Fishing FAQ

The Fraser River is known for its abundant fish population, offering a variety of species for anglers to catch. Depending on the season and location, you will be able to catch salmon,sturgeon, and trout. The river is particularly famous for its monster sturgeon that attract fishermen from around the world.

We suggest adhering to the industry standard, which is typically 18% of the total cost, when tipping your fishing guide. Tipping is a customary gesture to acknowledge their expertise and service. While 18% is considered standard, you are welcome to adjust the tip according to your satisfaction with the experience. If your guide exceeds expectations and contributes to making your fishing trip exceptional, you might consider a higher tip as a token of appreciation.

Our fishing excursions prioritize the safety and comfort of our guests. Our fishing guides have well-maintained boats with adequate safety equipment such as life jackets, navigation systems, and emergency communication devices.

Our custom jetboats range from 20 to 24 feet depending on the guide and fishing experience that you have booked.

The best time of year to fish for salmon retention is in October/November on even number years and September thru November on odd number years. Salmon species that typically open for retention are Pink Salmon, Coho Salmon and Chum Salmon. Sockeye and Chinook have occasional retention openings. Retention limits are announced closer to the specific openings.

You are not able to keep sturgeon on the Fraser or Harrison Rivers in British Columbia. Sturgeon are a protected species and we are active participants in sturgeon conservation.

You do not need previous fishing experience to book an excursion with our lodge guides. They will teach you everything that you need to know to get hooked!

Yes, we offer fly fishing instruction. Fly fishing is great on our wilderness rivers for catch & release salmon and trout and also on our local rivers in the retention months.

Our fishing guides will provide you with all of the gear that you need for fishing whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, float fishing or bait fishing.

No! Besides our all-inclusive packages, we also offer 6 or 8-hour day fishing trips!

Navigating the Fraser River requires experience and we do not recommend bringing your own boat unless you have this experience. While some locals do fish from shore for Sturgeon, this is not something we offer in our location on the Fraser River.

Yes, you can bring your own lunch and snacks on the boat. If you are traveling or staying at our lodge and cannot prepare your lunch, we offer a Bagged Lunch for $40 per person.