Captain Ivan
Local Chinook fishery - Shut down again April 1 - July 31
After a phenomenal winter Chinook fishery in our local waters that started in October and didn't slow down even up to March 31st, the...
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Captain Ivan
- Oct 22, 2021
- 2 min
Layer up and Let's Go Fishing
Well it's time to layer up and get out and start hunting for feeder chinooks. Although it's not winter yet, we call it winter chinook...
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Captain Ivan
- Jun 2, 2021
- 2 min
Non Retention for Chinook Salmon Till August 1st
The decision whether we agree or not with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has been issued and for the local Vancouver area...
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Captain Ivan
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
No decision by Dept Fisheries & Oceans yet
Our new tidal water fishing licenses came into effect April 1, 2021 and for the lower half of British Columbia, we have been basically...
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Captain Ivan
- Sep 12, 2020
- 2 min
September Fishery is here!
Well the long awaited Chinook fishery that has been closed from April 1 - August 31 in our local waters is here and hasn't disappointed. ...
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Captain Ivan
- Aug 18, 2020
- 1 min
It's almost time for some Chinook action
Well there hasn't been much to report since our esteemed Department of Fisheries & Oceans closed down Chinook fishing (yes not even...
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Captain Ivan
- Mar 2, 2020
- 2 min
Last month to catch and retain a Chinook
It's coming - another lengthy non-retention of Chinook Salmon for our local waters and beyond. Last year, DFO mandated a non-retention...
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Captain Ivan
- Feb 14, 2020
- 1 min
Roy is in house!
Exciting news....Long time and seriously talented fishing guide Roy Tanami has partnered up with me running his custom built 21' Cope...
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Captain Ivan
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min
Wow that was a quick summer and now fall fishing!
That was one quick successful summer of fishing Chinook Salmon in area 29 off the North, Middle and South Arms of the Fraser River. Now...
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Captain Ivan
- Aug 18, 2019
- 2 min
Best Chinook Fishing in Decades
The Vancouver accessible fishing waters from the upper reaches of Howe Sound to the Vancouver Harbour and the Salish Sea from Gulf...
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Captain Ivan
- Apr 14, 2019
- 2 min
Spring fishing is "Spring" Time!
After a mild and wonderful winter fishing season in the Vancouver and Howe Sound waters, the Spring fishery has started with a bang! ...
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Captain Ivan
- Oct 7, 2018
- 2 min
It's a wrap. Engine and gear maintenance time.
Well the 2018 Sockeye run did not disappoint as there were so many fish returning, we fished until the September 27th closure. Even...
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Captain Ivan
- Aug 9, 2018
- 2 min
It's Sockeye Time!
Where has the summer gone? The weather has been gorgeous and so has the fishing. June was very productive in the local Vancouver waters...
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Captain Ivan
- Jun 6, 2018
- 2 min
Heading into summer with lots of "spring" salmon
Well the month of May didn't disappoint as the fishing continued to remain spectacular, although it did end with a bit of hit and miss...
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Captain Ivan
- May 3, 2018
- 1 min
Fishing is off the "hook!"
Someone call 911. Chinook Salmon fishing for the southern half of the Georgia Strait is on fire! We have been getting so many salmon to...
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Captain Ivan
- Mar 26, 2018
- 2 min
Spring is in the air and so are the Spring Salmon
Well we made it through the winter with the usual hit an and miss salmon fishery. We had some glorious sun filled days on flat water as...
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Captain Ivan
- Oct 16, 2017
- 1 min
Mid October Fishing Report
They say all good things must come to an end. Yes this past summer salmon fishery was excellent considering that the Pink salmon never...
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Captain Ivan
- Sep 23, 2017
- 1 min
Vancouver Salmon Fishing - September 2017 Report
Well there's not much to say other than the Chinook and Coho fishery in local waters is on! The Harrison and Chilliwack white Chinooks...
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Captain Ivan
- Aug 13, 2017
- 1 min
Mid Summer Fishing Report
Well we have been under a smoky haze for more than a month now from the interior forest fires. It makes me sad that I'm reporting on the...
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Captain Ivan
- Jun 24, 2017
- 1 min
End of June Vancouver Fishing Report
Well our summer has arrived and with the sun and warmth, the NW winds have been hampering our fishing opportunities. Getting across the...
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