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[Gronan]

Hi everyone,

I'm pretty new as a fisherman in Vancouver, and if I already had the chance to go fishing in Squamish and Chilliwack a couple of time, I'm desperatly looking for fishing locations accessible on transit, as I do not have a car here, and renting every weekend can be quite expensive.
I tried Capilano a few times, with no success and big frustration.
It seems I missed the Spring in the Fraser for this year, but are there some river close enough to enjoy salmon fishing "by bus" ?

Thanks

[Drewhill]

Cap and Squamish are probably your best bet.

[zap brannigan]

I lost my license so during the week I transit to the river and get picked up by the girl when she's off work, weekends she comes out so we drive then, pm me if you want info.

[Fish Assassin]

Whereabouts do you live ?

[fic]

Keep plugging away at the Cap. Eventually, you'll find a method, location, timing that will work for you. Must be tough bringing stinky roe on transit.  I would only fish hardware if I had to ride a bus to go fishing.

[Suther]

Keep plugging away at the Cap. Eventually, you'll find a method, location, timing that will work for you. Must be tough bringing stinky roe on transit.  I would only fish hardware if I had to ride a bus to go fishing.

Nah, thats the best part of the transit ride! People give you space if you stink or are dirty. I used to work downtown doing construction and had to transit home to Surrey every day. Lots of people wouldn't even sit beside me all covered in mud and dust while they are wearing business attire - it would be hilarious. Train full of people standing shoulder to shoulder but I get my own bubble.

Besides, if he wanted to keep anything he'd need a cooler to bring it home in.

If your looking for transit-accessable fishing, pull up a transit map and see what buses can get you close to the Fraser River. For instance, there is a bus that goes from 22nd Street Skytrain over to Annacis Island, and then does a loop of the whole island practically. Its not a terribly long walk from Scott Road Skytrain to the bar under the Putello Bridge either. Im sure similar options exist in parts of Richmond or Delta.

There is also plenty of stocked lakes around if you wanna do some rainbow trout fishing. Or go to Deer Lake for Bass and Carp...

Long story short, there is tonnes accessible by transit as long as you are willing to put in the time to sit on a bus, and in some cases walk a little.

[Gronan]

Thanks everyone

I live on 51st and Vine, close to SW Marine drive. I usually go fishing with a bussing friend who lives close to Joyce Skytrain station. We just realised that we will probably never again have the occasion to fish for Pink salmon here, as he will leav next spring and I'll probably leave one year after ...
Which type of salmon would be the easier to target on the Fraser, and what fishing technique ?
(I will anyway go back to the Cap, I have to try fly fishing there !)

[MoeJKU]

I remember before i got my licence i would skip class on thursday and friday. with backpacks with a tent some blankets, cookset, and rods and reels. Get on the greyhound and head to chilliwack and either walk or cab to the river  and camp for the week and get picked up on sunday night.

Thats always an option if you want to go further out of the city.

[cutthroat22]

Thanks everyone

I live on 51st and Vine, close to SW Marine drive. I usually go fishing with a bussing friend who lives close to Joyce Skytrain station. We just realised that we will probably never again have the occasion to fish for Pink salmon here, as he will leav next spring and I'll probably leave one year after ...
Which type of salmon would be the easier to target on the Fraser, and what fishing technique ?
(I will anyway go back to the Cap, I have to try fly fishing there !)

I suggest spending a day checking out the whole Capilano River from hatchery to the mouth.   A map is available at the hatchery and lists all the major pools and runs and it's only roughly 5km.

[Suther]

Thanks everyone

I live on 51st and Vine, close to SW Marine drive. I usually go fishing with a bussing friend who lives close to Joyce Skytrain station. We just realised that we will probably never again have the occasion to fish for Pink salmon here, as he will leav next spring and I'll probably leave one year after ...
Which type of salmon would be the easier to target on the Fraser, and what fishing technique ?
(I will anyway go back to the Cap, I have to try fly fishing there !)

Right now, the target salmon is Coho, with chum also being available but not as desirable.