Cutthroat fishing the Fraser Feb 2010

The Fraser River is starting to pick up for cutthroat recently with more fish starting to turn up in the upper reaches.  Remember to focus on the back waters and slough areas as this is where the fry will stage when they emerge from the gravel.  For patterns try alevins, Joe’s minnow, rolled muddlers and mickey finns.  Sturgeon fishing is slow to fair with some good days being had by those still out there.  Look for the fishing to start picking up in mid-march when the water temp picks up and the eulachon  run begins.

 

Don’t forget about the BC Sportmen’s Show at Abbotsford Tradex March 5, 6 & 7th, we’ll see you there!

Garrys Baby Pool is now Over!

Garry and Erika welcomed a beautiful baby girl to the world on Dec 7th 2009.  Her name is Audrey Maria Elgear, she weighed in at 7lbs 12 oz and was 22 inches long.  Mom Dad and the baby are all doing well and thank everyone for their well wishes.  Garry will be back in the store Dec 16.

Sturgeon Fishing on the Fraser Nov 09

Well it’s November already and the Sturgeon are still eating well.  For the Sturgeon try using stink bait or fresh roe.  Eulachons will also still work well.  The fishing has been slow at times due to the abundance of food out there, but lots of fish will still be feeding.  Coho will still fish well for a couple more weeks, try targeting them with spoons at creek  mouths and in the back channels.  If you need any tips or hints of where to go stop on by and we’ll help you out.

Fraser River fishing Oct 09

The Fraser has been fishing really well in the last few weeks due to the Pink Salmon run.  Sturgeon have been fishing really well and look for that trend to continue as the Chum run is just starting.  Bar fishing has been doing good and now with Coho and White Springs moving in in good numbers the fishing should be good for the rest of the month.   For Sturgeon try salmon belly strips and stink bait, they have been working the best lately.  Pretty quick in the next week or so the Sturgeon should start feeding on roe.  For the salmon, try lures like Gibbs Koho and Kitimat in the larger sizes or a Tee-spoon on your bar rig.

 

Don’t forget to sign up for Riverside’s Annual Sturgeon Derby-Nov 1st- $30.00 Entrance Fee- Last year first place took $2000.00

Sockeye Mortality Study on the Fraser Aug 09

Fishery Notice – Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN0611-RECREATIONAL: SALMON:  Sockeye Hook & Release Pilot Mortality Study Region 2, Fraser River, Grassy Bar

The Fraser Salmon & Watershed Program (FSWP) in conjunction with the Department
of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) is conducting the second year of a sockeye hook and
release study in the Fraser River to determine the short term (24 hour)
mortality of sockeye caught and released in recreational fisheries. 

A contract biologist, Jim Thomas of JO Thomas & Associates (JOT), will be
responsible for the operational aspects of the study.

We are seeking interested volunteers to assist us in the study.  We need
approximately 35 anglers each day of the study. If you are interested please
join us at the location and time noted below.

Study Design: fish will be caught by the usual recreational fishing methods and
also by beach seine.  Sockeye health will be assessed and the fish will be
tagged and placed into a net pen and held for 24 hours.  After the 24 hour
period the fish health will be assessed again and they will be released.  In
addition, up to 100 radio tags will be applied to the sockeye prior to release
to assess their upstream migration.

Species and Amounts: the goal is to catch up to 700 sockeye by angling and
beach seine methods. All live sockeye will be released after the 24 hour
holding period.

Meeting Location and Time: Island 22 boat launch each day of the study at 7:30
AM. Please make sure you park in the appropriate parking area for your vehicle
type. Transportation to the study area will be available for those without
boats.  There is no need to sign up; just show up at the boat launch.

Location of Study: Grassy Bar – a portion of the bar will be marked off and
used solely for the purpose of the study

Timing of Study: three 5 day time periods August 10-14, August 17-21 and August
24-28. Note: The last week is currently tentative and may be moved to August 31-
September 4.

Given the varying weather conditions expected please make sure you are prepared
and bring enough liquids to keep yourself hydrated.  You may also need rain
jackets, sunscreen, bug repellant and a hat.

Similar to last year you are required to provide your own rod, reel and line
and if you want your terminal tackle.  If you prefer, there will be a selection
of weights, leader and wool available.

The study is open to volunteer anglers of all experience levels so please come
on out and join us. 

For information on year one results please visit:
http://www.thinksalmon.com/fswp_project/item/fraser_sockeye_hook_and_release_mor
tality_study/

Notes:
Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation?  If so, please call
the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line
at (800) 465-4336.

For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at (866) 431-
FISH.

Sockeye on the Fraser Aug 4th 09

No opening as of yet and the next report will come out on Friday the 7th of August.

Waiting For Sockeye on the Fraser Aug 09

Well Sockeye still aren’t open yet although their numbers in the test sets are surpassing the amount of Chinook now being caught.  The next update from the Salmon Commission comes to us on August 4th.  We’ll do our best to keep you updated.  Chinook fishing on the Fraser has been going well, lots of big boys being caught in the last 2 weeks.  The bar fishing is doing better now and will only get better as the Fraser starts to drop and clear up.  The sturgeon have been doing well also, with fish up to 9ft being caught now.  They are still on eulachons but they will also take fresh roe and I hear stink bait is picking them up once again.  Just wait till the pinks are here!!.  Get out there and fish!

Fraser Chinook July 09

Well Chinook season is upon us.  With the Fraser opening on June 16th and the fish just starting to come through it was a little slow to start.  The river is still very high and dirty and with little to no bars open yet you are limited to bottom bouncy at scale bar or trying to bar rig fish.  The bouncer’s are obviously having more success with lots of fish being caught most days.  The bar rig fisherman are still having a tough time but are getting fish as well.   As the Fraser drops and clears up the bar rig fishing will definitely improve so stay with it.  Lots of chinook are showing up in the test fishery and now a few sockeye to boot.  Tight lines and happy times summer is here and so are the fish.

Chinook on the Fraser

Well looks like the prediction of a good salmon run this year are bang on.  Opening day on the Fraser at least 16 springs were caught up at the scale bar,  largest fish we heard was 28 lbs.  So get out there, the waters on the drop and the fish are running in.  As the reports come in we’ll keep you updated.  We are fully stocked on all you need.

The Springs Are Open June 09

The regs are out and the Chinook fishery on the Fraser opens at daylight on June 16th, 2009 on both the freshwater portion and the saltwater portion.  You are allowed 4 fish per day but only 1 fish over 50cm, hatchery or wild.  These regulations are in effect until August 31, 2009.  It is also looking good for a Sockeye opening this summer as the westcoast of Vancouver Island is already open to retention of sockeye.  So come on by and gear up, it looks like it’s going to be a good year

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