Esquimalt Buccaneer Days are back! You can view the 2026 schedule of events at the Buccaneer Days website https://www.esquimaltbuccaneerdays.ca/schedule.
In 2024, Esquimalt Anglers purchased wharves from a fish farm up island, transported them down, and replaced sections of the aging wharves.
Effective at 00:01 hours April 1, 2025, recreational fishing for Halibut will open coast-wide until December 31, 2025 as follows:• The daily limit will be one (1) halibut per day.• The possession limit will be one (1) halibut.• No person shall retain a Halibut greater than…
Volunteer Search and Rescue personnel from both Sooke and Oak Bay were using our facilities today to launch for practicing out on the JdF.
No more treble hooks when fishing for salmon. Please review FN0147 re: subareas 19-1, 19-3, 19-4 and 20-4 to 20-7. “Effective 00:01 hours March 1, 2026, until 23:59 hours March 31, 2026, the daily limit for Chinook Salmon is two (2) per day, hatchery-marked only (retention of unmarked Chinook is not permitted).” “New for 2026:…
Please take some time in the next few weeks to learn about the Salmon Allocation Policy Review Process, and provide your feedback by email to DFO before January 23, 2026.