Sturgeon fishing, British Columbia, Canada

Sturgeon and Salmon Fishing Adventure Information

You work hard and play hard!  You need to experience the reckless power and aerial acrobatics of the notorious Fraser river sturgeon to understand what it means to fish hard.  The Fraser River's white sturgeon can attain lengths of over 12 feet and exceed 1000 pounds in weight!  Plus, five species of Pacific Salmon and steelhead provide abundant angling opportunities in one of the most diverse fresh water fisheries in North America.
 
A visit to Chilliwack means you can fly fish for salmon, pursue giant white sturgeon and play a round of golf, all in one day!  You know its good fishing when you have to go back to work just to recover from it all!
 
Located in Chilliwack British Columbia, the operation's base is only 90 minutes east of Vancouver International Airport, 75 minutes from downtown Vancouver via Highway #1, or 35 minutes from the Abbotsford International Airport (Westjet flies into this airport).  Transportation to Chilliwack can consist of taxi, car rentals or airport limousine service.
 
The sturgeon and/or salmon trips include:
  • Fully guided fishing trips - 6 or 8 hours, single or multiple day trips, corporate, and combination salmon/sturgeon trips.
  • Outstanding accommodations and limousine airport transportation.
  • Professional rods, reels and tackle included for sturgeon, salmon and steelhead.
  • 22 - 24 foot Transport Canada approved jetboats that are covered and heated.
  • Sturgeon fishing in the upper Fraser Canyon, and middle or lower reaches.
  • Chinook fishing - bar fishing by jetboat.
  • Fly fishing for coho, chum and pink salmon.
  • Winter steelhead and trout fishing - fly or gear.
  • Diverse angling methods and opportunities for novice and experienced anglers.
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Prices include your boat, guide, all bait and tackle necessary, and daily transportation to and from our recommended hotels to the boat launches.  The guide boats are 22 - 24 foot inboard jet boats equipped with tops and windows to keep you out of the rain, or to provide shade from the sun.  Each guide are very experienced anglers and boat operators, and will ensure you have a safe and comfortable trip, as well as a successful fishing outing.  The guide boats are fully equipped with all the fishing gear that you will need including rods, tackle, bait, waders and boots should you require them.  If you are fly fishing, it is strongly recommended to bring your personal flyfishing equipment (rods, reels and lines) with you.

Fishing Seasons and Information
 
Fishing seasons vary - these are general timings.   You will note that some fisheries overlap with others, often providing a combination fishing trip that allows you to try angling for different fish, and utilizing different methods.  For instance, it is possible to salmon and sturgeon fish on the same day.
 
Sturgeon -  March through November - our most sought after fish due to sheer size, power and fighting ability.

Salmon:
Chinook - (Kings) May through October - mostly bar fishing, late season pulling plugs, spoons.
Coho - (Silvers) late September to early November - fly, spin, or bait fishing.
Chum - October and November - fly, spin and drift fishing.
Pink -  Available early September to early October on odd numbered years (ie. 2011) - flyfishing and spinning on light gear is best!

Steelhead - December through April - fly best in March and April, spin and drift fish December through April.

Trout - October through April - fly fishing best method.
Sturgeon fishing is our most popular fishing adventure.  This is because sturgeon offer unique and incredible sportfishing qualities, they grow to immense sizes and sturgeon are in limited locations - only a few rivers on the west coast of North America offer fishable numbers.
 
The season for sturgeon is generally March through November. 
 
Salmon fishing is very popular.  Chinook are our summer fish of choice and are generally available May through mid October, with the peak being early July to mid October.  Coho and chum salmon have become increasingly popular, particularly with flyfishing methods.  Spin and drift fishing are also very effective methods for chum and coho.
 
Pink salmon means it is time to get out (September) and really catch fish.  Pinks return to the Fraser River systems by the millions in odd numbered years (next major run is 2011, 2013, 2015, etc) and offer excellent fishing opportunities with all methods for anglers young and old, regardless of fishing experience!

Five Star Travel offer packages to beat any other UK fishing holiday agent. So if you fancy a trip out to beautiful British Columbia in 2011, drop us a line with your requirements and we'll promise to hook you up with the hardest fighting fish in the West !!

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