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From Florida with Love - Spring Sturgeon
From Florida with Love - Spring Sturgeon
March 21, 2025
Last September 2024 when McKenzie e-mailed that she and some family would be at the Whistler ski hills in March 2025 and asked if they could spend a day chasing sturgeon I was pretty optimistic that the day could turn out well..... I just didn't know how well! Water temperatures were up one degree F from last week at 44 F which would mean that the sturgeon would just be starting to wake up from their winter slumber and the bites might be tentative. Turns out that was the case as it took four or five bites for the team to get used to timing the gentle bites with the hook set but suddenly "Bam!" things started to click. Travis and Chris were first to connect and the ensuing tilts started to tow the boat from one side to the other. And so Team Florida's sturgeon adventure began. Once the bait scent started to flow downstream with a favourable current the bites started to multiply. At one point we had one in the sling and two on the line for an "almost triple header"! A few of them needed the fighting belts to help ease the strain on the back and shoulders! I actually pulled the rods for a bit so we could catch up with the measuring and tagging. The pre-trip e-mails from Kelly showed more than a fair measure of anticipation for the trip and she gracefully took on the role as 'Clerk Stenographer" to help me with the data recording sheet. On every trip we record detailed length, girth and tag numbers so the rest of the team hauled in the fish while Kelly faithfully recorded all the data I will be sending into the Fraser River White Sturgeon Conservation Society data base. Kelly did a bang up job on the data sheet but then it was her term to catch the "Special Fish of the Day". Our research program is seeking to identify the population of the smallest juvenile sturgeon to determine how recruitment and population growth is progressing. So Kelly showed everyone how it was done by landing the "most import research fish of the day". I think her smile tells it all and thanks for the great job on the data and landing this truly important trophy juvenile sturgeon.
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From Florida with Love - Spring Sturgeon
From Florida with Love - Spring Sturgeon
March 21, 2025
Last September 2024 when McKenzie e-mailed that she and some family would be at the Whistler ski hills in March 2025 and asked if they could spend a day chasing sturgeon I was pretty optimistic that the day could turn out well..... I just didn't know how well! Water temperatures were up one degree F from last week at 44 F which would mean that the sturgeon would just be starting to wake up from their winter slumber and the bites might be tentative. Turns out that was the case as it took four or five bites for the team to get used to timing the gentle bites with the hook set but suddenly "Bam!" things started to click. Travis and Chris were first to connect and the ensuing tilts started to tow the boat from one side to the other. And so Team Florida's sturgeon adventure began. Once the bait scent started to flow downstream with a favourable current the bites started to multiply. At one point we had one in the sling and two on the line for an "almost triple header"! A few of them needed the fighting belts to help ease the strain on the back and shoulders! I actually pulled the rods for a bit so we could catch up with the measuring and tagging. The pre-trip e-mails from Kelly showed more than a fair measure of anticipation for the trip and she gracefully took on the role as 'Clerk Stenographer" to help me with the data recording sheet. On every trip we record detailed length, girth and tag numbers so the rest of the team hauled in the fish while Kelly faithfully recorded all the data I will be sending into the Fraser River White Sturgeon Conservation Society data base. Kelly did a bang up job on the data sheet but then it was her term to catch the "Special Fish of the Day". Our research program is seeking to identify the population of the smallest juvenile sturgeon to determine how recruitment and population growth is progressing. So Kelly showed everyone how it was done by landing the "most import research fish of the day". I think her smile tells it all and thanks for the great job on the data and landing this truly important trophy juvenile sturgeon.
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What anglers said about fishing in Lower Mainland

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 โ€“ Sturgeon Adventures
Kilby Lodge โ€“ 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 youโ€™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 youโ€™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 fishโ€”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 fishโ€”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 itโ€™s done! Bring sun screen
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a cooler or something to put the fresh salmon in when itโ€™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 theyโ€™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 theyโ€™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 canโ€™t keep chinook salmon at this time but that was ok as we just wanted to catch and release.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You canโ€™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
Come during peak salmon season and book for 2 days to catch salmon the first day, then use salmon to catch sturgeon the next day
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Come during peak salmon season and book for 2 days to catch salmon the first day, then use salmon to catch sturgeon the next day
Johnny's Sport Fishing
Johnny's Sport Fishing
I didn't know it was peak season for salmon when I went, and even though we didn't catch anything, I had a great time out on the water with Roy. You can't expect to catch a bunch of fish every time you go fishing, that's not the point. I made a new friend today, and that's more important.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I didn't know it was peak season for salmon when I went, and even though we didn't catch anything, I had a great time out on the water with Roy. You can't expect to catch a bunch of fish every time you go fishing, that's not the point. I made a new friend today, and that's more important.
Roy's Fishing Charters
Roy's Fishing Charters Fallbrook, CA
Scott at Mongoose fishing charters is top notch. Great boat, great captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Scott at Mongoose fishing charters is top notch. Great boat, great captain.
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters North Vancouver, BC
Big hungry fish after the winter famine - not easy to catch but the quality of the fishing is excellent
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Big hungry fish after the winter famine - not easy to catch but the quality of the fishing is excellent
Mainlanders Sport Fishing
Mainlanders Sport Fishing Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia