OUTLOOK
A spring storm is incoming! Overall, this is a good thing but you will want to watch your river levels and marine forecasts if you are heading out over the next 5 days. Sunday looks like it will be a wet one. All systems could use some water so it should be a good weekend to get out.
The other big fishing news is the saltwater regulation changes that come into effect today, April 1. Jason is tuning in this week with a special update on those regulations and what it means for our season ahead!
On the saltwater regulation front, Bob Zimmer has been hard at work trying to get answers from Ottawa concerning possible acceptance of modest, science-based proposals that will allow Vancouver area anglers to fish for hatchery chinook, while easily protecting stocks of concern. Be sure to have a read of Jason’s regulation update below but take a look at this video and show him some support for voicing our concerns to Minister Murray – Click here for the Video.
In the interior, we are hearing the first ice off reports and we have another primer piece from Sterling. This week, he will go over what we have heard on the lakes that are fishing and he has an article on how to fish blobs which is one for the most effective early season tactics. Also, on the lake train of thought, I’m teaching an Introduction to Fly Fishing Lakes zoom course next week for anyone who is looking to learn about lake fishing or to brush up on some of their skills.
Another fishery to have on the radar is sturgeon fishing. It is picking up. Water is warming and eulachons are starting to show up. Traditionally, studies show they run late Feb to late May with the peak of the run usually sometime in April. Productive baits this time of year are of course eulachons, roe, and lamprey. If you are looking for something to do over the next few weeks, dinosaur hunting should be on the list!
Finally, a friendly reminder that it is new license season. As of today, you will need a new license if you are heading out on the water!
Both fresh and saltwater licenses are purchased online. If you are in need of a freshwater license you can purchase that here and your saltwater fishing licenses are purchased here.
Note: We do not issue licenses in store but the online process is very straightforward – If you are having issues getting your license online, we can help. Call the store and we can walk you through the process
On to the report!!
https://www.pacificangler.ca/pacific-angler-friday-fishing-report-april-1-2022/
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Topic: Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 1, 2022 (Read 3165 times)