Ucluelet Fishing
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After reading about all the fish being caught at our resorts in British Columbia, I thought it was time we show everyone how it’s done in the Bahamas.

Bert guided these lucky guests into this 70 lb. Wahoo, what a fight!

Congratulations to the Donahue group on their spectacular day of deepsea fishing at the beginning of May. The Belich group enjoyed the same success on their weekend getaway.

Congratulations to Wendy on catching her first bonefish, Happy Hour just hasn’t been the same since that day.

Bert introduced Brett to bonefishing and he is hooked! Pound for pound the hardest fighting fish in the world! Catch more photos from Brett’s trip on Tripadvisor.

Whether you’re fishing the reef, in pursuit bonefish, or going deep sea in search of trophy sized Mahi Mahi, our head guide Bert Adderley (also known as Lover Boy) will show you how to “rip some lips” in the Bahamas.

For more information on fishing at Cape Santa Maria, speak to your reservation coordinator or email the resort at resort@capesantamaria.com.

~ Brook “Island Boy” Castelsky
General Manager, Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

This is the years of the kids catching the big ones.

Last month we had a 10 year old Emma Turner with a 36.1 lb ling cod. This month we have another young lady, Kelly Hebner from Ontario, with a 23.4 pound Chinook. And another big ling cod of 34.4 pounds was caught By Jacopo Sandona.

The Cohos are starting to show up off the west coast now and should last till early September. Halibut in the last week have been averaging 25 lbs., with some well into the 30s. Hali numbers are picking up. Chinook sizes are also climbing upward as the season progresses.

The Ucluelet Salmon Ladder Derby has a 35 lb. 2 oz. Spring currently in the lead, caught by Dale Knoll.

All in all a great time to come fishing.

~ Dave Martin
Marine Operation Manager, Canadian Princess Resort

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The latest batch of photos from the Canadian Princess have just made it down here to Victoria.  Check out some of the recent action from Vancouver Island's west coast.

Salmon fishing is still going strong at the Canadian Princess Resort, with the average weight of Chinook salmon anywhere from 18 to 25 pounds. Halibut fishing is picking up with some bigger halibut in July we are seeing some 25-40 pound range.

But ask 10 yr old Emma Turner and she will say our bottom fishing is the best. She netted this 36.1 lb. ling cod a few days back. Nice fish, Emma!

The sun has been shining on the west coast with highs of 27°C.

Cheers and tight lines,

~ Dave Martin
Marine Operation Manager, Canadian Princess Resort

Fishing this year at the Canadian Princess Resort started off great with boat coming in with there limit of Chinook and halibut.Halibut has slowed in the past week and we are seeing fewer than the first week of fishing on the west coast But the salmon are still going strong and are larger than pervious years at this time. We do expect that the halibut fishing will pick up as the summer progresses. Afternoon rock fishing boats are limiting on rock fish and all guest are enjoying these trips.

Our biggest salmon this year was a 32 lb. Chinook caught by Al Moore of Port Alberni British Columbia. And our biggest Halibut was a 79.5 lb. caught by Dan Grenier of Chemanius British Columbia.

Weather for the up coming week calls for sun shine and no winds Hi’s of 18 – 20.

Fish On and Tight lines
~Dave Martin
Marine Operations Manager
Canadian Princess Resort
 

I am one of the luckiest people in the world. In the past week my job has taken me to Langara Island where I had the great privilege of fishing Cohoe Point during an intense first-light Chinook bite, then I was off to Kano Inlet and the Salmon Seeker where I landed a beautiful 32 pound “chicken” halibut and now this week I’m back home to Campbell River and Painter’s Lodge where the Chinook fishing has been nothing short of spectacular.

This morning’s highlight was Ryan Wilson’s 29.5 pound Chinook (oh so close to the fabled “Tyee” size of 30 pounds) but nearly every boat returning from the AM tide had caught its limit. Neither guides nor guests could wipe the childlike grins off their faces.

It has been a truly great start to the year, so no matter which Oak Bay Marine Group resort is your destination, you are sure to be in store for some wonderful fishing excitement.

Reporting from all over the BC Coast,

~ Dwayne Mustard
Marine Activities Manager, Painter’s Lodge/April Point Resort
Assistant Manager, Northern Resorts

It's our second weekend of the season and more fish keep finding their way onto our hooks than on each day passed.  In fact Sundays tours brought in so many fish, we had to have our general manager Brian Clarkson down to the docks to help unload the haul.  Several of our boats last weekend caught there Salmon limit, and so moved on to fishing for Halibut and bottom fish and still continued to haul 'em up like they were saving their lives.

Our chartered flights are now operating between Vancouver and Tofino, and we returned our first flight to the airport with almost 800 lbs of fish between 26 people!  We are all making friends with our guests from throughout Canada. Some as far east as Ontario, others as far south as Arizona and Texas and still others from just around the corner!  It has been a pleasure to play host to such an array of terrific people.  I've met people at the airport, coming off the boats, and relaxing in our lounge or out on our patio, and i've really enjoyed the stories of where everyone is from, and their days out fishing.  

Hope you manage to find your way out here, as all our hopes for a bumper season seem to be rapidly coming to fruition!  Until then - happy travels.

Cheers from the Princess - MB

We've had an incredible week out at the Canadian Princess.  Its hard to ask for much more than we have been given.  The sun has been shining almost non stop and the winds after a threatening gale force warning ceased and calmed the waters.  I encountered boats on the dock bringing in 20 or more Salmon and Halibut with some releases due to catch restrictions!  The salmon season isn't yet in full swing, but we are catching and fighting as well as any other year.  Our expectations and excitement about this summers catch is growing exponentially by the day!    The Salmon Ladder Derby biggest catch is up near 27 lbs now.  Only 13 more days until some lucky Derby contested takes a $7,000 dollar check to the bank!  Don't forget the $3,000 for second, and $1,000 for third!  Thats me to the right with my big catch!  I don't thin

k I'll be entering that one into the derby, but if you see me around ask me how its going!  I've always got time to spin a yarn and make some new friends!  For a legitimate catch, see below.  We have been catching at pretty deep water, so the fights - even for the smaller salmon - are a challenge for fishers of all ages and abilities!  We're all having a really great time out here on the Pacific Rim, and hope to see you out here over the coming months!  

Until we meet, I'm Mike B saying hello from the Canadian Princess - Ucluelet, British Columbia

Pictured below: Skipper Keith, deck hand Linette, and Guest kathy

Our first full day fishing was a huge success! We ran morning and evening fishing tours, and were blessed with stunning blue skies - Without a doubt the finest weather of the year to date. Halibut and Chinook were biting hard all morning with plenty of other wildlife to enjoy as well. The entire resort seemed to be buzzing with excitement as our guests shared stories of their trips with our staff and each other while enjoying our lounge and restaurant. Congratulations to our catch of the day Brent Tickell who pulled in a 24 lb. Chinook, and Sandra Parsons (Pictured) who had a 44 lb. Halibut to take back home with her to Ft. Mcmurray!

We'd like to thank all those who came out this weekend to take part in our first weekend of 2010, both first timers, and those special folks with decade plus patronage! Cheers to the friends we've made, and to those who we're yet to meet! Looking forward to seeing you out on the seas!

Hello Fishermen and Fisherwoman of British Columbia!  Welcome to the 2010 fishing season at the Canadian Princess Resort.  Our boats are running, our doors are open for hospitality and the fish is frying in the kitchen!  My name is Mike B and I would like to welcome you on behalf of all the staff.  Things have been a buzz of excitement here the last few weeks for this day.  Come out and see us, or stay in touch with us on facebook and here on Reel Reports for all the excitement going on around here.  Be it the fishing derby, Ukee days, or just some time out on the see with friends and family, you're sure to find what you're looking for out here with us.

Cheers! MB