Interior Stillwater Fly- Fishing

Interior Trout fishing has been touted for many years as some of the best Rainbow fishing in the world. Thousands of lakes to choose from with a variety of angling experiences. We have chosen some of the best angling waters in the interior and will be offering guided day trips from May 1 to June 31 and Sept 15 to October 15. If you would like to book a day trip or add a day of stillwater fly fishing to any other of our guided trips, please call or e-mail us.

Fraser River / Fraser Valley Report

The Fraser River is low and clear. We just drove from back from Edmonton through Jasper where we followed the Fraser from it’s beginning. The water levels are extremely low all the way through, especially here in the lower mainland due to low tides. Looks like there is a fair amount of snow pack to come down but it won’t be for a while yet as temperatures are still quite cold in that area.

Local weather patterns are about to change, it’s looks like the rain is coming our way for the next 7-10 days. The weekend shouldn’t be too bad, only calling for 40% and light winds but the rest of this week is 70% with light winds out of the SE. I think the rain is well needed in our local rivers so look at the bright side; fishing will improve for both steelhead, trout and sturgeon.

Sturgeon

Sturgeon fishing the last few days has been extremely slow. The tides this past week have been terrible for fishing the lower river. The incoming tides have been small with extremely low tides. It looks this will begin to change by Friday with some 14.1 & 14.3 high’s but it might not help too much as these high’s will be late in the night. You might want to get out real early to catch the end of the incoming or maybe wait until mid next week when daytime tides begin to improve.

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If your looking for some winter fishing opportunities, we offer winter sturgeon fishing, winter trout fishing on the Fraser, steelhead fishing on the Vedder and Chehalis Rivers and several remote rivers for trout and steelhead. For more information call us toll free 1-866-771-3474 or e-mail us @ sts@guidebc.com

Vedder River

The Vedder River Steelhead fishing has slowed a bit but this past week. Anglers are still reporting fair catches but they are working much harder for their fish than a few weeks ago. Our guest from the UK fished 7 of the last 10 days and managed to hook into 9 fish. Not great but not bad either.

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Local steelhead anglers are welcoming the expected rains. The extra water should really help move some fresh fish in and get those fish that are in the river moving and more active. This would be a great time to fish with spinner and spoons and even try some fly-fishing in the lower river. I know there have been some local fly anglers doing very well in the canal area.

Our team of professional fishing guides are hitting their favorite holes. STS Guide Ken Deptuck is one of those elite Vedder River anglers who seem to hook fish on just about every trip out. If you want to improve your steelhead strategies and hook up ratio, we offer one on one and small group instructional guide trips with Ken. Call or e-mail us for more information.

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Chehalis River

Water levels are extremely low in the Chehalis. If we get heavy rains as expected, this river will really turn on, this would be my choice for the weekend if water levels jump up a couple feet or more. Remember, continue using light leaders and small presentations even if the water rises several feet unless water clarity is poor, then increase your offering to the next size and maybe trying adding some scent.

Harrison River

We fished the Harrison just before heading to Edmonton and didn’t see much happening. No fish rising, not fish hooked and water levels were very low. I stopped by the Bay yesterday to check for rising Cutties but didn’t see anything.

Some Pink Salmon fry were swimming close to shore and we did see a few winter stoneflies’ crawling out of their shells but no fish feeding. Soon the hatchery will release this years salmon fry down the Harrison, this usually brings in a few trout. Watch along the north shore near Kilby, they are usually jumping and popping out of the water in front of the park and by the train bridge.

Winter Fly-fishing for Trout

STS Guide Matt Schaape landing a nice winter trout.

Spring Trout fishing is just about here. Some hatches are beginning to occur and salmon fry will soon be abundant in many of our local waters. Some of the larger lakes like Pitt and Harrison Lake will start to fish well as will some of the smaller tribs. We just purchased 3 new Fish Cat Streamer XL pontoon boats for fishing some of the smaller waters and still waters in the interior.

We offer several remote river-fishing adventures where you often don’t see another angler all day. The winter fishery is very good for trout, early spring you can fish trout & steelhead. If your in the area and would like to experience some great trout fishing and incredible scenery, just give us an e-mail or call us toll free 1-866-771-3474

Remember to conserve your catch
Tight Lines and we will see you on the water
Vic Carrao
STS Guiding Service
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