Hi and welcome to the GRFA fishing report updated on the 12th of November 2024.
What an amazing autumn we are having! With above average numbers of salmon making their annual spawning runs, fishers have been truly blessed with plenty of action and truly memorable days. For those that have not yet it made it out on the water do not despair… November is often some of, if not “the” best fishing of the year, with angling pressure down and fish numbers up its time to get out there and bend a rod! Here’s what’s going on…
Sturgeon:
The sturgeon fishing has been very consistent lately. With an amazing amount of salmon returning to all of our river systems, sturgeon have been making the most of this bonanza of food.
The early runs of Chum salmon have spawned and are starting to die off leaving their bodies to enrich the eco systems that their young will need this spring. Sturgeon have switched gears and are now actively seeking out these chum parts. Roe and single eggs have been excellent as well as fresh and not so fresh chum meat. Also, if you have access to any white chinook meat it has been working as well as an alternative bait.
Many fish are now dropping down from the upper river and following the salmon up from the lower river and this bodes well for the sturgeon anglers fishing between the mouth of Stave River and the mouth of the Harrison River. These 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 is higher than what we’ve seen the past few years and there can be debris coming down on any given day. Its very wise to keep an eye up stream as there has been some massive logs and blackberry patches floating down stream and they can make a mess of your fishing lines and anchor very quickly. With this patch of cold clear northerly weather that we are slated for, we should water levels drop fairly dramatically over the next few weeks.
What better way is there to spend a beautiful 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. info@greatriverfishing.com
Salmon:
We are having an incredible fall salmon season! Numbers have been through the roof for all species of salmon in almost all the local systems, by all accounts this is turning into a bumper crop of fish.
The Harrison River is jam packed with chum at the moment and the action has been incredible. Spey fishermen as well as single handed fly chucker’s have been doing very well on small flashy flies swung in the current. Float fishers have been slamming fish with jigs tipped with prawn. There also has been a bonanza of Coho around as of late and the fly guys, as well as the spin fishermen, have been getting into them consistently in the slacker waters and back eddy’s where they like to congregate.
For those that have not had a chance to fish this great fishery do not despair… it typically holds on well through the month of November and often we can find ourselves fishing for coho almost until Christmas. Also keep in mind that November brings some of the cleanest chum of the year, often chrome, these late fish tend to shoot up from the ocean and don’t have a chance to turn to their mating colors before being way up the river. If you’re looking to give a try why not drop us a line at info@greatriverfishing.com and we’ll get you hooked up.
The Stave River is currently choked with chum as well and most of these fish are coming to anglers float fishing in the current closer to the dam. Coho are in decent numbers in the lower river and best fished on the slack tides with flies or lures.
It has been a great season for Coho and Chinook on the Vedder River! It is very low but producing fish nicely throughout the river during low light conditions float fishing roe, jigs, wool combo’s and spinners. With the low water the mouth has still been producing well on the slack tides with anglers working spoons and spinners.
Also of note: The Fraser River re-opened for salmon fishing as of the 3rd of the November!! There are lots of chum in the system and a few Chinook and Coho. From what we’ve seen it should be excellent.
“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 us at info@greatriverfishing.com and let us help you experience the thrill of salmon on the rod.”
Coming up!!
With late fall and winter quickly approaching our thoughts turn towards the new fishing opportunities that it will bring. The Lillooet River is a gem of a winter fishery for Bull Trout and a great opportunity at some steelhead, cutthroat and rainbow trout as well. This is one of our premier trips and when you get there you will see why. This is a remote fishery that gets very little pressure and requires a skilled jet boater to reach the best waters.
The sheer beauty and majestic scenery coupled with miles of perfect fishing water makes this one of those bucket list kind of rivers… want to get it out of your bucket? Contact Alyssa for more info info@greatriverfishing.com
GRFA will once again be offering river raft Float adventures on the Vedder/Chilliwack River this winter for the elusive steelhead!! This is in an effort to enhance the fishing experience and open up water that is difficult to access any other way. These adventures will start the first of February and run until the end of April. Want to knock old square tail of the bucket list? This is your best opportunity…
Steelhead will start to enter the Vedder about the middle of December and are typically there in catchable numbers by the first week of January. Peak of the run is towards the end of February and holds on well into April. We will be primarily float and/or fly fishing for the chrome beauties and will use the raft primarily to offer ease of access to the water and most fishing will be still be done from shore. If this is something that interest you please drop us a quick email for more info. info@greatriverfishing.com
Fraser Canyon Riverside Domes and Teepee Escapes are now closed for the season. We would like to send a special Thank You to all those who came and visited us this year. Sharing this incredible piece of heaven on earth has not only been a privilege but a true pleasure as well. We can’t wait to see you again.
The domes and teepees will reopen next April, and we are already taking bookings and space is limited. If you are at all interested in the ultimate “Glamping” experience in one of BC’s most beautiful landscapes, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. info@greatriverfishing.com
Christmas is right around the corner!!
For all those looking to get a jump on their Christmas shopping, Gift Certificates are now available! This is a fantastic way to start a family tradition that bonds and secures the ties between us. Available in any denomination these Gift Certificates never expire and can be used on any date throughout the year. Give the gift that every fisherman wants… the GRFA experience! Call or Email today info@greatriverfishing.com 1-604-792-3544
That’s it for now. Conserve our waters and here’s to great fishing, forever…
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