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[dufflayer]

Hey! 

This February I'll be heading down to Vancouver for the first time in my life. Never having ventured beyond the terminal at YVR; I know very little about the city. I've noticed a few of Rod's videos that point out some opportunities to fish right in Greater Vancouver. I was hoping that somebody could suggest an idea for a fishing day trip. Unfortunately, I will be transit bound as I don't particularly want to rent a car. Some people have suggested Capilano river for Winter steelhead, but I'm unsure of access points or what I'd really be getting in to.
At this time I am not interested in a chartered trip, just something I can do on my own if possible. Beyond that, I'd be up for anything really; I live in 7A and am getting bored of winter already.

My gear selection is pretty limitless with the exception of a centre pin set-up - but considering I'm going down for my birthday - I'm sure that wouldn't be a tough void to fill. 

[hrenya]

depends on weather , I wouldn't recommend you Cap if you not familiar with it .

[fic]

If you never been, just hiking along the trails at the Cap is pretty fun place to see.  Be super careful of the steep drop offs that leads in to the water.  Bring a rod just in case you want to wet your line.  You can also try the Ambleside Beach pier where you can drop a crab trap and target some sculpin and flat fish.  You can reach both places via the buses.  Garry Point Park is another place you could try.

[Noahs Arc]

depends on weather , I wouldn't recommend you Cap if you not familiar with it .

How are you supposed to get familiar with something in the first place then??
I live for fishing new rivers when time allows.

[TimL]

You can try Steveston dock for some herring at this time of year.

[Animal Chin]

What "fic" said.

You seem young and fit. Go to the Cap. It's really scenic if nothing else. The trails are nice, wear trail runners and go for a jog/explore. Figure out how to get to the hatchery via public transit and walk the trails from there.

http://www.google.ca/url?q=http://vancouversnorthshore.com/media/2015/02/Capilano-River-Regional-Park-MAP.pdf&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwie48LbvqfKAhVQzGMKHa8oAJYQFggWMAE&sig2=0IbYAhnaDXpkL5UGvGCVDg&usg=AFQjCNExYAY-MwdSKrnqhcapOEGm3BfriQ

Steveston dock is a good idea too but it's just different type of fishing.

Good luck.
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[dufflayer]

What "fic" said.

You seem young and fit. Go to the Cap. It's really scenic if nothing else. The trails are nice, wear trail runners and go for a jog/explore. Figure out how to get to the hatchery via public transit and walk the trails from there.

http://www.google.ca/url?q=http://vancouversnorthshore.com/media/2015/02/Capilano-River-Regional-Park-MAP.pdf&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwie48LbvqfKAhVQzGMKHa8oAJYQFggWMAE&sig2=0IbYAhnaDXpkL5UGvGCVDg&usg=AFQjCNExYAY-MwdSKrnqhcapOEGm3BfriQ

Steveston dock is a good idea too but it's just different type of fishing.

Good luck.
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Steveston dock sounds really cool actually. I've never fished salt and I like the idea of just being able to show up and drop a line in. I don't really care what I catch (if anything) it would just be nice to get a taste of what the lower mainland has to offer. If anyone has tips on gear/where to fish that could be helpful.

The trails at Capilano sound like a great day trip even if I don't get the chance to fish. I would be really keen on checking out the hatchery. I know there won't be any mature fish running, but is it still worth a visit? Does anyone know if they offer tours?

Thanks to everyone so far for the great ideas.

[hrenya]

First of all how long you will stay in Van ?
I can show you herring fishing if you would like , and can probably show cap as well , if lakes won`t be frozen we can get some rainbows
Just pm me if you are interested , I`m always looking to meet up new people  

[hrenya]

How are you supposed to get familiar with something in the first place then??
I live for fishing new rivers when time allows.

I meant if you never been there , and you don't know that river , depending on time he has and weather , it might not be the best spot .
Cap takes time to explorer and learning that river is pretty hard . Took me QUITE a few trips to it and hiking before hooking my first coho in it .
If you talk about steelheads and if river will stay as low as it is now , without rain it will complete waste of time and if you add a bit of freezing temperature , it would be quite extreme hike some spots I can go down only in summer .
So if he has a lot of time and will to explorer (not fishing ) cap is an option if he doesn`t why even bother ?

[Animal Chin]

Steveston dock sounds really cool actually. I've never fished salt and I like the idea of just being able to show up and drop a line in. I don't really care what I catch (if anything) it would just be nice to get a taste of what the lower mainland has to offer. If anyone has tips on gear/where to fish that could be helpful.

The trails at Capilano sound like a great day trip even if I don't get the chance to fish. I would be really keen on checking out the hatchery. I know there won't be any mature fish running, but is it still worth a visit? Does anyone know if they offer tours?

Thanks to everyone so far for the great ideas.

Not sure how familiar you are with the Lower Mainland/British Columbia... but if you want the "British Columbia fishing" experience, IMO I'd go to the Cap. It's a beautiful river...fast, steep narrow canyons, helmed in by towering trees etc...with a convenient trail around it. It's what I think of when someone says "what British Columbia has to offer..".

You can fish Ambleside (nearby..likely walk/jog it in 45 minutes from the hatchery) for that "ocean fishing" experience. You may not catch anything in either spots but you never know, at least you have a shot at a steelhead.

Then just before getting on the skytrain to go back, stop off in gastown and get yourself a well deserved pork belly sandwich at Meat and Bread, ask for extra crackling.

Steveston and the village are cool from a historical perspective and if you wanna a nice seaside lunch, and a little more urban/tourist type day... not knocking it, cause I've never done it...but herring are like 8 inches at best. I hear you though, sometimes I just feel like chill no hassle fishing. But float fishing on a rushing river in the forest is pretty cool.

Hrenya makes good points too ..

[hrenya]

actually herrings I saw landed pretty rare but quite a few of them +-12inches )

[dufflayer]

Not sure how familiar you are with the Lower Mainland/British Columbia... but if you want the "British Columbia fishing" experience, IMO I'd go to the Cap. It's a beautiful river...fast, steep narrow canyons, helmed in by towering trees etc...with a convenient trail around it. It's what I think of when someone says "what British Columbia has to offer..".

That's exactly what I'm looking for. The furthest south I've been is Kamloops, and the furtherst west is Kitimat. I cut my teeth on rivers like the Nation, Omineca, and Parsnip which are - for lack of a better term - rugged. It would be nice to see some drainage that isn't lined with standing dead. 
One of my colleagues reccommends Cap, saying that he was able to spend a whole day exploring the area.

Then just before getting on the skytrain to go back, stop off in gastown and get yourself a well deserved pork belly sandwich at Meat and Bread, ask for extra crackling.

Now  that's  some advice I can get behind.