BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
THE FRASER RIVER VALLEY
Dawn on the Fraser River
The Fraser River Lodge
British Columbia : Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu “Splendour without diminishment”. Home of the mighty White Sturgeon, phenomenal runs of
trophy Salmon and the prized wild Steelhead.
British Columbia is arguably the greatest of all sport fishing playgrounds on the
planet. From the glacier fed wilderness streams to the mighty river systems that
flow to the Pacific Ocean the West Coast offers year round sport on a colossal
scale. Every year four of the five salmon species return in their millions ( Pink
salmon return biannually)to provide a real challenge to the discerning angler.
Due to the unique life cycle of these migratory salmon an incredible eco system
has evolved over millions of years, creating an exceptional environment that can
sustain healthy stocks of the massive White Sturgeon, the largest freshwater fish
on earth. The returning salmon also provide a plentiful diet of eggs for the trophy
rainbow, bull and cutthroat trout, all prize targets for the fly fishing enthusiast.
As the Latin motto “Splendor sine occasu” suggests, British Columbia is a
splendid province; it is also rather excessive because not only can it boast the
mighty Chinook (Spring) along with it’s hard fighting cousins the Coho (silver) ,
Chum, Sockeye and Pink salmon, it possesses the ultimate prize for the game
angler, the Steelhead. This large searun rainbow trout takes skill, cunning and
knowledge to locate and catch and at Fly2Fish we pride ourselves on having some
of the top Steelhead guides in the world to help our clients do exactly that.
The Fraser River valley offers everything from quiet untouched back waters and
lakes to the more frequented main river. The Fraser River is surrounded by
breathtaking mountains and countryside full of bald eagles, ospreys, black bear
and elk.
British Columbia : Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu "Splendor without deminishment"
The Rivers
The Fraser River is famous for its spectacular salmon runs which run into millions of fish returning every year. The salmon run starts in June with the return of the powerful Chinook (Spring or King) salmon which can grow to weights in excess of 45lbs. Sockeye follow in August with the Pink salmon returning every odd year (e.g. 2007,2009 …etc.) at the end of August. September and October see the return of the Coho (Silver) and Chum (Dog) salmon. An alternative option to spin, bar or fly fishing for salmon is to fish for the “Fraser River Marlin” … The Giant White Sturgeon. These magnificent fish live over 200 years and have been known to reach lengths of over 16 feet.
The Harrison River is one of the main tributaries of the Fraser River near Agassiz and is famous for its bright green colours. It is the most prolific salmon producing tributary of the Fraser River and gives you the angler the chance of catching all five species of salmon (Pink salmon return on odd years only, e.g. 2007,2009 … etc.), steelhead, sturgeon and trout. It is truly a fly fisherman’s paradise.
Spectacular Salmon runs, "Fraser River Marlin"- The Giant White Sturgeon
The Chilliwack/Vedder River is famous for its abundance of salmon and steelhead. 28 miles of access gives the angler plenty of opportunity to fish almost year round. One of the largest hatcheries in British Columbia secures the possibility of catching many fish.
The Chehalis River runs into the Harrison River but still produces large amounts of salmon and steelhead. Rugged terrain offers limited access for fisherman.
The Skagit River is one of the premier rainbow trout waters in the British Columbia and is a fly only “catch and release” water. The river is every fly fisherman’s dream and should be seen and fished at least once in your lifetime.
Alternatively the Lodge can offer the more adventurous angler unspoilt fishing away from the main rivers on pristine WILDERNESS Rivers and Lakes in the surrounding mountains which very few fisherman get to see. These waters are fly fishing heaven and offer a great opportunity to fish for Bull, Cutthroat and Rainbow trout along with Dolly Varden Char and salmon.
Unspoilt Wilderness Fly Fishing on the Pitt River for Salmon, Trout and Dolly Varden Char
ACCOMMODATION
Fraser River Lodge
“WIN a $5,000 CAD Fishing Trip”
Bigger is better – the “Fraser River Marlin”, the Giant White Sturgeon!! The first angler who breaks the Fraser River Lodge 2006 Sturgeon record of 11 feet long (329cm), approximately 750-800lbs, will win a fishing trip worth $5,000 CAD. Whether you stay at the Lodge or at one of the Lodges alternative accommodation – size matters.
Fraser River gives up one of its prehistoric monsters
Fraser River Lodge
The Fraser River Lodge is situated 80 miles east of Vancouver in the Fraser River valley in the shadow of Mount Cheam near to the rural farming community of Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada. Surrounded by nature and the relaxing sounds of the mighty Fraser River it prides itself in offering an all-inclusive service. Guests can be picked up from Vancouver International airport or Abbotsford airport and transported to their accommodation by pre-arranged limousine service or alternatively by hire car. All guests will be transferred to and from their accommodation for their days fishing by their Guides.
Mount Cheam across the Fraser River from the Fraser River Lodge
The Lodge is located a few hundred yards from the World Famous “Spaghetti Corner”, one of the top salmon fishing spots in the World. It is centrally located to several other rivers in the area, namely the Harrison, Chehalis, Skagit and Vedder. The Lodge also has access to 195 lakes in the valley. Some of them are on such high elevations that they are only accessible by helicopter. The lakes range in size from 5 to 55,000 acres. You will see snow-capped mountains, rugged terrain, waterfalls and spectacular wildlife. In late Fall you will might see hundreds of bald eagles feeding on salmon or sitting in the trees.
The Fraser River Lodge offers 6 deluxe rooms and 2 Executive suites. All rooms have the finest beds and goose down duvets, heated tiled floors, full private bath, high speed Internet access including wireless access, satellite TV and private covered entrance with a great mountain view. The suites feature a jetted tub and gas fire place.
Fraser River Lodge - Every comfort taken care of!!
The only fully licensed Lodge on the Fraser River, the Fraser River Lodge offers 3 select imported beers on tap, a fully stocked bar and a selected BC wine list to compliment its nightly gourmet dinner service. Dining is viewed as an integral part of the Lodge experience. All meats, salads, eggs, fruit (in season), cheese, berries and vegetables are locally grown.
ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
SeaBird Island Indian Native Cabin
Alternative lodging is accommodated with the exclusive use of a nearby private First Nations lodge-style home the “SeaBird Island Indian Native Cabin” featuring traditional cedar wood interior, large gas fire place, private kitchen, bathroom and impressive native carvings throughout with exceptional views of Mount Cheam. Authentic First Nations food (deer, bison, moose etc.) is served to clients as an alternative to cooking your own evening meal after an exhausting rod bending day on the many rivers in the area.
SeaBbird Island Native Indian Cabin - KWELAXTELOTITA
For the budget conscious angler where the fishing is the most important part of the trip we can offer a reasonable Motel/B&B in Chilliwack which is within easy access of the town’s restaurants and bars. Arrangements can be made to pick up picnic lunches for the B&B guests on the way to the days fishing.
Affordable B&B accommodation close to the town of Chilliwack
"Country wear with flair" 
