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Vancouver Friday Fishing Report, December 14

Pacific Angler Outlook:

For the fishermen we tend to look at the calendar not in months but in fishing seasons.  As Christmas marks that time of year to be merry it also marks the beginning of the winter steelhead season throughout the lower mainland.  Yes, December is one of Pacific Angler’s favourite months.  The anticipation of catching that ever-elusive first chrome steelhead of the season is what it is all about.

So far for the month of December the weather has been in our favour.  After a very wet and mild October and November, December has seemed to be much drier but more importantly cooler.  So when the Lower Mainland has received precipitation it has been in the form of snow in the mountains and not rain.  This is important to because it affects the water clarity and fishing conditions in our rivers.  Instead of the rivers blowing out from the precipitation they remain in good shape because all of that moisture is in the form of snow stays in the mountains.  However, there can be too much of a good thing!  The Pacific Angler staff has seen the river levels drop considerably and are hearing reports that the rivers are low and clear.  The difference on these days can often be smaller presentations with lighter tippet.

The Vancouver weather forecast is calling for cloudy and rainy conditions throughout the weekend and following week.  The daily high temperature will range from 4 to 5 degrees Celsius, while the daily low temperature will range from 0 to 3 degrees Celsius.  While we are expecting some rain on Saturday and Sunday it shouldn’t affect river levels too much.  However, it is always a good idea to check your river levels before you head out in the morning to make sure they are at a safe and fishable height.

Since steelhead will be the focal fishery over the next few months we will be giving you one “Pro Tip” a week to help you hook into a fish of a lifetime.  Here is number 1: Cover Water by Jason Tonelli.

“A key to successful steelheading is to cover water.  When I am guiding I am always yelling at people telling them to move.  If you are fly-fishing or gear fishing you must cover the maximum amount of water in a day.  The less pressured the water the more aggressive the fish are and the more water you should cover and fish fast.  If the fish are pounded slow down a bit, cover the water thoroughly and change up a few times.”

For a detailed look at Vancouver’s river fishing scene and updates on the saltwater scene please click on the link http://pacificangler.ca/blog/vancouver-friday-fishing-report-december-14/.  If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our friendly staff @ 604-872-2204 or better yet, drop by Pacific Angler @ 78 East Broadway.