Tofino Fishing Report – March 2014
As weather and sea conditions have gradually improved, so have our opportunities to head offshore. Post herring spawn, and the start of early running Columbia River Chinook salmon has triggered the start of Tofino’s offshore fishery. Good numbers of Chinook salmon, 8-15 pounds, have been hooked and landed in our regular offshore fishing venues such as Portland point. Fishing deep is always the key in early season, and while water clarity is pristine at the moment, bringing one side a little further up during a slack tide can trigger some ambitious biters! Trolling anchovies and our staple translucent needlefish hoochie paterns at this time of year are a must.
Halibut opened early this year, on February 1, but sea conditions have prevented us from targeting them specifically until lately. Try the old standby white Power Bait, and as always octopus and salmon belly if you can get you hands on any!
Prawns and crabs have been plentiful all winter long and our winter fishing guests can attest to that! Prawn and crab fishing in Tofino can be done in pretty much any weather, having good quality sheltered areas all within 30-40 minute boat ride give us a variety of options. We have had our better success lately in the 300 to 270 feet range of water depth.
In Season Specials
Please note that it is our policy that all children 15 and under ride for free on all Cleanline charters, all season long! We are offering early season booking specials until the end of March, 2014 with up to 20% savings if booked before the end of March. Also, we are offering a 15% discount on all charters in April through participation with the ‘Get on the Water’ Tourism Tofino promotion with a free ride on BC Ferries if you fish with us! Call us at 1(855)7263828, or contact Tourism Tofino for more information: Get on the Water Campaign
Blake Klopfenstein
Owner/ Head Guide
Cleanline Sportfishing
Tofino, B.C.