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STS Guiding Service has been providing quality fishing charters and vacations since 1994, established by Vic and Teresa Carrao, STS has evolved from a single guide and boat to a team of some of the most skilled, talented and dedicated fishing guides in the Fraser Valley. Year round we carry a Team of angling guides include 4 full time & 4 part time guides who specializing in Sturgeon, Salmon and Fly Fishing. During peak seasons we call upon our associate guides for help and carry as many as 15 full and part time angling guides.

Sept 06 Fishing report

The Fraser River is now open for Chinook Salmon Fishing, there are good numbers of fish in the river and the Pink Salmon are just pouring in the past two days. The run size has been upgraded to 16 million so lots more to come.

Here is a nice 7ft 2 inch sturgeon we landed yesterday.

Sturgeon fishing has been on fire the past week, lots of big fish around and it looks like this great fishing will continue through until end of September. Best bait has been Salmon bellies and salmon eggs, gills are working as well.

Here is a great shot that Thomas got while fishing near Mission Harbour.

Salmon Fishing continues to be excellent for both Pink Salmon and Chinook Salmon. We are catching Pinks on jigs, Gibbs pink Ultra lures and on the fly. With the recent upgrade to 16 million, we can expect a great month of steady action on all gear types.

Morning dew on the Upper Pitt river, Picture taken by STS Guide Thomas Rutschman

Trout Fishing has been good to excellent on the Pitt River, Salmon are now spawning so the trout are laying behind eating eggs and getting fat. Water levels are low and clear so running this river can be difficult in these conditions. Be sure you have plenty of experience and the right boat if you try to go in these water conditions.

We still have some canyon fishing dates available for late September and early October, fishing has been excellent and the whitewater is big.

Vancouver Salmon Fishing continues to produce some great results, we landed 3 nice Chinook on Wednesday morning and we heard of 5 or 6 more caught in same area.

We hooked 4 Chinook in about 2 hours, our best lure was the glo hoochie producing 3 of the 4 fish, also got one on an Anchovy. We will continue to offer saltwater salmon fishing charters until all the fish are in the rivers, then we suggest booking a river trip to target these same fish.

Lots of great fishing on local river such as the Vedder, Chehalis, Harrison and Fraser. The season is just heating up so get that rod ready and get out there and enjoy the Fraser Valley.

Have a great weekend

Vic Carrao.

Sept 01 Fishing update

The Fraser couldn’t have opened at a better time as the Salmon are just pouring in with each high tide. All of our boats did really well in the Mission area yesterday for both salmon and sturgeon. Our Vancouver Charters continue to produce great results so looks like we are going to have some great fishing over the next few months.

Peak fishing for salmon and sturgeon is from now through until middle of November.

Sturgeon fishing has been very good this past week, lots of fish in the 5 to 8 ft range being caught by our guides, best bait has been Pink Roe and Salmon bellies. Also getting a few fish on Lamprey eel but fresh Pink salmon is the ticket.

Salmon fishing in Vancouver continues to produce great results, our best lure has been the G-Force Trap Shack trolled behind the Highliner Flasher in Green or Purple with new UV tape. Salmon fishing at the mouth of the Fraser will continue to produce good results then we will focus on the Vancouver Harbour Chinook run that can offer some great fishing. We will also be targeting salmon on the Fraser and Harrison Rivers.

This has been our best spoon this past week 2 3/4 inch has worked the best for us.

Overall it looks like we are going to have a great month on both the river and ocean, if you are looking for a last minute charter or wanting a full vacation package, please give us a call.

Have a great week

Vic Carrao