The Fish Species Ucluelet Charters Targets
Fishing charters on the west coast of Vancouver Island here is Ucluelet offer premium times for certain species such as Salmon and Halibut. Halibut typically open in the Spring and close sometime between the end of September or October each year it can be different. Salmon fishing is open year round with resident feeders being targeted in in the early Spring then as we enter the summer months the very large runs of migrating Salmon swim past our do0r step offering non stop action. The largest part of the Salmon runs are between June 15th to September 15th. Bottom fishing is good all year here in Ucluelet, there is an opening and closure on Lingcod each year. Rock Cod, Cabazon and various other species are open all year.
Salmon Fishing Charters
Ucluelet's salmon fishery is second to none with annual runs of Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pinks and Chum salmon. These salmon runs are both local salmon and migrating salmon as they pass by on route to their spawning grounds. These fish are very active feeders eating as much as they can to bulk up before making it back to their native rivers and streams. Given the location in which ucluelet is situated this salmon fishing destination couldn't be better. Many of the offshore banks sweep quite close to Ucluelet making targeting the migrating salmon prime. The protected waters of Barkley Sound ideal for many of these runs to enter chasing the abundant bait fish. The offshore salmon fishery takes advantage of many of the salmon on route to many of the river systems with in the United States, while fishing the shoreline for salmon tend to tap into the large Robert's Creek Chinook and many other healthy river systems on the coast here. When fishing salmon inshore and offshore there are many factors we take into consideration when picking our hot spot for the day. Time of year, weather, bait type in area, bait size, water color, water temperature, depths, years of experience and understanding habits of the salmon which is learned over many years. Every area is different we have fished many different areas all over the island and each area seems to have it's own set of tricks. Here in Ucluelet we have salmon fishing mastered! When it comes to targeting salmon and chasing that tyee your after look no further Ucluelet Charters has the equipment and knowledge to hook that trophy fish you have dreamed of!
Halibut Fishing Charters
Halibut fishing in Ucluelet British Columbia is fabulous with great numbers of chicken hali's to be caught just offshore on the banks. Seems many anglers chase the monster Halibut but the fact of the matter is those are the big egg layers not to mention the meat is not near as tasty as chicken Halibut that range from 15lbs - 60lbs. We use several different fishing methods while targeting Halibut. One of which is a spreader bar and bait while drifting, the other is to troll bouncing bottom . When choosing Vancouver Island a fishing destination you will be pleasantly surprised with how good halibut fishing is off our west coast.
Ucluelet is a top Vancouver Island Halibut fishing location because of the many offshore banks that attract feed and make for some of the best Halibut habitat. Such areas as out front of Long Beach can be quite good at different times of year or we will travel to Big Bank where the Halibut fishing is the most consistent year round. If you love BC Halibut make your fishing trip in Ucluelet.
Ucluelet is a top Vancouver Island Halibut fishing location because of the many offshore banks that attract feed and make for some of the best Halibut habitat. Such areas as out front of Long Beach can be quite good at different times of year or we will travel to Big Bank where the Halibut fishing is the most consistent year round. If you love BC Halibut make your fishing trip in Ucluelet.
Lingcod & Rockfish Charters
Ucluelet Charters offers bottom fishing charters which are fun for the family and everyone who's not into offshore fishing as we fish close to shore and can fish protected waters when the seas aren't at their best. We offer very productive bottom fishing charters targeting Lingcod, Black Sea Bass, Yelloweye, Greenling and scrappy Cabazon! Our primary way to catch bottomfish is by jigging with synthetic and or real bait this depends on the species we wish to target. Trolling is also another technique how ever we rarely troll for Rockfish. Time of year, location and depth all play a role in being the most successful.
Ucluelet has a very abundant cod fishery so limits are one of the highest on Vancouver Island and a season that is year round. Each specie of bottomfish has it's own limit per day so the combined daily limit is very large which equal lots of white fish is going home with you.
Jigging for Rock fish and the many other bottomfish species is hands down the most fun and interactive fishing charter for kids or any angler for that matter. Working the rod yourself and feeling the strike while using light gear is spectacular. Generally it's one cod after another while fishing the waters of Ucluelet.
Ucluelet has a very abundant cod fishery so limits are one of the highest on Vancouver Island and a season that is year round. Each specie of bottomfish has it's own limit per day so the combined daily limit is very large which equal lots of white fish is going home with you.
Jigging for Rock fish and the many other bottomfish species is hands down the most fun and interactive fishing charter for kids or any angler for that matter. Working the rod yourself and feeling the strike while using light gear is spectacular. Generally it's one cod after another while fishing the waters of Ucluelet.