It’s been an up and down weekend out on the flow, The Fraser water level has increased from 6.0 to 7.1 meters at Hope Station in the last 5-6 days but looks like it may be stabilizing for the weekend. Local and interior lakes are producing some very nice fish and the Vedder steelhead fishery is still available for a few more days before closing to gear fishing on April 30. See below for detailed report.

Fraser River Sturgeon

Sturgeon fishing has slowed from last week but catches are still very consistent considering the rising river. A fair amount of logs and sticks in the river so keep an eye out on your bow for larger logs floating into your anchore line. Average catch has gone down slightly but we are still managing some great days. This weekend should be good a water levels have stabilized and we are expecting some sun for Saturday and Sunday. Best Baits have been Lamprey eel, salmon eggs and Eulchon, all can be purchased at Freds Custom Tackle in Abbotsford.

Sturgeon don’t need to be 8 feet to be fun, these 4 to 6 footers are plenty of a challenge for most anglers. Sure 8 footers are great if you’re in shape and have been preparing for your trip to the Fraser but there is nothing like a scrappy 6 footer to test your fitness level.

Congratulation to Ray & Deloris on their 50th wedding anniversary . They are no longer sturgeon virgins.

Vancouver Salmon Fishing

Fishing out on the salt has been good all week, all of our charters caught fish, we managed a couple beauties over 20 lbs and some nice Chinook in the mid to high teens. As usual the Gibbs/Delta Guide Series Flashers are kicking butt in Howe Sound and Southern end of Bowen Island, trolling spoons and anchovies from 70 to 120 feet is a good bet. Weather looks good for the weekend so might be a good time to hit south end of Bowen Island as it should be really turning on anytime.

Looking to get out and do some saltwater salmon fishing, we still have some boats for this weekend and next week, great time to get out. Give us a call. 604-671-3474

Come join us in the Fraser Canyon this summer for some great sturgeon fishing and whitewater jet boating. We still have some great dates in August and September.

Looking for some tropical fishing? Vic has the place for you. How about Costa Rica

Speaking of warm weather and great fishing. Vic Carrao of STS Guiding rents out his winter home in Costa Rica to friends , family and of course fisherman. His home is located on the Pacific Coast where sport fishing for sailfish, roosters, mahi mahi and marlin is world class. June through to October is prime fishing time and our good friend from Vancouver Rick Graham runs Dream On Sportfishing https://www.facebook.com/DreamOnSportfishing/?pnref=story.unseen-section

Vic’s home is the perfect place to spend a week or two while enjoying the great fishing, No car rental necessary, all guided fishing trips include transportation. This home is suitable for 4 anglers, has all the ammenities of home and your own private pool. Call Vic or check out his Home Away page at https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p4119487?flspusage=fl

Teresa Carrao with just one of many beautiful Rooster fish caught in Costa Rica.

Hope you have a great weekend

Vic Carrao

Sturgeon Fishing on the Fraser continues to produce some great results, lots of fish being caught in the 3 to 5 foot range and good numbers of fish between 5 to 7 feet. Vedder steelhead is slowing down and local and interior trout fishing is picking up. Vancouver salmon fishing has been fair to good so lots of choices right now. See below for detailed reports

Sturgeon fishing has been excellent all week and should continue into the weekend. Weather is changing a bit and the warm weather this week might bring down some debris and higher water conditions. Lamprey, salmon roe and Eulachon have all been working, Freds Tackle in Abbotsford sells bait if you are looking for good bait, incase you haven’t heard the Freds Custom Tackle in Chilliwack is closed down but Abbotsford Store is open 8am 7 days a week.

I was out for a few hours this week doing some scouting for the weekend, I don’t fish much in the lower river these days so it was nice to get out with a few friends and enjoy this great weather. We are now booking our Fall Season for both salmon and sturgeon, this is a great time to book as our guides are now starting to get booked up by their regular clients. We have some great day rates and packages for out of town guests, drop us an e-mail.

We have been fishing all over the place recently and finding fish in a variety of locations depending on the day. The South End of Bowen Island and Vancouver Harbour have been where we have spending most of our time. Most days we are seeing consistent results with enough action to keep our guests well entertained. As per usual in late April a lot of the chinook salmon are out in the deep water. In particular areas like the QA Marker, The Hump, Cape Roger Curtis, Cowan Point and the outer reaches of Vancouver Harbour are proving to be some of the more consistent producers over the last week. Howe Sound has also had some very good days and the fish we have been getting up there are being caught pretty close to bottom like in the winter months.

We have been running a good mix of bait and spoons over the last couple weeks. Our best producing spoons have been the Outfitter and Bon Chovy Skinny G’s. We have been running mostly green/chartreuse glow type Rhys Davis teaser heads. The STS, Bon Chovy, and Lemon Lime Guide Series Flashers have been treating us well as always.

Our Pitt River Fly Fishing trips will begin in late May, this fishery offers some great fly fishing with some amazing scenery, we are now booking for June and July Pitt River trips so if you are looking for a great trip, this is the one that should be on the bucket list. We offer fly fishing for sea run Bull Trout and Salmon as well as light spin tackle for non-fly fishers.

Here is a nice3 bull trout caught on light spin tackle using a Gibbs/Delta Ironhead lure, these are killer for trout and salmon

Hope you have a great weekend

Celebrating 22 years of providing quality fishing charters 1994-2016.

Vic Carrao

STS Guiding Service

604-671-3474

Fishing has been excellent again this week, good numbers of salmon being caught in Vancouver area and sturgeon fishing has been nothing short of spectacular. The salmon fry are beginning to hatch and migrate down the Fraser River so trout fishing will begin to turn on over the next few weeks. Harrison Lake has been producing some nice Cutthroat as has Harrison River. See below for more details.

Sturgeon fishing has been spectacular this past week and should remain this way well into May. A bit of debris in the water but nothing too crazy. Eulachon and Lamprey Eel has been the best two baits but we are also getting a fair number on salmon eggs. If you have never tried sturgeon fishing on the Fraser, this is the time to get out and give it a try. Our average day has been in the double digits with a few days where our guides are landed 20-25 fish in a full day charter.

Vancouver Salmon fishing has also been very good, the Hump, Howe Sound and Vancouver Harbour have all been producing some great catches. Now is the time of year to start we start running a bit more bait and hootchies in addition to spoons. We usually run 4 rods and mix things up a bit to find the depth the fish are feeding and biting at. Usually the fish will be between 75 to 150 feet, but there are years where we get them as shallow as 40 feet and as deep as 180 feet. Good bets for spoons are the G Force No Bananas, Bon Chovy, Trailhead and Outfitter. Skinny G’s will also work in the same patterns. The GibbsDelta Guide Series Flashers will also be key in the murky water with the UV and Glow really making a difference.

Gibbs /Delta Tackle offer some of the best selection of flashers and spoons for Southern BC Coastal waters, you can’t go wrong choosing some of their spoons and flashers. Have a look at their website and head down to your local tackle store. Berry’s Bait & Tackle have their annual sale on this week offering 10% off any Gibbs Flasher so great time to pick a few up. Check out GibbsDelta tackle at http://www.gibbsdelta.com

This summer the West Coast of Vancouver Island is preparing for one of the best salmon seasons in decades. Our boats will be over in Quatsino Sound from Middle of June through to end of July targeting these large runs of Chinook and Coho salmon along with Halibut and Ling Cod. We offer 3 and 4 day trips with lodging and all meals. You can also book day trips if you are planning to visit the area around Port Hardy this summer.

An afternoon of bottom fishing provides us with amazing results.

All packages include accommodations at Kagough Lodge, breakfast, lunch & wine with dinner, full days of guided fishing 10 hours per day, all fishing tackle and private guide and boat for each group. We do not mix groups so all packages include private guide.

• Private Guide & Saltwater Certified Boat
• All fishing tackle provided
• Catered lunch
• 10 hours guided fishing each day
• Transportation to and from Port Hardy
• Additional days fishing is available on arrival date and departure date @ half day rate

All Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars, Fishing License, 5% tax and Gratuities are not included. Gratuities are not mandatory but appreciated.

I was up in the Fraser Canyon this past weekend and water was up about 15 feet from previous week. This would indicate the beginning of freshet (when snow begins to melt). Our peak season for our Fraser Canyon Adventure and Hells Gate Tour is from July 21 to Oct 15, I still have a few weekend dates and some Fridays. If you would like to join me in the canyon this summer, book early.

The full day in the Fraser Canyon includes the 136km trip to Hells Gate & back along with sturgeon fishing, shore lunch and some skeet shooting if time permits. Cost for the full day is $275 per person based on 6 or more with a maximum of 12 people. Excellent adventure for families, larger groups and corporate team building.

Hope you have a great weekend. Give us a call if your looking for a last minute trip.

Tight lines

Vic Carrao