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Kristie and Ryan flew in from Calgary to land this beauty.







Salmon Fishing with Guide

Rates:

1 - 2 persons.......$75.00 CDN per hour.

3 people.............$80.00 CDN per hour.
4 people.............$90.00 CDN per hour.

Above rates include all taxes, fishing gear and fuel. Bait and fishing License at cost. We clean your fish for transportion according to DFO regulations. A great way to prepare your fish for future enjoyment is to have it smoked, made into Lox or freezer packed at the Campbell River Lockers in town. Arrangements can also be made to have your fish cooked for you at a local restaurant.

Bonus: Children 15 yrs. and under are free!!
Also included is a personalized fishing trip photo.
Al from Victoria landed a 25 pound Spring Aug 4th, 04'

Charter Boat


Our boat is a 21' Cruiser with enclosed, heated cabin, head on board. We're equipped with Depth Sounder, compass and VHF communications. Built to withstand the elements, the Campion is a reliable, seaworthy boat. Downriggers, graphite rods and top the of line level wind and knuckle buster reels make your fishing experience more enjoyable be it "catch" or "release".



Browns Bay Location


We are located on the East Coast of Vancouver Island fishing in more protective waters in the Johnston and Georgia Straits. With our unique position we are able to fish for all 5 species of the Salmon family which is extremely productive.
If you're travelling from Victoria to Campbell River it will take you approx. 3 hours, Nanaimo to Campbell River 1 1/2 hours. The Browns Bay Marina is located 1/2 hr. north of Campbell River on Hwy. 19. The drive up is scenic, wildlife abundant, it's well worth the visit.

A return visit from Doug and Sharon netted them a nice sized sockeye.



The Salmon Family

Species

Dates

Description of Salmon

Chinook
"King"

 		June to
September 		Black gums and a silver, spotted tail distinguish the chinook from other salmonids. It has a lightly spotted blue-green back and is the largest, most prized game fish. They range from 5 to 30 pounds, over 30 pounds are called "Tyee".

*Coho
"Silvers"

 June to
September 		Coho have white gums, black tongues and a few spots on the upper portion of their bodies and silver coloured tails. They have a wide tail base. Bright silver with a metallic blue dorsal surface, coho usually live for three years. A full grown Coho vary from 4 to 12 pounds.

Pinks

 July to
September 		Pink Salmon have tiny scales and a tail heavily marked with large oval spots. Unlike the other salmon species, the tail of a pink has no silver in it. In the sea, pinks have silver bodies with spotted backs. They are the smallest of the Pacific Salmon weighing 3-5 pounds

*Sockeye

 August to
September 		The Sockeye is almost toothless, with numberous long gill rakers and prominent, glassy eyes. Slimmest and most streamlined of the Pacific species, the silver-blue sockeye lives from four to five years. They usually weigh 6 to 7 pounds

Chum

 September
to October 		A white tip on the anal fin usually identifies a chum salmon. Resembling sockeye, but larger, chum have silvery sides and faint grid-like bars as they near spawning streams The tail base is narrow and there is silver in the tail. The weigh 8 to 33 pounds.


The Department of Fisheries and Oceans site keeps us up to date with information regarding Area 13.

*Coho - Certain limits and restrictions apply to Coho which we will be checking for updates.

*Possession Limits

The combined daily limit for all species of Pacific salmon from tidal waters is 4. Coastwide daily limit for chinook is 2. Aggregate daily limit for all species of Pacifc salmon from tidal and non-tidal waters combined is 4. Therefore your 2 day possession limit is 8 following the Salmon Species regulations.

Salmon Fishing License Fees

Category *Juvenile
Annual 		Adult
Annual 		5 day 3 day 2 day 1 day *Senior
Annual 		*Conservation
Stamp
Resident free $22.47 $17.12 $11.77 N/A $5.62 $11.77 $6.42*
Non-resident free $108.07 $34.17 $20.33 N/A $7.49 $108.07 $6.42*


*A salmon conservation stamp is required on the license of any angler who wishes to retain salmon. Stamps cost $6.42. *Juveniles (16 and under) wishing to retain salmon must also purchase a conservation stamp. A portion of the proceeds are donated to salmon conservation and enhancement.





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