As of July 15th, anglers are able to keep one Chinook salmon per day in Johnstone Strait and the Northern Strait of Georgia. That will run until the end of August, and then it’s two per day from August 30th to the end of the year. This will be a...Read More
Fishing Remains Open Let’s start with the reminder that Chinook salmon fishing is still open. And there’s some great fishing out there right now. Yes, it’s catch and release until July 15, but there was never any fishing closure. That seems to be a common misunderstanding. Sport Fishing For Chinook...Read More
Vancouver Island fishing charters, especially those on the east coast of the island, will be faced with new practices until July 15 of this year. While Chinook fishing remains open, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has mandated non-retention of Chinook salmon until that time. Conservation is not a new...Read More
New Regulations As you probably know, the DFO (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) made certain changes to the regulations in 2019 regarding the number of Chinook salmon recreational anglers can keep, and when. The rules are different in various areas around Vancouver Island and along the BC coast. In the...Read More
Outsider Charters Inc. remains fully operational and is taking bookings for the 2021 season.
The health and safety of our clients and community is our top priority. We want to make sure you fully enjoy your fishing trip and stay safe at the same time.
We’ve developed a COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocol in alignment with the guidelines set out by the BC Provincial Health Officer and the Sport Fishing Institute of BC. We will modify our protocols in step with our provincial government’s guidance.
Importantly, we’ve changed our deposit policy so you don’t have to be worried about trip cancellations due to COVID-19.
We’re here to make sure you can still have a great Vancouver Island fishing experience. Give us a call for more details.
