Fishing at Alder Bay

hambone · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject: Fishing at Alder Bay

I will be traveling to Alder Bay on Vancover island for two weeks in early August this year.

Mostly for the fishing and some cruising. It will be my first trip to the north end of the Island. I was hoping that some of you might share some of the "just got to do's" while I'm there.

Being a long time fisherman I understand most want to keep the better spots to themselves but looking for a good halibut location. Been planning this for about a year so I don't want to miss a thing why I'm there.

Any suggestions appreciated....

H Wink

starcrafttom · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject:

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hambone · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:55 pm Post subject:

Wandering Sagebrush · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:02 pm Post subject:

This is a wonderful area. I recommend that you get to some of the outer marinas. I like Shawl Bay, and have done ok fishing in that area. They are known for their pancake breakfasts. Kwatsi Bay is a great spot, too. Loop over to Lagoon Cove for the shrimp boil. Jennis Bay used to do a nice pot luck. So many places, so little time.

C-Dawg · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:20 pm Post subject:

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Jazzmanic · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:41 pm Post subject:

Dreamer · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject:

hambone,

I am assuming you mean Alert Bay since you're showing Malcom Island. We have trailered to this area 3 times now. Steve Jackman at the Port McNeill fuel dock has a fenced yard to store your truck and trailer. He's at 250-902-8128.

There's definitely lots to do in the Broughton area. I'd suggest the Broughtons cruising guide by Dreamspeaker as well as a Waggoner guide book.

I have logs of several of our visits there as well as photos in the Dreamer album. PM me if you want copies of the logs. I can't comment on the fishing but it's a cruising paradise! And, two weeks is not enough.

Big dave · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:21 pm Post subject:

I spend the summers helping at Echo Bay Resort, if you get the chance stop by and say hello, my 22' C-Dory is in the back by the shop. There are way to many places to fish, crab and prawn.
If you are staying at Alder Bay. For Halibut you may enjoy running out and fishing the sides of Georges bank for Halibut, Lizard Point is excellent for springs.
I'm sure you will have fun.
Dave.
Raven Dancer.

T.R. Bauer · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:28 pm Post subject:

A place called Alder Island doesn't sound very fishy......You should go to Halibut Cove or something.....LOL....Just foolin!!

Grumpy · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:10 am Post subject:

Roger,

That was my first reaction too but then I took a closer look and Alder Bay Resort is on Vancouver Island just East of the Nimpkish River delta looking out to Pearse passage. Should have good access to all the salmon hot spots around Blackfish sound. Just follow the local boats Smile

and hope it isn't too foggy.

C-ya.

M

hambone · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:50 am Post subject:

Sorry for the confusion on the location. I marked Alder Bay with the red house. It's across from Alert Bay.

Thanks for the info everyone. I appreciate all the help. Wish I could stay longer than two weeks. Guess I will have to make more than one trip. Oh darn.

Heading to Pedder Bay resort on the south end of the island after that for two weeks. Really looking forward to the new water.

Thanks again for all the help

H Wink

hardee · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:10 am Post subject:

H

Are you trailering up the island or going up on the water?

Harvey
SleepyC

hambone · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:41 am Post subject:

blackfish · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:56 pm Post subject:

this Pedder Bay Marina looks interesting
i imagine it will be quite the culture shock after two weeks at alder bay
for sure the weather will be warmer Laughing