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Chilliwack/Vedder River Report

April 30, 2025

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Guided Walk-and-Wade and Rafting Float steelhead fishing trips are super popular. 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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May 1st marks "fly-only" season on the Vedder River. Fly fishing is permitted below the Vedder Crossing only with no fishing whatsoever upstream. This includes a bait ban (includes scents), hatchery rainbow trout catch and release (50 cm or less), and hatchery cutthroat catch and release.

 

There's still the odd steelhead being caught, so now is a good time to work on your double-hand casting techniques with a chance to get into a chromer. 

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The River closes to fishing entirely from June 1 - 30th, reopening July 1 for red spring season.

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Be sure to follow us on Facebook, and Instagram, where we post regular updates.

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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 Report

April 30, 2025

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SALMON
 

There are currently no fishing opportunities for salmon.​

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STURGEON

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The Big Muddy is living up to her name, but that isn't slowing down Spring sturgeon fishing. Our guides have been getting clients into some very nice fish. As usual, having side-imaging sonar to track them down will give you a definite advantage.

 

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

November 25, 2024​

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The Harrison is still producing coho and the odd chum, with a small number of late-run coho expected to continue moving in through December, and even January. 

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Please be aware that there is no retention of chinook, or sockeye on the Harrison. Please treat these fish carefully to help conserve stocks.

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Chehalis River Report

November 18, 2023

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It's now late in the season but there are reports of coho moving up. There are always late returns that work up the Harrison to the Chehalis, even as late as January (not a typo).​

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

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Stave River Report

November 25, 2024

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We're nearing the end of the Stave coho run.

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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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Nicomen Slough/Norrish Creek Report

November 5, 2024

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Lots of coho and chum moving in. We've had some very high water in the Slough over the past week, which spread the fish out. Anglers were still getting fish, but patience was the name of the game. This fishery will remain strong for a few weeks.

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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 hot spot, 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

April 30th, 2024

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Spring has sprung, with almost all Interior Lakes producing. Some lakes have yet to turn, and that can be a nightmare for those caught in the switch. But that's early season trout fishing for you.

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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 shutdown 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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