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[TimL]

I am currently planning a weekend trip with family to the Sunshine Coast in late August (22nd-23rd). I am hoping to get some (tidal) fishing done on both these days. Although we have not booked accommodations yet (and I know we should soon!), the general area we are planning to stay in will most likely be in the Sechelt/Gibsons area. I will be shorebound and interested in beach fishing opportunities for pink salmon....Besides salmon, I will also be going after some groundfish as well (sole/flounder, pile perch, greenling) so any info on prime fishing locations during that time frame, as well as motels in the area will be appreciated!   

[Tangles]

Definitely don't miss out on fishing the mouths of Chapman Creek and Roberts Creek! It was awesome last pink run we spent a week on the exact same dates in August. I met a very nice bunch of local fly fishermen and we all did well. Beautiful place, on our last day a huge humpback whale came in porpoising right 200 yards from shore - a bunch of seals swam scared right next to us on the shore, not to mention there was a fellow in a pontoon maybe less than 100ft away from the whale!

[clarki]

There is a coho fishery in Porpoise Bay in late summer. Never taken participated in it, but I hear about it from time to time.

http://www.user.dccnet.com/fishingsechelt/fishingreport%20.htm

[BananasQ]

I booked a Salmon charter from near half moon bay - was a great day out for me and my 7 year old and we landed an 18lb white spring and a couple of small rock cod. http://www.tipsup.ca/ I'll be doing that each year.

[TimL]

Thanks for the suggestions so far... I'm definitely considering the Chapman or Roberts Creek area for pinks...am assuming an incoming tide works best for these areas?

[Tangles]

You need to get out there as much as possible so in that regard it's pretty much like the Ambleside fishery - 2hrs before and 2hrs after low tide is best. Or you can fish the creek itself for moving fish during high tide but that could be a little tough.

[Tangles]

Also if you need talk to the local fishermen for pointers, I met some helpfull people out there.

[fetoid]

Regarding Chapman Creek.  I'm having difficulty finding updated regs.  I'm assuming the tidal portion is still open for Pinks?  I'm also assuming that the non-tidal is now closed, like pretty much the rest of the lower mainland? 
Like I said, having problems finding current regs.
Thoughts?

[TimL]

You need to get out there as much as possible so in that regard it's pretty much like the Ambleside fishery - 2hrs before and 2hrs after low tide is best. Or you can fish the creek itself for moving fish during high tide but that could be a little tough.

Thanks Tangles...the tide tables predict early morning lows during that weekend. I will be fishing the mouth...and don't get me started on Ambleside. .I've been skunked for salmon on all the times I've been there so far this season I just hope my luck changes for the better this weekend at Furry Creek!

[TimL]

Regarding Chapman Creek.  I'm having difficulty finding updated regs.  I'm assuming the tidal portion is still open for Pinks?  I'm also assuming that the non-tidal is now closed, like pretty much the rest of the lower mainland? 
Like I said, having problems finding current regs.
Thoughts?

Tidal portion is open for pinks...for the mouth of the Chapman specifically,.it will be open for cohos on Sept. 15.

[Tangles]

  I feel you on the Ambleside one  , but pinks are not as spooked as coho and will be plentiful around that time, also way less fishing pressure should make it a little easier.