Vedder River
Winding Down an Amazing Steelhead Season
After an incredible steelhead season, we’re now approaching the end. While there are still some fresh fish pushing into the system here and there, they are not in high numbers, as the bulk of the run passed through in January and February.
That said, there are still opportunities to catch steelhead heading into late March. The best tactics include using soft beads (BnR), hard beads (Blood Dots), worms, or salmon roe.
With the heavy rainfall we’ve had in March, it’s best to size up your presentation to ensure the steelhead can see your lure or bait.
Just a heads-up: the area above Tamihi closes on April 1st.
Saltwater Report
Feeder Spring Fishery in Full Swing!
Numerous reports of success are coming in from along the Strait of Georgia. We’ve seen an outstanding winter Chinook return in areas like Thrasher Rock, Porier Pass, Vancouver Harbour, and inside Howe Sound.
However, if you want to target feeder springs, you’ll need to use different tactics for success. Typically, feeder springs stay closer to the bottom, chasing bait balls, so ensuring you’re fishing the right depths is crucial. Anything glow and flashy generally works, as these fish are actively feeding.
This year, we’ve also had great success catching springs using jigs from Mustad, Shimano, and Daiwa.
For those not solely targeting salmon, the Pacific Cod and Black Cod season along the Gulf Islands has been excellent. These fish are typically caught using specialty jigs in 200–350 feet of water.
Prawning and Crabbing on the Rise!
While we had a slow start in November and December, prawning and crabbing have picked up significantly in February and March.
Check out our recent catch !
