Spring /Summer update
It’s early May and looking at our schedule its shaping up to be a busy summer and fall. We still have some great dates open so please feel free to contact us for availability.
Spring fishing has been good to excellent for sturgeon with quite a few double digit days. As I write this update fishing is still very good. Water levels are stable with no significant rainfall or freshet.
With only a 64% snowpack in British Columbia we are not expecting a long drawn out spring freshet. Most years water levels will begin rising mid May and last well into July. For 2024 we are expecting a short run off which would mean that by late June early July the water levels will be back to normal flows.
Salmon update – for 2024 we are expecting average returns for 4 out of the 5 salmon species. This is an even numbered year so there will be no Pink Salmon in local waters.
In 2023 we had a record return of 4/1 Chinook runs. These are 5 year old fish that spend 1 year in freshwater then return to ocean to feed and grow. We also had a record return of Harrison Chinook which is our late Fall run. The late Fall Coho we’re also abundant so this October could be amazing for both fly angers and gear fisherman.
Quick look at 2024: We will be offering:
- Sturgeon Charters from 5 locations , Mission, Harrison Hot Springs, Chilliwack, Hope and Steveston Marine in Richmond.
- Fraser Canyon Adventure trip to Hells Gate (sold out for 2024) book now for 2025.
- Private & Corporate Jet Boat Tours using our 28ft twin engine boats. ( Harrison & Fraser River)
- Guided Kayak Tours on Harrison River and Lake
- Spring fly fishing trips on Lillooet River
- Fall Salmon fishing charters on Fraser, Harrison and local tributaries.
- Fly Fishing salmon on Fraser & Harrison in October/November
- We offer accommodations at Harrison Resort Hotel, Mission Best Western & Private lodging for small to medium size groups
DID YOU KNOW
- We have boats moored and operate from Mission Marina, Harrison Resort Hotel, Chilliwack Island 22, Stevenston Marine and Hope Rupert Street.
- We offer discounted accommodation options from Harrison Resort Hotel, Mission Best Western, Chilliwack’s Coast Hotel & Private group lodging.
- We operate the largest fleet of Jet Boats & Guides on the Fraser River.
- We have over 50 years of experience working in the Guided Fishing Industry
- We work closely with the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society on Sturgeon Conservation Issues.
- We are the only guide outfitter permitted to Operate from Mission Harbour & Harrison Resort Hotel.
- We offer rental/use of our 75 person conference room on the Fraser River located at Mission Marina.
- We do ½ a dozen or more large Corporate events each year from our exclusive Mission Harbour Location.
- We offer 6 hr, 8 hr or multi day guided fishing trips with or without accommodations.
Come join us for our 30th season on the Fraser.
Call us at 604-671-3474
Email us @ sts@guidebc.com
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Website- http://www.guidebc.com