Report for this week

I think we have finally turned the corner on our fishing. It was a slow season during May

and although the river hasn’t finished rising yet it should start to drop by the end of the

month. It has been an unusually cool spring and the fishing has been equally cool.

This month we will see the fishing getting much better.

The sturgeon fishing is picking up with every day and will now start to get better and better. We are fishing all the usual June areas and it seems that as long as you find slower water the fish will respond well to the bait, Fishing pressure is still low and the sturgeon are healthy and strong. The biggest fish for this week was 6’3” and we lost one at least that big . We are averaging around 5-10 fish a day right now and this will get better every week as the water warms up and the fish get more active.

Salmon fishing is very slow right now and we are closed to the retention of Chinooks until the 15^th of June. We have been out a few times looking for the first of the season but the water is still a bit to dirty to get anything. We will be on the water for opening morning looking for the first of the season and the prospects are starting to look good as the rivers feeding into the Fraser are starting to clear up and gain visibility. Fraser river test fishery is now on and they are getting better results daily the numbers are starting to look good and we have seen a few first nations getting Chinooks already.

The outlook for the Fraser this year is still fair as the river will be open for salmon fishing as of the 15^th of June. We are expecting some great fishing again this year during the months of July to November and if you are still looking to make some fishing plans this season the month of august would be a good time as the fishing should be great for salmon and sturgeon. We still have a few days left for July and a few for august, be sure to call and get some dates to visit the Fraser for some salmon fishing.

This week we are offering a fathers day adventure special, we are offering a 8 hour adventure that will be discounted for 15% of the value of the adventure. If you are interested please give us a call at 1-604-852-0744

Please remember that June 14 is kids fishing weekend so be sure to take your child out fishing in B.C and promote what we have long known to be special. We will be partaking in the children’s pike minnow derby at Cultus Lake this weekend. Be sure to come, its free and you can take your kids out on a jet boat and help us catch some fish together. There will be hotdogs and prizes for the kids and we know it will be great event.

Great fishing to all

Oliver,

Swiftwater Guiding

Happy new year to all and a great upcoming season to everyone!

Fishing report

This month has already turned out to be a great month for fishing. The winter steelhead fishing has been good in comparison to previous years. The steelhead have been in great shape this season and many fish are larger than average.  Most of our fishing has been done on the lower Vedder. Fishing the lower reaches of the river will give the opportunity of fresh fish that have not seen much gear. These fish are quite aggressive and will take most well presented offerings solidly. We have already seen a few fish taken on the fly and this will continue to improve as we get closer to March. If you are interested in fishing for steelhead let us know and we will set it up for you.

Nymph fishing clinic on the Lillooet

Swiftwater guiding is hosting a Nymph fishing clinic together with reaction fly and tackle in Abbotsford. We will be fishing the Lilloet river in February and the dates are each weekend . Seats are limited to 4 per day , groups are welcome to book the day or you can join on to another group to fill the boat. You will receive approximately four hours of instruction with guides. Following instruction we will enjoy the rest of the day fishing for some amazing trout on one of the most pristine rivers in B.C. For more info call 1-604-852-0744 or you can call Reaction Fly and Tackle to book with them at 1-604-870-3591

April remote adventure

We will be doing trips to the Lillooet River in the month of April targeting early season Spring Salmon, steelhead and trout. This is one of British Columbia’s premier fishing destinations and is an adventure you don’t want to miss. This is a remote fishing location where there are seldom people. The scenic ride up Harrison lake and up the river in our comfortable, heated jet boat will make this an adventure you don’t want to miss. Long sweeping runs with lots of structure and great tail outs are perfect for all styles of fly fishing and if you are not a fly fisherman you will do well casting small spoons and spinners. The main target during these trips is for chinook and steelhead as this is prime time for both, but if they do not cooperate the trout fishing is amazing at the least with many resident rainbows, bull trout and cutthroat in the river feeding on salmon fry as they exit the system.

Spring sturgeon fishing

We are currently not fishing sturgeon right now as the water has been quite cold and they are very lethargic at the time. Sturgeon fishing will start back up in March as the fish become more active with the warmer water. The fishing will start of very well as most of these big fish have not seen much food for a few months and they will be hungry. This is a prime time to get out and enjoy the nice weather and have some fun catching some really great fish. To top it all off the eulachon will begin their annual spawning run providing some of the best sturgeon fishing around. To book your sturgeon fishing adventure give us a call at 1-604-852-0744 or send us an email info@salmonguidebc.com

Best catch of the season so far:
21 ft., 4,000 lbs., chrome bright Thunderjet!!

Sturgeon fishing has been hot since the beginning of July, with fish from four feet to 9 feet being taken on a regular basis. The best fishing has been in the Fraser between Mission and Agassiz. We are finding that the most popular bait has been lamprey and roe, although they are still taking the usual ditch eels, dew worms, and eulichons as well.

Salmon have been arriving steadily since June, and their numbers are due to increase as the season progresses. Spring salmon fishing is a little slow in the Fraser right now due to high water levels, but is quite consistent in the Vedder and Chehalis rivers. We find that drift fishing is the most effective method in these areas. Keep an eye out for deep, slow pools and fish with red wool, good roe, and spoons. Sockeye have been in the Fraser since June, and the Department of Fisheries suggests selective fishing methods that don’t target sockeye to protect this fishery. Therefore, they are still closed but should be opening by the first week of August. We’re looking forward to the pinks joining the party around September, as they do every second year on the Fraser. They add an exciting dimension to any fishing adventure, and are especially great for family fishing, due to their large numbers, and the way they aggressively hit the lures!

We have not focused our fishing on trout during this time, due to the quality and availability of salmon and sturgeon. The Pitt and Lillooet rivers are a good place to fish for trout during August. Similarly, summer steelhead are still available in the Chehalis; however, we prefer to book adventures for winter steelhead starting in December when they are more prevalent in numbers.

 

We still have some dates available for prime season fishing, but they are filling up quickly. Make sure to book your sturgeon adventure during the October feeding frenzy ahead of time, prime dates are going fast! Don’t forget about the beautiful fall salmon fisheries that we are lucky enough to experience here in B.C. Call us at 1-604-852-0744 or e-mail us at swiftwater@shaw.ca to book your trip!
 

Sturgeon Fishing in British Columbia

April 25th 2007

The sturgeon fishing is good.  I know that I have not posted much lately because we have been out so much.  As of the beginning of april the fraser has started to come up.  The rising water has turned the fishing on and the sturgeon are moving better to the baits now.  We have had a few slow days but there have been many more great days.  Our daily average has been about eight to ten fish.  Most of the fish this season have been in good shape and the sizes have been really good!!!

We are hooking sturgeon on eulichons, lampreys and even a few dew worms have  produced fish.  As we get closer to May and the high water the sturgeon fishing will only get better.  The sturgeon will start to key in on eulichons mainly and feed very heavily on these.  This will be one of the best times to get a chance to hook a very big fish.  We are fishing downstream of Mission mainly right now with most of the fishing done around the mouth of the Stave River and all the way to the Port mann bridge.  We still have a few spaces available for sturgeon fishing this month and a few left for May. 

If you want to get on the river and take advantage of our early season special give us a call at 1-604-852-0744 or email us at info@salmonguidebc.com to find out what dates would work best for you.