Every year we wait frantically for the Coho to show up off the Oyster Estuary,typically in Late August through late October we see many large fish jumping about waiting for our fly(so we think!) This year is lookng good for we fly fishers///indeed





Sept3rd...
For some reason fishing off this area has not been great this year...there has been a few days of great fishing with many more poor ones...Pinks have been holding at Miracle Beach which might mean the Coho will do the same...a few Coho have been taken off the Kelp beds north of the Oyster River estuary..once teh weather cools we will see the real deal with the Coho fishing..



August 25th...the fishing has still been poor around the mouth of the Oyster,check Miracle Beach  and south of the park...some Coho have been spotted and plenty of Pinks are holding around the stream mouths off  Sea View Road


August 20th..
Surprisingly  the Pink Salmon fishery this season has only be fair...so far,I would suspect that the Coho Fishing will be much better. There are good numbers of Coho now being caught off Cape Mudge and over the Hump, this usually signals approaching Coho off Salmon point by Early September.


August 16th...
Fishing is fair off the mouth of the Oyster,if you find the schools you will have a good time...try a Blue Handle Bar or a Blue Coho Bugger for really good results...the numbers of fish seem to be low this year but many might have already moved into teh River system because of good water levels from Snow Melt
August 7th...
Surprisingly the fishing at the Mouth of the Oyster River isn't all that good...it might be an off year for that system. That is definitely a different report than the Campbell River area itself that is absolutely jambed full of fish! Reports of a few Coho are trickling in ,and it is that time to see these jumpers about

July 16th..
Yes there are a few fish showing up,try the morning tides at the River mouth and the point to the north of the river...

July 8th...
Trout fishing has been fair off the esturaies for the past few weeks...juvinile Coho have been caught lately ,although this is a normal trend for Blue Backs...Pink Salmon in small schools  are likely holding a fair distance out and will trickle in over the next few weeks,and not surprisingly some of the gear fishers off their boats have been getting a few Pinks and even good size Coho

June 5th...as with Kitty Coleman,Miracle Beach,Black Creek and all teh kelp beds are showing good numbers of reachable Cutties...try the Oyster Bay area off the Rest Stop  ,this is a great Cuttie Haunt and these flats are easy to fish...definitely minnow patterns...

April29th..
Kitty Coleman is still hot as is Miracle Beach around the creek mouths and off Black Creek



April 20th..
Some nice fish have been landed just up from the point at the Oyster and Miracle beach at the creek mouths...Try Kitty Coleman beachs as well...
April7th...
Once these winds got down fishing will be very good...the weather is warming up and the winds changing direction..
Try some big Shrimp patterns near the Kep Beds


MARCH 25TH...March 16th...Well,there are finally some very impressive numbers of Cutties hanging off the estuarie near Pacific Playground and into teh River itself...Miracle Beach along the creek mouths and Black Creek are hot spots...If you are in teh Courtenay Area try the mouth of the Trent and in front of the Kingfisher Resort

December 1st...This areas beach fly fishing season was good but it is now over...if you are a serious fisher then watch these beaches for Coho in December...


November 9th...With the Oyster,Black Creek and area creeks in full flood most of the Coho we conside fishable have entered the systems...however,there are always straglers and a good push of Fish in December..keep an Eye out.
 
river with some schools still about...towards Blcak Creek there are some COho as well thowards the Salmon Point Area...witht hese high sunny days of late the fishing has been off...late afternoon and early mornings are best




Sept 5th....
Lots of Pinks turning colour these days but the good news is the Coho are showing up just outside the Kelp Beds and Black Creek...Miracle Beach has had a surprising number of Pinks hang around...and of course some nice Cutthroat Trout
Remember to us a Cathy's Coat(fly) in these waters for Coho ...one of the best!


August 28th...
Lots of fish all along the beaches and mixed in are some nice Coho...and even a few Chinook...watch the gravel bars at the mouth during the low slack and remember the tides are unforgiving...be careful



August 12th>>>>Many fish about here...try a Cathy's Coat..might get a Coho>>the best fishing has been north of the River Mouth about 1/2 way to Salmon Point





August 5th..
 There are some good size schools of Pinks coming into the river every night and on the high tides...Oyster Bay also has had a few fish showing up;near the rest stop.


...July 30...
There again have been some nice fish pods north of the River between Oyster and Salmon Poiint...fish the high tides this week or evenings...don't be afraid to use a Green Handle Bar or even a Cathy's Coat.


July 21st...
A few fish have been seen and hooked near Salmon Point...there are a few fish in teh Campbell RIver and it stands to reason that there are Pink Salmon off these beaches about to come in...




July 18th....
There have been fish at Oyster Bay and north of Salmon Point...small numbers at the moment but on their way...try high tides in the River Mouth or around the Rest Stop at Oyster bay.




July 15th...
Nothing seen yet...some nice cutties taken off the Kelp Beds 



June 2009..
There is always good cuttie fishing off the Oyster River mouth all the way both West to Salmon Beach and East to Miracle Beach...The River also has some good Dry Fly Action...expect Pink Salmon to arrive near the 20th of July...look for the highest tides and fish to the West.




December 24th...for those hardy individuals there are some very nice Coho...yes thats Coho about for the next couple of weeks,the Oyster is a very Special system with some Winter Coho to be had...




Oct 29th...there are still many Coho bouncing about from Miracle Beach to the point between Salmon Point and the mouth of the River. So fish to 20 lbs. have been hooked and landed as well as netted by the volunteer hatchery folk(and they have met their numbers). Good job people...thanks for the work on everyone's behalf 



Oct 5th,,,
Today the fish were much more receptive to the fly...some fellows were into 10 fish off Saratoga Beach...all the way to Oyster Bay

and several were Hatchery...very few though

Sept 29th....
There are many fsih jumping all about the estuary to Balck Creek and Miracle Beach...not many takers...likely due to teh boats and seals...I like a Cathy's Coat tied on a #4 -34007 Salt Water hook for here...especially at Salmon Point...Neils work OK but not as good...likely becasue of the Shrimp and Kelp fleas!



Sept 23...
The Coho arrived today in big numbers off Oyster Estuary...and a good number of fish off Miracle Beach in the area of the Kelp beds..Saratoga Beach will see many fish this fall if the weather continues to co-operate...Rains are forcast for tomorrow ...heavy rains with 60km winds..,the rest of the week will settle down..perfect timing.Don't forget...Cathy's Coat (the fly) was designed for Black Creek  estuary fishing...a great fly in these waters!!!!!




Sept 16...
Chased some very large Coho today and only managed to land One Jack Coho...   saw fish at Salmon Point, Oyster Bay , Willow Point, from Salmon Point to the Otster Estuary...Cathy's Coat is the Fly I would suggest...Balck Creek and Saratoga Beach are also good spots at the momnet...try as  I mentioned off Miracle Beach






 Sept 11...
Ther are still large schools of Pinks milling about in the Mouth of the River...don't be shy to fish for Coho in amongst these fish...Salmon Point has had a good number of fish show up  ...hunt the tides...these fish are very fussy...you might want to fish a heavier line during these times....Black Creek also has a good number of Smaller Coho about and that usual means it is a matetr of days before the big Brothers arrive...try the rocks near Miracle Beach..





Sept 2nd...
 There are a few Coho about these days along the Salmon Point area..best time is of course Mornings and with the Tides being high and favorable. Black Creek and Saratoga Beach are still not producing numbers yet. Don't be shy to blind cast...good things will come your way. For those casters able to reach 100 plus feet there is more fish to be had...I will be doing a Spey casting clinic for Over Head casting in September,likely September 19th from 9-12..cost will be $60 /person and those atending will be offered a 10% discount on any new rods,reels lines and waders during that day.






all along Saratoga Beach and on the North Side of the Oyster,,,,,difficult at times to entice a bite but change colour and don't be shy to try minnow patterns.

August 19th....
Even with the Winds and Rain there is some good fishing going on in this area...Coho have been caught in good size...the Pinks are nearer the mouth of the Oyster and the Coho about mid way from the Salmon Point resort...also Saratoga Beach and Black Creek are promising to produce some fine Coho Fishing again this year

August 15...
There are a good number of Pink Salmon near Black Creek and at Saratoga Beach,also to the West of the River Mouth. Unfortunately,lock-jaw is affecting too many of these fish all the way down to Bowser! A few Coho have been picked up at Oyster Bay (Driftwood Restaurant area)...High Tides!

August 10.......
There has been consistent fishing at Tide Change both High and Low...there seems to be a fair number of fish about and definitely catchable,lock jaw has a hold of most of the fish these past weeks.
The best fly for me was the Yellow Bead Head Pink Handlebar ...fished on a floating line
long leaders(12-14').
July 31...
Fishing is on these days..watch the winds...at low tides move in closer to the river mouth ...out going has been spotty...on the North Side of the River the commonly called Point has been good all the way to Salmon Point,on the South Side Saratoga Beach all the way to Black Creek is also Good...especially on the near High Tide. The Pink Fuzzy has been out produceing any other fly in my box in these waters...followed by the Chartreuse head Handle Bar

July 27th.....
Fishing off Salmon Point has been a bit spotty yet consistent...Low Slack has provided opportunities and incoming to High tide is better...have picked up 5 fish there in 2 trips ,each trip no longer than 3 hrs each....This Morning we fished closer to the Oyster River from Salmon Point ,we landed 3 Pinks and saw a good number in the River itself... There are some very good schools of fish about..have fun

July 17th...
Fishing is still a bit slow,the estuary normally begins to produce Pinks about the 25th of July...will get info this week-end

July 5th....    Several Pink Salmon were caught off Salmon Point on Wednesday,before the winds came up...that usually means that a targeted fishery is at hand and will be available to all that are there at the right time. High Tides are best of course ...this early I have found that the fish stay well away from the river mouths ..at least until about the 20th..