Fly fishing on BC's south coast picks up in the Spring months. This is a great time to hit our local rivers with warmer water temperatures signalling the salmon eggs from the previous Fall to hatch. As the salmon emerge from their embryos they are called alevin. Alevin resemble fry,...
The blog post is all about Squamish River steelhead fishing! Surrounded by the snowcapped peaks of the Tantulus Mountain Range the Squamish River flows from Pemberton Icecaps into the salted waters of Howe Sound. Beginning in February a very special run winter steelhead enter the Squamish River. Initially the numbers...
Have you ever found that one fly that you have supreme confidence in? My 'Mister March' has a special place in my heart, it's a simple pattern that I've used for bull trout fishing here in BC for at least 15 years. It is really easy to tie, nothing more...
The Vancouver fly fishing scene is pretty tight knit and Chromer Sport Fishing has always prided itself on having the most knowledgeable fly fishing guides in the area. I sat down with Jon MacArthur, the newest addition to the Chromer Vancouver fly fishing guide team, to chat fishing, find out...
It is the 26th of February 2020 and here's a quick Vancouver fishing report with what's been happening lately on our Vancouver fly fishing trips and our saltwater salmon charters. We've enjoyed a good start to the year on all fronts and fishing should only get better as we move...
When it comes to fly tying, the sculpin is probably the most productive pattern to swing year round for both anadromous and resident trout alike here on the BC coast. Sculpins swim between the freestone rocks and are packed with protein and nutrients for larger predators, like bull trout. When...
Here's a little Vancouver fishing report update for early February 2020 from your friends at Chromer Sport Fishing, British Columbia's trusted source for first class fishing trips!VANCOUVER FLY FISHING REPORT Well, this past week brought the rain. Heavy rain. The Sea to Sky corridor received about 115mm of precipitation in a...
You're in Whistler, or planning a ski trip here and wondering if you can sneak in a bit of Winter fly fishing. Am I right? Luckily you've come to the right place for the answer to; Is there any Winter fly fishing in Whistler?There's actually some awesome Winter fishing options...
This blog post is an introduction to the application of photography and fly fishing. It will include a brief overview of how a camera works, fly fishing photography tips, gear recommendations, and how to take fly fishing photos like the pros!Capturing simple moments often makes for the most interesting photos...
Here's a little Vancouver fishing report update for late January 2020. Vancouver has had some wild weather over the last week, including high winds and lots of snow. Both have shaken up the local fishing options. There's not much else happening around the province at the moment, few other January...
Full timing it in Campbell River BC is Curtis Smith. Curtis owns and operates Coastal Wilderness Adventures, running saltwater charters year-round and wadering up for freshwater guiding on the north and central Island. Here’s his take on living the guide life, steelhead troubles on the Gold, DFO chinook policies, raising two...
Happy New Year everyone! Here's is our monthly Vancouver fishing report, this one is for January 2020. We breakdown Winter fly fishing for bull trout on the Squamish River and winter salmon fishing charters in Vancouver. Not too many other January BC fishing options at the moment, so this is...
It's Winter time and you want to go fishing. What is there to do? Well, a lot more than you might think. There's some really good Winter salmon fishing in Vancouver BC, below you'll learn more about our charters and the fishing you can expect.You can go salmon fishing in...
Some of the best fishing opportunities in BC happen in September, October and November each year. If you're looking for a fun Fall fishing trip to British Columbia, we have you covered, with multiple fishing options, including freshwater and saltwater trips. Here are our Top 5 Fall British Columbia Fishing...
We catch up with professional guide Kate Watson of Kate Watson Fly Fishing about all things fly fishing, including how to improve your spey cast, good things to do if you want to piss off your fishing guide and how to kill it at Instagram stories.Based in northern British Columbia Kate is well...
Every odd year, so 2017, 2019, 2021, there is a run of Pink Salmon that return to the south coast of British Columbia. Many of these fish find their way home to the Squamish River and it's tributaries including the Cheakamus River. The Squamish River is about an hour north...
British Columbia has loads of fun fishing options during the Summer months. If you're looking for an easy guided day trip from Vancouver or a multi-day fishing package, here's our Top 5 Summer fishing trips in British Columbia, Canada, in no particular order...
If you're embarking on a cruise from Vancouver this Summer, or Vancouver is your final destination from your Alaskan cruise, and you'd like to go fishing, there are some great options. You'll be fishing close to Vancouver and we can easily arrange a day on the water for any of...
If you're a solo angler looking for a superb BC steelhead fishing trip this Fall we have a spot for you! October 12th - 18th, 2019 At Bulkley Base Camp, the ultimate remote river steelhead fishing trip on the Bulkley River. Why only one spot? Well, a long time client of ours...
Vancouver Island is a sport fishing paradise with unlimited options for freshwater and saltwater fishing. In this post we'll focus on the best places to go saltwater salmon fishing on Vancouver Island.One of the biggest draws of salmon fishing on Vancouver Island is it's an affordable option compared to the...