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Tofino Halibut and Lingcod Holding Well

📅 May 22, 2026 👤 By Mustafa Jaffari 📍 Tofino — Long Beach offshore
📋 Report

Out of Tofino harbour the halibut bite has been very consistent this week. Fishing the 200-280 ft depths along the shelf has produced solid keepers in the 25-40 lb range with one larger fish over 60 lb.

Lingcod action was a bonus — picked up a couple in the 15-20 lb class on the same drift. Squid and herring baits both worked.

Winds were manageable in the morning but picked up significantly by 2 PM, so plan an early start.

🎯 Conditions & What's Working
Conditions Rating
Hot
Water Type
Saltwater

Squid and herring baits at 200-280 ft along the shelf. Heavy lead 24-32 oz.

💧 Water Conditions

Calm AM, swell building PM. Visibility good. Tides ideal mid-morning.

📍 Location Map
49.0833° N, -125.8833° W

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