Planning a salmon sports fishing trip to BC?

Larry Quigley - Quigley Sport Fishing Charters
As far as saltwater fishing goes, the best that any fishing charter service can do is guide their guests and catch the legal limit. We left the Port Renfrew dock at 5:30am and made our way out about 20 miles off shore. It almost seemed that within 2 minutes of Larry dropping the downriggers the reels were screaming! Our first customer was a very aggressive Spring Salmon weighing in around 20lbs. We found non-stop action for rest of the morning as we caught our limit of salmon in under 3 hours.

After an outstanding morning of salmon fishing we ran for about 20 minutes to the halibut grounds. Larry was rite on the ball when it came finding the fish. Of course his 28 ft cabin cruiser is set up with all the latest navigational electronics and fish finding equipment. We dropped our lines in at 250 to 300 ft and were all very impressed with the action! Along with our limit of halibut, we picked up a few (delicious) pacific cod, that make terrific fish and chips! 

"Capt'n" Larry Quigley, owner and operator of Quigley Sport fishing, based in Sooke, BC, has been fishing the south west coast of Vancouver Island, from Victoria to Port Renfrew, for the past 13 years.

Needless to say if your planning to go fishing in British Columbia either this summer or planning ahead for next year we highly recommend that you give Larry call! Larry also offers terrific fall and winter fishing!

You can reach Quigley Sport Fishing Charters toll free at 1-866-254-FISH (3474), Local Tel. (250)-642-2321 or Mobile (250)-413-7793
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We wish you a safe and enjoyable fishing season!

Staff,
BC Sport Fish

British Columbia is known world wide as one of the best sport fishing destinations you can experience. There are several different species of BC salmon bringing a variety of different fishing methods, tackle and incredible BC scenery to explore. There is currently over 800 salmon charter guides in British Columbia that look forward to helping you land your trophy of a lifetime.

Chinook/Spring/King Salmon
The Chinook, also known as Spring or King salmon, is the largest of the salmon species, often weighing over 40 lbs or (18kg). These monsters rank as one of the most popular sport fish attracting sports fishing enthusiasts from all over the globe. The Spring salmon run begins in May continuing up until November.

Fishing for Chinook salmon in BC commonly starts in the coastal salt water in early summer and as the season moves toward the fall, you can enjoy some exciting river fishing. Regardless of your taste, there is an abundance of fishing available.

Coho Salmon
Also very popular with sport fishing enthusiasts, the Coho fishery in British Columbia is currently under strict conservation measures. Catch and release of all wild Coho is encouraged for the rehabilitation of this species. Hatchery Coho fishing has proven to be a very popular sport fishery in BC with the Fall Coho returns proving to be strong in recent years.

Steelhead
Steelhead have been known to perform spectacular jumps and runs in a quest to be free. Because of their awesome fighting ability and sheer beauty is why anglers from around the world converge on British Columbia each winter. Fishing for Winter Steelhead begins in mid January and continues through to April. Peak season for these trophy fish is Feb 1, to March 15th, but can be caught anytime after the New Year. 
courtesy of STS Guiding

Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye fishing in British Columbia is fast becoming one of the most popular sport fish in freshwater. The Fraser River hosts the largest sockeye migration anywhere in the world, on a high yield year over 30 million salmon will swim the Fraser to their spawning grounds. These fish are fresh from the ocean and are Chrome silver. 
courtesy of STS Guiding

Pink Salmon
Pink are the smallest and most abundant of the Pacific species, often known as a 'humpy' from the hump it develops on its back at spawning time. These fish can be allot of fun to catch and great on the bbq.

Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon sometimes known as 'dog' salmon from their big teeth that develop at spawning time have become very popular with many anglers because of their great fighting ability. Chum salmon meat is also considered to be among the best salmon for smoking. 

I fished in several rivers and lakes with my Dad before but today was something totally new and exciting. We were going salt water Salmon fishing.