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[Steel_Mo_Head]

I heading to Whistler Dec 12th.   Might be a stupid question, but around that time what could i be fishing for in that area? is there any rivers that i could target some early steal head?? or even lakes for trout??  I would  love to get on to some fish while im out there. Suggestions!!??

Thanks in advance.

Franky,

[Matt]

Call Whistler Fly Shop.  Try the Squamish or Lillooet for bulls.  Too early for steelies.

[Capilano Mano]

keep in mind the steelhead return later than most other lower mainland rivers too.

[dereke]

 As said earlier early for steelies by at least a month but the bull trout fishing at this time of year is outstanding with many large fish in the system. As well as the Cheakamus river will still have Northern coho right into January. The lakes can be really good for ice fishing at this time of year if the weather has been cool enough to allow you to walk on them.

[Steel_Mo_Head]

awsome!  cheakamus river?? how far away is that from whistler?? Late coho run and bull's never caught one of those before. could be fun!

[bkk]

You can pretty much forget about steelhead fishing in the Squamish Valley as the Provincial government has more or less manged them into extinction! The Cheakamus is the only river that has any fish left ( last year = 225 fish estimate escapement). Char are the most realistic fish to expect at that time of year and sucess depends largly on water temp. If it get's really cold it can be tough.

[Rodney]

For the Squamish River and its tributaries, please keep in mind that trout and char are required to be released. ALL steelhead (both wild and hatchery fish) are also required to be released. Hatchery marked coho salmon retention is permitted at certain sections of the river, make sure you are in those areas before considering retaining a hatchery marked coho salmon. Even though fish can be caught until December, most are past their prime by late November and it's best not to target them if you find some staging fish that are ready to spawn.

[Matt]

I hit a school with some decent-shape coho mixed in on January 23rd, 2007 while fishing bulls on the Squamish, sure surprised me when a "bull" took out 50 yds backing tailwalking down the pool.  Another Squamish system has late coho as well, but I don't fish that river much.

[Steel_Mo_Head]

For the Squamish River and its tributaries, please keep in mind that trout and char are required to be released. ALL steelhead (both wild and hatchery fish) are also required to be released. Hatchery marked coho salmon retention is permitted at certain sections of the river, make sure you are in those areas before considering retaining a hatchery marked coho salmon. Even though fish can be caught until December, most are past their prime by late November and it's best not to target them if you find some staging fish that are ready to spawn.

Thanks Rod!! I kinda  just wanted to fish a different river and get on to some fish.  Haven't had a chance to go out in a little while. 

Thanks for the tips.

[dereke]

I hit a school with some decent-shape coho mixed in on January 23rd, 2007 while fishing bulls on the Squamish, sure surprised me when a "bull" took out 50 yds backing tailwalking down the pool.  Another Squamish system has late coho as well, but I don't fish that river much.

 Exactly, you are not the only one to have an unexpected surprise after new years. Although rare, it happens.