Where can I fish the Vedder River?

Vedder / Chilliwack River – Fishing Locations

Canal. The longest stretch of fishing area at the lower portion of the Vedder River.
Keith Wilson Bridge.
Pilings.
Wilson Rd.
BC Electric Bridge.
Train Bridge Bar.
Bergman Road.
Browne Road.

How do you fish for the steelhead river?

Begin with a technique called bobber/jig fishing. A brightly colored jig is dangled beneath a float and cast upriver then allowed to drift through an area holding fish. Steelhead usually hang out close to the bottom in current, but are attracted by the colors and will move right, left or up a little to grab the jig.

Where do you find steelhead in a river?

Look for spots that have rock, or boulders. If you can manage to throw a few flies around in the rocky sections and not snag you might be rewarded. This is especially true when river levels are high. Typically if the river is blown out steelhead will move over into the slower shallow water along the shore line.

Can you fish the Vedder river?

Vedder River Fishing – An Avid Angler’s Dream The Vedder River is easily one of the most popular rivers on the lower mainland. Not only does it provide year-round recreation for outdoor enthusiasts it is also provides an amazing fishery for anglers.

Can you fish in the Fraser River?

Night-time Restriction – When open by Regulation, fishing for all fin fish including salmon in the tidal waters of the Fraser River is permitted during daylight hours only. Daylight hours are defined as one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

What is the best bait for steelhead fishing?

Fickle fish After equipment and terminal tackle, the next important factor in hooking a steelhead is the bait. Productive baits include minnows, single eggs, egg sacks, skein, wax worms, maggots and nightcrawlers. At times certain baits work better than others, eliminating the need to go through your entire repertoire.

What is the biggest steelhead ever caught?

The current IGFA All-Tackle World Record Steelhead was caught while salmon trolling in the salt! Chuck Etwart caught his 36-pound steelhead onOctober 5, 1954 in the Kispiox River. This massive dark buck was caught and released by Jeff Wissing (left) on the upper Quinault River with guide George Rose (right) in 2004.

Is the Fraser River closed for fishing?

What fish is in the Fraser River?

Fishing. The Fraser River is known for the fishing of white sturgeon, all five species of Pacific salmon (chinook, coho, chum, pink, sockeye), as well as steelhead trout. A typical white sturgeon catch can average about 500 pounds (230 kg).

When did I Catch my First steelhead in the Vedder River?

I caught my first Steelhead Fishing the Vedder River this year March 2020 and it only took me about 20 minutes if you could believe it. I was using a Pink Worm by Mad River Tackle. I only fished a couple of runs quickly before I had a bobber go down.

What’s the best way to catch a steelhead?

Rule #1 for successful Steelhead fishing means cover water. The river is big and there’s a million places a fish could be. We like to put the odds in our favour so we walk, wade and cast. A typical day might see 2-4 km of river bank covered. The fresh air and exercise is reward in itself.

When to start steelhead fishing in British Columbia?

A light spinning rod with a Dick Nite, or small Gibbs spoon should do the trick to entice a strike. This Canyon based river system receives a fair return of winter steelhead through mid-December to mid-April.