June has been proven to be a steady producer for the Chinook salmon with the average size increasing. Some lucky guests have been fortunate enough to be able to bring back some Tyees to the dock.
On June 23rd, the Chinook closure came into effect, and we have switched our focus to Coho fishing. Fortunately, our guides have been able to locate where the Cohos are hanging out which enabled the guests to take home fresh salmon. The average size is 6-9lbs at this time of the year but it doesn’t take long to fill a box up as the limit is 8 per person/trip.
We continue to practice safe handling where Chinooks have been caught and released as we look for the Cohos.
Halibut report
Halibut fishing have been strong in the local water surrounding the lodge but offshore has been great. The size limit of 126cms generally means that a halibut will be in the 55lb range. As smaller salmon enter the waters, halibut fishing will continue to improve.
Wildlife Alert…an unusual sight to see
Wildlife has been abundant with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions and bears on the shorelines. The orca whales will remain in the area primarily for the next couple of weeks until they move on, following the chinook salmon down south. The humpbacks on the other hand will be in the Dixon Entrance area for the rest of the summer feeding on the abundant supply of bait fish.
