What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Nanaimo, British Columbia for the first time?

It was nice to wait until the Chinook were in season so we could take one home for dinner. The weather was great, but layers are a must. Go with a good captain, like Captain Turk.

It's early in the season for alot of big salmon. However, they double in size by summer. You still get plenty of catches in a trip even if you can't keep them all

In Colorado we don't have fish this big. My son and I caught 8-10 lb fish right at the start. Very fun.

Ask the captain about recommendations on time and days to book! Sucks for everyone when your not getting action and the captains job becomes much easier when you're catching!

If you want to keep your limit, go after July 14. But there is a lot of good fun out there!