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Welcome to the Island Fisherman Brag Board! Share your top catches with the BC angling community for a chance to be featured as our Photo of the Week or selected for an upcoming print magazine cover. Submit your photos using the form below, or email full-resolution original files directly to fish@ifishmag.com with the angler’s name, general location, species, and gear details.

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    Cathy Haggarty
    A man wearing sunglasses holds an octopus on his arm while standing near boats at a dock.
    Shirley Partridge
    Koel lands a 15 lb Coho from Nanaimo River on Nov 13, 2019
    Jackson Lay lands a Spring salmon from French Creek on August 5, 2019
    Robbie Brittain lands a Spring salmon from River Inlet in Summer 2019
    Mandy Coles lands a Chinook from Winter Harbour on July 15, 2019
    Derek Riley lands a Chinook from Seal Reef on April
    David Tonken lands a Chinook from Mill Banke Sound in August
    Chris Knudsen lands a Chinook from Tent Island on Dec. 29, 2019
    Bruce MacDonald lands a Spring from Alberni Inlet on Aug 16, 2019
    Bart Dougans lands a Tyee from Broken Island
    Mike Burnham lands a Chinook from Victoria, Breakwater on July 22
    Greg Simpson
    Woman holding a large fish while standing on a boat in a body of water surrounded by mountains.
    Last year of allowed killing. Good thing but fish is mounted on the wall to reminisce.
    Geoff McKay - Searching for Big Springs
    Gary Wilson
    Gary Wilson
    Man holding a large fish with distinctive markings while seated in a boat on calm water.
    Man holding a large salmon while standing on a boat in calm waters. He is wearing sunglasses and a cap, with a scenic backdrop.
    Man holding a large salmon fish, smiling while standing near a body of water with a clear sky in the background.
    Man holding a large fish while standing in a river, with a woman in the background wading in the water.
    Man holding a large fish while standing on a boat, wearing sunglasses and a cap, with a surprised expression.
    An older man wearing a blue jacket and a straw hat holds a large fish while standing by a riverbank with a fishing rod.
    Young girl holding a large salmon fish while smiling, on a boat with water in the background.
    Person holding a large fish while on a boat, wearing an orange jacket and yellow pants, with a cloudy sky in the background.
    Woman holding a large salmon while standing on a fishing boat, wearing a dark jacket and a knitted hat.
    Woman standing next to a wooden sign that reads 'Poett Nook Marina' with several fish displayed on a rack.
    Tom Vaida won The Clover Point Anglers' Association's 25th Annual Salmon Derby with this 20 lb 9 oz Chinook this past weekend.
    Tom Vaida lands a Chinook from Victoria on August 6, 2019
    Robert Reinhardt lands a White Chinook from Salamanca Point, Galiano Island on August 13, 2019
    Rob lands a Chinook from Kitty Coleman on August 3rd, 2019
    Owen May lands a Chinook from Kitty Coleman on August 4th, 2019
    Shore casting Jalisco, Mexico
    Man holding a large fish while smiling, wearing sunglasses and a gray hoodie, with water and trees in the background.
    Nic Pulley crabbing from Port of Everett on July 5, 2019
    Michelle Knudsen lands a Chinook from Alberni Inlet (Leaning tree) on Aug. 26, 2019
    Kathryn Mitchell lands a Chinook from Area 27 Cliffe Point on July 1, 2019
    Man holding a large fish while standing on a boat in a body of water, wearing sunglasses and a green shirt.
    Young man holding a large salmon fish in front of a garage door, wearing a black hoodie and cap.
    Man holding a fish while standing in a rocky riverbed, wearing fishing gear and a cap.
    Man holding a large fish on a boat with water in the background, wearing a baseball cap and a black hoodie.
    Brandi Lea lands a Chinook from Area 7 on July 26
    Person holding two large salmon while standing on a boat in the water, wearing a life jacket and casual clothing.
    Young boy holding a large salmon fish at a marina, with boats and water in the background.
    KIKO Lures pay off for Bruce Gyles!
    Robyn Thiessen lands a Chinook from Campbell River on Aug 11, 2018
    Young woman holding a large fish while standing on a boat, with another person in the background on the water.
    Big Mamma - Catch and Release to make future babies
    Person holding a large fish while on a boat, with water and trees visible in the background.
    Brandi Lea lands a Chinook from Nanaimo on June 9, 2019
    Russ Strom lands a ling cod from Chatham Point on May 22, 2019
    Montagu Lee lands a Winter Chinook from Campbell River on February 2019
    Jimmy Sweett lands a Chinook from Bowen Island on April 14, 2019
    Good Time Dave’s Fishing Charters lands a Chinook from East Sooke on May 16 2019
    Brandi Lea lands a Chinook from Nanaimo on April 29 2019
    Ryker Klyne lands a Spring from Alberni Canal–Bamfield on March 02 2019
    Girl Power! Lauren Kildaw lands a Chinook from Bamfield on August 2018
    Man in a plaid shirt and hat holding a large rainbow trout while standing in a boat on calm water.
    Man holding a large rainbow trout while wearing a plaid shirt and life jacket, with water in the background.
    22# linger from French Creek
    Person in an orange jacket holding a large fish while standing on a boat in a body of water.
    Connie McAllan lands a Halibut from Port Renfrew BC on 2016-04-30
    Person holding two large salmon while standing on a boat in calm waters, wearing a hoodie and a cap.
    Two men posing with large halibut fish hanging from a scale at a dock. One man is shirtless, showing tattoos, while the other wears a cap and sunglasses.
    Man holding a large Chinook salmon while on a boat, smiling with the fish caught in a coastal water setting.
    Man holding a large Chinook salmon while on a boat in open water, wearing a blue shirt and a cap.
    Man kneeling in a river holding a large salmon fish, wearing a blue beanie and outdoor clothing, with a natural forest backdrop.
    Two individuals holding large halibut fish while standing on a boat, both smiling and wearing casual fishing attire.
    Man in a red hoodie holding a large silver fish while standing in water, with a fishing rod in his other hand.
    Three individuals holding large salmon fish on a dock, showcasing their catch after a fishing trip.
    Woman holding a large trout while sitting on a rock by a lake, wearing camouflage clothing and smiling at the camera.
    Person holding a large salmon while sitting on a boat, with several fish displayed on the deck.
    A person holding a large salmon fish while standing on a boat, with fishing gear visible in the background.
    Two men standing in a fishing supply store, one holding a fishing lure while the other stands beside him, surrounded by fishing gear and accessories.
    Man holding a large orange fish while wearing yellow gloves, with a boat motor visible in the background.
    Woman in a floral dress holding a large salmon while standing on a boat with a cooler in the background.
    Man holding a large salmon fish while wearing a colorful fishing shirt on a boat in the water.
    Woman holding a large salmon fish on a boat, wearing a hat and casual clothing, with water and mountains in the background.
    Two women holding four large salmon caught while fishing on a boat. Both women are smiling and wearing casual clothing.
    Person holding a large halibut fish on a boat, with water and trees in the background.
    Individual holding a large salmon fish while wearing a cap, with a body of water and trees in the background.
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    Man holding a large bass fish while sitting in a boat on a body of water surrounded by greenery.
    Woman holding a large salmon while standing on a boat, wearing a red shirt and black leggings, with a scenic water background.
    Woman holding a large fish while standing on a boat, with water and boats visible in the background.
    Woman holding a large fish while standing on a boat in calm waters, wearing a pink shirt and sunglasses.
    Man holding a large salmon while standing on a boat in the water, with fishing gear and an outboard motor visible.
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    Man holding a large fish while standing on a boat, with a fishing scale visible in his hand.
    Young girl holding a large fish while wearing a life jacket and cap, on a boat with calm water in the background.
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    Young boy holding a large fish while standing on a boat, wearing a life jacket and a baseball cap.
    Man holding a large fish while surrounded by four children on a boat, all wearing winter clothing and life jackets.
    Man holding a large salmon while standing on a boat in open water, with a motor visible in the background.
    Young boy wearing glasses and a life jacket holding a large fish while standing in a boat on calm water.
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    Man holding a large salmon while standing on a fishing boat in open water.
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    Two individuals on a boat holding a large fish, with fishing equipment visible in the background.
    Child wearing a blue life jacket holding a large fish while standing on a boat in calm waters.
    Man holding a large salmon while standing on a boat in a body of water, wearing sunglasses and fishing attire.
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    Person holding a large salmon while standing on a boat in the water, wearing sunglasses and casual clothing.
    Man wearing sunglasses and a cap holding a large fish while standing on a boat in the water.
    Young girl holding a large salmon fish in front of a sign that reads 'Port Alberni - Salmon Capital of the World' near a body of water.
    Person holding a large fish, standing outdoors with a body of water in the background.
    Person reclining beside a large halibut on grass, with a small dog sitting nearby. The individual is wearing a striped tank top and sunglasses.
    Young man holding a large fish while standing on a boat, wearing a red shirt and sunglasses, with water in the background.
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    Woman holding a large salmon fish while standing on a boat in a body of water.
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    Person holding a large salmon fish while on a boat, wearing a red plaid shirt and a gray beanie, with water and trees in the background.
    Man holding a large salmon fish while on a boat, with water in the background.
    Woman holding a large salmon while standing on a fishing boat, wearing a life vest and casual clothing.
    Woman holding a large salmon fish while smiling, wearing sunglasses and a cap, with water in the background.
    Person holding a large salmon fish while standing on a boat, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
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    Child holding a large cod fish while wearing a floral bucket hat and a red long-sleeve shirt on a boat.
    Child holding a large trout while sitting in a boat on a lake, wearing a life jacket and smiling at the camera.
    Person holding a white basket filled with freshly caught shrimp while on a boat in a marine environment.
    Young person holding a magazine titled 'Island Fisherman' featuring a large fish on the cover, wearing a cap and a blue shirt.
    Child wearing a life jacket holding a freshly caught fish on a boat, smiling with excitement. The fish is large and has visible blood.
    Man holding a Chinook salmon while standing on a boat in the water, wearing a green jacket and orange pants.
    Two men holding a large salmon fish on a boat in the ocean, both wearing casual clothing and fishing gear.
    Young girl in a pink hoodie holding a large brown trout while kneeling by the water's edge.
    Woman holding a small brown trout while a child sits nearby with a fishing net on a riverbank.
    Person in a black rain jacket holding a steelhead fish in a river, surrounded by greenery and calm water.
    Woman holding a pink salmon while carrying a child in a front-facing baby carrier, standing in a river.
    Woman holding a brown trout while standing in a river, with a child on her back and a dog nearby.
    Two men kneeling beside a row of halibut on a dock, with a fishing boat visible in the background.
    Man sitting on a boat holding two large salmon fish while wearing a camouflage jacket and a baseball cap.
    Two men on a boat with several caught fish laid out on the deck, both wearing hats and sunglasses.
    Man holding a large fish with an open mouth, smiling while wearing a cap and fishing attire on a boat.
    Man holding a Chinook salmon while standing on a boat in open water, wearing sunglasses and a casual shirt.
    Two individuals on a boat, one holding a caught fish and giving a thumbs up while the other smiles at the camera.
    Woman holding a large fish while standing on a boat, with outboard motors visible in the background.
    Man kneeling by a river holding a steelhead fish while smiling, wearing fishing gear and a cap.
    Young boy holding a large Chinook salmon while fishing on a boat in the ocean.
    Person holding a large fish while standing on a boat in a body of water, wearing a camouflage jacket and a brown beanie.
    Man wearing a hat and glasses holding a large fish while standing in shallow water.
    Man holding a large salmon fish on a boat, displaying a surprised expression while fishing in coastal waters.
    Person holding a large salmon fish at a fishing dock with signs indicating fish handling rules in the background.
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    Two men holding a large fish on a boat in the ocean, one giving a thumbs up while the other poses with the catch.
    Two young boys and an adult man holding a large fish while on a boat, with a clear blue sky in the background.
    Two men in a small boat holding a large fish while fishing on water, wearing life jackets and hats.
    Young person holding a large fish while on a boat, smiling and wearing a black hoodie with orange accents.
    Man holding a large salmon while smiling, wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt and a camouflage cap.
    Woman holding a large salmon while standing on a boat, wearing sunglasses and a plaid shirt, with calm water in the background.
    Child holding a large fish while smiling, with a boat interior visible in the background.
    Man holding a large salmon fish while standing in a river, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
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    Cover Photo Requirements & Best Practices

    Island Fisherman Magazine Sample Cover Layout
    Sample vertical cover layout.
    • High Resolution (300 DPI): For print reproduction, we require high-resolution, full-size original files (approximately 10” wide by 12” tall at 300 DPI). Always upload the original uncompressed file from your camera or smartphone rather than a social media screenshot. Vertical (portrait) orientation is ideal for full-page covers.
    • Generous Background Framing: Leave ample breathing room around the angler and fish. Shots framed too tightly from edge-to-edge cannot accommodate the masthead banner, issue titles, and barcode overlays. Wider compositions give our design team room to create the perfect layout.
    • Clean Presentation & Ethical Handling: The best cover shots feature a smiling angler holding a seasonal species horizontally with both hands—avoid holding fish by the tail with head hanging down. We prioritize clean presentations with minimal blood, vibrant colors, and lifejackets (PFDs) worn on all young anglers.

    Following these guidelines gives your photo the best chance of being selected for print, showcasing your catch to tens of thousands of passionate anglers across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.