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Chuck23

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2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« on: August 11, 2009, 04:25:54 PM »
When do they arrive?  I know that there are lots in the area, Howe Sound ect. but I am looking forward to the Fraser Pinks as I work in a business park right on the river in Burnaby at the base of Boundary Rd.  Can't wait to just walk down to the river after work!

Any ideas?
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2009, 04:40:35 PM »
Soon !!! ;D
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2009, 04:55:26 PM »
I've seen them in good numbers by the third week of August.  It might be worth it to start looking for them a bit earlier during the incoming tides in the lower Fraser if you are really keen about Fraser pinks, otherwise wait till they're in larger numbers.

Cheers,
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2009, 05:31:50 PM »
Depending on where on the Fraser River you intend to target pink salmon, the run typically peaks between August 25th and September 10th. The earliest I've encountered them in the Tidal Fraser River was August 17th in 2007, but the run for that year seemed to be earlier than usual as the season ended much sooner than anticipated.

Also, if you fishing downstream from New West, pink salmon typically enter South Arm first. The bulk of the run also goes through South Arm.
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2009, 12:10:50 PM »
Pinks are already in the system now, just not in any great numbers but they will be getting more abundant.
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2009, 08:41:59 PM »
Quote from: GoldHammeredCroc on August 13, 2009, 12:10:50 PM
Pinks are already in the system now, just not in any great numbers but they will be getting more abundant.

x2!

Incoming tide at two different spots, not a bad number of fish moving either. 
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2009, 10:13:11 PM »
Fished near the Port Mann this evening. Threw some pink gear for a bit. Nothing >:(. Saw one seal and one fish boil. Can't wait for some good numbers to enter the river.
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2009, 11:50:32 PM »
saw a bunch today near silvercity.. and some at gary point park today..
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2009, 12:21:33 AM »
whats the limit on lower fraser pinks?
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2009, 12:22:58 AM »
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2009, 12:22:46 PM »
While we are on the subject, here is a write-up from a couple of years ago for those who have never tried this fishery before.

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2007/0807_01.html
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2009, 01:12:45 PM »
thank you rodney!
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2009, 02:02:08 PM »
It'll be nice not to have to drive out past Hope to catch a few salmon again...  :D

Thanks for the info Rod.
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2009, 07:33:40 PM »
No pinks yet under the port Mann >:( But saw 2 Big boats drift netting????? Any idea what this opening might be????
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Re: 2009 Fraser River pink salmon
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2009, 07:36:18 PM »
Musqueam and Tsawwassen First Nations' chinook salmon fishery, from Noon today until Sunday Noon.

A few pinks showed their dorsal further downstream during the incoming tide today.
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