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by Tom Johannesen Our journey began on a clear morning at first light on Island 22 in Chilliwack. The Island 22 recreational area has a large sandbar with ample parking and is ideal for boats to be launched into the Fraser River...we hopped in the aluminum jet boat and headed down...

The BC Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management Plans (IFMPs) for 2020/2021 have been released. These plans (one for coastal and interior...

The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday, September 7, to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser Sockeye and...

by W.P. Williamson The barely audible snap of the fishing line being pulled from the quick release clip on the planer board line was instantly replaced by the piercing zing of line being ripped off the reel. “Screamer on,” I called to my father at the helm of his Thunder Jet.

What are the rules and regulations regarding navigation in, around and through natural and man-made harbours? Here is an interpretation of the definitions of those regulations. “Act”, Canada Marine Act (1998, c.10): A formal decision, law, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority; decree, edict; statute; judgment, resolve...

In an effort to find the best urban fisheries our province has to offer, I’ve contacted tackle shop owners and avid anglers from the ten biggest urban centers of B.C. These are the best fishing spots in each one, with a few honorable mentions mixed in. Make sure to check...

FN0492-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Coho – Areas 11 to 20, 111 and Subareas 29-1 to 29-5 – Coho Management Measures...

The river is completely open except for a small salmon closure from the top of the hatchery lagoon to the power lines that are located 500 meters upstream from the top of the lagoon. Starting to see a lot of Steelhead and that should get going very soon. We have a few good days with the fly this past week and once the rains come this weekend we will switch over to gear. This fall has been great for Chinook and a very slow for Coho. The numbers of Coho counted through the Stamp falls counter has been fairly high but fish on the hooks has very low. Higher than normal flows for the last half of September have spread the Coho out and as you may know our Coho move very quickly making them a tough target. Our focus will change to Steelhead very soon and if you are thinking about Fall Steelhead, now is the time.

The recreational fishery for salmon in the non-tidal waters of the Fraser River will open as noted below. The Department...