When bar fishing is hot, expect crowds at the ramps, but theres a lot of fishing room on this big river. Vedder chilliwack river fishing locations bc fishing. If youve been fishing for coho within the past few years, im sure youve seen a technique start to become popular on our bc waters called twitching. Follow this link to read the latest message from fred. One young guy got a nice hatchery fish while there. The vedder river gets a ton of fishing pressure, but also holds a reputation as one of the best rivers in the lower mainland. Like the vedder, the squamish river offers excellent winter steelhead fishing within an easy drive from the major urban center of vancouver. Both local and visiting anglers can enjoy quality salmon and steelhead fishing due to chilliwack salmon hatcherys production. Chilliwack vedder river is a good river to start as it has the highest abundance of fish out of all the rivers. Jan 02, 2020 the 75th boxing day derby on the vedder was a bust only 1 fish weighed in.
Each hot spots map is thoroughly researched, the information verified and cartography done digitally, with the most current and accurate gis tools, to ensure an easytoread, accurate and affordable map. The vedder river, along with most all other tributaries are at very the low levels. Jan 28, 2018 i fished by myself today for a couple hours in the morning. What sets the bulkley river apart from other rivers is its steelheads penchant for taking the dryfly. River was in perfect condition we are headed back on friday hopefully the river will not be blown due to incoming storms. As the month moves on youll want to move further up river.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Walkand wade trips on the vedder river are absolutely unforgettable and will leave you wanting to return for more. Oct 12, 2018 chilliwack vedder river fishing report expect low and clear conditions to prevail through this coming week as we will be getting warm temperatures and blue skies for at least the next 7 days. My buddy and i fished the vedder chilliwack river on monday. This is my first year really starting to get into river fishing for salmon. Vedder chilliwack river fishing locations bc fishing journal.
On this website well try to keep you informed about our upcoming cleanup events, the adoptariver program, hot spot. In this reports section, you will find daily to weekly updated fishing reports for local rivers and lakes, as well as local saltwater reports. Freshwater fishing regulations in bc province of british columbia. Every winter on the chilliwack river, also known as the vedder, many anglers brave the cold to take part in the steelhead fishery. Vedderchilliwack river steelhead report steelhead fishing on the vedderchilliwack river is available dec 15 april 30. Brunette river 28 no fishing from cariboo dam to cariboo rd. My buddy will and i camped on the vedder river and got into a chinook salmon and pink salmon. Fishing tips respecting your surroundings please play a part in looking after our valuable resources by looking after the river and respecting the fish and your fellow anglers. Fishing on the fraser river, vancouver, british columbia assures our clients some of the best salmon, trout, steelhead and sturgeon fishing anywhere to be found on the west coast of british. For local info, directions, recommendations and current hot spots id recommend contacting freds custom tackle fishing adventures, 5580 vedder road, in chilliwack, 6048587344. Buy the fishing hot spots freshwater lake and river fishing map and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops.
We guide for white sturgeon and salmon on the fraser river plus fly fishing many rivers in the region for salmon, steelhead and trout. Just returned from a trip to the vedder river in chilliwack, bc. Chilliwack lake road runs along both sections and various trails lead to the river. Fishing hot spots topographic maps tackle warehouse. Winter steelhead vedder river guided steelhead fishing flygal. Both the squamish river and cheakamus river have been fishing great of late. Ownerhead guide at silversides fishing adventures since 1996.
This also gets the fish more spread out however they still seem to be clustered in small groups. Born and raised in southern ontario, jp grew up fishing the myriad of species that were available in the diverse bodies of water surrounding his home. Fred is one of the biggest champions for the recreational angler, sure i. Usually in early july i fish cutties in the upper vedder,there is the occasional red spring, but they are far and few between. These fish have seen it all and wise up pretty quick. Fishing report fraser valley bc fraser valley fishing expert. Conditions are tough due to very low water and tons of anglers. Matt was born and raised in chilliwack, so he has been a frequent fisher of the vedder and the fraser river since he was a kid. Although the river is crowded during peak times, the fly guys seem to find their turf and do very well.
The vedder steelhead and all vedder fish get pounded on harder than any other steelhead in the world i think except maybe the salmon river in ny. Vedderbritish columbia fishing spot database fishn bc. The 75th boxing day derby on the vedder was a bust only 1 fish weighed in. We are located just 50 miles east of vancouver on the fraser river. Fishing report for chilliwack to vancouver march 12. The vedder chilliwack river is one of bcs top producing salmon fisheries. The chilliwack rivers winter steelhead fishery starts in december, but some of the. Fishing hot spots map sets the standard for others to follow. Because the river changes every year the hot spots from previous years can be dead spots the next year, best thing to do is try many different spots on the. Click save marker details or remove marker when done. I started out with a pink worm under a float at first light with my centerpin, made a dozen drifts or so then i changed up to a matter silver bcsteel spoon and on my 3rd swing got clobbered by this chrome bright wild doe hen steely. Piscatorial pursuits homepage forums open community boards northwest fishing board vedder river trip tire slasher register user forum list calendar active topics search faq. A place for everyone and anyone to let people know how the fishing is. A legacy on the river wally hall jr memorial steelhead fishing derby.
The learn to fish program and the rodloaning programs run by freshwater. Casting spoons or spinners are great for coho and pinks, and an option for springs or chum depending on the water youre fishing. This low and gin clear water can make for challenging fishing but not impossible, in fact there are still quite a few fish being caught which bodes well for when the river bumps up. Vedder british columbia fishing location guide for river, lake and saltwater fishing. Chilliwack vedder river and fraser river tributaries. Please contact us if you would like a specific lake, river or ocean fishing spot added to the database. Dedicated sport fishing addict in british columbia. It is still early in the season, so success rate is low. The vedderchilliwack river is well known for its runs of chinook, coho, chum, pink and sockeye salmon in the fall, along with winter and spring steelhead fishing.
Oct 01, 2008 my buddy and i fished the vedder chilliwack river on monday. The fraser valley, rich with rivers and surrounded by the coast mountains offers an incredible backdrop to unique and amazing worldclass salmon fishing and sturgeon fishing. Chilliwackvedder river fishing reports public group. Mar 10, 2020 i took a walk on the local vedder rotary trail, yesterday afternoon. Fraser river salmon bars tnscommunications dot net. We average at least 20 hookups each, the fish weighed between from 18 to low 30s. The photo is just below peach rd on the south side of the river. Chilliwack lake lillooet river chilliwack vedder rivers coquihalla river tunnel little lillooet lake. Hung some huge kings ranging 3060lbs, but the river is quite higher than normal. Yet the vedder offers much better fishing than almost any other river in the province. They learn very quick to keep their mouth shut their entire swim.
Slow for summer steelhead due to hatchery program cancellation last. Fly fishing bc fishing guides charters fish the vedder. It is the most heavily used recreational fishing stream in british columbia due to its short distance from vancouver and successful hatchery program. Lots of fish are in the system now but they are skittish and holing up in certain spots, making for some tough fishing that definitely can account for the. A big yellow jet boat ran up river past the new bridge, not sure how far. There are quite a few coho salmon starting to pile up in both rivers. The bulkley river has fine natural habitat for caddis, stoneflies and mayflies. Ufindfish lets you search hot spots in lakes near you or from afar utilizing gps, or search any body of water using the stateoftheart.
Within two hours of vancouver, there are a multitude of fraser river tributaries, such as the vedder river, that see healthy returns of steelhead every winter. Chilliwack river fall salmon fishery fishing with rod. Salmon fishery harrisonchilliwackvedder suncruiser. Located on abbotsfords northern border, it yields steelhead and chinook salmon and sturgeon from july to october. The mid section is bounded by the tamahi bridge and vedder crossing, while the upper section runs from tamahi bridge to the upper fishing boundary just downstream from slesse creek. You can get lucky and still pull in a nice red into earl sept. One of the most popular fishing locations on the vedder river because of its easy accessibility, parking and great fishing. The typical peak of the red spring run happens mid month with the best fishing from the crossing down.
The 1 st of july marks the opening of the chilliwack vedder river after being closed for two months, and the start of the salmon season once again. Sts guiding service offers world class salmon, trout, sturgeon and steelhead fishing on the fraser river in british columbia, canada. Steelhead smolts in the morice river often spend an extra year in the river and they feed heavily on these aquatic insects. Please be patient if no items match your search criteria, as data is currently still being loaded. What this means to the angler is that they should be moving more. Catching chum and coho salmon on the vedder river in british columbia with the piscifun torrent baitcasting reel. The lower section is wider and slower, with plenty of pools where steelhead love to hang out. Water depths in the bottom end are minimal with a deep spot being sometimes only a few feet. You can hire a teaching guide to get you started, or just pick up a map of the river showing where the. Fishing reports for northwest lakes, rivers and saltwater areas. The vedder river is easily one of the most popular rivers on the lower mainland. Be sure to drop in and register for the wally hall jr. It is winter steelhead fishing season here in the lower mainland and fraser valley. I started out with a pink worm under a float at first light with my.
Ive fished this river for over 10 years and have never had any problem with vandalism but we returned to our car on saturday to find that two of our tires were slashed. They snap at things but they dont need to eat in the river like trout. En route to the following hot spots, pick up a few happy endingselgears saucy twist on the intruder fly. The fishing club at the abbotsford fish and game club is interested in fish habitat and its conservation, educating the public on pollution and the threats that it can bring to fish environments, river shore clean up projects, and of course fishing. Here are my top five lower mainland fishing hot spots. Fishing report for chilliwack to vancouver june 20, 2019. To get the edge on bcs top steelhead hotspots this winter. The chilliwack river watershed has, over several decades, been subjected to impacts that had reduced salmon productivity and sustainability. After a bit of slow start to the steelhead season, were seeing some nice fish reported and weighed into the derby.
His latest series, jp derose breaking boundaries affords jp the opportunity to take his knowledge around the world searching for new species, challenges and new techniques that exist in his fishing family tree that is the basis of his journey. Chilliwack vedder river fishing reports has 2,901 members. Winter steelhead starts entering the vedder river around late january, with the best time being midfebruary to midmay. Located just over 1 hour east of vancouver, this system offers endless kilometers of easily accessible river front, suitable for all levels of fishing. Five springtime fishing hot spots in the lower mainland. Though not new the americans have been doing this forever, more and more anglers are starting to become aware of how easy and effective this method is to catch laidup coho that.
What was worse is that theres no cell phone coverage. Fishing hot spots freshwater lake and river fishing map. Bc lower mainland fishing 2015 by anglers atlas issuu. Chilliwack vedder river summer chinook fishing tips. Is this a sign of bad things to come with increasing predation and poor ocean survival. The 2019 saltwater fishing licenses are available online from the department of fisheries. River guides on the vedder river bc sport fishing group. This year things are starting to make sense and im catching the odd salmon. Located just 80km east of vancouver, chilliwack river is the most popular recreational fishing stream in british columbia due to its productivity.
We have also added a detailed map of the fraser river, highlighting a number of hot spots, along with a feature editorial from great river fishing. It jumped a dozen times and took some screaming runs up and down the run i was in. The average steelhead angler in bc catches just under one steelhead per day. You now have to purchase licenses online as they are no longer for sale in tackle shops and marinas unless they do it online for you. Chilliwack river winter steelhead fishery by rodney hsu, fishing with rod published in december 2010. Chilliwackvedder river fishing, chilliwack, bc 2020. We witnessed how quickly the once mighty gold river steelhead evaporated. The vedder or chilliwack river as it is known as in its upper reaches are a great place to begin your search for your first steelhead on a fly.
Steelhead fishing represents the pinnacle in sport fishing on the west coast and you are in for an adventure. Fly fishing for coho, pinks or chum can be super effective, but not as effective for springs due to the type of water they frequent. Fly fishing for coho has been gaining popularity over the last few years. Vedder river fishing great river fishing adventures. Running through a deep, lush valley amid the breathtaking coast mountains, the squamish river is a popular destination for those looking to escape the city and take in some nature the winter steelhead. Riverside offers a full range of fly tackle, as well as guided trips on both fresh and salt water. Pink salmon are now coming to an end and the lingering smell of decaying salmon is in the air. With the size of the fish and the strength of the currents, it was near impossible to bring them in. If you live in the vancouver, british columbia area and have ever talked to anyone about the local hotspots then you have likely heard of the vedder or the wack and for good reason. The chilliwack system has a special returning run of summer chinook, which are not found in most of bcs southwest streams. The river has fallen to the tune of 7 feet in 2 weeks and this has opened up all sorts of fishing hot spots. Place curser on map and double click to drop marker click on it and drag it around, placing it exactly where you want it.
Bcs freshwater fishing is managed through the freshwater fishing regulation. Chilliwack river winter steelhead fishery fishing with rod. Spot names, short descriptions, photos, videos, access points and. When hes not fishing youll find him at the golf course or spending time with his family. Vedder river trip tire slasher northwest fishing board. Sep 16, 2017 fishing with bent rod chilliwack vedder river steelhead boot laces duration. The chilliwack system has a special returning run of summer chinook, which are not found in most of bcs. The 1954 british empire and commonwealth games rowing events were held on the vedder canal. Chwkvedder riversalmon fishing about done now with only the. Chilliwack river hatchery salmonid enhancement program. Fishing report fraser valley bc freds custom tackle. Top 5 bc rivers for winter steelhead fishing suncruiser.
Its steelhead and derby season here on the chilliwack vedder river. Remember to get your fishing license if you dont already have it. I went up to the vedder on saturday 92708 and i wouldnt call the fishing as good as freds claims it is. Fishing hotspots in the chesapeake bay, atlantic ocean, and nearby freshwater fishing spots are detailed in specific, so you know where to go fishing. Matt enjoys taking others out to have the unique experience of reeling in a big sturgeon. Enter hot spot details and select hotspot type in the info window. British columbias lower mainland is home to some of the provinces finest winterrun steelhead fishing.
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