Fraser River Guided Fishing Tours
Fishing Tours – What to Expect
Prepare and Plan your BC Fishing Tour.
Spring & Summer Fishing Tours
WHAT TO EXPECT
April Kicks off the start of the Eulachan migration into the Fraser River. This is the first plentiful food source that triggers these Sturgeon to start eating heavily on High tides. Catching 20+ Sturgeon a day is not uncommon during this migration. May/June can be hit or miss depending on our Freshet. High water creates challenging fishing conditions. (Lasting only 2-3 weeks max) If you’re planning your fishing tour in the spring and summer months, you can expect mostly warm sunny days with temperatures ranging from 20C – 30C+. With that being said, being in the valley, sudden weather changes can happen at any time. It is always best to be prepared and have a sweater or raincoat packed on your Fraser River fishing charter.
FISHING TOUR CHECKLIST:
- Fishing license (mandatory for each fishing guest)
- Warm layers
- Light raincoat
- T-shirt + shorts
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Swimwear + towels (if you would like to take a dip)
- Phone and camera to document your epic trip!
Fall & Winter Fishing Tours
WHAT TO EXPECT
Fall Sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River is known for its abundance of migrating salmon. Thus triggering the sturgeon bite to be very consistent. Baits used are all derivatives from salmon. Salmon meat, Salmon Roe etc. Fishing on the outskirts of Vancouver, we are fortunate to experience much milder fall and winters than the rest of Canada. You can expect cooler and wetter days during these seasons with temperatures ranging in mid to low teens. While you should be sure to put on extra layers for your trip, your BC fishing guide is prepared with a fully covered, heated boat to keep you warm in between fighting the great river monsters!
FISHING TOUR CHECKLIST:
- Fishing license (mandatory for each fishing guest)
- Warm layers
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Toque, sunglasses and gloves
- Phone and camera to document your epic trip!
Fish Calendar
Be sure to check out the Fraser River salmon run times and openings. You can learn more about Salmon limits, openings, and closures here.
BOAT LAUNCH MAPS & DIRECTIONS
Your Fraser Valley Sturgeon and Salmon Fishing tour may start from one of the following locations on the outskirts of Vancouver. Departure locations will be confirmed with your guide at time of booking.
Chilliwack
Island 22 is the most frequently used boat launch. This area of the Fraser River offers exceptional fishing spots for sturgeon and salmon, as well as incredible views.
Address:
Island 22 Boat Launch
45695 Cartmell Rd
Chilliwack
Mission
Fishing in Mission offers you an excellent opportunity to catch some of the Fraser River’s monster sturgeon.
Address:
Mission Boat Launch
33336 Harbour Ave
Mission
Hope
This boat launch is located at the end of Rupert St. in Hope. Fishing the Fraser River in Hope is absolutely stunning! You will see views like you’ve never seen before. This is our launch location for the Fraser Canyon Sturgeon Fishing trip.
Address:
Hope Fraser River Boat Launch
274 Rupert St.
Hope, BC
Fort Langley
Fort Langley is a convenient place to launch if you are staying west of Chilliwack, between Surrey and Abbotsford. It is located at the end of Church St in the right parking lot. This launch would be the midway point between Vancouver and Chilliwack.
Address:
Marina Park Boat Launch
23353 Trans Canada Trail
Fort Langley
Barrowtown Boat Launch
Barrowtown is an excellent place to launch for anyone who is staying west of Chilliwack and wanting a fishing tour in Chilliwack.
Directions:
Exit Hwy 1 at No. 3 Road
Cross the overpass and head east onto North Parallel Rd.
Turn Left onto Quadling Rd, and head down the gravel road to the launch
Pitt River
This is the boat launch for the Pitt River Wilderness Trip. You will have to cross Pitt Lake to get access to the upper Pitt River.
Address:
Pitt Lake Boat Launch
Located at the end of Rannie Rd
Pitt Meadows