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Oak Bay Fishing Report Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Apr 24, 2012
Written By: Tom Vaida

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Summary - Overall fishing is MEDIOCRE

SPECIES	RATING	BEST TIDE	BEST TIME OF DAY	BEST DEPTHS(ft)
Chinook Salmon to 12 lbs	MEDIOCRE	N/A	N/A	90 to 150
Halibut to 102 lbs	GOOD	N/A	N/A	150 to 240

Not Targeted: Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon

Salmon Fishing Fair, Halibut Fishing Good

Salmon fishing was FAIR on the Flats for springs up to 12 lbs. Anglers had been catching salmon while trolling in the Gap and on the Flats. The best bet is trolling right on bottom in 100 to 150 feet of water with squirts, Baitrix tiny strip, small anchovy or Coho Killer spoons. Good squirts are the Cloverleaf, J-79 and Electric Chair. With spoons, 3½” or 4” Gypsy, Titans, and Coyotes in Cop Car or Silver/Green colors and the Gold Star Coho Killer. Glow in the dark flashers would be the best choice for springs now.

Halibut – – Halibut fishing was GOOD this past week, in spite of big tides. One boat was checked at the Cattle Point ramp with two halibut weighing 102 and 55 lbs. That’s a good day for sure! Extra Large herring, Salmon Bellies and/or Octopus are the most popular baits for halibut. Berkely Gulp and Powerbait soft plastics also work very well. Berkely Gulp and Powerbait soft plastics also work very well. You can also use a large spoon fished off the spreader bar, Mudraker or Lucky Jigs or other large Jigs if you want to stay away from the dogfish.

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