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On Saturday, March 24, 2018, John, Kathy, Ray and Desiree caught their limit of halibut just off Esperanza Reef. The recent huge spawn of herring in Esperanza Inlet has drawn large numbers of halibut and ling cod inshore. This inshore fishery will remain strong until early June.
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Halibut, ling cod and other bottom fish have moved close inshore to feed on the huge schools of spawning herring and candle fish. These fish will remain until mid June. Many salmon also move into these feeding grounds in May.
In Nootka Sound, Maquinna Pt., Beano Creek and the seaward side of the Spanish Island group are all holding fish. In Esperanza Inlet, outer Black Rock to Obstruction Reef, Nuchatlitz, Rosa Harbour, and the world famous Ferrer Point are all good bets for catching.
The month of May has always been one of the local secrets. Over the past two seasons (2016 and 2017) the catching in May has really picked up pace. The likely increase is related to the closure of the commercial herring fishery in our area since 2015. This closure no doubt has positively affected all sport fishing in Area 25 (Esperanza and Nootka). The catching is generally on the inside water in May, because of the concentration of fish in the above noted locations, and weather is seldom a factor.
May is the month for the Esperanza Triple header – salmon, halibut and ling cod.
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