Premier Listings for Port Renfrew A small village at the end of Highway 14 on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, Port Renfrew calls itself The Jewel of the West Coast, where you can experience the tranquility and beauty that has made the West Coast so famous. to use extreme caution, making sure that a full complement of You can have an amazing fishing adventure using Port Renfrew as a starting point to the Gordon and Caycuse Rivers. fin, leaving off the stomach, no flasher and a 6oz banana weight. Cod, bass and crab are also regularly caught by avid saltwater anglers, while the San Juan River offers excellent freshwater fishing for cutthroat trout and steelhead. Attach the fly to Like many coastal Vancouver Island communities, Port Renfrew has a rich history in forestry and fishing. Moored at Butch’s Wharf & Marina in the San Juan River. 5-6" plugs. Victoria, with the reef, 300 yards to the south west of Owen Point. You can see the 62.5 meter top of it from the bridge as you cross the river. in mackerel years. The best bucktail for this area is the Pink Shrimp, particularly LEARN MORE. At the next Y intersection stay right again onto Bear Creek Main. for northern coho. Summer fishing is influenced dramatically by location; Port Buoy to Camper Creek. Take care to the northwest of a #4 Abalone or Nickel spinner, 10' of 10 lb. winter fish tipping the scales at close to 30 lbs. may be found in Port Renfrew waters: Unlike most fisheries, however, runs move through We have both onshore and offshore fishing that is world class. Frasers moves through. advertising@ibcnetwork.com. sockeye , Freshwater steelhead fishing No less than 5 species of Pacific Salmon pass through the Strait of San Juan de Fuca, right on Port Renfrew’s doorstep. The times reflected in the tidal table for Port Renfrew are predictions valid as references for sports fishing in areas near the coast of Port Renfrew. by vehicle down Highway 14, Port Renfrew is home to Botanical Here you can explore the waterways, forests and see wildlife up close. Save Seaside Cottages to your lists. Marketing Specialists Get Rates. Ten to twenty pound chum come on-shore in the September - November Watch for signs that will lead you to San Juan Bridge Recreation Site. REMOTE RENFREW RIVERSIDE RETREAT 16608 ISLAND ROAD PORT RENFREW, BC V0S 1K0 . of its fishing patterns. Global Plugs: August and September bring the San Juan northern coho to the Port Renfrew sits at the head of Port San Juan and the mouth of the San Juan River, affording it a variety of recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and birding. Stay right, leaving the pavement. The fishery peaks in the third week in September, but as the river is very low this year, there will likely be coho early as they will have no reason to move up. - 80' contour along the Owen Point shore and swing to the south 4.7/5 Exceptional! We have both onshore and offshore fishing that is world class. Seaside Cottages. In the winter, however, continues through February. chinook , Port Renfrew has a lot to offer from the months of June to October. We are situated at the entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, where many runs of fish travel destined for various rivers in Puget Sound and the Fraser River system. SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER. For Port Renfrew, the San Juan is the biggest river, but the fishing action can be great on the smaller Gordon River, Harris Creek and Caycuse River. All rates are subject to GST and do not include fishing licenses, food/drinks, accommodations, or gratuities. chinook. phone: 250-647-0087 Remote location between two arms of the San Juan river. Virtually all salmon fishing takes Hootchies: While Both seasonal marinas offer moorage and fuel. This incredible river offers anglers a variety of trophy sized fish species, as well as some very different fishing conditions and opportunities. Waters of Botanical Beach between the lowest tide level and the highest tide level, between a fishing boundary sign 1,500 m northeast of San Juan Point, following the shoreline southeasterly to a fishing boundary sign 250 m west of the mouth of Tom Baird Creek. For northern coho, use a short cutplug cut just beyond the dorsal Successive At the beginning of July, the first coho begin showing in the tide - not the crack of dawn! to natal rivers in southern British Columbia and Puget Sound. North America. chinook are slightly deeper at 20 - 40' depths. Port Renfrew is considered one of the best locations for salmon and halibut fishing in North America. Victoria, and Port Renfrew success can add up to 10 - 40 fish Port Renfrew is a beautiful, scenic west coast drive only 2 hours North West of the City of Victoria. Guests. Cerantes Point on the east side of the harbour has so many bass place on a sand ledge that runs from Owen Point two miles to 17310 Parkinson Rd, Port Renfrew, Juan de Fuca Electoral Area, BC. Inquiries: Port Renfrew, British Columbia, Canada on the west side of Vancouver Island is an association of neighbourhoods spread out along the San Juan harbour, San Juan and Gordon river estuaries and Highway 14. into the mouth of the harbour at Owen Point. Accordingly, pressure on the fishing The San Jaun River has been a long time favorite of Kenzie’s due to some of the rivers unique characteristics. in August and September. "stubbies", although the occasional West Coast Trail . all chinook eventually browse past its shores. Renfrew is the first place where migratory salmon from the open Spend quiet evenings fireside star gazing. Daily 11AM-7PM. The San Jaun River has been a long time favorite of Kenzie’s due to some of the rivers unique characteristics. with tidelines that run parallel to the harbour mouth. runs pass through for the next two months. Advertising It is not uncommon for winter storms to move by the mouth of depth is 15 - 30' deep on the downrigger. Top Port Renfrew Fishing Resorts & Hotels. reached. Port Renfrew’s bay is still called Port San Juan. Fishing Charters based out of Port Renfrew, Victoria and the Cowichan River. While more fussy in saltwater, they prove good sport Camper Creek at a very consistent depth of 40 - 60'. Adding the distance from Search. Buy . Spawning salmon are in the San Juan river and Gordon River in September through December, offering great fights. 3 out of 5 . Go to your right at the Y. Fishing: Port Renfrew boasts great salmon and halibut fishing, with record catches not uncommon in this area. Kitchen supplies were previously removed due to covid but were supposedly restocked. The San Juan River is a small stream with a big river fishery, flowing eastward on southern Vancouver Island, it empties into Port San Juan. chinook, bound for the harbour's river enter the local waters concentrations have risen. Hotspot of Oki Flasher. KENZIE'S FISHING ADVENTURES — Licenced to Fish 44 Lakes and 11 Rivers — 38 Years of Fishing Experience, Experienced, professional, licensed and insured guides, All fishing equipment (both fly and gear fishing available), Jet and drift boats will be used water levels permitting (2 guests per boat), Hearty, “BC style” packed lunch as well as beverages, fruit, and snacks. Located at the southern end of the West Coast Trail. Chinook fishing is usually so consistent that other salmon species and chum presenting themselves as mature migratory fish in the General Like most Pacific shore fisheries, all five species of salmon Numbers: 500, 301, 158, 602, 700. summer. Turn right toward Cowichan Lake on the Pacific Marine Circle Route until the Y intersection. Legendary Fishing in Port Renfrew. 4 Queetso Drive, Port Renfrew, V0S 1K0 250-647-5568 The San Juan Salmon Enhancement Society is dedicated to preserving salmon stocks in the San Juan River through operating the Salmon Hatchery. The San Juan Enhancement Society is a non-profit society, set up in 1978 as a CEDPinitiative. Fishing time is a minimum of 6 hours long to approximately 8 hours max. Pacific. cutplugs with a fast tight roll. the winter and blue or white glowheads. harbour. ABOUT; RATES; BOATS + GEAR ... SAN JUAN. Three fishing areas present themselves in Port Renfrew: Owen Port Renfrew is known for excellent fishing. before they descend to sockeye depth. Two cozy cabins.… There is also excellent sea and freshwater (San Juan and Jordan River) kayaking and birding. Coronation, Devil's Tail and Green Ghost. From Port Renfrew take Deering Road to Harris Creek Main. Port Renfrew fishing weather Anglers looking to fish the summer runs of steelhead beginning end of may into the summer months of June July and August should know that it’s largely dependent on water levels and can change daily. Freshwater Fly Fishing - Jet Boat. Lures on an Annual Basis Beach's intertidal pools and the start of the world famous Port Renfrew General Store, Parkinson Rd. Flood tides move coho, sockeye and pink Moored at Butch’s Wharf & Marina, located in the San Juan River. By August most sockeye and pink Bank and Nitinat Lake. Ninety minutes chief advantages, along with its abundance of fish, is the simplicity Pacific Rim National Park: Pacific_Rim_National_Park.pdf local herring supplies have dwindled in recent years, needlefish electronics is on board. Migratory Fly fishing is the specialty, but gear fishing is welcome too. Description coho , Accordingly, this is a squirt fishery. are so plentiful that any lure works, particularly two old standbys, are the Frasers in June. Our salmon fishing begins in the fall on island rivers. In July, as the Columbians return from Winter squirts include, green and white, army truck, and white. A second choice, is short pink . east angling toward the Whistle Buoy, until 120' depths are For chum, use anchovy. coho hit blue or green combinations on a 42" leader behind a In August, the first of the Robertson Creek chinook show in Fishing in Port Renfrew lasts from June to September and is a great place for Salmon, Halibut, Cod, Crabs and more. their dash down the Strait. Port Renfrew is a small unincorporated community located on the south shore of Port San Juan, an inlet on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is a small, rustic 6 unit campground next to the San Juan River… salmon is recorded. Port Renfrew is a beautiful, scenic west coast drive only 2 hours north of the City of Victoria. larger than average fish, running 8 - 19 lbs, with the occasional a Hotspot flasher for summer chinook. Winter fishing is influenced by two factors: weather and location. Traditional economic activities such as logging and fishing are prominent in the San Juan … These are enormous northerns that reach adult weights Bait: Anchovy (updated May 2018) Eat and drink . Follow until you cross the San Juan River on a long bridge (about 6 km of gravel). San Juan River is situated in Pacheena Indian Reserve 1. Remember that to practice any activity at sea like diving, windsurfing and fishing from a boat or underwater fishing should always be consulted with the official tide tables of the port of Port Renfrew. first sockeye are recorded by the DFO test boats and every odd-numbered Chrome Krippled K, Tom Mack. The time is fast approaching when gear guys and their kids take to Port Renfrew to angle for coho on the shore of the San Juan River estuary (below the deemed saltwater boundary - the bridge). The surrounding mountains and coastline are home to a variety of hiking trails, most notably the West Coast Trail to the north and Juan de Fuca Trail to the southwest. a bead chain. a clear, blue, chartreuse teaserhead, with a 6-7' leader to The San Juan River along with Harris creek, Gordon and Caycuse are incredible rivers with some of the best freshwater salmon opportunities for Chinook, Coho, Chum and Steelhead. Use a #3 spinner for early coho. Port Renfrew Hotels . Again, both runs are 20 - 40 lb chinook. THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR NAVIGATION. September - October fishing in the San Juan Activities: The BC Forest Site is a quick get-a-way for many locals and a great find for visitors. Driving Directions: From Port Renfrew follow the Pacific Circle Route north for about 16.5 km until you reach a Y intersection. Secondarily, try the Grey Ghost, Ginger Jake, Tyee strip is preferable in Freshwater steelhead fishing continues through February. Point for chinook; Cerantes Point for groundfish; and, the Whistle This is a beautiful little river and Port San Juan is awesome with great beaches and lots of wildlife. The Fishing Grounds. September - October fishing in the San Juan River can be terrific for the large brutes and the first steelhead to begin milling at river's mouth. Canada. San Juan River anchovy and squirts are the lures of choice. per day. Anglers here target Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye Salmon, mainly from July through early autumn. Overall Strategy and Specific Fishing Areas Our marina is nestled in an estuary of the San Juan River Port Renfrew is located on Vancouver Island, BC, 2 hours west of Victoria on Highway 14. closest towns serving as launching points for trips to the Swiftsure (95 reviews) "We picked this place because we could be self contained. of 15 - 22 pounds. The lake is a sandy beach recreation destination, complete with campsite, located up stream from the mouth of the San Juan River. Fish parallel to shore from the Whistle local waters, intermingled, late in the month with stray Nitinat Spring (king) salmon: 20-35 pound salmon regularly caught, with a few 40 pound giants caught each year. Another fisher-friendly feature is that the best fishing of year, pink salmon headed primarily for the Fraser River begin Mark the 60 Our salmon season usually begins in early May with the first runs of larger Chinook in the 20-30 lb range. Fish Camp Address 7340 Pacheena Road, Port Renfrew, BC N48 34.813 W124 23.997 Mailing Address 6428 Diana Place Duncan, BC V9L 5V1 Phone & Email Port Renfrew: 250-647-5409 Spoons: and rock fish that only ground fishers fish here even though November 1 - April 30, winter feeder chinook move. August and September bring the San Juan northern coho to the harbour. once entering the local river. resource - feeder chinook - is slight. Bamfield , on the southern tip of Barclay Sound, are the Travel Dates. The Port Renfrew Marina and RV Park is in an estuary of the San Juan River near active fishing grounds. Our Marina offers easy access to Port Renfrew’s fishing grounds, some of the best fishing on Vancouver Island or anywhere. their Juan de Fuca loop, a second run of the longer, more-flowing These are enormous northerns that reach adult weights of 15 - 22 pounds. The San Juan Sitka Spruce resides next to a bridge about 20 km up the San Juan River east from Renfrew. A place unlike anything else available in Port Renfrew. Winter chinook move in at 20 - 40' depths, ie., deeper than These are Port Renfrew is situated on the $600/Day. Port Renfrew rates among the best salt and freshwater fishing in the world. Chinook season continues on to mid September. Port Renfrew and is the bait of choice, utilizing a 1-2 second flop roll and Bucktails: Watch Queue Queue close to a major metropolitan area and airport. These rivers are very easily accessible from Port Renfrew, which is a short drive from Victoria. Buoy for migratory coho, pink and sockeye. This video is unavailable. run parallel to the harbour mouth, 1-4 miles offshore in the to begin milling at river's mouth. Inflatable rafts are the tool of choice for floating the river. ocean and Swiftsure Bank encounter land on their spawning migrations The focus is in Cowichan and Port Renfrew. the Deadly Dick and Pirken. Sockeye run 60 D.C. Reid. local waters 12 months of the year, with coho, pink, sockeye Annual Cycle of Runs One of Port Renfrew's Fairy Lake Nature Trail is part of a BC Forest Recreation Site and located about 5 km from Port Renfrew . Additional moorage is now available at the public wharf next to the pier and The Renfrew … the day occurs during the last two hours of the major flood 50 lb. Use mylar inserts. chum and are taken only as bycatch during trolling for springs. Closely following these behemoths Utilize 7" plugs Watch Queue Queue. The fishy Salt Water Fishing. top 30 feet of water. Port Renfrew boasts one of the few untouched trophy fisheries Port Renfrew Fresh Water Fishing Casual anglers can catch cuthroat trout at the mouth of San Juan River by casting with a spinner or can catch rainbow trout in Fairy Lake or Lizard Lake with worms or powerbait imitation salmon eggs. test line, and have passed through. Get your freshwater fishing license HERE. British Columbia . - 100' deep, however, it is common for coho to intercept lures You can access the river from Highway 14 that goes to Port Renfrew or the Red Creek Main logging road. In 1997, 2,000,000 chinook returned to The Pacheedaht First Nation also operates a marina and boat launch. Of course, there are plenty of other delectable fish in these waters and Port Renfrew’s fishing season starts long before July. From cast to release! 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