While the Chilliwack/Vedder coho and chum runs are basically over, there will be coho continuing to move through north side Fraser tributaries into December - this includes the Harrison, Chehalis, Nicomen and Inch Creek. The chum will mill around until they've finished spawning (mostly in mainstem waters).

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Don't be too surprised if you come across a Chehalis coho in January.

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For saltwater anglers it's winter chinook time. ​​​

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Chilliwack/Vedder River Report

November 5th, 2025

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Visiting from out of town? Book a guided walk-and-wade or jet boat salmon and/or sturgeon fishing trip. We supply all the gear! Contact our River Titan booking hotline at 604-835-3474 (FISH), info@rivertitan.ca, or follow this link to book your trip today!

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The unpredictable weather patterns make it difficult to write a fishing report about current conditions. Water levels rise and fall, while clarity changes as silt comes and goes. Typically, when the water levels are falling, the fishing is at its best. During periods of high, dirty water, the fish will tuck in tighter to shore, and the runs available to fish are tougher to find. Be sure to check the real-time hydrometric graphs for the latest water levels.

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All that to say, there are coho, chum and some chinook in the system. Although you can retain hatchery coho and chinook, the chum are catch-and-release only.

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Chum are a benchmark species that need to be protected due to their low return numbers. Please handle them with care.

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Also, retaining snagged fish is illegal, causing the potential for a bad situation with other anglers. Don't be that guy. It's not worth it.

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With rain comes high water levels which means dangerous conditions - especially in steep areas, and narrows, where the rock bottom becomes unstable. Wearing a PFD and tightening your wader belt, can spell the difference between having a great day on the river or not making it home. 

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Drift fishing under a float continues to be the go-to technique — with roe, beads, jigs, and wool all producing fish. For coho, casting and retrieving spoons or blades has been especially effective. When the water is high, fish tighter to shore or in backwater/frogwater areas where fish are more likely to hold.

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If you’re fishing the Sumas portion by boat, try back trolling with a Kwikfish, Flatfish, blade, or spoon. It’s a productive — and relaxing — way to cover water and find fish.

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Please be aware of the regulations and how to identify your fish. Release all non-retention species properly. Please do not take them out of the water. A single barbless hook is very easy to remove. Stay within your limit.

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Real-Time Chwk River Level at Vedder Crossing

Click here for retention limits and up-to-date notices specific to Region 2 rivers

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Fraser River Fishing Report

November 5th, 2025

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SALMON
 

Sockeye:  No retention or fishing opportunities.

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Pinks: No retention or fishing opportunities.

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Chinook: No retention or fishing opportunities.

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Chum: No retention or fishing opportunities.

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Coho: Retention is available in both the tidal and non-tidal portions.

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STURGEON

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Fall 🍂 is an excellent time to get out on the Big Muddy and spend the day sturgeon fishing.   Whether from shore or boat, the fish are moving around looking for a bite to eat.  Our guides have been having some exceptional trips with clients, bringing a number of huge fish to hand.

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Fish parts (fatty bellies, gills, and heads) and heads are the obvious bait choice as they key in on the most abundant food source.

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In addition to sturgeon-only trips, we also do combo sturgeon + salmon trips - fishing for sturgeon on the Fraser, then sliding into a productive tributary like the Sumas, Harrison, or Stave River and fishing for salmon. Give our booking hotline a call at 604-835-FISH (3474) or email info@rivertitan.ca to book your adventure.

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Check out our guiding website for information on booking a trip.

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And you don't need a boat to enjoy this fishery either. Shore fishing on the Fraser River is easily accessible, super relaxing, and can also be a great family activity. Chuck out a couple of rods, play on the beach, and see what happens. Check out our blog post on FRASER RIVER STURGEON FISHING FROM SHORE for all sorts of tips tricks and a few spots to check out.

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If you would like to learn more about gear and technique, drop into either store and the gang will be happy to share their knowledge. We've also got all of the gear specific to shore fishing for sturgeon to get you started.

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Our calendar for guided sturgeon trips is filling up fast. Give our booking hotline a call at 604-835-FISH (3474) or email info@rivertitan.ca to book your adventure.

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About Fraser River Sturgeon

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The famous white sturgeon of the Fraser River are North America's largest freshwater fish,  renowned for their size, incredible power, durability and speed. Often demonstrated with acrobatic jumps, and long hard-pulling runs. Combined they make them one of the most exciting catch-and-release fisheries on the planet.

Many people have taken the time to educate themselves on the conservation and management efforts that the Sports fishing sector has dedicated over 20 years to ensure that these fish will be around for years to come. If you have never experienced a Sturgeon fishing excursion, we highly recommend you try this world-class fishery that is dedicated to conservation and sustainable fisheries for generations to come.

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Please handle these prehistoric beasts with care and keep them in the water as much as possible. Our job is to keep an eye out for these fish and report your observations to the authorities immediately.

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Real-Time Fraser  River Level at Mission

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Real-Time Fraser River Level at Hope

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Real-Time Fraser River Level Near Agassiz

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Albion Test Fishing Data

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Click here for retention limits and up-to-date notices specific to Region 2 rivers​

 

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Harrison River Report

October 15th, 2025

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As we get deeper into fall, the Harrison begins to offer some great coho opportunities - especially when the rains come through and water levels drop. River levels are still low, giving easy access for both shore anglers and boaters.

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There are NO RETENTION opportunities for sockeye, pink, chinook or chum salmon at this time. Please take care when landing and releasing to help them further their journey. 

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Twitching jigs, spinners, and spoons all produce well. Float fishing with blades, roe, beads, jigs, or wool are always a dependable option.

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Another fun and relaxing technique is backtrolling a plugs, blades or spoons from a boat. Anchor up, toss out your gear, walk them back, and crack open a cold beverage. The hits can be ferocious. 

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The Harrison is a world-famous fly fishery. Spey anglers can get a good swing upriver. With most of the river open to single-hand cast and retrieve, especially close to shore. Go with a 7 or 8 wt rod and either an intermediate sinking line or a floating line with interchangeable sink tips. Smaller flies seem to be most effective, with patterns like Todd’s Coho Charmers, California Neals, or muddlers being very popular.

 

Salmon fishing on the Harrison and its tributaries is usually solid through November, with silver coho caught as late as January.
 

The Harrison is also a great system for sturgeon anglers.

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​Stave River Report

November 7th, 2025

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Coho and chum are still in the system. We're now on the waning cycle for this season's coho run, but there will be the odd fresh push well into November, and as late as early December.

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Parking is an adventure on this river so be very careful where and how you park your vehicle.

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Be sure to check out the Region 2 freshwater salmon regulations for details.

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Dewdney Slough/Norrish Creek Report

November 7th, 2025

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This is the peak for coho fishing on these North side systems. Lots of chum to be had. They offer exception gear and fly fishing opportunities.

 

Typically there will be coho pushing through into early December, with the peak of the run around mid-November. 

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Be sure to check out the Region 2 freshwater salmon regulations for details.

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Local Lakes Report 

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The smaller urban and rural lakes and ponds are usually fishable year-round, slowing down from October to March, and relatively productive from April to September. 

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Bass fishing is becoming more and more popular in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Cultus Lake has become a hotspot, with invasive smallmouth appearing in frightening numbers. Late Spring through Early Fall are a great time to target these fish, and it is recommended that you kill them when caught.

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Larger lakes, such as Alouette, Chilliwack, and Cultus can be go-to's during the spring and summer months with the aid of a sounder and an optional downrigger. Fish can be found at various depths, but often deeper than traditional trolling hardware can achieve without assistance. Depending on the body of water you can find rainbow trout, cutthroat, kokanee, bulltrout / dollies, lake trout, brooktrout, and whitefish.

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Kawkawa Lake is another local option for kokanee. Although a downrigger can be very useful, it isn't necessary.  Presenting a jig is another highly effective method when you know where the kokanee are hanging out in the water column. 

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Although you can "fish" Harrison Lake, it is not renowned as a productive body of water.

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Interior Lakes Report

November 5th, 2025

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Weather pending, we're still seeing some exceptional days on our Interior Lakes. Fish are generally in tight to shore bulking up on staple food sources - scuds, damsel nymphs, leeches​, and dragonfly nymphs.

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For fly anglers, this shift means it’s time to bring out patterns that imitate key food sources. Water boatmen, shrimps, leeches, and daphnia (blobs) all deserve a place in your fly box. By mid to late September, water temperatures often settle into the 15–16°C (60–62°F) range—prime conditions for trout activity.

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On calm, sunny days, you may encounter spectacular water boatman and backswimmer flights. These insects crash onto the surface before swimming down to lay eggs, then dart back upward, sparking a feeding frenzy. Watch closely for “raindrop” splashes and swirling riseforms—sure signs that trout are on the hunt. After months of feeding heavily on chironomids, trout may also shift focus to the occasional late-season chironomid hatch.

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As the cooling trend continues, fish move into shallower zones to key in on protein-rich meals. Leeches, juvenile damselflies, dragonfly nymphs, and freshwater shrimp (scuds) all become staples. Prime depths this time of year are often five to six metres (15–18 feet), making it an excellent window to intercept actively feeding trout.

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September stillwater fishing is all about change—shorter days, cooler waters, and hungrier fish. With the right flies and an eye for subtle surface activity, this month can deliver some of the most exciting action of the season.

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​​It's hard providing a fishing report for the Interior as fish are all over the map depending on the lake, water temperatures, hatches / bug behaviour, barometric pressure, etc. Anyone who says you have to go to This Lake because it's on fire, might lead you down a path of despair. A lake can be on fire one minute (literally) and completely shut down the next. That's why we call it fishing.

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What we can tell you is that being prepared for all situations is a must. For gear anglers that are trolling, that can be a bit easier since you can quickly adapt without changing rods and line. Lucky Bugs, Hot Shots, and Flatfish are excellent shallow trolling lures, which the trust willow leaf with a wedding band being a go to. And when a little rest-and-relaxation is desired, a bobber and worm always delivers.

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However, for fly anglers, you'll want to have a broader range of gear. This can mean having the following setups:

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• Floating line setup for indicator or dry fly fishing. Dry fly not so much in early spring, but if the mayflies are popping, you want to be ready;

• Slow-sink / intermediate / slime-line for casting a retrieving in the shallow waters, or for trolling subsurface down to maybe 10';

• Full-sink line for dangling a blob, bomber jig, or stripping a booby or blob. Also useful for trolling a bit deeper.

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Which fly to use? That one's a flip of a coin. ​Check out our blog post on the 10 Must Have Trout Flies for BC Lake!

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