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[Dylb]

Hey guys,

I don't have much experience river fishing, but I would like to start hitting some region 2 river systems for rainbow/cutty/bull trout.

I don't mind doing a lot of trial and error to figure out which spots/techniques are productive, but a little guidance would go a long way to getting started.

I know the chilliwack-vedder/squamish are popular, so any tips on where to fish or what to use (PM if you like) would be appreciated. Would it be wise to start closer to the river mouths? Or is it just as productive further upstream? Should I be focusing on pools, or faster water?

Also, what about other river/stream systems in the region: Chehailis/Nicomen/Norrish/Capilano/Lynn Creek/Alouette/Gold Creek are places I've had my sights set on. Any tips are greatly appreciated. Fish don't have to be big.

From what I gather, this time of year it would be wise to use minnow pattern flies or small spoons? The good'ol Woolly Bugger works wonders for me in lakes, would it be a good choice for rivers as well?

Thanks in advance for any help you're willing to donate! Cheers.

[Fish or cut bait.]

Short answer:
Yes.
But I wouldn't focus on the faster water but troughs below.
Fish the water but don't dwell on it.


Not being a dick, but you've answered your own question.

[Moloto]

This time of year trout are feeding on the salmon fry, so you're on the right track with minnow patterns and smaller spoons/spinners. As the weather warms up they may focus on mayfly or stonefly hatches, depending on what's on the water. For bull trout it may be worth using larger streamers, white wooly buggers and sculpin patterns should do the trick.

If you choose to nymph, I would avoid using smaller patterns to limit the chances of getting salmon fry as an accidental bycatch.

[RalphH]

to add .


Some of these streams will close May 1st. For many the prime time is passed due to warm spring and resulting snow melt/ on set of spring freshet. larger systems may offer the best chance but high water will limit shore angling opportunities.

[Burbot]

Fish the Tidal Portion of the Serpentine for cutty's.  Muddler Minnows work well.  Just a reminder  The freshwater side is closed until july 1.

[RalphH]

Fish the Tidal Portion of the Serpentine for cutty's.  Muddler Minnows work well.  Just a reminder  The freshwater side is closed until july 1.

where's that? According to the synopsis' it's below the Burlington Northern Bridge. Good luck with that.