STURGEON FISHING

The word has spread across the world’s sport fishing community about massive fish exploding on the water’s surface and epic battles that measure in hours, not minutes. Stories of fish so powerful, anglers must continuously rotate on the rod and stories of fish so large, that they couldn’t be moved off the bottom.

In most cases, you would think, sure, another exaggerated fisherman’s tale, but on the Fraser River, this is absolute reality. There are monsters in the river.

White Sturgeon

FRASER RIVER GIANTS – MASSIVE JUMPS & EPIC TAIL WALKS

Many of our guests will tell you this, “There aren’t many places in the world where one can hook so many large fish consistently in the world.” Just knowing that there are fish in this river that can exceed 13ft and weigh more than 1500lbs, it is no wonder that our guests come back year after year in search of that next trophy giant.

Landing a fish that is bigger and stronger than you is what Sturgeon Fishing is all about. If you’ve ever doubted or had second thoughts about trying sturgeon fishing, this is a fishery you have to experience at least once in your lifetime.
Fraser Canyon Sturgeon

FRASER RIVER CANYON – WHERE THE GIANT STURGEON LIVE

Not far from Chilliwack is a part of the Fraser River that offers a fishing experience like none other. It is the beginning portion of what we call the Fraser Canyon. Here, the river gets narrower, a lot deeper, and also, a lot faster. Most of it is simply unfishable, but the areas that are, can provide some amazing fishing opportunities.

The Fraser River Canyon is known for its giant White Sturgeon that feel right at home in these treacherous waters. Many epic battles have lasted more than 3 hours, only to be lost. With food being scarce, it’s survival of the fittest for these fish. First to the food gets to grow bigger… it’s as simple as that.

Combined with an incredible jet boat ride through some of the most scenic terrain the Fraser River Canyon portion of the river offers one of the best chances of hooking a trophy fish of a lifetime.
Mid Fraser

MID & LOWER FRASER RIVER – WHITE STURGEON MECCA

From Vancouver to the town of Agassiz BC is where most of the magic happens in the white sturgeon angling world. This stretch of the Fraser River, and its tributaries, boast the healthiest white sturgeon populations in the world! With its huge sand bars and large consistent flows the Mid Fraser is an ideal feeding ground for the worlds largest freshwater game fish.

Just an hours drive from the city of Vancouver finds you in the epicenter of this world class fishery. Enjoy a day chasing these prehistoric fish from comfortable and covered, 21 to 26 foot modern jet boats with state of the art equipment and your own personal guide. Then after a day of wrestling dinosaurs, enjoy all the modern conveniences, night life and cuisine that the area has to offer. Drop us a line today and begin the greatest fishing trip of your life, you’ll be glad you did.
Shore Fishing

NEW! SHORE FISHING THE FRASER CANYON FOR STURGEON

In a by-gone era the traditional way to fish for the mighty white sturgeon was to cast from shore and wait for the bite on the comforts of dry land. This technique has long been forgotten by most as the advent of jet boats, and the technology that came with them, drastically changed the views of the modern sturgeon angler. This fishing method is being resurrected as we try and get back to our roots and return to simpler things. With that in mind Great River Fishing has procured access to some of the best and most stunning shoreline fishing spots on the Fraser Canyon. These private spots are not only filled with giant fish but offer some of the most picturesque back drops one can imagine.

The fishing technique is very similar to what we do out of the boats, however once the baits are set you will find yourself on a beautiful sand beach stretched out next to a fire or perhaps combing the rocky shoreline, all the while waiting on the telltale tug from the dinos of the deep. It’s like having a fabulous picnic with the anticipation of some great fishing action. Contact us for more info.

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KNOWLEDGEABLE STURGEON FISHING GUIDES ENSURE SUCCESS

Our crew of guides are the area’s best… some with over 30 years of sturgeon fishing experience and enough river knowledge to cover over 150km of river, in order to produce consistent results day in and day out. Our crew are out on the water every day so we know where the action is and where the Sturgeon are. Whether you’re a die-hard angler interested in beating your personal best, looking for a fun fishing outing with your buddies, or want to treat your valued clients or employees to a special and unique fishing experience, we can provide you with a first-class sturgeon sport fishing adventure.