2007 started off with a bang with the average Chinook weight up from the previous 2 seasons and it remained that way throughout the summer with countless Tyees and many 40 and 50lbers.
The June fishery for large halibut was a huge success especially the shallow water action right around the corner from the ship where many 50lb plus halis came from less than 150 feet of water. The bottom fishing remained excellent throughout the seas with the chicken hali populations off of the east side of the island seeming to be in the best shape I’ve seen in 10 years.
The chicken ranch shifted to 180ft of water off of Gunia point making the 10 to 20lb halis more accessible than ever. The Cohos showed up early and in the best numbers we’ve seen in a few years with the Charlotte Princess record of 21lbs being caught in late August.
Over all it was quite a season with most guests having awesome trips with plans to return for 2008. This is Cookie signing off for the season and I hope to see you all and some new faces next year.
Shawn “Cookie” Pennell
Fishmaster, MV Charlotte Princess
Langara Island, Queen Charlotte Islands
