*Sharper Hooks*
*Tighter Lines*
Fraser River Fishing Seasons

 

 

 



Fraser River System:

Fraser River=F Stave River=S Dewdney/Norrish=D
Harrison River=H Chehalis River=C Vedder/Chilliwack=V

Best Fishing Fair Fishing In River Fly Fishing Only Not In River

  Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Chinook         F F,C F,V,C
F,V,C F,V,C F,V,C F,V,C  
 
Chum                   F,H V,C H,V,C
S,D,F
H,V,C
S,D,F
V,C  
Retention on all Rivers
Coho            

V,C
V,H,C V,H,C
S,D,F
V,H,C
S,D,F
V,C C
Retention of Hatchery Fish Only
Pink               F F,H F,V,H H V    
Odd Years Only
Sockeye               F F,H F,H F,H H      
 
Summer Steelhead           C C C C        
Retention of Hatchery Fish Only
Winter Steelhead V,C,S V,C,S V,C,S V,C,S V             V V
Retention of Hatchery Fish Only
Sturgeon     F F F F F F,H F,H F,H F,H F,H
Catch and Release Only
Trout F,H F,H F,V,H
S,D
F,V,H
S,D
        V,H,S
D
V,H,S
D
F,V,H
S,D
F,V,H
S,D
Retention of Hatchery Fish Only

*Single barbless hooks are mandatory for fishing in all BC river systems. Check regulations and DFO notices for openings.