April 2012
Latest Videos for Our Subscribers
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Float Fishing for Steelhead Episode one of 2012's video diary features local Fraser Valley anglers Chris Gadsden and Nick Basok float fishing for steelhead. |
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Tidal Fraser Pink Salmon Episode three of 2011's video diary focuses on the how-tos of Tidal Fraser River pink salmon fishery, which takes place once every two years. |
Latest Fishing Reports
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Lower Mainland Warm weather means more options when it comes to targeting different fish species in the Lower Mainland. Updated on May 14th, 2012 |
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Vancouver Saltwater Bon Chovy Fishing Charters reports excellent salmon and lingcod fishing around Gulf Islands in the past two weeks. Updated on May 14th, 2012 |
Latest BC Fishing Deals, News & Events
2012 Greg Clark Memorial Family Fishing Derby
Fraser Valley Salmon Society hosts Greg Clark Memorial Family Fishing Derby at Cultus Lake on Saturday June 16th.
Posted on May 20th, 2012
Vancouver Island Trout Stocking Update
Nine lakes have been stocked with catchable rainbow trout on Vancouver Island since May 1st.
Posted on May 14th, 2012
Mystery Fish Contest #7
Our seventh mystery fish is now online! Can you identify it? The winner will win a prize package from Pautzke Bait!
Posted on May 10th, 2012
Lower Mainland Trout Stocking Update
Sasamat and Buntzen Lakes were stocked last week by Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery. No stockings are expected for this week.
Posted on May 8th, 2012
Third Annual Fishing Buddies Sweepstakes
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is again recruiting experienced anglers to reveal the pleasures of freshwater fishing to friends, family and colleagues during the third annual Fishing Buddies Sweepstakes.
Posted on April 26th, 2012
Featured BC Fishing Articles & Videos
Saltwater Salmon Trolling Essentials
Jason Tonelli from Pacific Angler explains what terminal tackle you need to have when trolling for salmon in May and June.
Vedder Spring Steelhead
Hildebrandt's Little Shaver can be a deadly weapon for fry-eating steelhead in the Vedder River during spring months.
Float Depth Adjustment for River Fishing
Having the correct float depth in river float fishing can improve your catches of salmon, trout and steelhead.
Five Fundamental Tips for Fly Fishing Success
Randy Beck from Ultimate Sportfishing provides five fundamental tips for fly fishing success.
Fly Fishing for Tidal Fraser Trout and Char
Our latest article focuses on this under-utilized fly fishery for anadromous bull trout and coastal cutthroat trout near Vancouver.
Fishing Photography How-to's
Our new fishing photography section summarizes these basics so your can end up with the best fishing photographs.
Latest BC Fishing Regulation Updates
Clarification on halibut length measurement
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has issued a clarification on the length measurement of halibut.
Rockfish and Lingcod Opening Times & Limits
Saltwater anglers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has announced this year's opening times for lingcod and rockfish.
Areas 19 & 20 chinook salmon changes
To reduce exploitation rates on Fraser River 4-2 chinook salmon, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has implemented the following restrictions.
2012 halibut fishing opening information
Halibut fishing opens on March 1st. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has issued a detailed opening summary for anglers.
Cowichan River coho salmon retention
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has issued an opening for coho salmon retention for Cowichan River.
Featured BC Fishing Spots
Weaver Lake, Harrison Mills
This popular camping spot near Harrison Mills offers excellent rainbow trout fishing opportunities from early spring to late fall.
Hicks Lake, Sasquatch Provincial Park
Located in Sasquatch Provincial Park, this is the ideal summer destination for young families who enjoy both camping and fishing.
Sturgeon Slough, Pitt Meadows
This little waterway in Pitt Meadows can be productive for common carp and largemouth bass.
Lookout Lake, Victoria
This little gem just outside of Victoria on Vancouver Island is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.
Leighton Lake, Tunkwa Provincial Park
Ice fishing in winter and fly fishing in spring and summer, Leighton Lake produces rainbow trout up to 5lb at times.