Our location at Copes Islander Oceanfront B&B is one of
the hottest spots in the Comox Valley for salmon fishing. The beach just
steps from our door is a popular place with the local fishing enthusiasts
for beach casting when the salmon run to shallower water in September and
October. Some of the best deep water fishing Vancouver Island has to offer
is right off shore. A short walk away is King
Coho Resort which offers boat and gear rental as well as guided fishing
excursions.
The Comox Valley also offers excellent fly fishing for trout and steelhead
in many well stocked lakes and streams.
The information below is taken from the Comox
Valley Fishing Report which is produced and updated regularly by Gwyneth
Taylor of King Coho Resort.
Salt Water Fish Tales - 14 September 03:
The shorelines along Little River, Royston and the Comox Harbour have
been producing some nice pinks and the beach fishermen at King Coho/Little
River have also been getting some nice coho lately. If you are out in your
boat, try bucktailing or trolling shallow, as the coho will be anywhere
from the surface down to about 80 feet.
This is an excellent time of year to chase the mighty Tyee (chinook
salmon over 30 lbs). Try trolling herring strip or a spoon or a black/white
Apex, at a depth of about 60 feet, in the evening, from King Coho to Cape
Lazo. There have been lots of big fish pulled out of those waters.
Chum season is just around the corner. Starting in early October, you
can expect to find them in large numbers. Troll with a pink or purple hoochie
or squirt and get ready to enjoy some late season fishing battles. And
don't forget, fall is a great time to head up to the Puntledge River hatchery
(and other hatcheries on the Island) to watch the annual return of the
salmon to the their spawning grounds. It is a powerful sight.
We continue to be blessed with great weather overall, so don't put the
boat away yet - there is some great fall fishing ahead.
January 2003:
Check out the photo below...these guys were well rewarded for a January
afternoon on the water - three chinook weighing 14, 16 and 17 lbs. Great
sizes for January! They were trolling deep in about 180 ft of water straight
out from King Coho. The clown (multi-coloured) hoochie was the lucky lure.
Looks like an early start to a super season! So get your boat and tackle
ready, keep an eye on the weather and plan on some early fishing fun.