Larger Chinook Salmon Fishing Success
June 24, 2023
Sooke
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Trip Summary
Trip Summary
We are targeting larger summer run Chinook salmon right now as they are plentiful and the most fun and a real challenge to play on light tackle. Fishing pressure right now at the local hot spots is almost zero and we have had Otter Point to ourselves on most trips. The largest verified caught and released Chinook this summer went 52 pounds. Chinook are catch and release until August 1st and locals are not participating right now and are waiting for August 1st. The cost of fuel likely is playing a part as well. This leaves all these fish available to us each trip and results in more hook ups. We leave enough time on each trip to also target hatchery Coho and Pink salmon which can be retained and brought home. Our crab traps which soak during each trip have also been doing well and most charter parties have enjoyed crab boils back at their accommodations after their fishing trips.