Fresh Bowen Island Fishing Reports

It looks like this next year is predicted to be as good or even better than last year. We will have lots of great opportunities to play with Spring Salmon (Kings) along with endless amounts of Coho Salmon (silvers).

The last few charter trips on BuiltforSpeed to Vancouver saltwater Salmon hotspots had some exciting & productive moments with nice Chinook hooked & released. A report of a Coho also was confirmed. They will appear in greater numbers by the day & are great on the BBQ. A number of lures & bait did the trick, depth was key on our last few trips. This made for a real guessing game but created a nice challenge to keep rods active. Big bonus we are fishing only a ten minute easy ride from the dock. Calm water made it simple to get a nice troll speed for the gear. Up coming tide changes are perfect for a productive outing, with small current flow the next couple weeks. Along with a nice summer forecast the next number of days booking a fishing trip if in town is a nice morning or evening activity. Message Captain Chris Speed for a quick update or any questions to get out on the water.

Local Vancouver fishing has been consistent with some very active days. In June we are in a catch & release Chinook fishery that has provided a lot of great entertainment. As June progresses Coho Salmon appear in local Vancouver waters, these we will be able to retain & are excellent table fair. This signals the start of our summertime local fishery giving anglers a nice choice when fishing certain hotspots. In June we have only a short boat ride before one is on the fish & setting gear. Look out for some decent weather days to drop a line with Built for Speed fishing charters & Captain Chris Speed.

Fishing in the waters around Vancouver continues to be very good. There are lots of opportunities to experience the thrill of playing one of these larger 'Chinook' salmon....the 'tug is the drug'. As the days go on, we will see more of the 'coho' salmon showing up which are know for their aggressive strikes and surface fights. If you are coming to Vancouver or live here....this is a wonderful experience for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

Fishing right now has been very good. Lots of great action for the novice and experienced fisher folk as shown by this 'double header'. Right now we have the opportunity to keep any early run coho with the larger run showing up on our doorstep very soon. While we wait to see those we are well entertained by the larger Chinook that are very entertaining to catch...take a photo and then release.