catch Chinook salmon in British Columbia?

British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast offers year-round opportunities for saltwater Chinook salmon fishing. From the months of October through March, winter (also referred to as “feeder”) Chinook salmon are readily caught in BC’s coastal waters.

What kind of fish are on the Sunshine Coast?

Dotted with islands and small inlets, the Sunshine Coast is a productive fishery for all five species of Pacific salmon as well as halibut, ling cod and a multitude of bottom species.