Steelhead Showing up Jan 10

Our local rivers are starting to show some good early numbers of  Steelhead.  The Vedder River has been producing good numbers of early fish and these fish have been a good size.  A lot of the early fish have been caught on roe bags so far.  A few fish are being caught on flies already which shows how eager these fish truly are.  Garry’s pattern, the Whorehouse has produced a couple fish and Gorman’s Caballero eggs as well as Steelhead nightmare have been fishing well.  Combo’s in black and pink and black and white have fished well.  Chehalis has been fishing well for Cutthroat.  Try using single egg patterns in peach and pink.  For the Steelhead, purple egg sucker for flies.   For the gear fisherman we have some of the nicest roe  that BC has to offer.  Try Garry’s BC Orange and Steelie Pink dog roe hand cured by himself.

High Water on the Local Rivers Dec 09

Much of the local Coho season was lost due to high water levels in our rivers.  A lot of the local rivers will have fresh Coho in them after all that rain, especially the Harrison River and Chehalis River.  The Harrison and Chehalis Rivers will fish well through the month of December for Coho and early Steelhead.  The other local rivers are just getting started for Steelhead, reports should start coming in in the next week or two.  Chehalis has been producing good numbers of fish but fishing has been difficult due to high water.  Norrish is still producing good numbers.  Look for the Coho to school up as the water drops.  Thompson River has been fishing quite well for Steelhead in the Spences Bridge area.

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.

Squamish River Open Nov 11th 2009

Subject: FN0923-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Region 2 - Squamish River Chum Retention Opportunity

Returns of chum salmon to the Squamish River in 2009 are sufficient to provide

a retention opportunity on the Squamish River.

Effective 00:01 hours November 11, 2009 until 23:59 hours November 29, 2009 in

the mainstem of the Squamish River downstream of the powerline crossing located

approximately one and a half (1.5) kilometres upstream of the Cheakamus River

you may retain:

- one (1) chum per day.

You may also retain one (1) hatchery marked coho per day on the mainstem

Squamish River downstream of the powerline crossing until December 31, 2009.

The Cheakamus River and Mamquam River as well as all tributaries to the

Squamish River downstream of the powerline crossing remain closed to the

retention of chum. The opportunities on the Cheakamus and Mamquam Rivers remain

at: 

- one (1) hatchery marked coho per day.

Nov 09 Coho Fishing Picking Up

Well it looks like the Harrison and Chehalis systems are finally getting more fish.  The waters on the north side of the Fraser typically fish much better in the month of November than in October.  A lot of them fish quite well into  December and even January.  Coho are suckers for spinners and spoons.  Anything from Colorados to Blue Fox spinners and even Hildebrandts and Dick Nites will take Coho.  Silver, gold and copper are all key.  Chartreuse is a great colour in any lure whether it’s a fly or spinner.  Don’t forget Coho like slow slack water so look for them in slow runs and seams as well as hiding in log jams and behind boulders.  Good luck and tight lines.

Thompson River Steelhead open to fishing Oct 23, 2009

The Thompson River opened today after the Albion Test sets were showing good returns of Steelhead.  So gear up and go fish for some of these beauties, who knows how long it will stay open.  We’ve got everything you need for these gorgeous fish, come and see us.

Local Rivers fishing well for Salmon Oct 09

The Vedder River is absolutely plugged with fish, with Pinks and Chinook and now Coho pouring in it’s Fish Heaven.  Chum are starting to come in as well.  The Vedder is fishing well with wool and roe.  Chehalis should start picking up soon.  The Harrison river is fishing well with jigs and spin-n-glos for Chinook.

Don’t Forget to sign up now for Riverside’s Sturgeon Derby-November 1st-$30.00 entrance fee- !st place last year took $2000.00 cash!

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.

Local Rivers Are Now Open

July 1st local river opened so get out there.  Skagit River is fishing excellent with Befus stoneflies and caddis pupae.  Dry flies are coming off nicely in the afternoon.  Local rivers should start producing some springs around the middle of July.  Lots of trout are in though at Chehalis and Vedder as well as Alouette.  Capilano river has been fishing fair for Coho still.

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