Sport Fishing

If you love Fishing then the Fraser Canyon is defiantly for you with literally hundreds of places to fish a skilled fisher can always bring home a catch in the Fraser Canyon, Lake Fishing, River Fishing, Creeks, and Brooks, Ice Fishing, Fly Fishing, are all great possibilities! Catch Salmon of any pacific variation, Rainbow, Brook, and Lake Trout, Sturgeon, Jack Springs, Steelhead, and more! The Fraser Canyon offers beautiful accessible fishing in many areas with close accessible camping and accommodations. The Nahatlatch River Valley, Skuzzy Creek, Fraser River, Thompson River, Kawkawa Lake Blue Lake Log Creek, are just to name a few! While fishing in British Columbia appropriate License's are required that are available at many gas stations and convenience stores. It is suggested to purchase your license from fishing shops and sporting stores because they will be more educated on both the conditions of the fishing license and Information about the local fishing When Visiting the Fraser Canyon stop at the Hope or Lytton Visitor Information Centers for information and directions to some of the Fraser Canyons many Fishing Spots!

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Rivers and Creeks

The Fraser Canyon is home to the The Nahatlacth River

some of the greatest waterways in Canada, Our rivers are renowned for a white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, fishing camping and a course there beauty The Fraser River Being the Largest River in the area and where all waterways in the canyon flow into Many Rivers and Creeks in the area are home to spawning salmon, in fact the Fraser River is supports more spawning salmon then any other waterway in the world. Millions and Millions of Salmon make there way to the creeks and rivers where they spawn sometimes traveling over 1000 km to reach there spawning grounds. So many rivers and cliffs and mountains make the Fraser Canyon a difficult place to construct infrastructure, and while visiting the Fraser Canyon see some amazing bridge spans over rivers and canyons flowing into the Fraser Canyon, in fact some of the tallest bridges in Canada span across gorges in the rugged Fraser Canyon.

The Fraser River

The Fraser River is the largest fish producing water course in the province and the worlds largest supporter of the spawning sockeye salmon. Because of this, millions of Spring, Coho, Chum, Pink and Sockeye salmon pass through the canyon on their way to spawning grounds every year. Canada's Second Largest River over 1300 km long one of the most commercially rafted river's in the world. In the Canyon the River is wedged between the Cascade Mountain Range and the Coastal Pacific Mountain Range narrow rock canyon wall's cut a windy and narrow passage for the mighty Fraser ripping through this vigorous landscape

Mehatl Falls provincial park

|Mehatl Falls| One of British Columbia's Newest Wilderness Protected Areas, The Mehatl Creek Provincial Park is one of the Fraser Canyon's best kept secrets! Enjoy 23,860 hectares of alpine ridges, lush sub alpine meadows, and amazing old growth forests in a quiet and breathtaking setting. This Provincial Park is most popular for the Mehatl falls which can be discovered by a 30 minute hiking a trail along the mehatl river. Seasonal activities include hiking wildlife viewing, bird watching, photography, Fishing (below the falls) , back country camping and more

Nahatlatch river provincial PARK

|Nahatlatch Provincial Park| Francis Lake in the Nahtlatch River Valley The drive is amazing! Along the west side of the Fraser, you will cross many stunning creeks, ponds and scenery. You will pass over a large bridge that is high over the marvelous jade green Nahatlatch River. As you cross the bridge you are entering the Nahatlatch Canyon and the next stretch winds along the northeastern side of the river. While you are driving, the Canyon starts opening into the River Valley that is separated by four amazing lakes. Each lake has their own unique color.

Manning provincial park

|Manning Provincial Park| Manning Provincial Park is a most magnificent valley full of pristine lakes, wild life, canyons and valleys, lakes, rivers and streams. It is a heaven for outdoor adventure, beautiful scenery amazing possibilities in recreation and much more! Manning Provincial is a bird watchers heaven with over 200 species of birds ranging in all altitudes. In the summer, there is endless mountain hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, camping and RVing, Fishing, Photography, swimming sun tanning and so much more. In the winter, you can go alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country and skate skiing, snow tubing, ice skating and snow showing at Manning Park Resort. The Really is something for anyone with great possibilities for groups.

Sasquatch PROVINCIAL PARK

Sasquatch Provincial Park in Harrison is a great place for campers to enjoy the great back country the Fraser Canyon has to offer. With a great selection of campsites on two different lakes, Deer Lake and Hicks Lake, providing tenting area's and accessibility for tent trailers, 5th wheels and RV'S. The Park is equipped with a sani-station so you can keep your recreational vehicle in the park your entire stay, canoe rentals, hiking trails, fishing, wildlife viewing, bird watching, swimming boating and canoeing are all great possibilities for this provincial park. Group campsites available as well for large groups. visit the B.C Parks website for more information.

The Nahatlatch River Valley

To get to the Nahatlatch River Lakes and River Valley, take the Trans-Canada Highway, head east until you reach Boston Bar, turn left and head through North Bend and then follow Chaumox Road. The drive is amazing! Along the west side of the Fraser, you will cross many stunning creeks, ponds and scenery. You will pass over a large bridge that is high over the marvelous jade green Nahatlatch River. As you cross the bridge you are entering the Nahatlatch Canyon and the next stretch winds along the northeastern side of the river. While you are driving, the Canyon starts opening into the River Valley that is separated by four amazing lakes. Each lake has their own unique color. The Nahatlatch has many great activities to offer such as our white water rafting which we are famous for. The Nahatlatch River has some of the best white water in Western Canada. Cabin rentals are available and many campgrounds are spread throughout the area.

The Thompson River

The Thompson River, Flowing from the Kamloops Lake the Thompson River

is one of the main contributors to the Fraser River. The Thompson is a beautiful river that changes color throughout the season and mid summer to the fallowing spring its a beautiful jade green. The Thompson is most known for the Dry desert like climate perfect for campers and outdoor adventure, the river is a heaven for Kayakers and white Water Raft Enthusiasts, Fishing is another favorite activity enjoyed on the Thompson River. Certain areas of the river are swim able , at appropriate water levels, however you should have experience and knowledge in river swimming. Because of the Climate fruit growers have flocked to this area for many decades, you can enjoy some of this tasty fruit at one of the many local fruit stands. The Thompson Canyon has many Provincial and Private Campgrounds and RV parks as well many great local accommodations, resorts, and B&B. Begin your Thompson adventure at the mouth as it flows into the Dark Fraser in the Heart of Lytton BC, the Hottest city in Canada!

The Coquihalla Canyon

The Coquihalla River Flows into the Fraser River in Hope BC, The gorgeous Dark Green River winds through the jagged mountains in the Coquihalla Canyon Ripping through mountains this river is a testimony of natures unspoken power, This river is rafted and . kayaked during certain parts of the season, and there is great fishing opportunities on the Coquihalla. Visit Othello tunnels were engineers battled to blast a railway using a series of bridges and tunnels passing through some of the most traitorous parts of the canyon. The Othello Tunnels is located past Kawkawa Lake Rd in Hope BC. For more information visit the Hope Visitor Info Center

KAWKAWA Lake

Kawkawa Lake in Hope BC is a great place to beat the heat, with public beach, boat rentals and more also you can stay at one of the many local accommodations with private lake access. Kawkawa Lake is on the near the Coquihalla canyon and the Othello tunnels. The Lake is also known for the beautiful spawning Kokanee salmon you can see spawning in the nearby creeks.

Lake of the Woods

Lake Of the Woods is a small lake located right as you begin your journey into the heartland of the Fraser Canyon. This lake with great highway access provides a great spot on all of those HOT canyon summer days, Stop by for a quick dip or enjoy the day at this shady picnic spot located on the banks of the lake. also located on the lake is the Lake of the Woods resort providing accommodations and dining right on the lake front. To visit this beautiful lake take the trans-Canada HWY 5 minutes east of hope

Lightning Lake

Lightning Lake in Manning Provincial Park is an amazing experience with virtually something for anyone you can entertain the whole family all day long, The lake provides access trails that loop the entire lake which access other hiking trail's as well, lightning lake along with the rest of manning provincial park is known for its beautiful hiking trails. The Rainbow bridge to the left is a great place to jump in the lake, however if you do this don't dive and be extremely cautious of where you are jumping! There is great spots to go swimming all over this huge lake, There is large playing field with beach volleyball nets right on the lake! Camping Facilities available as well as day sites for family picnic's! Lighting lake is a beautiful day trip while visiting the Fraser Canyon to find out more visit the Hope Visitor Info Center

Harrison Lake

Harrison Lake and Hot Springs, located at the gateway of the Fraser Canyon. Harrison Lake is southwestern BC's largest lake at 70 km long. The Lake is great for swimming, boating, jet skis rentals, fishing and so much more! Come and enjoy there sandy beaches where they hold there yearly sand sculpture tournament!

sts guiding services

We Fish the Fraser, Harrison, Vedder & Pitt Rivers

STS Guiding Service offers world class Salmon, Trout, Sturgeon and Steelhead fishing on the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. We are located just 50 miles east of Vancouver on the Fraser River. Fishing on the Fraser River, Vancouver, British Columbia assures our clients some of the best Salmon, Trout, Steelhead and Sturgeon fishing anywhere to be found on the West Coast of British Columbia. We offer fully guided day trips as well as full inclusive fishing packages with lodging on the Fraser River. We fish all styles and methods including fly fishing, spin fishing, plug fishing and bait fishing for sturgeon. Inside our site you will see why fishing on the Fraser River and Harrison River area is considered world class.