British Columbia is world-renowned for its range of fishing experiences. From fighting chinook salmon in the Skeena to world-class fly-fishing for westslope cutthroat trout in the Kootenays, and excellent small-lake fisheries for rainbow trout throughout the province, there is a plethora of […]
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Another summer is coming to an end, and the colourful hues of autumn are starting to appear. Cooler temperatures and foggy mornings approach, as well as that magical time: the fall salmon fishery in local rivers. Thousands of anglers wait […]
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The arrival of fall coincides with some great freshwater fishing for Pacific salmon. Generally, coho begin entering many rivers along the West Coast in early September, followed later in the month by chinook and chum. Coho are known for their acrobatic […]
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When the first frosts of autumn arrive, anglers start to think about fishing for coho in rivers around the Fraser Valley. For years, this fishery usually involved using spoons, spinners, lures, bait, or flies. In the past few years, fishing […]
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The Vedder River (or Chilliwack River above Vedder Crossing) has over 30 kilometres of fishable water, from the upper boundary – located 100 metres below its confluence with Slesse Creek – to where it flows into the Fraser River downstream […]
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The word “searun” may imply that this cutthroat trout spends a lot of its life in the ocean, but that just isn’t true. To help you become a better cutthroat angler, it’s important that you know some facts concerning the […]
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In odd-numbered years, millions of pink salmon make their journey back into the rivers of Southern B.C. starting in mid-August. Anglers both young and old, novice and experienced, enjoy fishing for pinks (or “humpies”) because they are plentiful and aggressive […]
Ever driven over a bridge, looked down into the river below, and wondered what the fishing would be like? After a quick glance up- and downstream, you make the call – yeah, it looks fishy! If you find yourself driving […]
Read More… from Fly-Fishing for Arctic Grayling Along the Pine Highway in Northern B.C.
Bull trout, a piscivorous member of the char family, are a favourite amongst fly anglers due to their habitat, size, and beauty. How to identify bull trout There are several characteristics of the char family that are unique relative to […]
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After enjoying a great summer of dry-fly fishing on streams, many anglers abandon trout streams and return to fishing lakes. But there are still opportunities to fish dry flies on moving waters late in the season. When is the late […]