OUTLOOK We’re heading into a heat wave this weekend! If you’re looking to get out on the water and cool off Whistler Lakes have been fishing well and are a great option close to home. If you can’t get out on the water this weekend be sure to spend some time getting your gear ready for the Chilliwack and the Skagit, both of which open July 1st. We are looking forward to chinook salmon fishing in the Chilliwack River and our resident trout enthusiasts have their gear packed to get to the Skagit River next week. Beach fishing is starting to pick up. We’ve got some good tides coming up this weekend so now is the time to get out. If you’re heading out on…
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Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: June 19, 2015
OUTLOOK June is flying by and we are looking forward to a great summer of different fishing opportunities. The winds have calmed down and the saltwater salmon fishing has picked up again over at Thrasher. We’ll be doing a little scouting locally as the fishing will soon be much closer to home. If you’re planning on getting some lake fishing in this week, try lakes in the 4000ft range and above to combat the warm water temperatures. Beach fishing is almost here! Andre has a few tips below in his report and his beach fishing classes are filling up so don’t miss out. Finally, there is still time to get a little something special for Dad for Father’s Day. Drop by this weekend and pick…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: June 12, 2015
OUTLOOK It was a hot, dry and windy one this past week! Lake fishing in the interior has slowed down over the last week due to the high temperatures. It’s supposed to cool off so we’re looking forward to some improved lake fishing this coming week. On the saltwater we’re hoping the wind will die down as we head into the weekend and make things just a little more fishable! Beach fishing is almost on the horizon as well. Don’t miss next week’s report where Andre will talk about the upcoming season. FATHER’S DAY Father’s Day is just around the corner and we are stocked with some great gifts for Dad! One special item we have in store are these classic flies tied by Josh…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: June 5, 2015
OUTLOOK Well we’ve closed the driest May on record and are hoping for a little more rain in June! The Capilano River has remained very low with the lack of rain, making fishing difficult. If you’re heading out of town for the weekend Interior or Cariboo Region lakes should be a good bet for fishing. That said its looking to be warm in the Interior to that may slow down the fishing there. We’ve been fishing the Pitt River getting ready for our upcoming guided jet boat trips and its looking like it will be a nice season up there. Saltwater fishing has been tough over the past week with fishing at Thrasher much slower than normal for this time of year. We’re hoping a…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 29, 2015
OUTLOOK With just a few days left on the driest May on record since 1937 we’re looking forward to June and some of our summer time fisheries! With the warm dry river the Capilano River has been off to a slow start to the season. With little on the horizon for river fishing we have been up scouting the Pitt River via jet boat this week and its looking like it will shape up to be a great season. Those fishing lakes in the interior had to contend with some unstable conditions the last few due to the thunderstorms in the Merritt area. Local lake fishing continues to be a good option for fishing close to home. On the saltwater we’ve been out at the…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 22, 2015
OUTLOOK Again we have another week of sun and warm temperatures in the forecast. This is keeping many city dwellers and saltwater fisherman happy but for those of you looking to get out to river fishing, you’re not alone in wishing for some rain Lake fishing has continued to be consistent. Andre has some tips below on how to approach this fishery with the warm weather and set yourself up for a successful day on the water. Interesting is one word used to describe the saltwater fishing this past week. Fishing has been hot in numerous spots throughout the week. The challenge has been finding the action – location, timing and a little bit of luck have been requirements to getting into fish this week….
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 15, 2015
OUTLOOK We are heading into the long weekend with sunshine and great fishing in the forecast. Local river fisherman were hoping for a little rain to bring up the Capilano and some cooler temperatures to extend the season a few days on the Chilliwack and the Squamish, but that doesn’t look to be the case. It’s time to start thinking about some lake fishing or some saltwater fishing. Consistent reports continue to come in for the interior lakes. Read on below for the full report including Max’s report from his trip up to Roche Lake. Fishing over in the Gabriola and Nanaimo area heated up this past week. Over the last week we have been hitting 5 to 10 fish on most trips and one…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 8, 2015
OUTLOOK We’ve been busy this week getting ready for our Spring Super Sale! In case you missed the detailed sale email we sent out to our newsletter subscribers yesterday read on below for an overview of the sale and the detailed SALE LIST! Even though we’ve been busy prepping for the sale we’ve been out doing some fishing this week as well. With the warm weather things might be wrapping up in Squamish and Chilliwack, we’re keeping an eye on the weather forecast and river conditions in those areas. As those might be wrapping up we’re getting ready for an awesome lake season and fishing on the Capilano for coho. Saltwater fishing continues to be consistent. The Hump picked up the latter part of…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 1, 2015
OUTLOOK Well we’re off to a sunny start for May! As of today the Chilliwack River is now fly only. Your steelhead season is not coming to an end though, read on below for a full explanation of what this means and how to approach the river. In Squamish we’re watching the water levels and the weather closely to see if we can squeeze in a few more days on the water before the freshet fully kicks in. May 1 marks the opening of all lakes and some warm temperatures in the interior should hopefully trigger a chironomid hatch. Want to know the ins and outs of chironomid fishing or learn how to tie your own? Join us in our upcoming series of classes focused…
Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 24, 2015
Outlook With the warm weather we had earlier this week those looking to fish the Squamish had to battle a rising river and limited visibility. We’re hoping some cooler temperatures and a bit of rain will bring things back into shape and we can get some more days out on the water before spring freshet. The warm weather has helped those looking to fish the interior lakes as it brought the temperatures up a bit more. Read on below for a detailed report and don’t forget to check out all our lake fishing courses coming up in the next two weeks! Saltwater fishing has continued to be good. We’ve seen waves of chinook moving in and out which led to a few slow days on…