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Esquimalt Anglers
  • Home
    • Web Cam
  • Our Fishing Club
    • President’s Message
    • Executive Board
    • Our Association’s History
    • Annual Activities
    • Club Memberships
    • Community Wall Brass Plaques
  • Salmon Enhancement
    • Our Salmon Enhancement Projects
    • Craigflower Creek Historical Data
  • Fishing Info
    • Supporters of Esquimalt Anglers’ Association
    • Halibut Size and Weight
    • Boat Launch & Ramp Etiquette
    • Boating/Fishing Pre-Departure Checklist
    • VHF Frequencies and phone Numbers (pdf)
    • Fishing Related Sites
  • Club News
    • Kids Don’t Float
    • Events
    • Notices
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  • Esquimalt Buccaneer Days May 8 – 10, 2026
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    Esquimalt Buccaneer Days May 8 – 10, 2026

    ByTom Celuszak 2026-03-232026-04-05

    Esquimalt Buccaneer Days are back! You can view the 2026 schedule of events at the Buccaneer Days website https://www.esquimaltbuccaneerdays.ca/schedule.

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    FN0198: Halibut open April 1 until Dec 31, 2026

    ByTom Celuszak 2026-02-262026-02-26

    “For 2026, the recreational Halibut fishery total allowable catch is 633,750 pounds. …watch for subsequent Fishery Notices to announce potential in-season changes.” Daily limit of one (1) halibut per day. Possession limit is equal to the daily limit. Maximum length for retention is 112 cm head-on length or 85 cm pectoral length. i.e., head-off. Annual…

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    FN0147: March 2026 fishing for marked chinook using single pointed hooks only

    ByTom Celuszak 2026-02-132026-02-13

    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:…

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    Happy New Year!

    ByTom Celuszak 2026-01-162026-01-16

    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.

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    Bait for Sale!

    ByTom Celuszak 2025-07-232025-07-23

    We now have 5 1/2 inch anchovies in stock, 10 pieces per tray. Purchase them at the Clubhouse every day from 7 am to 9 am. Cash, debit or credit card – all accepted.

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    Chinook Salmon length & Halibut length now must be recorded

    ByTom 2025-04-252025-04-25

    DFO’s fisheries notice FN0381 issued April 23, 2025 introduces new requirements for recreational fishing: Tidal water recreational fishers shall immediately record on their licence the date, catch area/subarea and overall length for retained halibut and Chinook salmon in all management areas. Don’t leave the dock without a suitable measuring tape or other device!

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    2025 Halibut Opening and Conditions of Licence starting April 1, 2025 

    ByTom 2025-03-30

    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…

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    2025 Memberships

    ByTom 2025-01-102025-01-19

    Check out our Club Membership page for 2025 rates and the privileges of membership.

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