OUTLOOK
We are hitting the middle of our winter season. During this time of year cold sunny days can be a challenge for the river fisherman. We will be talking about how these conditions have affected the rivers. Next week looks as though it will be back to cold clear weather but some rain is coming today and tomorrow. We expect good things for the next 48 hours and then it will probably slow Sunday as the temps drop.
Jordan was out on the Squamish Wednesday and though they struggled with the cold low water they did find fish. Matt was also out last week and got luckier with the conditions. Both of the guys found fish and in the Squamish report we will look at both trips and how the guys changed presentations to cover the conditions.
The Vedder is also dropping and this might actually be a good thing. Steelhead are not as affected by clear water and the upper river has been a little colored with slides over the last 3 weeks. Cold clear water is never ideal but at least for the weekend we expect good clarity and fishing. Check out more details in the Vedder report from Alex.
Though it is still early you will see in the Squamish report that Matt found some salmon eggs that were close to hatching. The cold weather will slow things down but it is time to start thinking about cutthrout on the Harrison and Fraser side channels. We are holding off this week because of the cold weather but next week Andre will have his State of the Union address for the cutthroat anglers out there and we expect things to start fishing well at the end of the month. Stay tuned for his overview of the fishery and expectations for this season in next week’s report.
The cold clear weather can be a pain for river fisherman but as long as the wind does not throw a curve ball, winter chinook fishing is in full swing and there is nothing better than a great day of saltwater fishing on a crisp sunny day. Jason and Eddie have been out on the water a ton over the last week and the reports have been very positive. Check out more info in the saltwater section at the end of this week’s report.
Read on for this week's full report: http://www.pacificangler.ca/pacific-angler-friday-fishing-report-february-16-2018/
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Topic: Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: February 16, 2018 (Read 2545 times)