Archive for February, 2014

Stand Up Paddle Fishing

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

Here’s something to consider for Swiftsure Bank when the coho salmon are everywhere — would be a good fishing challenge to land one while balanced on a surfboard.  Or in the San Juan River mouth by Port Renfrew town, early September!

Halibut update

Saturday, February 1st, 2014

Anglers have been waiting for news about the halibut fishery for 2014. Great news that it has been announced a lot earlier than the last few years.  Halibut fishing will open Feb 1st with the same rules as 2013. On April 1st, there’s a slight size increase.   All great news for fishing in Port Renfrew!

The days are getting longer, the bulbs are starting to bloom, feels like we are turning the corner … looking forward to getting out on the water in Port Renfrew soon!

Details on halibut: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/species-especes/halibut-fletan-eng.html

 

2014 HALIBUT LIMITS

HalibutHalibut fishing will open for most of the coast on Feb. 1, 2014 until further notice, see restrictions below.  FN0076 2014-01-31

Effective February 1 – March 31, 2014:

  • Maximum length is 126 cm.
  • The daily limit is 1.
  • The possession limit is 2, only one of which may be greater than 83cm in length.
  • The annual limit is 6 halibut per licence holder. Note: Any halibut caught during the period of Apr. 1, to Dec. 31, 2013 and Feb. 1 to March 31, 2014 will count towards the annual limit as authorized under the 2013/2014 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence.
  • All halibut retained by the licence holder shall be immediately recorded in ink on the 2013-2014 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. The area from which each halibut is caught and its length shall immediately be recorded on licence.

Effective Apr. 1, 2014 until further notice:

  • The maximum length is 133 cm.
  • The daily limit is 1.
  • The possession limit is 2, only one of which may be greater than 90cm in length.
  • Annual limit of 6 halibut per licence holder as authorized under the 2014/2015 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence.
  • All halibut retained by the licence holder shall be immediately recorded in ink on the 2014-2015 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. The area from which each halibut is caught and its length shall immediately be recorded on licence.