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Local Lakes Jan 23 2012
Local Lak rainbow trout are released at “catchable size”, usually have an average weight of 300g. The Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery has finished stocking catchable rainbow trout into all urban lakes for 2011. When 2012 stocking is resumed the information will be posted in the Region 2 stocking database at “http://www.gofishbc.com/stockingreports/default.htm“ Fishing is generally slow during this time of the year due to the cold water and the lack of stockings. It is always worth trying of course. For best result, bait fishing on the bottom can be productive. Stockings will resume in late March. Back in early December,... [Read more...]
Fraser River
Sockeye Regulations Changing Sept 6 2011 on the Freshwater
Category(s): RECREATIONAL – Salmon Fishery Notice – Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0839-SALMON: Recreational sockeye non retention in the Fraser River in Region 2 Further to fishery notice FN0712, effective 00:01 hrs Tuesday, September 6, 2011... [Read more...]
Local Saltwater
Saltwater Jan 23, 2011
The winter Chinnook fishery is now upon us. Luckily for us living along the coast we are fortunate to have salmon fishing optunities almost all year round. Winter chinnook fishing is natoriously hit or miss. But can be very fun and rewarding if you are willing to put up... [Read more...]
Local Lakes
Local Lakes Jan 23 2012
Local Lak rainbow trout are released at “catchable size”, usually have an average weight of 300g. The Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery has finished stocking catchable rainbow trout into all urban lakes for 2011. When 2012 stocking is resumed the information will be... [Read more...]
Interior Lakes
Interior Stillwaters May 2011
Stillwater fishing has officially begun. While locally we didn’t really feel the “El Nino” winter, the interior sure did. To put it into perspective, Horse Lake came off April 4th last year, but didn’t come off till May 5th this year. (Horse Lake... [Read more...]
Local Rivers
January 2012 Rivers Report
With the salmon runs finally over, fishing has slowed and it is now time to move on to BC’s prized fish… Steelhead! While steelhead have just started to trickle into some of the smaller North-side Fraser systems, the Chilliwack River has had fish since early December.... [Read more...]
Fishing Reports
January 2012 Rivers Report
With the salmon runs finally over, fishing has slowed and it is now time to move on to BC’s prized fish… Steelhead! While steelhead have just started to trickle into some of the smaller North-side... [Read more...]
Rivers Report Dec 19′th 2011
The 2011 fall salmon run has all but ended,except for a few very late pushes of coho. This means it is time for all of us winter steelheaders to once again head out into to the wet and cold to experience... [Read more...]
ATTENTION ALL ANGLERS!!!!! Chum Fishing Closed OCT 27th 2011
Due to the poor returns of Chum Salmon the DFO is closing down retention of Chum Salmon. Effective 00:01 hours October 27, 2011, the non-tidal waters of the Fraser River in Region 2 as well as the Chehalis... [Read more...]
Fall River Fishing for Salmon (Oct 14 2011)
We are now in the heart of salmon season. This is a very exciting time to fish your favorite salmon bearing rivers. In the shop we are hearing steady reports of good fishing on the local flows such as... [Read more...]
Local Rivers Oct 13 2011
We are now in the heart of salmon season. This is a very exciting time to fish your favorite salmon bearing rivers. In the shop we are hearing steady reports of good fishing on the local flows such... [Read more...]
Guide Services
Riverside RiverDaze and Coquitlam River Clean Up Feb 4th and 5th 2012
Riverside River Daze are coming soon. Join the gang at Riverside Fly & Tackle February 4th and 5th, 2012 at the store from 9am to 5pm. With free Spey casting lessons tailored to give you tips and info on how to improve your technique and free single hand fly casting lessons designed to improve your casting distance and accuracy, it’s a... [Read more...]
Feature Articles
Winter Fishing – Plan Ahead for a Perfect Trip
With the change of the season, winter is finally upon us. Barren trees, crisp air, a brand new dusting of snow and I am exhilarated, anticipating and planning my next trip with my fishing partner for winter steelhead. Planning my trip is half the fun. I take pleasure in knowing I’ll be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at me. I give thanks every morning because of my life. I am a man of many trips, and I enjoy experiencing everything our beautiful outdoors has to offer. Whether you are able to take off on many trips or only once a year,... [Read more...]
Jig Tying Seminar – Garry Elgear Instructor
On January 27th Riverside will be hosting an instructional jig tying course. Jig fishing has been increasing in popularity throughout the the years and has become a solid tool in the arsenal of any decent Steelhead or salmon angler. Shop Owner Garry is the tying instructor for the course. Garry will take you through various steps and techniques needed to help you become a more confidant tyer & angler. Bring your tools and Vises (Vises available on request), Materials Provided To sign up call the shop (604-994-2479) or email us at fishing5@telus.net Read More →
Staff Profiles
Julian Reedel – professional fly tyer
Julian has been fishing for the last 22 years and has experienced many diffrent types and styles of fishing however considers steelhead and coho his favorite to pursue. Julian is an avid centerpin, spey... [Read more...]
Shea O’Grady: Shop Hand
Shea fishes several days a week all year round giving him a useful knowledge base in a variety of fishing styles and techniques. Read More →
Garry Elgear: Shop Owner
Garry has been the owner of Riverside Fly & Tackle for the past six years . He enjoys creating new innovative fly patterns and showing his customers how to tie and fish them. Garry guides on... [Read more...]
Christian Somogyi: Shop Hand
Christian has been fishing the local rivers since the early nineties for trout and salmon. He started his guiding career at the Upper Pitt River Lodge back in 2003. Christian enjoys fly fishing but will... [Read more...]
Angus “Gus” Elgear; devoted shop dog
Loves to go anywhere Garry goes. Read More →
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