Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report

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Pacific Angler’s Friday Fishing Report: May 30th, 2014

Outlook The weather this past week has been very typical for late may in the lower mainland. The blast of summer weather we experienced earlier in the month has made way for more seasonal conditions. We are getting very close to beach fishing for coho. We have already seen a few anglers trying their luck…

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Friday Fishing Report: April 11th, 2014

Outlook With the past little while showing us some nice (and welcomed) weather, fishing has started to pick up across the board- in both the fresh and saltwater. With the action on local lakes continuing to be good, rivers being rewarding, and the ocean being kind, one can only expect it to get better over…

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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report April 18th, 2014

Outlook With the warm Spring temperatures finally showing themselves on a constant and steady basis, as expected, rivers are starting to come up. Warm weather, April showers, and inevitable snow-melt are all factors that play a key role in how long the rivers will hold their shape before blowing out. So far all the local…

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Pacific Angler’s Friday Fishing Report April 25th, 2014

Outlook Well, if you’ve looked out the window at all in the last day or so you’ll be well aware that April showers have arrived! Local lakes have been fishing well, interior lakes are becoming more and more ice free, and fish are starting to feed. With the warmer temperatures starting to be more constant,…

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Friday Fishing Report: April 4th, 2014

OUTLOOK: Over the last week or so the lower mainland has seen the fish and fishing activity increasing. From the stocking of local lakes to the quest for wild steelhead, anglers alike are getting outside to take advantage of this spring weather that has finally started to show up. With the forecast calling for…

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Friday Fishing Report: March 7th, 2014

Outlook: Well the rain has shown up and the river levels have been spiking during the day then falling again with the cold nights.  At the same time, the water levels are getting higher and some more fish have pushed into the local rivers.  The weather will continue to be wet over the weekend with…

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Friday Fishing Report: March 28th, 2014

Outlook: Where are the cutties?  Anyone seen some?  Should we put in a “missing trout” report?  We have heard reports from the valley of great hatches of stoneflies and fry showing up but water levels have not been cooperating and the bi-product of that is few cutties have been seen and caught. We hope this…

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Friday Fishing Report: March 21st, 2014

Outlook: As the weather continues to be unstable so has the fishing.  This means that those of you that are able to put the time in on the water will eventually hit it right and have success.  As you can see below, the weather will be a little unsettled over the weekend but that the…

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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: March 14th, 2014

Outlook: The temperatures are rising a bit now as we are closer to full spring weather.  Vancouver is expecting rain on the weekend with periods of heavy rain on Sat and Sun.  In the Squamish valley they are expecting some snowfall on Saturday but then it turns to a mix of sun/cloud as the temperatures…

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Friday Fishing Report: Feb 28th, 2014

Outlook: Well, February gave us some more of that Vancouver winter that we have not seen alot of this season.  I was amazed to see as much snow as we did in 48hrs here earlier in the week.  Of course, this snow was gone by Wednesday in Vancouver!  This snow means that you need to…

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Friday Fishing Report: Feb 21st, 2014

Outlook: Long distance forecast is for more GOLD in SOCHI!!  We want to wish a huge Canadian CONGRATULATIONS to the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team for their amazing comeback on Thursday to steal the Olympic Gold medal from the USA!! GO CANADA GO – Canada v.s. USA in the men’s hockey semi-final right now!!! Now for…

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Friday Fishing Report: February 14th, 2014

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! Ladies and gentleman, today is the day you can earn brownie pts with your partner to be used for negotiating more days on the water so don’t drop the ball!! Outlook: The weather is trending warmer this coming weekend and into next week.  Temperatures that were below freezing in the GVRD are…

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Friday Fishing Report: February 7th, 2014

Outlook: Well, on my phone today the weather app was showing a HIGH of -1 and LOW of -8. Suffice to say, I am won’t be walking a river over the next few days!  Those of you who are be sure to take your hand warmers and dress for the cold!!  Max was out fishing…

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Friday Fishing Report: January 24th, 2014

Outlook: Jason tried 2x in the last week for a day of local heli-fishing and both days could not get more than 5min from the airport due to heavy fog banks hanging around the Fraser Valley.  Makes for gorgeous pictures but not so much for heli-fishing. The GVRD weather forecast including Squamish is calling for…

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Friday Fishing Report: Jan 17th, 2014

Outlook: The weather coming up is good to amazing!  When I went online to check the forecast I did a “double-take” as I was not used to seeing so many days with little sun icon as the main icon! More fish have been pushing in to your local favorite rivers so get out there and…

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Friday Fishing Report: Jan 10th, 2014

Outlook: In January we look forward to reports of fresh steelhead pushing into rivers, winter chinook becoming keepers as they continue to feast on the bait balls coming into the harbour and around Bowen Island etc.  While fresh rain is helping out the rivers and bringing in fresh fish, its not the most pleasant weather…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Fishing Report: JAN 3rd, 2014

Outlook: If you are cycling to work this week, keep breaking out those water wings and stay covered head to toe.  However, this weekend looks to bring a break in the rain for local Vancouverites.  The Vancouver weather forecast will be holding true up in Squamish as well.  This could lend itself to some great…

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Friday Fishing Report: Jan 31st, 2014

Outlook: Ahhhhhh the wet Vancouver wonderland in all its glory.  Temperatures in the lower mainland will be hovering between freezing and 6-7deg over the next week with POP consistently in the 90% range.  Saturday in Squamish looks like the best day which I am sure all 10 of our students in Aaron Goodis’s Spey course…

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