We’ve finally received some rains and the local rivers have bumped up and are currently fishing well. Here’s what’s happening on the fishing scene.
Sturgeon:
With the Chum Salmon returns not amounting to the typical numbers sturgeon have been forced to work a little harder for their fall feast and are biting fairly well at the moment. They are still plump from the Pink salmon bonanza and in great fighting shape making anglers work for every inch of line and showing off in spectacular leaps and sizzling runs.
Sturgeon have been primarily targeting salmon in the river, having said that many fish are being taken with other baits like lamprey and pike minnows. This often happens at this time of year as they start looking for a little variance in their diet and simply are tired of salmon. Having said that salmon eggs, singles or skeined, has been the all-around bait of choice.
Fish have been stacking up in the deeper holes and if you find a few, stick around, there’s bound to be more. Some guides have been doing very well fishing the shallower edges of the holes, especially for larger specimens.
The river has jumped up with the recent weather and is in excellent shape. Having said that we are experiencing a lot of debris in the water, mainly in the form of leaves. Its very wise to keep an eye out for these “patches” of leaves when one is motoring into or leaving shore with a jet boat, they can jam a jet pump quickly. With this patch of cold clear northerly weather that we are getting currently experiencing we should water levels drop over the next week.
What better way is there to spend an autumn day than sitting in a comfortable covered jet boat waiting on another bite from the almighty sturgeon. With limited fishing pressure on the river this is a great time of year to get out and experience these dinosaurs of the deep. We offer half and full day outing’s via jet boat with nothing but the finest in guides and tackle. We pride ourselves in ensuring your day is as comfortable, safe and enjoyable as possible. Whatever your speed, we will cater to your needs. Call or email today.
Salmon:
With Chum salmon returns being lower than expected, many tributaries of the Fraser have now been closed to the retention AND angling of them. Salmon fishing remains open and one can still take Coho and Chinook where regulations allow ( Freshwater Salmon Regs: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/fresh-douce/region2-eng.html), however one cannot target Chum on the Harrison, Stave, Allouette, Vedder, Serpentine and Chehalis Rivers as well as the Nicomen Slough.
Even though chum numbers are very low on the Harrison River we have seen some of the best Coho fishing in many years. We’ve also managed a few late Chinook however the higher water has made it challenging to find schools of fish. Look to conditions improving as the water drops and more fish push in. Most anglers are float fishing jigs with bait, spoons/spinners and flies, both single hand and spey.
The Vedder is still fishing well. With the slightly higher water fish have been scooting through and good numbers of Chinook and Coho are throughout the system. Pressure is high on the river and the more well-known spots can be very busy. Please be courteous to your fellow angler and use proper fishing etiquette.
The Nicomen Slough is starting to put out Coho consistently and anglers have been busy throwing spoons, spinners and flies at them. Look for a high to dropping tide in the lower reaches as the fresh fish push in and hang out. The upper slough around Suicide Creek and the creek itself has been good for those wanting to do a little drift fishing, having said that, spinners and small sparkle flies have also been producing.
“GRFA has decades and decades worth of knowledge when it comes to targeting salmon Fraser Valley. If you would like to learn more about this fishery or simply want to get out on the river for some salmon fishing we can help. Please contact Rick at rstahl@greatriverfishing.com and let us help you experience the thrill of salmon on the rod.”
That’s it for now. Conserve our waters and here’s to great fishing, forever…
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