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2023-24 Winter Fishing is Hot!
2023-24 Winter Fishing is Hot!
November 27, 2023
Well after some record setting coho fishery in mid summer to another September to remember for large and feisty Chinook Salmon returning to the Fraser River, it's time to layer up and stay on the fish. The "winter fishery" just rolled over without a lull moving away from the Fraser River arms to the more traditional grounds in Howe Sound, the Vancouver Harbour and over across to the Nanaimo side. We've have changed tactics from fishing shallow on the riggers to going deep just off the bottom of the ocean in depths anywhere from 120 feet down to over 250 feet on the riggers. We have been most successful when we let the cannonballs hit the bottom then bring it up a couple feet. Our go to tackle in the winter is glow hootchies and glow 3-3.5" spoons with glow flashers. Notice the key word "glow" as the gear is deep. There is a vast difference in glow qualities amongst the tackle manufacturers. I believe in the adage of you get what you pay for. Westcoast Fishing Tackle is the premium equipment I recommend. Charge up the glow with a UV flashlight, deck light or your cellphone and change up gear every 20-30 minutes. Using bait at these depths is not "fun" as the bait could blow out as it descends as well as any little bite requires a lot of reeling to check the bait. Troll faster than with bait to cover more distance and watch for bait on your plotter/fish finder. This is good time of the year to consider switching to a 50 lb braid mainline with a 30-60 foot topshot of 30 lb monofilament on your reels. It is much easier on you and your rod when tripping the line off the retention clip. Good luck, stay warm and "Let's Go Fishing!"
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What anglers said about fishing in Fraser River

I would definitely recommend fishing in Vancouver for any level of fisherman. It was a fantastic experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would definitely recommend fishing in Vancouver for any level of fisherman. It was a fantastic experience.
Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Chinook are smaller this time of year, but we caught a bunch and hooked in to a couple of bigger Coho to keep.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Chinook are smaller this time of year, but we caught a bunch and hooked in to a couple of bigger Coho to keep.
First Fish Charters
First Fish Charters
Probably go in September if you want a wider variety of take-home catch, but the action was really good for us.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Probably go in September if you want a wider variety of take-home catch, but the action was really good for us.
Roy's Fishing Charters
Roy's Fishing Charters
A trip like Captain Roy's fishing charter is a great place to start. Gear is supplied, it is easy to get to and Captain Roy in knowledgable. He will also answer other questions, if he can, regarding fishing in BC. His experience as a guide is extensive. My fellow fisher for the day was an experienced Salmon fisherman (rivers) and he was extremely impressed with the charter.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A trip like Captain Roy's fishing charter is a great place to start. Gear is supplied, it is easy to get to and Captain Roy in knowledgable. He will also answer other questions, if he can, regarding fishing in BC. His experience as a guide is extensive. My fellow fisher for the day was an experienced Salmon fisherman (rivers) and he was extremely impressed with the charter.
Roy's Fishing Charters
Roy's Fishing Charters
Wear layers, weather can be cool in the morning and warm up nicely as the day goes on.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear layers, weather can be cool in the morning and warm up nicely as the day goes on.
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
The best months to fish, according to the captain, are between April and May, but it is possible to fish for sturgen all year round. It's worth buying the 6-hour fishing! It is a fishing that requires patience and trust in the captain's experience. We highly recommend Captain Peter Krahn!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The best months to fish, according to the captain, are between April and May, but it is possible to fish for sturgen all year round. It's worth buying the 6-hour fishing! It is a fishing that requires patience and trust in the captain's experience. We highly recommend Captain Peter Krahn!!!
Fraser Legends Fishing
Fraser Legends Fishing
Book an 8-hour trip instead of the 4, our only regret was that we didn't fish longer.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book an 8-hour trip instead of the 4, our only regret was that we didn't fish longer.
Kilby Lodge – Sturgeon Adventures
Kilby Lodge – Sturgeon Adventures
Check opening dates. Our biggest went back because we were a week before opening.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check opening dates. Our biggest went back because we were a week before opening.
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Go fishing with the attitude you’re gonna have a good time and you will have more than that by the end of the trip
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go fishing with the attitude you’re gonna have a good time and you will have more than that by the end of the trip
FishOnAdventures
FishOnAdventures
its a great experience also when you didnt konow many things ablut fishing.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
its a great experience also when you didnt konow many things ablut fishing.
Johnny's Sport Fishing
Johnny's Sport Fishing
It's why they call it fishing not catching. Each week is different the fish move in and out so you never know what the season may bring.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
It's why they call it fishing not catching. Each week is different the fish move in and out so you never know what the season may bring.
Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Fishing for sturgeon is a special experience for people who has fished for other fish.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fishing for sturgeon is a special experience for people who has fished for other fish.
Fraser Legends Fishing
Fraser Legends Fishing
Bring a raincoat... the weather can turn on a dime. Boat can get a little bouncy, but you very likely will NOT get seasick since the shore is close by. It was great having a bathroom aboard, and a very clean one at that. I can't imagine NOT catching fish with Captain Scott. He knows the area like nobody else.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a raincoat... the weather can turn on a dime. Boat can get a little bouncy, but you very likely will NOT get seasick since the shore is close by. It was great having a bathroom aboard, and a very clean one at that. I can't imagine NOT catching fish with Captain Scott. He knows the area like nobody else.
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
We had a calm day on the water. The day before was very rough, but they caught more fish—just to say that with fishing you take your chances, but the experience was great!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a calm day on the water. The day before was very rough, but they caught more fish—just to say that with fishing you take your chances, but the experience was great!
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Bring a cooler or something to put the fresh salmon in when it’s done! Bring sun screen
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a cooler or something to put the fresh salmon in when it’s done! Bring sun screen
Roy's Fishing Charters
Roy's Fishing Charters
Note the only keepers were the hatchery coho - we managed to catch quite a few wild ones and a couple of nice chinook, which were not allowed to keep in that area and time of year. Lots of action and limited out!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Note the only keepers were the hatchery coho - we managed to catch quite a few wild ones and a couple of nice chinook, which were not allowed to keep in that area and time of year. Lots of action and limited out!
Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Having a captain that knows the waters and takes pride in his boat is key! Highly recommend captain Scott and Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Having a captain that knows the waters and takes pride in his boat is key! Highly recommend captain Scott and Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters.
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Some choppy waters getting out to fishing area, if prone to motion sickness be sure tto prepare with appropriate meds! The boys have been on a number of fishing trips so they’re used to the boat motions.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Some choppy waters getting out to fishing area, if prone to motion sickness be sure tto prepare with appropriate meds! The boys have been on a number of fishing trips so they’re used to the boat motions.
Storm Rider Fishing Adventures
Storm Rider Fishing Adventures
Yes. But be prepared for bi polar weather. Bring some warm clothes and rain gear. As for children id say. Over 12 as these fish r strong anf hundreds of pounds
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes. But be prepared for bi polar weather. Bring some warm clothes and rain gear. As for children id say. Over 12 as these fish r strong anf hundreds of pounds
Big Valley Sportfishing Adventures
Big Valley Sportfishing Adventures
You can’t keep chinook salmon at this time but that was ok as we just wanted to catch and release.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You can’t keep chinook salmon at this time but that was ok as we just wanted to catch and release.
Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters