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[chris gadsden]

Just chatted with a commercial fisherman in Ft Langley.

He says the fish have not reached up that far in the river yet - the fish are around the Port Mann bridge.
There was a recent 4 hour commercial opening and he only caught 20 fish - others had up to 50.

Doesn't sound good but I will be out with the masses tomorrow.

The F/N have been doing well all through the system the last while even saw that when I was up at Lytton this past week. Trying to discourage you.lol

[wildmanyeah]

Albion testt fishery caught 70 today with chinook mesh. Lots of fish in the system.

Commercial guys will be hammering them over the next couple of days, usual creates a hole for a few days In Chilliwack a couple days after so the weekend will probably be not so great.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday tho should be good near Chilliwack.

[Wiseguy]

Like i said on the other thread i find it very unfortunate that they are basically allowing snagging for Chinook as well as the Sockeye.

What a bloody shame this river has become.

We been sitting on the sidelines for 4 yrs now while other users groups net the crap out of everything. Maybe direct your anger at DFO instead of the recreational fishing sector that gets an opening every 4 yrs.

[Easywater]

wrong thread...

[firstlight]

We been sitting on the sidelines for 4 yrs now while other users groups net the crap out of everything. Maybe direct your anger at DFO instead of the recreational fishing sector that gets an opening every 4 yrs.

Who do you think "they"are in my post?

No anger here ,just very disapointed.

[Tangles]

Gong  Show....  no thanks.

I would rather fish for Bass in local lakes than be around the Fraser next week.

Yes, it is a gong show, there's no question about it.
I look at it no different than let say a rock concert. It's entertainment and if you wanna be at the front you gotta pay the price. But in the end it's all good and most everyone is happy. So there ya go, I'm heading Wednesday first light. Good luck everyone

[sumasriver]

So many better ways  / more peaceful ways . to spend a nice day outdoors.....

Fraser river for sockeye season - no thanks.


https://www.abbynews.com/news/chilliwacks-island-22-opens-early-as-sockeye-season-returns/

[Hike_and_fish]

2 sockeye and one red spring vacuumed sealed and in the freezer for me. My friend lost a giant Spring too. It was very slow, tons of boats and lots of looky loos putting in the middle of the river too. Overall had a good day. I was surprised to see all those people. The bar where I was at was 100% full. So full that some people beached their boats and waded out only to snag in anchor lines. People were nice and very peaceful.

[Rieber]

2 sockeye and one red spring vacuumed sealed and in the freezer for me. My friend lost a giant Spring too. It was very slow, tons of boats and lots of looky loos putting in the middle of the river too. Overall had a good day. I was surprised to see all those people. The bar where I was at was 100% full. So full that some people beached their boats and waded out only to snag in anchor lines. People were nice and very peaceful.

That sounds pretty typical for Grassy Bar.

[psd1179]

That sounds pretty typical for Grassy Bar.

3 fish in the morning seems not slow

[Hike_and_fish]

Was slow compared if you factor in everyone else. I talked with 4 boat owners at the launch and one fish per boat seemed the average

[RalphH]

I think everyone's expectations are too high. I can't remember an early August that was particularly hot fishing. Lucky to get a limit of sockeye. Adding a spring makes an excellent day.

[Wiseguy]

Had to work hard this morning (4 hrs) for a limit of Sockeye on a upper Fraser bar. Not many fish were caught. Everyone was polite and respectful towards each other. Was awesome to be out there again after 4 yrs sitting on the sidelines. Fresh salmon on the Bbq tonight. My family will be very thankful for it.

[chris gadsden]

I made a tour of the river today and cleaned up some garbage. I have pictures on the FVSS FB page of what it looked like out there.

[Fatso]

Pedal to the metal men!