September 1^st Port Renfrew Fishing Report

The past few weeks have been a bit busy, so no new reports for a while – a combination of a new arrival in the Rogers household and fishing like a maniac! The late August fishing off Vancouver Island has been as good as it gets, so not a lot of time for computers.

The last few weeks have seen some remarkable days out there, but the details are lost in a blur of salmon and halibut coming over the gunwale. Day after day of the Jolly Rogers motoring back with the fish cooler overflowing and the guests grinning ear to ear. What else could we ask for?

Lots of halibut still on the Swiftsure Bank, mostly around 20 pounds with the occasional 30 pounder landed. We expect the halibut to stick around until the end of September, when they begin their offshore migration for the winter.

The salmon action has been hot and heavy between East Point and Logan Creek. Loads of chinook (spring) salmon in the 20-30 pound range – including one 37 pound tyee. Limit catches common, double headers (two fish on at once) a regularly occurring thrill for JR’s guests. There should continue to be plenty of springs near shore into mid-September.

But as the springs pass by, then the big Northern coho will start arriving. We expect a good run of coho towards the end of September and well into October. Port Renfrew is a coho fishing destination, with trophy sized fish up to 25 pounds caught just outside the harbour. Hook one of these acrobatic fish and hang on for an exciting ride!

There’s still plenty of good fishing in September and October. Special reduced rates for coho trips starting Sept.15. Email or call now Toll Free: 1-866-623-5646 to make a booking!