The excitement level around Ucluelet is building for the summer salmon fishing season. Already we are seeing great salmon fishing close to the Ucluelet harbour. Beg Island which is just outside the harbour, Great Bear and Sail rock are producing some great sized Chinook for this time of year. Many of the Chinook are 7-15lbs with a few in the high teens. Normally this time of year we mostly see Chinook under 10lbs, so this is a great sign for us. Along with the return predictions in rivers close to us, we are getting excited to say the least! The salmon are mostly biting on small coyote spoons and bait.
Salmon Derby 2010
Last year we did our first annual salmon derby on the weekend of Aug 22-24 with a top prize totaling around $5000. This year we are planning a derby with a top prize of $20,000 running from Aug 1 to 15 with 6 top prize places. We are still discussing ideas and will be letting the public know very soon what is happening. If you have any thoughts or ideas go to www.uclueletsalmonderby.com and email us.
Pictured below is Sam Vandervalk and Bonnie Broughton, last years winner!
By Sam Vandervalk
Salmon Eye Fishing Charters
www.salmoneye.net 877-777-4344
