Tofino / Ucluelet Fishing Report:
August 2007

August 10th, 2007

Tofino B.C. Vancouver Island Fishing Report August 2007


Most often considered the prime time of the year for Salmon fishing in the Tofino B.C. area, on Vancouver Island’s beautiful and rugged west coast, this August is shaping up to fulfilled everyone’s expectations. A considerable hype to this August’s fishing outlook is the pending return of numerous large 4-5 year class Chinook salmon to Vancouver Island’s main Hatchery river systems, which consistently supports our fisheries along the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

With great fishing opportunities in most of the traditional areas along Tofino B.C.’s coastline for these maturing Chinook Salmon and feisty Coho Salmon, all indications are pointing to one of the better August fisheries in many years. The offshore banks from Tofino that provide fantastic Salmon and Halibut fishing during the early season have become very popular for the August fishery as well. Huge masses of Sardines and Needlefish have helped slow these maturing fish for extended periods, helping create a phenomenal fishery for the season’s largest Salmon.
For fishing the outer coastline areas, as well as the offshore banks during this time of the year, be prepared with large baits, spoons and trolling plugs to resemble the size of the baitfish that the Salmon are actively feeding on. Anchovies will often work as well, but this time of the year supports the old adage “Big bait big fish”.

Coho Salmon fishing among the many islands and reefs of inner Clayoquot Sound is once again providing a dynamic fishery for many different angling interests. World Class light tackle fishing opportunities within a safe and fuel efficient distance from the protected Tofino harbour has become increasingly appealing to many over the last few years. Gear options vary between flashers and small spoons to light jigs. Fly fishermen have enjoyed great Coho fishing since early June, with a surprising number of Chinook salmon hooked on the fly as well.

Flies to strongly consider are the chartreuse Clayoquot Clouser, Pink, Chartreuse or Orange rubber leg Streamers, as well as tandem hook Bucktails in orange or pink fished in the prop wash. This fantastic inshore fishery will stay strong until mid October for gear and fly anglers alike.

Don’t disregard the great bottom fishing opportunities that prevail offshore. Halibut, Ling Cod and various other bottom fish provide great action through the late fall. The offshore reefs and outer bank contours provide great habitat and food sources for these varied bottom-fish that range in size, color and species.

Consider these great fishing options when planning your next excursion to the west coast of Canada, or see us online at www.tofinofishing.com to view other fantastic opportunities that are available yet for the 2007 season.

Tofino Fishing and Availability update August 20th, 2007

August 20th, 2007

We hope that this update finds you all having a great month of August, with good times to come yet this summer.


Overall, the fishing season to date in the Tofino area has been very good. Normally considered one of the more desirable areas for Sport fishing on the British Columbia coastline, Bill Shaw, the recreational fisheries coordinator from Fisheries and Oceans Canada has indicated that the Tofino area has been one of the most consistent fishing areas on the B.C. coast for 2007.


A very high note has been the return of good numbers of Coho Salmon again this season to Tofino area waters, creating an ideal combination of light tackle action in the protected and scenic waters of Clayoquot Sound. Coho Salmon are not the only species that we encounter in these inshore waters, as this is also the peak of the season for Chinook Salmon to travel and feed among the baitfish rich Reefs, Kelp beds and Underwater structure of Clayoquot Sound. This inshore fishery is a great option for experienced anglers, family groups or complete novices who choose to fish light tackle or Fly fish for these ocean bright Salmon.

We offer half day (5 hour min.) or Full Day Charters (10 hour) at $95.00 per hour or $850.00 full day rate. These great inshore fishing excursions are fully guided and outfitted on our center console Wellcraft Vessels, and are based on a maximum of three people per private charter group. Availability for our Inshore Fishing is good through to late September, and we look forward to your questions and inquiries.



Many guests that have 4-5 people in their private groups choose to fish on our larger cabin cruiser vessels that are able to fish all waters of the Tofino area, dependant on weather and preference of species. Many of these excursions fish the offshore waters outside of the Tofino/Ucluelet coastline, focusing primarily on Chinook Salmon, Halibut and Bottom fish. This season has provided good access to fish the outer coastal waters, with a very consistent fishery for Chinook Salmon that have averaged between 18-35lbs. Numerous Chinook over 40 lbs have been caught, and some released by conservative guests, to ensure future stocks and fishing opportunities. All guests to catch a Tyee Chinook Salmon (30 lbs and over) have received a “Tofino Tyee Club” hat as a memoir of their great fishing experience in our area.

Fishing for Halibut and various Bottom fish species has also been very consistent, with the normal size Halibut again being in the 18-35 lb. range, also known as “Chicken Halibut” We commonly find these Halibut in good numbers anywhere from 4-12 miles offshore from Tofino, in 145-200 ft of water. Bottom fish species are more common on the near shore reefs and contours.



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