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September 8, 2022

SOCKEYE OPENING! Fishing Report for Chilliwack to Vancouver – September 8, 2022

Great News!! The Fraser River will open for Sockeye either Friday or Saturday! DFO will be making the announcement today and we will post more info when available. It has been a few years since we have seen an opening for these much heralded fish and with the strong numbers retur

August 12, 2022

2022 Jurassic Classic

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! GRFA is proudly hosting the annual 2022 Jurassic Classic Sturgeon Fundraiser this weekend. Through the efforts of the The Wild Sheep Society of BC, Guide Outfitters Association of BC and the N. America Wild Sheep Foundation, this incredible event raises aware

July 15, 2022

Fishing Report for Chilliwack to Vancouver – July 15, 2022

It’s been a cool start our summer this year and we are finally seeing some typical warmer weather. For those waiting for the perfect time to fish this may be it! Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening on the river… NEWS: Salmon Opening Numbers of Sockeye in the Fraser River are c

July 1, 2022

URGENT FISHERY NOTICE – Vedder/Chilliwack River – July 1, 2022

Anglers and others who frequent the Chilliwack/Vedder rivers should be aware that the Sumas First Nations will be conducting DFO authorized net fisheries in the lower river near the confluence of the Sumas and Vedder rivers in an effort to meet Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) n

June 7, 2022

Fishing Report for Chilliwack to Vancouver – June 7, 2022

Hi and welcome to the GRFA fishing report updated on the 7th of June 2022. With Fathers Day right around the corner we are amping up for the upcoming summer season, which promises to be a very busy one. Still not sure what to get Dad for his special day? Why not take him fishing

May 11, 2022

Fishing Report for Chilliwack to Vancouver – May 11, 2022

Hi and welcome to the GRFA fishing report updated on the 11th of May 2022. As we continue to move through the spring months we are starting to experience the annual spring freshet. Even with the slightly cooler temperatures than normal, most rivers have come up due to snow melt a

April 7, 2022

Fishing Report for Chilliwack to Vancouver – April 7, 2022

Hi and welcome to the GRFA fishing report updated on the 7th of April, 2022. Birds are chirping, trees are starting to bud and its time to mow the lawn… Spring has sprung! This is that time of year that many of us start looking for outdoor activities and for the angler this means

February 24, 2022

Fishing Report for Chilliwack to Vancouver –February 24, 2022

Hi and welcome to the GRFA fishing report updated on the 24th of February, 2022. As we move through winter to early spring we once again find ourselves pining for a bent rod and some good times on the water. With the floods behind us we are experiencing very normal weather patter

December 21, 2021

2021 Season Wrap Up

From our office staff… Leanne, Alyssa, Dean and Rick… and the rest of the Great River Fishing Team… We truly wish you a Safe, Healthy and Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year! This time of year finds us winding down from another fish filled season and what a strange yea

November 2, 2021

Fishing Report for Chilliwack to Vancouver – November 2, 2021

Hi and welcome to the GRFA fishing report updated on the 2nd of November 2021. This October has once again been very wet and currently all the locals rivers are experiencing high water levels. It looks like we are entering a cold clear snap for a few days and this should bring th

September 29, 2021

Fishing Report for Chilliwack to Vancouver – September 29, 2021

Hi and welcome to the GRFA fishing report updated on the 29th of September 2021. October is once again at our doorstep and with it the promise of some superb fishing. This is the time of year that gets the blood flowing for the local angler, so many options and so many fish to co

September 14, 2021

PINK SALMON UPDATE

The Dept of Fisheries and Oceans has opened the main stem Fraser River to sportfishing for pink salmon! Effective September 11th until the 21st recreational anglers are able to harvest 2 pink salmon from the Fraser River, in the freshwater portion, from the Mission Railway bridge