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FLY FISHING FOR SALMON CLOSE TO VANCOUVER

Our guided fly fishing day trips to the Squamish River are offered year-round but if you’re interested in targeting chum and coho salmon you’ll want to aim for an October or November timeframe. The fishing we do is mainly focused on the sections of river closest to the ocean, targeting clean chrome fish as they come off the saltwater. This is the best area for fresh chum and coho salmon. The area is home to hundreds of eagles in the Fall months and it’s not uncommon to see elk and black bears. We offer a variety of guided experiences, from half-day trips, to full-day trips to our popular river drifts.

Chum salmon range from 8-20 pounds. They’re a great fighting fish and the Squamish River is home to a healthy return of chum salmon each Fall. Coho salmon, also known as silver salmon, are in the 5-12 pound range. These are aerobatic fish that crush flies. Have a look at the full feature done on our company with Fishing BC & The Fly Fishing Journal, it will give you a good idea of what to expect!

FALL FLY FISHING INFO

Coho salmon, also known as Silver salmon in the US, are our targeted species during the Fall salmon runs. The past few years we’ve had very strong coho salmon returns on the Squamish River. These acrobatic fish range from 5-12 pounds and crush flies. We fish a variety of streamers and attractor patterns for coho salmon in slow and slack moving water. A fun fishery and a big part of our Fall salmon packages!

IF YOU’RE HEADED OUT ON YOUR OWN

Having a guide is nice but if you’re headed out salmon fishing on your own we wanted to give you a few tips. These are simply tips we use when guiding and will hopefully help you catch a few more fish… Don’t wade deep. This is the most common mistake, as most salmon are often close to shore in 2-3 feet of water.Be patient. Salmon come through in waves, especially if you’re fishing close to the ocean. Rolling fish are an indicator that salmon are moving through. Downsize your fly. It’s a common mistake to use big heavy flies for salmon. Most of the fish we catch are on small, sparsely tied flies that have a light amount of weight to them! Here’s the Hobo Spey Fly, a Fall salmon and steelhead favourite.

Be respectful of these fish. Never drag salmon onto sand or rocks and ensure all fish are kept in the water. If you’re taking a photo do it quickly and ensure the fish is revived before releasing. Read the BC freshwater fishing synopsis before heading out, use only single barbless hooks and ensure you have you BC fishing license with you at all times!

FALL FISHING PACKAGE ACCOMMODATIONS

The Executive Suites Squamish is a newer hotel with an onsite restaurant called Norman Rudy’s. There are a variety of room arrangements and amenities, including a pool and workout room.

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There are lots of reasons why people have trusted us with the BC fishing plans for over 15 years. Honest local advice, hard work, dedication to customer service and loving what we do are just a few of the reason. Our fair pricing, thoughtful cancellation policy and easy booking process make planning stress free. Our Google Reviews and 5 Years of Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor will give you added confidence you’re fishing with the right guys!