This past week has been good out on the water, we have had charters out Vancouver Harbour fishing for salmon, West Coast fishing for Salmon and Halibut and Fraser River fishing for sturgeon. Looks like some great weather for the weekend so if you are wanting to get out, we still have a few boats available for salmon, sturgeon or fly fishing for trout.

Our very own Frank Kozel getting out on the west coast to experience the amazing fishing we offer out of Quatsino Sound.

Local salmon fishing has been slow out of Vancouver area but a bit stronger over in the Gulf Islands. If the weather and wind permits, we strongly suggest spending the extra time/money to do the 10 hour Gulf Island adventure. Some nice Chinook being caught over there with much higher chances at a great day on the water.

Happy Anniversary to Radine and Thomas Rutschmann, Thomas and Radine have been part of the STS family for 19 years, we wish them many many more.

Fraser Sturgeon Fishing has been good, the guys are working hard out there and producing some great results. Best baits have been salmon, roe and pike minnow. I’m sure there are other baits that are working as well but these seems to be the most consistent. Our guides have been working the water between Hope and Mission producing good results throughout the river. It is hard to believe we are almost into August, seems like summer is just getting started and we are now excited about the Fall.

STS Guide Matt Bentley was out tearing it up this week, some great fish caught with his group of clients visiting from out of town.

There is no better time to enjoy a day on the river than in the summer when it is hot and sunny, believe me we have our fair share of rainy days so when weather is like this, it’s a great time to get out and enjoy the Fraser River.

Local Salmon runs that are in migration to the Fraser are having a slow start, according to Albion test fishery and DFO in season forcasts the sockeye migration has been slow as well as the 4.2 and 5.2 spring and summer Chinook. What does this mean for local anglers, well it means it unlikely that you will be fishing the Fraser for salmon until atleast middle to late August. Having said that, there are still local salmon fishing opportunities in the Vancouver and Howe Sound area and of course our local rivers such as Vedder, Chehalis, Stave etc.

We still have about two weeks left if your wanting to try your luck on the Upper Pitt River, the fishing really dies off after August 15 so if you are looking for a great fly or light spin tackle trip into a remote area, this is a great trip. Currently we are catching Bull Trout, Sockeye and the odd Chinook, this river is all catch and release.

Hope you have a great weekend,

Vic Carrao

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We have had two cancellation for August.

Hells Gate Jet Boat Tour

August 27, 2017

This is our 4 hour Hope to Hells Gate Jet Boat Trip, traveling 132km up the Fraser Canyon.

Cost is $139.00 per person, trip departs at 9am

Bottled Water, soda pop and snacks are included.

Fraser Canyon Adventure

Sunday August 20 –This is our last available day in the canyon on a weekend for 2017 summer season.

Fraser Canyon Adventure – Full day in the Canyon that includes: 132km round trip to Hells Gate, Sturgeon fishing, barbeque lunch & whitewater jet boating some of the largest rapids on the Fraser River. This is a full 8 hour day of fun and adventure.

Cost $275.00 per person.

To book please call 604-671-3474 or e-mail us at sts

Vic Carrao

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Vic Carrao of STS Guiding has been providing fishing report updates for this website and many others for the better part of 23 years. Vic has been away on an Adventure of a lifetime motorcycling around North America visiting 24 States, 8 Provinces riding 24,365 Km in 65 days. Vic has returned this past week and will be back on the key board writing reports, answering your questions and helping with bookings and trip planning. If you have any questions for Vic , would like to book a trip or just chat about the upcoming salmon and sturgeon season, please feel free to call or E-mail Vic at 604-671-3474 or email at sts.

Vic’s Report is posted below.

Good to be back home after 65 days on the road, I think I have arrived back just in time for some great fishing as the water conditions throughout the Fraser and local rivers look perfect. Looking at the salmon runs as they enter the Fraser things are starting off a bit slow but numbers of fish past the Albion Test Fishery are improving daily. Local rivers like the Vedder are getting some early Chinook and Cultas Lake Sockeye but just keep in mind the sockeye are all catch and release.

I know many people think sockeye don’t bite but they actually do in clear water so if your just after action, try fishing shrimp or even roe bags under a float and you might just be surprised how good the fishing is. We like to cure our shrimp or krill with double hot red pro cure. You don’t need to cure it long, just put a dozen or so shrimp or krill in a zip lock baggy, then add some pro cure and shake. I prefer to do this early morning before I head out the door, by the time you get to the river, it’s ready to use. This method works great on clear rivers like the Vedder and Harrison Rivers.

Talking with our guides, sturgeon fishing has been improving with some nice fish being caught this past week. Most of the fish are being caught using salmon bellies or Pike Minnows. Fish are being caught in all parts of the river so it’s great to see the mid July fishery already picking up. The spawn area closure is not in effect as of now so you are free to fish the entire river for sturgeon. We have some of the most experienced and best trained guides on the water so if you looking for a guided trip for salmon, sturgeon or trout, feel free to call us.

Thomas was up on the Pitt River yesterday doing a trip and reports that fishing was a bit slow and the river has changed drastically since he was last up. If your planning on going up just be carefull as things can go bad very quickly in that type of water. If your wanting to experience a Pitt River Adventure, now through to August 15th is good for Bull Trout, Sockeye and the occasional Chinook by catch. All fish are released unharmed and fly fishing is the preferred method.

Long time STS Guide Doug Elias reports good sturgeon fishing on the lower Fraser, Doug landed some big sturgeon this past month, some of the jumpers shots he managed to get were spectacular. Doug has been guiding with STS for 11 seasons now and can find the fish day after day. Doug is also a fly fishing guide so if your looking to tackle those Pink Salmon on the fly, Doug would be a great guide choice.

Tony has just returned from a week of fishing up at our Saltwater Lodge in Quatsino Sound. The fishing for salmon, cod and snapper has been excellent, the Hali fishing was a bit slower this week but we are still getting them. Thomas will be heading back up to guide a few trips next week and I will also be heading up to take advantage of this great fishery.

Now that I am back I will be posting regular reports and also running my twin engine boat up in the Canyon, if your looking for a canyon adventure, I still have a few weekday available in August and September. We also haveseats available for our Hope to Hells Gate Jet Boat Tour for August 20 and August 27, book now to get your seat, cost is $139 per person.

Hope you have a great week on the water and good fishing.

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