Fresh Chilliwack Fishing Reports

A few of the highlights from the day. The best one was a healthy 93” (237cm) white sturgeon. The diesel heater stayed on and made it nice and comfortable in the cab, the fish didnt care too kich anout the cold though. The bites were a little light but we got it done.

White sturgeon 7’6”

What a blast with today’s group. We battled the wind, the rain and the fish. Here are a couple of the highlights from today. A very healthy 243 cm sturgeon to start the day and a stellar 246 cm sturgwon to wrap at the day.

We are off to a great start for 2022. The ealry spring fishery is well underway and we had some unbelievable trips in February, March and April. Now, the water is on the rise and the fish are spreading out preparing to spawn. The water will continue to rise until the end of June. This fishery is excellent year round, when asked when the best time to come is I always answer with “whatever works for your holiday plans” we have the ability to catch these fish year round in any conditions. Follow our social media for daily updates on the water. Check out our availability online here and lets get out on the water together! Tight lines, Brandon Head Guide/Owner

The Fraser River is in fine shape , and has been for the last little while. It rose slightly on Saturday ,but by Sunday had dropped slightly. There is not much debris at all , making for some great fishing. Sturgeon fishing has been fairly consistent. I have been averaging 5 fish on a day. With some large fish . I just finished 4 days of guiding and ended up with 5 fish over 8' along with the others. Top baits have remained the same. Lamprey and Salmon eggs. I am still looking for inside edges and seams to fish. Fairly shallow. 8-15' generally. The takes and the first run on shallow water is something to be experienced. The Fraser River should start to continually drop soon, shaping up for some fantastic fishing.

The Fraser River is on the rise again. It rose a couple feet over night. I guided on Saturday and Sunday , and the river was considerably higher on Sunday. With that being said , I think the river will be on the rise for little bit this time. With the hot weather and the rain, I would expect it to rise until the peak this time. With that being said , Sturgeon fishing has remained consistent through the rise. I have been averaging 5-8 fish a day as of late. Rope baits have been lamprey and salmon eggs. Getting out of the debris flow is paramount to daily success. One has to think "outside the box" to enjoy consistent success. Looking for inside corners , slicks behind islands, or any break in the current. The main flow is out of the question at the moment. If one reels in his line , and there is leaves stacked on your in line , you're in the wrong spot and it's time to move on. Average size have been roughly five or so feet in length. The Sturgeon have been fighting exceptionally hard lately. After landing a five footer , I'm not sure one would want to hook something bigger. On Sunday , my clients hooked a MASSIVE fish. They fought it for 90 minutes , trading off on the rod, we never saw it once. Until it finally went under a log on the bottom , and broke us off. A fish tale for sure. It would have been nice to have at least seen the Sturgeon , but it wasn't in the cards that time. It's an experience like that ,that leaves on in awe and keeps one coming back. Unfinished business.