fishing For Winter Springs IN Barkley Sound
In this area, salmon fishing goes on throughout the winter, December through March being the most productive time of the season.
Vancouver Island is the mildest part of Canada and outdoor excursions are hugely popular in the protected waters of Barkley Sound.
Longer days and boat shows are left behind for winter salmon fishing when the winter springs, aka chinook salmon, are chasing bait from Bamfield to Ucluelet.
Whales chase herring and the water clarity brings the divers while the paddlers come for the tranquility. Most days will simply be t-shirt weather so a rain jacket and layering work perfectly.
For seafood lovers, the cold water food chain results in a winter flavor that is beyond words. Big chinook, crab, and prawns are especially tasty this time of year – but fishing for winter springs (winter chinook) is our best kept secret. Winter salmon require very little or no seasoning at all.
Once you’ve tried winter springs you’ll know what we’re talking about.
I recall my first winter salmon fishing excursion aboard the Oracle, a cozy Port Alberni trawler. We stopped for a crab lunch that went straight from the trap into the pot on the stove. I was enjoying a fresh crab dinner with friends in the middle of a quiet inlet surrounded by snow-capped mountains, wishing everyone could experience the moment...
Winter Fishing With Alberni Charters
Whether you want to go out for half a day or have an extended vacation in Barkley Sound at one of the most beautiful times of the year, we can make it happen!
For the best of the season, we recommend the private 3 day all-inclusive winter fishing charter with night crabbing, beach fires and all meals included if you really love to fish and the half day crabbing cruise if you want to see the coast and try something new. Our 8 Hour Fishing Charters and 2 Day Fishing Charters are also great for the off-season.