I forgot to post any of my wonderful kids and their first ever Sockeye salmon! Both of my rad little dudes landed beautiful fish.

Yesterday managed to run out after work and get my limit of Fraser River Sockeye! One month for 4 years... I need to be on the river every second of it! Big one on the left is almost 8lb. Biggest so far! What a magical evening, watched a kid eat a fish heart.. haha

Fraser River Sockeye run is in full swing! The fish are fast and the meat is beautiful, get down there and get some for yourself. Happy fishing!

Anadromous cutthroat trout can be found in the Lower Fraser River, among its many sloughs, and in its tributary rivers and small streams. Between March and May, searun cutthroat are highly migratory hunters that will aggressively pursue salmon fry. To find cutthroat, just look for frantic juvenile salmon soon after they emerge from their redds and are pushed into the shallows by schools of marauding cutthroat trout. Spots where you are likely to find anadromous cutthroat trout in the Fraser Valley include the backwaters of the Fraser River between Chilliwack and Hope, Maria Slough, the Harrison River, Nicomen Slough, and the Stave River. There is not one single most productive spot in this fishery, though, because these fish are constantly moving. As success at any particular spot can quickly change from one day to the next, your best strategy is to visit several potential spots during your outing, and hope to intercept a feeding school. Most anadromous cutthroat trout are between 30 and 40 centimetres long, with the occasionally trophy over 50 centimetres. A light spinning outfit, or a 4-weight fly-fishing rod setup, is suitable for catching cutthroat. Dew worms and salmon eggs are very effective baits. For some real fun, you should also try using artificial lures and flies that match what cutts are feeding on – small 1/8-ounce silver spoons or minnow fly patterns can easily do the trick when cast into a school of cutthroat trout in a feeding frenzy. Please note that when fishing in streams and sloughs, your hook must be barbless. The daily quota of cutthroat trout in Region 2 streams is two per day, and they must be adipose fin-clipped hatchery fish. Original Post: https://www.gofishbc.com/Blog/Where-to-Fish/Five-Springtime-Fishing-Hot-Spots-in-the-Lower-Mai.aspx

"Story by Matthew Clive from Great River Fishing Adventures. Hot Spots from Ben Trainer at Great River Fishing Adventures. The Mighty Fraser River is home to a Big Game Giant, the white sturgeon! Reaching lengths of over 20 feet and living hundreds of years, this is North and South America’s largest freshwater fish. Chilliwack is home to this sturgeon playground where fish numbers are in the tens of thousands. Over the last couple of years, 4monster sturgeon have been caught, recorded and released unharmed by conservation minded fishing company Great River Fishing Adventures. People from around the globe make the pilgrimage to fulfill their lifelong dream of catching and getting hands on with these 300 million year old prehistoric monsters. These are true living dinosaurs roaming our home waters. On a recent corporate team building event a group from Daley and Company Chartered Accountants landed the fish of a lifetime. Norman Daley, CEO / President who initially hooked up the fish said, “That this thing was huge and in the first few minutes I had it on the line I thought my arms were going to fall off.” This white sturgeon turned out to be nearly 12ft in length and estimated at 1000lbs. Paul and Ron Jarvis, visiting from Atlanta, Georgia, joined Great River Fishing for a family fishing trip when they too hooked into one of the largest fish caught on the Fraser River. The 11ft 10” monster sturgeon gave them a fishing experience to remember and Paul was quick to share about his encounter. “Managing that fish became a true father and son challenge. As I played the fish my dad handed me water to keep hydrated and he even held on to my fighting belt and harness. When I saw that fish jump and the head come out of the water it was massive, landing this fish together is something we will never forget. Although we all define our ultimate fishing experiences a little differently, one thing is certain, the breath-taking scenery of the Fraser River, the abundant wildlife and some of the world’s most prolific sport fisheries will create some inspiring memories. So if you are ready to make your way to British Columbia an adventure with Great River Fishing is almost guaranteed to pit you against the biggest fish you’ve ever hooked into. Very likely a fish that is bigger and stronger than you are, in a battle that will be measured in hours not minutes, filled with massive jumps, line-peeling runs and epic tail walks. And we haven’t even had a chance to mention that the Fraser River is the #1 salmon-producing river in the world. We fish for all 5 species of Pacific Salmon, which allows for even more of a reason to visit! Did You Know? In July 2012 Great River Fishing Adventures made international news headlines when British tourists Michael and Margaret Snell caught and released the largest White Sturgeon on record at 12ft 4” and approximately 1100lbs. This fish would be older than Canada itself! Wow!"