New Salmon Openings in Nootka Sound!

GOOD NEWS, NEW OPENINGS IN NOOTKA SOUND , AREA 25

Approved as of March 24, 2012 by DFO:

1. opening the lower portion of Tahsis Inlet around Bodega Island and Strange Island for Chinook Salmon.

2. opening an outer portion of Hanna Channel and the lower portion of Zucarte Channel for Chinook Salmon.

3. Coho – removal of a portion of the hatchery only retention area and extending the regulations from San Gertrudis Cove to Discovery Point.

INTERESTING SALMON FACTS FOR THE 2012 SEASON

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Report February 28, 2010:

· Strong returns of Columbia River Chinook Salmon (over 650,000) and good numbers of coastal Coho are projected.

What does this mean to us on the West Coast of Vancouver Island – especially here in Nootka?
· Most of our early June and July Chinook and Coho are American fish
· This means another GREAT early salmon fishery for our area catching!

FISHERY NOTICE FN0128 – RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT ACTION

Yes regulations are being tightened up to protect Fraser River Chinook.
A slot limit is in effect for the Victoria area between Cadboro Point to Sheringham from March 1 to June 15, 2012. Daily limit is 2 per day size limit of 45cm – 67cm or 67cm and over for hatchery marked fish.

How does this effect us? IT DOES NOT AT ALL for fishing in areas 25, 125, – our back yard.
ALL INDICATIONS ARE LOOKING VERY GOOD FOR 2012 SALMON FISHING

Good news for Nootka Island Lodge, click HERE for more information and to book a trip!