The Abbotsford Anglers

The Fishing Club at the Abbotsford Fish and Game Club is interested in fish habitat and it’s conservation, educating the public on pollution and the threats that it can bring to fish environments, river shore clean up projects, and of course Fishing! We will strive to bring as much information on the hot spots that other club members have discovered or know about, and any other fishing news that pretains to this great sport.

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May 2017 Fishing Report

LOCAL RIVERS Fraser: Non-Tidal: still reports of cutthroats, whitefish and dolly gardens being hooked! Use bait for best results - worms; krill; single salmon eggs; roe sacks; flies to use minnow immitations or may flies! Best news is this spring has given us a good oolichon return which has made sturgeon catch and release phenomenal!! Chilliwack/Vedder: Closed to [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:26-07:00May 12th, 2017|Fishing|Comments Off on May 2017 Fishing Report

Fishing Report April 2017

LOCAL RIVERS Fraser: non-tidal: large numbers of cutthroat trout, white fish and Dolly Varden have shown up! Look for back water and creek mouths. Best baits are worms, krill, single eggs and roe sacks or may fly patterns, muddles and minnow immitations are working as well. Chilliwack/Vedder: still producing well! Some fish in the [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:45-07:00April 3rd, 2017|Fishing|Comments Off on Fishing Report April 2017

March 2017 Fishing Report

  LOCAL RIVERS Fraser River: Non-tidal and tidal portions - (Mission Bridge and up is non-tidal). Water level has risen significantly since the February melt, conditions are heavily stained in both tidal and non-tidal portions. Be cautious while boating as debris from the north is moderate to heavy. Some sturgeon are being hooked by changing baits often! [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:47-07:00February 28th, 2017|Fishing|Comments Off on March 2017 Fishing Report

February 2017 Fishing Report

  LOCAL RIVERS (non-tidal) Non-Tidal - Fraser River is low and Gin clear! Watch for ice debris! Steelhead being hooked above and including the mouth of the Vedder. Float fishing as well as bar rigging have proven successful. Best baits are Roe and Krill sacks tipped on a swim jig or dark corkies dressed with [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:48-07:00January 30th, 2017|Fishing|Comments Off on February 2017 Fishing Report

Angling Sub Club Report January 2017

LOCAL RIVERS The Fraser: is extremely low and clear. Keep a close eye on your "draft" while under power. Sturgeon have picked up again since it has warmed up. Best baits are: roe and fish parts. Harrison/Chehalis steelhead being hooked in the Fraser; look for obvious ruffles to float fish. Vedder: Steelhead are here once [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:49-07:00January 7th, 2017|Fishing|Comments Off on Angling Sub Club Report January 2017

Fishing Sub-Club Report December 2016

Local Rivers (non-tidal) Fraser River - dropping but dirty due to record precipitation. Sturgeon fishing is at it's best! Big sturgeon are feeding are feeding heavily now, best baits are salmon parts and roe sacks. The salmonids are done now but steelhead are starting to show up in all local rivers. Local lakes are done! [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:50-07:00November 28th, 2016|Fishing|Comments Off on Fishing Sub-Club Report December 2016

Fishing Sub-Club Report November

Local Rivers 1) Fraser: both tidal and non-tidal portions, have been spotty due to high and muddy water conditions. If you persevere and angle with patience and use bright baits you will be rewarded: Chinook are almost done but there are still plenty of darker fish. Big Coho showing up - roe and jigs are [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:51-07:00November 4th, 2016|Fishing|Comments Off on Fishing Sub-Club Report November

Fishing Sub-Club Report October 2016

1)  Local Rivers ; Fraser tidal and non-tidal bait ban and Coho ban lifted Oct 11/16. Single hook barbless. 4 Chinook/day, 1 adult - 3 jacks 2 Chum/day 2 Hatchery Coho/day - any combination totaling 4 fish and/or 2 day limit Use jigs or spin glows. Sturgeon angling is HOT, current license required plus valid [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:52-07:00October 14th, 2016|Fishing|Comments Off on Fishing Sub-Club Report October 2016

 AFGC Fishing Report Update

Attention Anglers, Kevin Dafoe would like you to know that his business, Express Reel Service is ready to help you for all your Rod and Reel service. He is now the only local Rod and Reel service that offers 1 day or sometimes same day service around. Check out his website and if you like what [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:53-07:00September 11th, 2016|Fishing|Comments Off on  AFGC Fishing Report Update

Fishing Sub Club Report September 2016

Local Rivers, Fraser River both tidal and non-tidal portions are closed to salmon fishing until further notice. However Trout, Steelhead and Sturgeon are open to angling, all regulations still apply. Vedder/Chilliwack River open for Chinooks, Hatchery Trout and Steelhead. 1 Chinook over 62 cm and 3 Jacks. Chehalis open for Chinooks and summer run Steelhead. [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:54-07:00September 2nd, 2016|Fishing|Comments Off on Fishing Sub Club Report September 2016

Civil Disobedience at Island 22 in protest of Fisheries

Monday, August 1st there will be an act of civil disobedience at Island 22 in protest of Fisheries (DFO) and the Provincial Ministry of Environment and Recreational Anglers over the closure of Fraser River opening dates. Fred Helmer has contacted both parties that: he will be leading an armada of fishermen on this date in protest. [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:55-07:00July 24th, 2016|Fishing|Comments Off on Civil Disobedience at Island 22 in protest of Fisheries

Fishing Sub Club Report July 2016

1) Local Rivers: Non-tidal portion of Fraser River closed until further notice for salmonids. Sturgeon fishing is exempt. River is still big and dirty but producing. Chinook opening has been delayed until August 15th. 2) Vedder opens again Friday July 1st. River is in prime shape, Chinook should be in all the traditional runs. Now one fish [...]

By |2022-05-15T15:37:57-07:00July 2nd, 2016|Fishing|Comments Off on Fishing Sub Club Report July 2016
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