It is All About Fishing on March 14th 2020!

 

Would you like to learn how to cast a fishing rod, tie a fly, or catch a salmon and steelhead? Now you have a chance to do all that under one roof! On Saturday March 14th, join us at Chilliwack Heritage Park to learn all about fishing in Chilliwack! Local fishing experts at the show will demonstrate the basics of different fishing techniques. Find out where you can go fishing in the Fraser Valley. Learn about conservation efforts being done by local watershed stewardship groups. There will also be plenty of games and entertainment for the younger crowd! From novice to experienced anglers, this is a FREE event for all ages!

  • Date: Saturday March 14th 2020
  • Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park (44140 Luckakuck Way)
  • Admission Cost: FREE!

Event Highlights

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Bait Preparations
  • Kids Casting Games
  • Fish ID Activities
  • Fly Casting Lessons for Adults and Youth
  • Fly Tying Workshops
  • Introduction to Coarse Fishing
  • Introduction to Fraser River Bar Fishing
  • Introduction to Float Fishing for Salmon and Steelhead
  • Introduction to Fraser River Sturgeon Fishing
  • Introduction to Ice Fishing
  • Introduction to Lake Fishing
  • Introduction to Saltwater Trolling for Salmon
  • Jig Tying and Fishing Demonstrations
  • Knot Tying Practices
  • Learn to Fish Sessions
  • Lure Fishing for Steelhead
  • Live Fish Displays (trout, steelhead and juvenile salmon)
  • Rod Building Demonstrations
  • Scheduled Presentations
  • Used Fishing Tackle Sale!
  • Watershed Stewardship Exhibitions
  • Where to Fish in Chilliwack

Used Fishing Tackle Sale!

Fraser Valley Salmon Society will once again be hosting the used fishing tackle sale and swapmeet at this year's show! Whether you're looking for a bargain or rare collector item, there is something for everyone! Sellers, if you'd like to reserve a table to sell your goods, please email info@fishingwithrod.com.

Live Presentations!

There will be ongoing live presentations and film showings during this year's event. Schedule TBA.

Participating Groups

  • BC Federation of Drift Fishers
  • BC Federation of Fly Fishers
  • BC Wildlife Federation
  • BC Women's Fly Fishing Group
  • Bent Rods Fishing and Guiding
  • Chilliwack Fish & Games Protective Association
  • Chilliwack River Salmon Hatchery
  • Conservation Office Services
  • Critter Care Wildlife Society
  • Elevated Fishing Adventures
  • First Light Fishing and Tackle
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Fraser Basin Council
  • Fraser River Sportfishing Alliance
  • Fraser Valley Salmon Society
  • Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition
  • Fred's Custom Tackle
  • Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
  • Gibbs Delta Tackle
  • Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
  • Hope Search and Rescue
  • Loons Flyfishing Club
  • Mike's Reel Repair
  • Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
  • Osprey Flyfishers
  • Rotary Club
  • Steelhead Society of BC
  • Tourism Chilliwack
  • Watershed Watch

Win Some Great Prizes!

Every participant at Chilliwack's All About Fishing will have a chance to win some great prizes in our door entry draw! This year's prizes include:

  • Moby Kamloops Trout Catch and Release Net
  • 2 Night Rustic Cabin Ice Fishing Package at Tunkwa Lake Resort

Chilliwack's All About Fishing is proudly supported by:

Tourism Chilliwack | Gibbs Delta Tackle | Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC | Fred's Custom tackle | Fishing with Rod

For more information, please check our Facebook event page or email us!