|
 |
|
|
| Fishing in Harrison Hot Springs |
 By Tony Nootebos of Harrison Bay Guided Services
Harrison Hot Springs is truly a sport fishermen’s paradise! Located in the heart of the Fraser valley Harrison lake drains into the Harrison river where 8 miles down stream it connects to the mighty Fraser river. The salmon returns on the Fraser and Harrison rivers have never been better, and located only 50km from salt water the fish are fresh and full of life. The Sturgeon population is growing rapidly , largely due to the positive effects of a catch and release only fishery imposed in 1994 |
 Sturgeon can live up to 200 years old, and can reach lengths of over 14 feet making them one of the most unique sport fish left in the world today . These fresh water dinosaurs are a fantastic challenge for trophy seeking anglers often jumping several times and taking long reel screaming runs before tiring for a quick photo session and healthy release.
With 2003 being an odd numbered year we are expecting over 20 million Pink salmon to return this fall! These great fighters mixed in with the large Sockeye, Coho, Chum, and Chinook salmon expected to return from June through November should make for the best salmon opportunities ever. Pink salmon are not considered great table fare but they are a great sport fish providing anglers young and old with an opportunity to hook large numbers of fish in a single outing.
One of the most popular fisheries in the Harrison area is the Sockeye salmon run that begins in mid July and continues well into September. The Fraser and Harrison rivers come alive with these hard fighting silver bullets during this time and are considered the best table fare of the pacific salmon. |
 The Chinook (king) salmon travel through the Fraser river all year but peak June through October. Chinook salmon are the largest of the pacific salmon often reaching weights of 40lbs or better and are known as the tackle busters of the sport fishing industry. These fish are definitely the most powerful salmon you will encounter on the Fraser system! Hang on!!
Coho salmon start entering the Fraser and Harrison rivers in early September and return right through December. Although they average 8lbs the can obtain weights of up to 18lbs and provide a good challenge on light spinning tackle or fly gear depending on your preferred method. |
 Fishermen with young families may wish to try the numerous lakes in the Harrison area which offer an opportunity to fish for both Cutthroat and Rainbow trout. Deer, Hicks, and Trout lakes in Sasquatch Provincial park are regularly stocked and fish can be caught on both fly and spinning gear. You can fish bait from the shore, troll lures with a small car topper boat or fly fish from a belly boat the choice is yours. (There are motor/boat restrictions on these lakes.)
Anglers looking to go out on there own should check with local outdoor shops for fishing regulations and boating restrictions before heading out.
Another gem of the Fraser valley is the World class trout fishing in the area. Harrison River has been a favorite among fly fishers for years providing some of the best Cutthroat trout found anywhere in the lower mainland. There are some great remote river possibilities as well for trout and char fishing, you may want to consider hiring a local guide for this adventure as the waters are extreme and knowledge of the river is the only way to ensure a quality and safe experience. |
 Within only minutes of Harrison you can catch a trout on a fly rod, a salmon on some drift gear or a prehistoric white sturgeon on 100lb test power pro line, the Harrison area offers it all! Harrison Hot Springs is truly a world class sport fishing destination located only 1.5 hours from Vancouver or 3 hours from Seattle. Guests from all over come to experience the beautiful scenery, great 12 month fishing opportunities on calm waters, and of course the relaxed and friendly people of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley! |
Good fishing
Tony Nootebos @ www.harrisonbay.com
Harrison Bay Guided Services
140 Esplanade Harrison Hot Springs B.C. V0M 1K0
E-mail: info@harrisonbay.com |
|
|
| |
Article |
Topics |
Date |
| 1. |
Spring Fishery Updates 2013 |
Fishing Area Outlook |
Mar 2013 |
| 2. |
Fly Epoxy Chum Fry |
Flys |
Feb 2013 |
| 3. |
Best Fishing Story of 2012 |
|
Feb 2013 |
| 4. |
Salmon fishing outlook for 2013 |
Fishing Area Outlook, Salmon |
Jan 2013 |
| 5. |
Fly Tadpoles |
Flys |
Jan 2013 |
| 6. |
Fishing Outlook for 2013 |
Fishing Area Outlook, Salmon, Sturgeon |
Dec 2012 |
| 7. |
Fly Steelhead Muddler |
Flys, Steelhead |
Dec 2012 |
| 8. |
Fly Bacon n eggers |
Flyfishing, Salmon |
Dec 2012 |
| 9. |
Keeping a journal |
Technique |
Dec 2012 |
| 10. |
Fly Egg-sukin leech |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Oct 2012 |
| 11. |
Fly Steelhead Madness |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Oct 2012 |
| 12. |
White Lake |
Fishing Area Outlook |
Aug 2012 |
| 13. |
Fly Orangesicle |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Jul 2012 |
| 14. |
Fly Blue Morrison baitfish |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Jul 2012 |
| 15. |
Fly fishing the Estuary (Amundson Thompson Chaser Fly Rod Review) |
Flyfishing, Tackle |
Jul 2012 |
| 16. |
Sockeye Strategies |
Salmon |
Jul 2012 |
| 17. |
Ultimate Squid TUBE |
Flys |
Jun 2012 |
| 18. |
Roche Lake |
Flyfishing |
Jun 2012 |
| 19. |
Fly Coho Blue-zer |
Flys, Salmon |
Jun 2012 |
| 20. |
Flies Webflyzers |
Flys |
Jun 2012 |
| 21. |
Vancouver Island's Esperanza Inlet |
Halibut, Salmon, Vancouver Island |
May 2012 |
| 22. |
Fly Purple Peril |
Flys |
May 2012 |
| 23. |
Trolling for trout |
Trolling, Trout |
Apr 2012 |
| 24. |
Fly Blue Note |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 25. |
Fly Kalumlow |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 26. |
Fly Skeena Scar |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 27. |
Fly Polar Express |
Flyfishing, Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 28. |
Sturgeon fishing in Vancouver British Columbia |
Sturgeon |
Mar 2012 |
| 29. |
Strategies for Catching Sturgeon |
Sturgeon |
Mar 2012 |
| 30. |
Fly Copper Gammarus |
Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 31. |
Fly Alley Alevin |
Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 32. |
Fly Hilton Boss |
Flys |
Mar 2012 |
| 33. |
A Guided Steelhead Trip on the River |
Steelhead |
Feb 2012 |
| 34. |
Fly Polar UV shrimp |
Flys |
Feb 2012 |
| 35. |
Egg-sukin Beaver Leech |
Flys |
Feb 2012 |
| 36. |
Fly Chardolas Bait |
Flys |
Feb 2012 |
| 37. |
Don't be afraid to try anything |
Steelhead |
Feb 2012 |
| 38. |
Best Fishing Story of 2011 Ryan Spannier |
|
Feb 2012 |
| 39. |
Best Fishing Story of 2011 by Bob Waldhaus |
Steelhead |
Feb 2012 |
| 40. |
Best Fishing Story of 2011 David Sandquist |
Kids, Salmon |
Feb 2012 |
| 41. |
Fly Reeds Spey |
Flyfishing |
Feb 2012 |
| 42. |
Jet Boat Maintenance |
Boats |
Dec 2011 |
| 43. |
Smoked Salmon Recipe BBQ and Honey |
Recipes, Salmon |
Dec 2011 |
| 44. |
Poached Italian Cod |
Recipes |
Dec 2011 |
| 45. |
Fly Blue Charmer |
Flys |
Nov 2011 |
| 46. |
Fly Muddy Waters |
Flys |
Nov 2011 |
| 47. |
Fly - The Excursion Leech |
Flyfishing |
Nov 2011 |
| 48. |
Herb and Garlic Crusted Halibut with oven roasted ratatouille |
Halibut, Recipes |
Oct 2011 |
| 49. |
The Banner Season |
Fishing Area Outlook |
Jun 2011 |
| 50. |
voteforsalmon |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Apr 2011 |
| 51. |
Votesalmon |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Apr 2011 |
| 52. |
Rivers Inlet Hatchery Program |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Apr 2011 |
| 53. |
Mayday for Wild Salmon |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Mar 2011 |
| 54. |
Contest 2011 Fishing Story David Sandquist |
Flyfishing, Steelhead |
Feb 2011 |
| 55. |
Contest 2011 Fishing Story Honourary mention Ron Gibson |
|
Feb 2011 |
| 56. |
Contest 2011 Fishing Story Bog Waldhaus |
Steelhead |
Feb 2011 |
| 57. |
Contest 2011 Fishing Story Brian Wong |
Salmon |
Feb 2011 |
| 58. |
Does Fish Cooking Techniques Matter |
Recipes |
Jan 2011 |
| 59. |
Mediterranean Fish Fillets |
Recipes |
Jan 2011 |
| 60. |
Virus Killing Fraser Sockeye |
Conservaton, Fish, Salmon |
Jan 2011 |
| 61. |
Halibut Fishery |
Conservaton, Hallibut |
Dec 2010 |
| 62. |
Salmon Virus watch |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Nov 2010 |
| 63. |
Disease Information |
Conservaton |
May 2010 |
| 64. |
Sea lice kept secret |
Conservaton |
May 2010 |
| 65. |
Catch the Dream |
Halibut, Salmon, Trolling |
May 2010 |
| 66. |
Oak Bay Marine Group Newsletter |
Salmon |
Mar 2010 |
| 67. |
Quesnel Lake |
Trout |
Jan 2010 |
| 68. |
Art of Curing and Smoking Fish |
Smoking |
Jan 2010 |
| 69. |
Bradley's Famous Hot Smoked Salmon |
Smoking |
Jan 2010 |
| 70. |
Salmon fishery action suit |
Salmon |
Nov 2009 |
| 71. |
Save B.C. Salmon |
Conservaton, Salmon |
Nov 2009 |
| 72. |
Winner of the Giver on the River Free Charter |
Fish |
Sep 2009 |
| 73. |
Oven bbq salmon |
Recipes, Salmon |
Aug 2009 |
| 74. |
Poached Italian Cod |
Recipes |
Aug 2009 |
| 75. |
Salmon Creole |
Recipes, Salmon |
Aug 2009 |
| 76. |
Australia Fishing |
Salmon |
Aug 2009 |
| 77. |
Horseradish and Dill Butter Salmon Steaks |
Recipes, Salmon |
Jul 2009 |
| 78. |
Navigating a boat purchase |
Boats |
Jul 2009 |
| 79. |
Salmon with a Homemade Grain Mustard Crust |
Recipes, Salmon |
Jul 2009 |
| 80. |
Halibut with Fennel Broth |
Halibut, Recipes |
Jul 2009 |
| 81. |
Cedar Plank Salmon |
Recipes, Salmon |
Jun 2009 |
| 82. |
Islander Winner 2009 |
Tackle |
Jun 2009 |
| 83. |
Just Get In the Water |
Technique |
Jun 2009 |
| 84. |
Saltwater Night Fishing for Salmon |
Salmon, Technique |
Jun 2009 |
| 85. |
Steelhead & Salmon Warfare |
Salmon, Steelhead |
Jun 2009 |
| 86. |
Deep Running Giant Salmon |
Salmon |
May 2009 |
| 87. |
Salmon Scampi |
Recipes |
Apr 2009 |
| 88. |
Dandelion Stuffed Chaunigan Trout |
Recipes, Trout |
Apr 2009 |
| 89. |
Living Rivers - Georgia Basin and Vancouver Island |
Conservaton |
Apr 2009 |
| 90. |
Salmon steak recipe |
Recipes, Salmon |
Mar 2009 |
| 91. |
Chaunigan Trout Recipe |
Recipes, Trout |
Mar 2009 |
| 92. |
Best catch of 2008 |
Flyfishing, Kids, Salmon, Steelhead, Trout |
Feb 2009 |
| 93. |
The Great Chilko Bear Adventure |
Bears |
Feb 2009 |
| 94. |
Seasonal Outlook for 2010 |
Salmon, Seasons, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Trout |
Jan 2009 |
| 95. |
A Fishing Trip with REEL OBSESSIONS Vancouver Island. |
Salmon, Trolling |
Jan 2009 |
| 96. |
Carp fishing from a different angle |
Carp |
Sep 2008 |
| 97. |
Fish British Columbia With a Timeshare |
Accommodation |
Apr 2008 |
| 98. |
Hurt by aquaculture industry |
Salmon |
Nov 2007 |
| 99. |
BC wild salmon endangered by failure to contain sea lice from salmon farms |
Conservaton |
Sep 2007 |
| 100. |
Go Fish |
|
Aug 2007 |
| 101. |
Studies show harmful impact of BC coast salmon farms on wild Pacific salmon |
Salmon |
Aug 2007 |
| 102. |
Lynn's Fishing Adventure |
Sturgeon, Trout |
Jul 2007 |
| 103. |
Chilliwack River Action Committee |
Conservaton |
Apr 2007 |
| 104. |
Indian Candy Recipe |
Recipes, Salmon, Smoking |
Mar 2007 |
| 105. |
Fishing Articles and archived fishing posts |
|
Mar 2007 |
| 106. |
Curing Eggs |
Salmon |
Mar 2007 |
| 107. |
Fishing for Chum Salmon |
Salmon |
Mar 2007 |
| 108. |
Salmon Eating - After They Change Colour |
Salmon |
Mar 2007 |
| 109. |
A guides Perspective - The Fraser River |
Salmon, Seasons, Sturgeon, Trout |
Aug 2005 |
| 110. |
Smoked Salmon Recipe |
Recipes, Salmon, Smoking |
Dec 2004 |
| 111. |
Fishing in Harrison Hot Springs |
|
Aug 2004 |
| 112. |
Jet vs. Outboard |
Boats |
Aug 2004 |
| 113. |
Helpful Hints, Tips and Tricks |
Tackle |
Mar 2004 |
| 114. |
Uncle Wes - Farewell Old Friend |
|
Dec 2003 |
| 115. |
Cow Paddy Pond |
Trout |
Oct 2003 |
| 116. |
12 Seasons of Fishing the Kitimat |
Flyfishing, Salmon, Seasons, Trout |
Apr 2003 |
| 117. |
Sara, Guardian of the Lake |
|
Jul 2002 |
| 118. |
Portrait of a Mountain Man |
|
May 2002 |
| 119. |
Carving the Salmon Pie |
Salmon |
May 2001 |
| 120. |
Spoon Fishing Lakes From The Bank |
Tackle, Trout |
Mar 2001 |
| 121. |
Vedder River Fishing “Fall options” |
Salmon, Seasons |
Mar 2001 |
| 122. |
Slippery Spotted Owls |
Salmon |
Jul 1998 |
|
|
|
|
