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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Will_CARP on October 24, 2004, 10:21:22 PM

Title: Coquitlum River
Post by: Will_CARP on October 24, 2004, 10:21:22 PM

I was driving by riverview hospital and saw a stretch of river; part of the coquitlum river. Just wanted to know what i can catch there, salmon, trout, etc., anyone fish it before?

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: The Gilly on October 25, 2004, 08:14:40 AM

Salmon, trout, steelhead.  Very precious river.  Currently one of the provinces most environmentally pressured.  I don't fish there any more.  The fish need every chance they can get to survive.

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: Will_CARP on October 25, 2004, 11:07:44 AM

Ok thanks for the info, i'll leave the river alone then.

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: The Gilly on October 25, 2004, 03:17:08 PM

Go ahead and fish it.  It's only my choice.  It won't bother me to see people fishing it.  Lots of people fish the mouth below the Maryhill by-pass (tidal).  Chum do use it as a route to the smaller rivers and creeks.   Hyde Creek salmon Festival is Nov. 14th 11-3.  Check with the guy's at Jamers on Shaugnessy Street.  They should have lots of info about the Coquitlam River.

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: newsman on October 25, 2004, 07:50:55 PM

It's open for Coho this year. I would rather see ethical anglers on the river to kill a few and report infractions, than leave the poachers to their free for all!

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on October 25, 2004, 09:02:01 PM

I dont see anything on the DFO website regarding the Coquitlam River can you please tell me where I can find this information. Thanks

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: canoe man on October 25, 2004, 09:23:04 PM

http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=search_results&lang=en&ID=recreational&Year=2004

try this link for updates and check it very often  ;)

cnm

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: Will_CARP on October 25, 2004, 10:01:48 PM

I understand some parts of the river are native and private property, where is the reserve?

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: The Gilly on October 26, 2004, 09:17:41 AM

From the Maryhill bypass to Pitt River road...officially.

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: Will_CARP on October 27, 2004, 10:08:50 AM

Caught and released an old dog yesterday, my first salmon ever! ;D

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: The Gilly on October 27, 2004, 02:50:10 PM

Try the flood tide just above the Maryhill bridge non-tidal (check regs.) for new salmon.  The first stealhead I ever caught was way up past the mines 20 some years ago.  I haven't touched it for about 15 years, but I have small kids and may get back at it as it's very close to home.  Glad you had some fun.  There is often lots of salmon in Hoy creek soon (chum).  I haven't checked it out lately, but there is good access through the townhouse complex on the North West corner of Dewdney & Lougheed.  It's great for kids because they can get close to the salmon.

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: Will_CARP on October 28, 2004, 11:50:55 PM

I had tons of fun, hooked a few chum, lost all but one on colorodo blades.  All fish were very dirty and colored, boots. :P

Title: Re: Coquitlum River
Post by: Will_CARP on October 29, 2004, 03:16:45 PM

Can someone pm with the directions to get to the rivers mouth?