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Title: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on January 07, 2021, 01:20:02 AM
Between early December and late April, the Chilliwack River offers a productive winter steelhead fishery for both local and visiting anglers around the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. While other nearby systems also provide such a fishery, the Chilliwack River yields more success due to the amount of fish being produced by the Chilliwack River Hatchery. This thread has several objectives:


Throughout the season, members will post up water condition updates so everyone can be alerted if condition is not ideal. Please feel free to post updates in this thread after your trips. We can all benefit from each other's updates and save gasoline and cost of our season. Please do not request for updates. All posts that request for updates will be removed.


Fishing regulations

Regulations for the steelhead fisheries differ slightly to the fall salmon fisheries in BC, so please familiarize by going through the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synopsis (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/fishing-regulations) from time to time if unsure. For the Chilliwack River, anglers should be aware of these regulations. Please report violators by phoning 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).



Fish species and identifications

While the primary target species is steelhead in this fishery, several other species may also be encountered. It is important to know the morphological differences between these species so you do not accidentally retain a fish that is not opened for retention.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/081211-1.jpg)

Steelhead (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fish_profile/steelhead.html)'s life history is similar to Pacific salmon's. It is a variation of rainbow trout, which has an ocean phase. Unlike Pacific salmon, steelhead may not die after spawning. Size range of steelhead from the Chilliwack River ranges between 6lb and 15lb, while bigger fish have often been recorded every season.

Several identification keys can be used to recognize a steelhead. Its white gum and tongue, lack of teeth behind the tongue. Once arrived from the ocean, its body is silver with heavily spotted back. Its tail is spotted from top to bottom and it is not forked. During spawning phase, pink and red colourations become apparent on the gill plates and across the body. Below are additional photos that may assist you.

Resident rainbow trout (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fish_profile/rainbow_trout.html) can also be caught while targeting steelhead. Unlike steelhead, they are typically under 18 inches in length or 2lb in weight. All wild rainbow trout must be released.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/081211-4.jpg)

Bull trout (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fish_profile/bull_trout.html) are often encountered while targeting steelhead and they are required to be released. Their size ranges between 1lb and 10lb. Bull trout can easily be identified by its white and pink spots across the body. Their mouth is large and extends way behind the eyes. The end of their pelvic fins is often white. All bull trout must be released.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/081211-5.jpg)

Coastal cutthroat trout (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fish_profile/coastal_cutthroat_trout.html) travel in schools. Several identification keys can be used to differentiate them from rainbow trout. Their body and tail are heavily spotted from top to bottom. An orange slack can be found on the bottom side of the gill plate. Their size typically ranges between 8 and 20 inches. Only hatchery cutthroat trout can be kept. All wild cutthroat trout must be released.

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/forum/081211-6.jpg)

Mountain whitefish (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fish_profile/mountain_whitefish.html) belong in the salmonid family. While their body is similar to a minnow, one can easily identify them by locating the adipose fin. Their mouth is small and protudes slightly. Their size typically ranges between 8 and 20 inches.


General etiquettes

When fishing for steelhead in a stream, it is considered rude to start just downstream from another angler who is already fishing. When approaching a run, always start from the head of it and work your way down so other anglers can have a chance to try it too. If other anglers are already fishing at a spot where you want to fish, then you should either move to a different spot or talk to them first. More likely than not, other anglers do not mind having you joining them.


Steelhead brood collection program

The broodstock collection program begins on January 15th. Volunteer broodstock anglers will be out fishing and collecting wild steelhead, look for the rubber tube which they are carrying. 30 pairs of adult wild steelhead are expected to be collected to produce 125,000 juveniles.


Wally Hall Junior Memorial Fishing Derby

Please see this page for more information... (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=43812.0)

Watch this video on the background of the derby and where the proceeds go to (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbg6CDZrlcI)


Additional readings



Additional help

Your local tackle stores in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley provide excellent additional resource.

  • Berry's Bait and Tackle (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/advertiser/berrysbait/index.html)
  • Fred's Custom Tackle (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/advertiser/fredscustomtackle/index.html)
  • Pacific Angler (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/advertiser/pacificangler/index.html)
  • Sea-Run Fly & Tackle (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/advertiser/sea-run/index.html)
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: b8floater on January 09, 2021, 04:52:27 PM
I was out for a walk with the family this afternoon, thought I'd shoot and share a quick video at the train bridge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IiLvwIh9jY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IiLvwIh9jY)
River is in great condition, and not that much pressure this afternoon from Blue Heron to Hopedale.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: dennisK on January 09, 2021, 04:54:15 PM
I was out for a walk with the family this afternoon, thought I'd shoot and share a quick video at the train bridge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IiLvwIh9jY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IiLvwIh9jY)
River is in great condition, and not that much pressure this afternoon from Blue Heron to Hopedale.

speaking of bridges...

(https://i.ibb.co/SwFyBHG/creek-bridge5.jpg)
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Paulo on January 09, 2021, 09:41:11 PM
 I saw that video the other day. That bridge must be above the Slab. I have fished from the slab down to the mouth at the Fraser and I don't ever remember seeing that bridge. River looks a little smaller as well unless it is not the Chilliwack.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Paulo on January 09, 2021, 09:44:30 PM
I was out for a walk with the family this afternoon, thought I'd shoot and share a quick video at the train bridge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IiLvwIh9jY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IiLvwIh9jY)
River is in great condition, and not that much pressure this afternoon from Blue Heron to Hopedale.

Can you drive down towards the train bridge or is it still gated for no vehicles? I have not been down that way in probably 5 or more years. I see some changes on the far bank at the train bridge as well. Probably going to be a big surprise for me if I make it.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on January 10, 2021, 03:23:00 PM
I saw that video the other day. That bridge must be above the Slab. I have fished from the slab down to the mouth at the Fraser and I don't ever remember seeing that bridge. River looks a little smaller as well unless it is not the Chilliwack.

That's the bridge at Riverside Campground about halfway between Chilliwack Lake and the hatchery.

You can no longer drive down to the railway bridge. There's plenty of parking at the end of Hooges Road and that whole area is really nicely done now for all users and fishermen. I think the City of Chilliwack has done a good job, installing outhouses at all the major access points. The trails are well maintained, it keeps things a lot more orderly than before when it was free for all to drive up and down that stretch. What we need now is some fishing related signages to provide new anglers all the needed information from regulations to fish ID.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: armytruck on January 12, 2021, 08:03:39 AM
I saw that video the other day. That bridge must be above the Slab. I have fished from the slab down to the mouth at the Fraser and I don't ever remember seeing that bridge. River looks a little smaller as well unless it is not the Chilliwack.
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So this bridge photo is where ? . 👀
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: armytruck on January 12, 2021, 08:05:29 AM
speaking of bridges...

(https://i.ibb.co/SwFyBHG/creek-bridge5.jpg)
So this bridge photo is where ? . 👀
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on January 15, 2021, 04:52:38 PM
Went for a walk today along Rotary Trail. River was high and silty. Maybe a foot of visibility. Saw some anglers out despite the poor conditions. A conservation officer was trying to cross a small side channel at Peach rd with no waders to get to a few anglers fishing the main long run at Peach. Didn’t stick around to see if he made it across in his shoes. Lol. Was a beauty day to be outside.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: jim on January 16, 2021, 07:56:55 AM
about 11 am, went to the dog park. visibility was about 12 inches. temperature was 41.6 F or 5.2 C
the level is coming down, so maybe it will be okay today.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: banx on January 16, 2021, 08:45:55 AM
speaking of bridges...

(https://i.ibb.co/SwFyBHG/creek-bridge5.jpg)

looks like the wedeene to me
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: bigblockfox on January 16, 2021, 06:32:35 PM
Fished near train Bridge. Vis was just under 2 feet. Managed a small wild 10 minutes in. Snow line is really high right now.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on January 18, 2021, 07:36:44 PM
River fairly high and still murky. Fished mid river for a few hours in the beautiful sunshine. No luck for myself and a few others I talked too.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on January 27, 2021, 09:33:10 AM
Fished the last couple days. River is in nice shape and on the drop the lower has better clarity then the upper due to the slide at Ranger run. Very slow fishing imo so far this week.  Have not seen anyone with a fish on in my travels.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: iblly on January 28, 2021, 06:45:50 AM
Fished for a couple hours yesterday above crossing. Did not touch a fish. Only saw three other anglers, one on foot and two other guys in a raft. Did not see any of them touch a fish. Water was in decent shape.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: jim on January 30, 2021, 06:36:41 AM
I have been fishing the lower river this week. I have not heard or seen a fish since Monday. A steady parade of anglers yesterday.
Maybe with the big tides and full moon some new fish will come in?
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on January 30, 2021, 06:17:07 PM
Rain on the way. Seems like this yr so far the bite has been on when the river is coloured up. Beautiful conditions this week and the fishing in my travels was painfully slow. Not much for weigh ins to Fred’s as well this week. Let’s hope for a few more fish in the river next week.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: iblly on January 31, 2021, 11:08:28 AM
I fished Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Never touched a fish and never saw a fish caught. Lots of guys out there.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: bobby b on January 31, 2021, 02:10:15 PM
Got to the river yesterday morning at 8:00am ... only to see a guy walking out with a nice Hatch. Fished all day and nothing for me ...again!
 
 Hopefully Feb will a bit better ... fingers crossed!
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: jim on February 01, 2021, 06:32:25 AM
saturday afternoon, I saw a young guy get his first steelhead, It was wild.
the river has risen from 1.6 meters to 1.724 meters and was a milky colour on sunday afternoon, crossing bridge area.
about 2 feet vis.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Dylb on February 01, 2021, 07:41:49 AM
saturday afternoon, I saw a young guy get his first steelhead, It was wild.

Lets all take a moment to appreciate this pun
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: milo on February 05, 2021, 02:40:03 PM
Lets all take a moment to appreciate this pun

It's neither the time nor the plaice for this. ;)
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: clarki on February 05, 2021, 03:08:56 PM
Yeah, that pun floundered
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 08, 2021, 01:44:44 PM
Good conditions this morning, but that wind and temperature made the experience a little miserable.... ;)
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 09, 2021, 04:04:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KfBKVhT.jpg)

A 12lb wild doe for the hatchery broodstock program yesterday. They are now more than halfway through the collection for this season.

Um, it's cold today. ;D
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 16, 2021, 01:39:52 AM
I managed to finally pop down to the river for the first time this season, just very briefly for an hour before dark. The river was pretty quiet after a busy morning (from the reports I got anyway) so had multiple runs to choose from. Somehow I picked the right one, because the float got completely buried on the second cast.

(https://i.imgur.com/kOqRad1.jpg)

This wild doe roughly around 10lb had all kinds of scratches on both sides. I snapped this photo just before letting her go from the Moby net. After seeing how scratched up she was, I didn't really want to fish anymore and it was starting to get dark, so I packed it up and went home for dinner. ;D It was a very satisfied outing to get my season started. ;)

River conditions were great. Level has dropped a lot since last week and it's getting pretty clear, but that shall change as the rain comes later this week.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: typhoon on February 16, 2021, 09:13:46 AM
Nice doe. Talons will really do a number on them in low water.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: spoiler on February 17, 2021, 07:39:05 AM
more likely seal marks
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: bobby b on February 17, 2021, 09:04:14 AM
I managed to finally pop down to the river for the first time this season, just very briefly for an hour before dark. The river was pretty quiet after a busy morning (from the reports I got anyway) so had multiple runs to choose from. Somehow I picked the right one, because the float got completely buried on the second cast.

(https://i.imgur.com/kOqRad1.jpg)

This wild doe roughly around 10lb had all kinds of scratches on both sides. I snapped this photo just before letting her go from the Moby net. After seeing how scratched up she was, I didn't really want to fish anymore and it was starting to get dark, so I packed it up and went home for dinner. ;D It was a very satisfied outing to get my season started. ;)
River conditions were great. Level has dropped a lot since last week and it's getting pretty clear, but that shall change as the rain comes later this week.


Congrats.
2nd cast too..... Lucky you!

After about 20 outings so far this season (including yesterday) I have had zero Steelhead ...not even a tug!
I have fished, Beads, Cured Roe, Roe bags, Jigs, Pink Worms, Blades etc... Covered lots of water each outing....  Upper river, Mid River, Lower River
Nothing ..... but freezing fingers for me.

I obviously just suck at Steelheading.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 17, 2021, 11:46:41 AM
Congrats.
2nd cast too..... Lucky you!

Luck?? ;D

Yeah... Just drifting through at the right place at the right time because others I know had fished through there all day and found nothing. :D

This morning we spent a few hours trying to film some more broodstock collecting, but no luck.... Water silted up quite a bit overnight, visibility was around 2ft when we started but has gradually cleared up since.

(https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/151832706_262915885193902_6589750109501682165_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=7MPYfsS88xoAX8I-jUS&_nc_ht=scontent.fyvr3-1.fna&oh=0f0056694ecfb13f514c66b72aa0613f&oe=605164E4)
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Big Steel on February 17, 2021, 11:58:45 AM
Well, after years and years I guess I'm back... nice having some time to fish again. After losing 4 in the last few days in various spots, apparently due to me still using my Coho lines.... I upped to 15lb main thanks to a quick Spool from Rodney and 12lb leader last night to hit the flow again this morning after a little sleep in.... And found this beauty shortly after wetting the line.  Weighed in at 11.90lb bled at Fred's.... Nice to finally get that first one actually landed lol (https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/151492434_4074705595874526_4781398595336489458_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=3&_nc_sid=b9115d&_nc_ohc=QAV9iNfh9OgAX_0IPZO&_nc_ht=scontent.fyvr3-1.fna&oh=96a8fd2f74f585e544d672e577f904a0&oe=60512EDD)
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on February 17, 2021, 05:54:35 PM
River colored up this afternoon. The upper was unfishable. Thinking another chunk of clay from Ranger run has fallen into the river. Very frustrating. Above the slide the water is clear.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: firstlight on February 17, 2021, 07:02:38 PM
Nice Chromer Big Steel! :)
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 18, 2021, 02:15:42 PM
Big Steel and I fished the mid river this morning for a few hours and water clarity is excellent. We finished just after Noon when it started snowing/raining.

Also...

An angler has lost his fishing vest in the lower river today. It is a brown steelhead vest by Complete Angler. brown nylon with some extra sewing. The vest contains pliers, sissors in the inside pouches, as well as 3 bags containing cork boards with jigs and split shots tied up, cork floats. There are also two tubs of roe (pink coloured spring roe and orange coloured steelhead roe). It was lost around Peach Road area. If recovered, please message me and I will put you in touch with the owner.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on February 18, 2021, 04:40:18 PM
Dam! Yesterday was silty. The only day I was able to get out this week and the water clarity was not good. That about sums up my season so far.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 19, 2021, 02:50:44 PM
Conditions were fine again today. Reasonably clear in the upper, and a bit siltier below.

Rain is coming...
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: jim on February 22, 2021, 01:43:14 PM
visibility declined to about 12 inches Sunday, early afternoon. It was okay 24" vis in the morning. Crossing area.
Monday it is up in level about 13 inches, with the same vis.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on February 22, 2021, 04:15:18 PM
River is up way today. Looks like thick pea soup my grandma used to make. Throw in a smoked ham hock and you got yourself a good meal.  ;D . Saw nobody fishing around the crossing when I had a look this afternoon.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 22, 2021, 04:16:32 PM
https://www.facebook.com/fredscustomtackle/posts/3678339625588642
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: jim on February 24, 2021, 09:32:50 AM
Visibility has returned to a much better degree.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 24, 2021, 05:14:22 PM
River conditions were great today, catching was not so great. ;D

Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on February 24, 2021, 05:49:58 PM
Great conditions. I actually saw a fish caught today for the first time this winter by another angler. Not going to say where. Even saw Rod today with the large moby net strapped to his back on the other side of the river from where I was! Saw Nick Bassock yesterday with a tube on his back so I now know I’m in the right area of the river!  ;D
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on February 27, 2021, 09:57:16 PM
I’m hearing there was a major chunk of clay fell into the river at Ranger run. Can anyone give an up to date river condition report? Thank you
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 27, 2021, 10:06:43 PM
A big chunk fell down late thir morning and the river has been unfishable since. This is how the water looked around 3pm today.

(https://i.imgur.com/dsyHBI8.jpg)

Here is the slide.

(https://i.imgur.com/UzFPDyW.jpg)

I wouldn't come out here for awhile.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Wiseguy on February 28, 2021, 06:01:59 AM
Wow! Thanks for the report Rod. It looks like the island is covered by the mud slide blocking off that far side channel. It’s unbelievable. This cannot be good for the eggs laying in the gravel. And the fry starting to emerge from the gravel. I saw some fry swimming around the shore where I was fishing last time I was out on Friday.  :'(
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: bigblue on February 28, 2021, 11:30:10 AM
Thanks for the update Rod.
Without eyes on the ground there is no way to know of this situation by looking at the river level graph and weather reports.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on February 28, 2021, 11:54:46 AM
Surprisingly it is turning around pretty quickly. Here is a photo from Fred's this morning.

https://www.facebook.com/fredscustomtackle/photos/a.502075593215077/3701203926635545

I may go down there later this afternoon to get a better look at it.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Paulo on March 01, 2021, 09:49:58 AM
How is it looking today? Was hoping to head out for tomorrow from Burnaby.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on March 01, 2021, 09:53:11 AM
Surprisingly it has turned around pretty quickly.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: armytruck on March 01, 2021, 12:29:46 PM
Fished yesterday, wasn’t to bad . Cloudy and green water . Nothing for me though . Very low pressure to .
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on March 01, 2021, 06:41:56 PM
Can't complain about the conditions today, but can complain about my knot tying lol... I even checked the knot before starting since it had already landed one fish a couple of weeks ago.... 20 minutes later, float was buried, a doe around 6 or 7lb put up a pretty good fight. When it got close to the beach, the line snapped at the knot! ::) A few others were heard or seen caught throughout today.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: bobby b on March 01, 2021, 10:31:57 PM
Well things turned around for me today. After quite a few skunked days lately... Landed a nice 13-14lb wild and a 10lb Hatchery. Water was a bit coloured up but not too bad. Was also nice not to have freezing fingers for a change... ;D
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on March 04, 2021, 10:38:05 AM
Conditions continue to be excellent and so was the fishing yesterday. I managed to release a 12lb wild ten minutes after helping someone else landing his first ever hatchery fish, which weighed in at 13.6lb. :)
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: alindsey on March 05, 2021, 08:53:59 AM
Any updates with this recent rain?
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on March 05, 2021, 09:26:13 AM
Conditions remain good this morning despite of the rain, for now.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: psd1179 on March 05, 2021, 08:37:01 PM
an 18.80lb fish was weighted in Freds today. Amazing
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: blueback on March 07, 2021, 03:57:24 PM
Took my son out to the mid river area and taught him how to drift with a level-wind. I was expecting a few bird's nests, but he didn't tangle even once! Showed him the water most likely to contain fish, and generally the basics. Nothing for us (didn't expect anything today, as more of a teaching day). Water was in beauty shape though; nice steelhead green to it and it got sunny out! Time well spent!
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on March 08, 2021, 10:15:55 AM
Stunning day today and looks like it will be the same for the rest of this week. Conditions have stayed very nice throughout this past week despite of a bit of rain here and there, so it should be fine this whole week unless more slides occur.
Title: Re: 2020/21 Chilliwack River steelhead fishery information & water condition updates
Post by: Rodney on March 23, 2021, 10:40:38 AM
River level is pretty low, water is very clear on most days. The last couple of days it got a little more colour to it which was nice. Some fish have been caught too.