Fishing Report Sept 17, 2024 Ucluelet BC

Chinook Fishing

has been good at Big Bank which starts at 18 miles offshore as well as some early morning.

Up till a week ago we were getting some mid afternoon bites at Wya point though around Sept 11 the bites were only about 2 hours long.  Big Bank has lots of feeder Chinook in the 7-15lb range and it’s a matter of figuring out where each species of salmon are.

If the weather (wind and waves) stay favorable then fishing is still a good idea. Let us know if you are interested fishing during Sept or early October. We suggest multiple days.

Coho Salmon

has been good offshore at Big Bank as well as some bites around the tides in closer like Wya point and Alley rock. The Coho fishing at Big Bank is very good in spots and really the best fishing if you want to make the run out there. You can still get your Chinook, Coho and Halibut in one spot here.

Halibut fishing

has been good all season long and continues to produce in most spots which isn’t normal this late in the season. Larger halibut are being taken in our spots closer to shore though you may have to wait a few hours before getting all your halibut. Big bank has lots halibut in the 10-15lb range and for more in the 15-25lb range you just have to pick through them.

Suporting hatcheries:

We are a big believer in supporting our local Thorton Creek hatchery since they work many hours swimming rivers monitoring habitat and counting fish, raising salmon smolts, and helping other local hatcheries. We were proud to donate money from each package sold as well as help raise support through a Father’s day fishing contest which raised an additional $4000.



If you are wanting to go fishing let us know and we will do our best to fit you in any open spots.

Check out our fishing packages for the easiest booking to get you fishing, vacuum packing and freezing and staying in brand new cabins.

We are booking now for 2025 for our multi-day packages. You can read about why we think Ucluelet is your best option for booking a salmon fishing trip.

We have parking for trailers. If you would like tips on what do do in the area check out www.ucluelet-info.com and www.discovervancouverisland.com.

Tight lines,

Sam Vandervalk

Salmon Eye Fishing Charters

www.salmoneye.net