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VANCOUVER BC FISHING REPORT, FRASER RIVER VALLEY FISHING REPORT

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STEELHEAD fishing is HOT! good dates available. January-March are prime times!

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Guided Steelhead Fishing: what a start to the season! Lots of fish and some big ones are coming in too! The pic is a chrome 15 lb wild Steelhead taken Feb 3 on the Chilliwack/Vedder River 1 hour east of downtown Van. Chilliwack River conditions are ideal as of mid week(Feb 1) and the return this season is excellent! The good start to the season is a good indicator of a great return for winter Steelhead in this system once again. If you want your chances of hooking one of these legendary fish then make sure to book a day with us before it's too late, we recommend anytime from now until mid March but the best time for Steelhead is always mid January to late February but they are available until end of April. Lessons on how and where to catch Steelhead are available upon request, we will show you where Steelhead hold, proper presentations and offerings, and how to read the river. It's a must have if you want to be one of the anglers walking out with a fish or your friend taking a pic of you releasing a wild Steelhead!

Fraser River Guided Sturgeon Fishing Trips: Sturgeon fishing will resume in late March when the river temps rise and the fish get active again. We believe that we are your best choice for hooking into the bigger Fraser river Sturgeon, most of our fish average in the 5-7 foot range and we don't hook many small ones. Sturgeon fishing is a thrill for those wanting a true sportfish experience but is not for children. Sturgeon are available March until December, peak times are June to mid November where giant monster size fish are available, book your trophy Sturgeon fishing trip soon as dates fill up quickly. Average size fish is around 5-6 feet with some beasts up to 1,000 lbs! Complaints of sore arms are heard daily!! A client last year who fishes a lot down in Mexico for Marlin and has taken huge Black Marlin to 600lbs, had complimented our Fraser river Sturgeon as one of the best fighting fish he has ever encountered!  Our success is based on years of experience and prime baits. We also have lots of experience providing large corporate or stag party fishing trips up to 25 people.

If you want to experience one of the worlds best fighting fish then the Fraser river Sturgeon is it and we are your perfect solution to fulfill your angling dreams! Single day or multi-day fishing packages are available with lodging. Our experience and knowledge will assure you a successful guided fishing adventure! Give us a call for booking info.

Fraser River Guided Salmon Fishing Trips :    Salmon fishing is done until July 2012 but Steelhead are available from Jan - April ! and are a great sportfish that average 12 lbs. We are a well experienced Steelhead guide service whether your a fly fishing nut or float fisher. The Chinook salmon run was outstanding for 2011 and we recommend booking from mid August to early October 2012 for these great sportfish! Our techniques for King salmon make it nearly impossible for them to resist biting. Early October to mid November is prime time for Fraser valley Coho. Chum salmon is best mid October to later November. Pink salmon return in 2013.

Squamish River Fishing report :  Bull trout action on the fly resumes mid March

2011 was the year for the BIG return of Pink Salmon from late August to late September, Pinks are done now and what a great time it was with lots of big chrome Pinks from late August to early October. For prime Pink salmon dates we recommend booking a year early. If you want to get out for a productive guided fishing trip on the Fraser or many of it's good tributaries such as the scenic Harrison river then please CALL us at 604-864-5445

Upper Pitt River Fly Fishing trips : This is a gem of a river accessed by jet boat only or heli. Experience remote magnificent scenery and great fly fishing for Bull Trout up to 15 lbs, Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. We offer guided fly fishing trips on the Pitt river from mid May until late July and then again in the Fall for salmon. You'll be guided by myself and all our flies are custom made to perfection! Please call us to arrange a prime time spot on this river.

River Fly Fishing Trips: Steelhead, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden are available from January to July on many of the rivers near Vancouver BC such as the productive Squamish river system, and we will pick you up from your Vancouver hotel for a memorable walk and wade fly fishing trip!. Currently we are taking bookings for Bull Trout fly fishing trips. The world famous upper Pitt River is a great remote river to fly fish on during the spring and early summer for big Bull trout, Cutthroat and Rainbow. The Pitt river is Jetboat or Heli access only(full day trips only based on availability) and we prefer to promote fly fishing on this majestic gem of a river. Don't forget about this river during May to July for really big Bull trout that can reach 15 lbs plus!. Fly fishing is one of our specialties and we tie all of our flies that have been time tested for years. If you want to experience some great scenery and fishing then call us to arrange a full service guided trip! 604-864-5445

Lake Fly Fishing for Rainbow Trout: May 1st is the opening for many of these pristine wilderness lakes. We fly fish only on these wilderness gems from May to mid July for Rainbow trout that can go up to 8 lbs but average 2-3 lbs. The scenery that surrounds these lakes is quiet and echoes solitude and beauty! Why not try our secluded 'hike-in' lake where you will find a severe lack of anglers but lots of hungry Trout! and we have private lodging close to the lake with a nice river that flows at properties edge for multi day packages. If you want to get some lessons or book a full service guided trip then we can set you up!

Take a look at our NEW 21ft Custom Weld 'Storm' Fraser River fishing machine! Seats 6, style, comfort and speed to match our spectacular catch records!!

VIDEO OF OUR 500 LB STURGEON TAKEN IN JULY 2009, to see more of our bc fishing videos go to our Video Page

Updated Fraser river Fishing Report, Vancouver Fishing Report

TAKING BOOKINGS FOR PRIME STURGEON AND SALMON DATES FOR 2010

STEELHEAD FISHING IS GOOD FROM JAN TO APRIL

Sturgeon Fishing starts in March

Salmon fishing report   Sturgeon fishing report   Steelhead fishing report   Trout fishing report

  Fraser river guided  Sturgeon fishing trips in the Mission to Chilliwack BC area!:  Fraser river Sturgeon fishing will start again for us in March/April.  Guided Sturgeon Fishing Trips in 2009 produced some very nice fat fish combined with great jumps and good runs.  We consistently had very good Sturgeon fishing success this year from June to November and there was many VERY Big fish this year including the 500 lb Sturgeon brought in by Jim while filming a TV show for Shimano Japan!. Trust in our proven success. July to November is the prime time for these world record fish that many of my clients describe as better than Marlin! Our friends from Kings of Leon were out with us twice during their Vancouver visit in August and experienced some great Sturgeon fishing and caught some great King salmon too! Way to go Matt, Jarrod and Nacho.  The Sturgeon are here and biting provided you've got good bait, and we do.  Despite a poor return of Sockeye, we experienced a banner season for the other 4 salmon species.  Don't forget to book early for prime sturgeon fishing dates from July 15 to Nov 15, this is when the Big boys get taken! with most Sturgeon averaging 5-7 feet! with that 10+ footer waiting for you!! Silversides knows all the best baits to fool these lunkers!

Guided Steelhead and Trout Fishing  Lots of needed rain predicted to fall late this week will bring fresh Steelhead into the Chilliwack river, so fishing trips for the week of March 14-19 should be stellar! Fish over 15lbs are available in this river. January to April produces some great results for Steelhead up to 22 lbs but average 10-12 lbs. Our clients this season have been landing some nice hatchery Steelhead on the Vedder river, drifting our jigs under a float, which for us is the  most productive method. Flyfishing for winter Steelhead is a challenging option but for the hardcore fly angler the reward is obvious!  All our guided Steelhead trips last season netted hookups and some beautifull fish. If your into fly fishing one of our beautiful rivers for Bull trout and Dolly Varden we can take you to the Squamish area and experience a gorgeous river with stunning scenery and wild fish! Talk to you soon!

Salmon Fishing    Guided Salmon fishing in the Fraser river valley will start in May or June depending on opening dates TBA. Call us for details at (1) 604-864-5445

Rainbow Trout fly fishing from May to early July:  We have over 2 decades of experience in this fishery, and will get you into some nice Rainbows on dozens of wilderness lakes to choose from within 4 hrs of Vancouver BC. This is classic stillwater fly fishing! Our Rainbow trout are excellent fighters, great jumpers and have a dark orange to red meat that makes for a tasty shore lunch! The lakes are nestled in true wilderness with plenty of wildlife and scenery.

Steelhead fishing on the Chilliwack river just east of Vancouver is done until December 2009. The Chilliwack river is the best choice for Steelhead near Vancouver with fish up to 22 lbs! this year. Our guided Steelhead fishing trips this season for this trophy fish proved a hit with Steelhead averaging 12-14 lbs.  Best baits for Steelhead are roe, pink worms, big blades and jigs under a float which are deadly. Now is a good time for fly fishermen to try their luck.

Cutthroat Trout are available in the Harrison river and other smaller rivers and creeks for April to May and are best fished with flies.   Call us soon for your next great fishing adventure!.      ***Check updated fishing regs online or at your local tackle store***.

 We have lots of experience salmon, steelhead, trout and sturgeon fishing in the Fraser river valley from Maple Ridge upstream to Hope and Harrison areas, or the Squamish river valley for Salmon, Trout and Steelhead, and also fly fishing wilderness lakes for Rainbow Trout to 8lbs which starts early May.

From mid March to mid May the Bull trout fishing is good on the Squamish river, and for June July on the Pitt river for big trout, a great fly fishing river. If you want to experience Trout or Steelhead fishing then please call me to book your next great fishing trip. The Fraser river opens for Salmon Fishing June 1st. Chinook salmon will be available by the end of June and all summer long. July and August is a great time for catching those King salmon by 'bar fishing'.

Silversides Fishing offers multi day complete fishing holidays any time of year, and single day fishing trips too. Rely on over 20 yrs experience.
Give us a call at (1)604-864-5445 if you want a fantastic day's fishing combined with some of the best scenery in the world. Email us.

Guided Steelhead Fishing in Vancouver, BC is good from January to late April or early May but mid December can be good too. Currently we are seeing good numbers of large fish but the season is almost over now! We had great results for our clients this season(2009), with some very big fish too!  Guided fly fishing for Steelhead near Vancouver is a good option for March and April. I recommend doing a 3 day Steelhead fishing trip for good success as the Chilliwack river is long and this will ensure you a  great fishing experience. A successful day requires covering lots of water, patience and listening to your guide. When a hookup happens there's nothing like it. Steelhead season is from mid December to April on the Chilliwack river and March to May on the Squamish river system. The Squamish river is a real gem, low number of anglers, big runs, pure wilderness experience and lots of trout between Steelhead! We Steelhead fish with fly, centre pin or baitcaster(multiplier).
Call Silversides Fishing at (1) 604-864-5445 to set up a great day of Steelhead fishing. Email us.

Guided Salmon fishing charters on the Fraser river and it's tributaries will start in late June 2009 for Kings.  Chinook salmon or Kings will be available all summer and into October. 2009 is Pink salmon year so don't forget to book early for prime dates(see below). Don't forget about the Big Harrison river Kings which run from mid September to late October, 60-70 pounders are available! 

Coho Salmon : Done until October 2009.  Coho's are notorious for taking flies and spoons.

Chinook : (King, Spring) salmon starts in June 2009 and peak times are July and August on the Fraser river. The later half of August has always been a fantastic time for these fish!

Pink salmon : 18 million fish will return from late August to late September 2009. Pinks are great family fun, easy to catch! Pink salmon are great for fly fishing. Why not try a group event?, affordable and great fun! and we have lots of experience delivering succesful trips.

Sockeye salmon : Currently DFO is predicting a return of 10 million for 2009 with the first 2 weeks of August slated as a sportfish opening. This is a busy time for charter operators so its best to secure your dates quickly(weekends are busy!).  Recent scientific data shows that Fraser river juvenille Sockeye salmon have been hit hard by sea lice from fish farm operations on the central coast, so it is advisable not to consume farmed salmon to protect this historic run of magnificent fish. When people stop consuming this toxic product the farms will shut down and go away or make changes to protect our heritage.

Chum salmon : A fantastic fighting salmon that enters the Fraser river and it's tributaries from late September to late November. Silversides provide guided fishing for Chum salmon on the Harrison river, Stave river, Chilliwack river and Squamish river. We have Chum salmon figured out and have no problem hooking 50+ in a day during peak times! with our special custom made jigs. You can trust our expertise and skill. October is a good month for Chum but November is also a great time for Chums! and with low number of anglers I do recommend it.

The Fraser river is the main highway of salmon through the Summer and Fall months and our custom 19-24 ft jet boats get you around in comfort. Chinook salmon run from June to October, Sockeye salmon from August to October, Coho and Chum salmon from September to November. Pink salmon are every odd numbered year (September - early October) so 2009 will be the next run, they are great sport on the fly or spoon. Vancouver area Chinook, Coho and Chum salmon fly fishing on rivers is best from October to November, call (1) 604-864-5445 for specific info, or Email us

Fraser river Sturgeon fishing will start in late March or early April and will go straight to late November. We have very high success rates as we are keeping our baits up to date on what the Sturgeon are feeding on and our experience and passion pays off with great results. Sturgeon fishing on the Fraser river is good in the Mission to Chilliwack area and also further down river near Maple Ridge.     Give us a call for your arm-breaking fishing adventure!

Fraser river Sturgeon reach weights of over 1,000 lbs and are very strong, even the 50 lbers are a handful for most sport fishers. Sturgeon fishing charters are very popular with large groups, they make for great fun and we can help you set up a derby too! We can accommodate up to 20 people if you like. April to May and mid July to November are prime feeding times for Sturgeon but anytime from March to December can be good. For a great all inclusive Vancouver fishing vacation or holiday try a multiple day package - we have great accommodations close to the Fraser river for your enjoyment. We will customize a trip made for you, tell us what you want and we'll get it done.

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The Squamish river and tributaries will start to fish well around early March 2009. Last April and May we had amazing results for big Bull trout to 9 lbs with many 5 and 6 lb fish on the fly. Fly fishing is the preferred method for these aggressive trout that can go over 10 pounds! March to May is the time for this fishery on a river that amazes with scenery. The famous Pitt river will have great fly fishing for sea run Bull trout from late May and thru all of June and some of July. Book ahead for this exclusive wild river with aggressive very big fish. Remote boat access only or Heli Fishing available. We also provide guided Heli fishing on remote coastal rivers that are teaming with trout. Single or multi day.

Lake fly fishing for Rainbow Trout starts May 1st and will last until mid July. All our Rainbow lakes are very quiet and set in true BC wilderness just over 2 hrs from Vancouver. I have a wealth of experience fly fishing our lakes and custom tie all our trout flies so your in good hands! On lakes, Rainbow Trout average 14-18 inches or 1.5-3lbs but many fish are bigger, 8 lb fish are available on some lakes! We use float tubes for comfort and stealthiness, they're easy to pack into those lakes that require a nice 5 minute walk, getting you into true wilderness and great fishing, but most lakes we can drive to on 4 wheel drive logging roads. We fish for Rainbows on lakes 2-3hrs from downtown Vancouver, making day trips feasible but multiple day trips with wilderness cabin lodging offers a far more relaxing experience and we can set up great fishing vacation packages for you customized to meet your needs.

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Fishing on the Squamish river in October and November is prime time for chrome bright ocean fresh Chum salmon and Coho salmon too! We fish with methods that do not floss(snag) these beautiful biting fish and once they are hooked it's a fantastic battle. Chums average 10-15 lbs but 20 pounders are there! They are relentless fighting fish!. We offer guided fly fishing for Chum and Coho too for the purist and I have many years experience tying flies and fishing for these beauties. One of the great things about the Squamish is it's close proximity to Vancouver but yet it is situated in a tight river valley surrounded by high mountains and glaciers, along with plenty of wildlife such as bald eagles, bear, elk and deer.