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If you're new to steelheading, we've got a How To Steelhead course scheduled for Wednesday, February 26th at the Abbotsford store. Click here for details and to register.

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We're going to be setting up at the 2025 BC Sportsmens Show, March 7 - 9, at the Tradex in Abbotsford. We will also be at the 2025 BC Outdoors Show, March 21 - 23, at the Chilliwack Heritage Park. Always a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to make some new ones.

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For those looking for something a bit different, fly or gear fishing with beads, egg patterns and flesh flies for trout, char and whitefish is an option in many Fraser tribs. Try fishing riffles and tailouts, or below spawning salmon. UV2 and TroutBeads are excellent choices when needing something to match colours.

 

Registration for t​​he 25th Annual Wally Hall Jr. Memorial Steelhead Derby can be done online or in-store through to March 14th, 2025. Be sure to review the derby regulations and get your steelhead tag.​​

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We've added a number of fly tying classes to our calendar for January and February; including a Getting Started, Steelhead, Stillwater, and Chironomid class. Register through our Abbotsford store, or online at https://shopfreds.ca/courses.

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Chilliwack/Vedder River Report

February 21, 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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We've seen some nice fish hit the Wally Hall derby scales over the last few days; including a 16.6 pound buck by Meinard Carnate to move into second place.

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We're happy to see some moisture over the past few days. As the water levels fluctuate, the fish will get a bit more aggressive.

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Float fishing, running a bead under an indicator or swinging a fly are the primary methods when hunting steelhead. With float fishing definitely being the most effective since it is able to better manage the depth and speed of your presentation. 

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If you're new to steelhead fishing, be sure to check out our Steelheading Tips and Tricks blog post. Lots of good ideas on how to approach this fish of 1000 casts.​​

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Registration is now open for the Vedder River Boxing Day Steelhead Derby, as well as the 25th Annual Wally Hall Jr. Memorial Steelhead Derby. This can be done online at shopfreds.ca or in either location. Be sure to review the derby regulations and get your steelhead tag.​

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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

January 13, 2025

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SALMON
 

There are currently no fishing opportunities for salmon.​

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STURGEON

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The DFO is clamping down on the use of illegal bait and bait that cannot be traced to a source. Be sure to keep your receipts for any baits you purchase - especially lamprey. They will be conducting spot bait checks on the river this season. 

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Moving into the winter months, sturgeon fishing becomes a bit more hit and miss. These monsters have spent the summer and fall bulking up, and, now that their food sources are limited, they begin to slow their movement.​​​​

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Smaller fish will continue to migrate up and down the river, with the larger fish conserving energy.

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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

October 24th, 2024

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Water temperatures are dropping and fish are moving into the shallows. Ice and snow are starting to creap in, which will spell the end of the season shortly.

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Check out our blog post on the 10 Must Have Trout Flies for BC Lake!

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