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[keithbreeve]

Hi Everyone,

Pretty new to fishing the Cap. I check out the capliano kayaking website to see how high the water is, but at what height is fishing best?

Also other than the cable pool what are some other decent spots down the river? I hate hiking down the canyon only to find a group of people fishing the area, it makes for an exhausting day.

Thanks,

Brett

[patagonia]

I like it around a 3 or 4... Google "Capilano River Regional Park Trail Map", good map of the river/trails and go explore.

[metalfisherman]

See this link.

http://www.metrovancouver.org/about/maps/Maps/Capilanomap.pdf

[younggun]

Trust me Brett, there are more than a few guys that have spent days on the cap hiking up and down for no fish and bad water conditions, that's why its called fishing. Go explore and find a couple good spots.

[keithbreeve]

Ya for sure, It can be quite exhausting. What side do you find better trails on East or West? I have found a few decent spots on both sides, but usually pretty busy.

[Fishing in Vancouver]

the cap is usually a very crowded river but if you're adventurous you can usually find a few spots to hide

[cutthroat22]

You wouldn't happen to be the guy I saw fishing from a bush the other day? 

[keithbreeve]

You wouldn't happen to be the guy I saw fishing from a bush the other day? 

haha no not fishing from a bush, and chromekings I have read the regulations a few times, so I am keeping it legal and have only caught and released.

[Rodney]

haha no not fishing from a bush

I think cutthroat22 was replying to Fishing in Vancouver's post.

and chromekings I have read the regulations a few times, so I am keeping it legal and have only caught and released.

Chromekings wasn't implying that you are breaking any rules, rather just reminding all to watch out for violators and report them.

[therise]

There have been times some of my favorite runs have been occupied past capacity so I decided to fish in seclusion in some less desirable runs only to have 2-3 others fish right beside me. I think if anglers see someone fishing a spot, others are naturally drawn to it whether it holds fish or not.

If you get out early, you should find a few spots to yourself (for a while anyways)

[liketofish]

I will give you some concrete direction and specifics of fishing the Cap.

Early morning, at first light, try out Cable Pool & series of pools below (House Rock, Dog Leg etc) with roe, krills, flies, spinners & spoons. But don't do it on the rocks when the Capilano camera shot shows the water level is 4' or above, as the water is too fast at the pools and dropping off there may mean sure drowning. You can also try the Keith Road Pool  (access from West Van) or the run right above the Marine Drive bridge, but time your trip with a good high tide only. Just go there and ask around from experienced guys. For other time of the day, it is less productive but you can still get into some fish with a good tide at the lower end. Cap fishing is not consistent though these days. So expect quite a few skunked trips.

Just remember there is a bait ban starting August 1. Good luck.

[Nitroholic]

heard the weir has been put in

[keithbreeve]

Thanks for the input Liketofish. Appreciate all the help from the board. Still have some roe I need to use up so I will probably get out again soon.

What about fishing seymour? I see that there is a lower limit there, and read a few guys on the board mentioned that the fishery on Seymour isnt in great condition.

Although I mostly catch and release, would seymour be worth my time?

[ynot]

seymour coho are later run fish, pinks should be showing up soon.

[silver ghost]

I volunteer at the seymour salmonid society and theres nothing in the river right now