Nanaimo Fishing

chucklesthe3rd · #1 06-25-2018, 12:49 PM

Does anyone have any experience with fishing in Nanaimo? I'm heading over in August and I'm looking to catch some rockfish. any info would help but things like spots, lures/bait would be much appreciated. Chuck

lastlatvian · #2 06-25-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chucklesthe3rd

Does anyone have any experience with fishing in Nanaimo? I'm heading over in August and I'm looking to catch some rockfish. any info would help but things like spots, lures/bait would be much appreciated. Chuck

I took my inflatable 2 person sea hawk two about 2 clicks from the beach past the kelp beds and caught about 3-4 in 1 hour of fishing during slack tide. Just be careful because those buggers are pointy. I was fishing for salmon and caught them all on buzz bombs.

Okotok · #3 06-25-2018, 06:19 PM

I've never targeted rockfish and have always caught them on a herring plug while mooching and fishing for salmon. I always keep a few as they make the best fish and chips!

OpenSights · #4 06-26-2018, 07:08 AM

I grew up on Gabriola Island.

Fishing isn't the same as it used to be for rockfish. I grew up fishing rock cod and lings. My parents still live on the island.

Careful off Nanaimo there are lots of closed area's for rockfish.

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/m...rs/17-eng.html