The Fish Report, June 2009

Early Season Fishing's Off to a Great Start!

The solid salmon run forecasts for this season are proving right on. Brian McGrath, a seasoned angler from Scotland, can attest to this. Within the first four hours of his May salmon and halibut charter with Long Beach Charters, Brian had over 20 bites. While Brian & Mike fought double-header Chinook, a humpback whale surfaced next to the boat to check out the action. We're seeing an average of 40 bites per trip without having to venture too far off shore. Guests have been enjoying checking our crab traps for Dungeness Crab on the trip home – grilled on the BBQ, fresh West Coast crab make a perfect finish to a great fishing day.

“I enjoyed the fishing and Mike's company. If I am ever within easy reach of this Coast again, I'll be back! And I'll be busy recommending Long Beach Charters to anyone who'll listen.” ~ Brian McGrath

Picture: Brian and his late-May Chinook (top = 12lb) & 25lb Halibut haul.

Some recent guest photos …

ABOVE: Jonothan & Gloria with their 18lb Halibut.

ABOVE: After pulling in six Chinook (15 – 20lbs) during their six hour charter, Rick & Bill check the crab pot on the trip back to the LBC dock.

ABOVE: Joe with his 24lb Chinook caught May 21.

ABOVE: Earl & Derek with their June Chinook & Coho catch.

A recipe from the kitchen at A Snug Harbour Inn:
Courtesy of Sue Brown, A Snug Harbour Inn (www.awesomeview.com)

A Snug Harbour Inn Fruit Salsa
2 ripe mangoes – peeled, pitted and finely chopped
1 ripe avocado – peeled, pitted and cubed
1 red pepper – seeded and minced
½ C chopped fresh cilantro
2 whole minced green onions
1 tbsp finely minced ginger
2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 to 2 tsp Asian chili sauce

Within two hours of serving, combine all of the above ingredients. Keep at room temperature. Serve as a garnish with grilled or smoked seafood and meats. Perfect with a steak of Barkley Sound Halibut or Salmon straight off the BBQ.

So what days are still available to fish with LBC?

As usual, the schedule's booking up through July, August and September, so give us a call at 1-877-726-2878 to book your charters today! For more details on charter rates, accommodation and travel suggestions, and to check out great fish photos from the season so far, visit www.longbeachcharters.com.

Tight Lines,
Mike Marriott, Senior Guide and Robin “Fish Princess” Irving, Office Assistant
Long Beach Charters ~ PO Box 191, Ucluelet BC V0R 3A0 ~ 1-877-726-2878
www.longbeachcharters.com ~ longbeachcharters@telus.net