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Thanksgiving Chum Salmon Derby

September 28 to October 8, 2007

The Chum derby will be back from October 1 to 13, 2008. Please check back for updated information.

Chum derby logoAre you ready for some of the best fall fishing on offer? Then take on the fall salmon runs with the first ever Thanksgiving Chum Salmon Derby.

To enter the derby, book a fishing tide between September 28 and October 8 at either Painter’s Lodge or April Point Resort & Spa. Every Chum you catch will be entered for a chance to win one of three prizes.

The angler with the biggest catch will win a trip for two to the Bahamas!

Grand prize

A week-long trip for two to Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort in the south Bahamas, including airfare from Vancouver, BC.

Second prize

Four day all-inclusive fishing trip for two to King Salmon Resort in Rivers Inlet, BC.

Third prize

Three day drive-in fishing package for two at Painter’s Lodge.


The results are in!

Congratulations to Bruce Harrison, winner of the grand prize trip to the Bahamas. Check out the results in our online BC fishing reports.

Glen Arthur salmon fishing on Vancouver Island

Contact us today to book your trip!



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