Silversides Fishing Adventures
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User:
Captain Brian McKinlay
Location:
Vancouver, BC
Canada
CanadaContact Name:
Brian McKinlay
Address:
28 N Cassiar st
Vancouver, BC V5K 3P1
Vancouver, BC V5K 3P1
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Description:
Join our expert team of Fraser River fishing guides for great Salmon and trophy Sturgeon fishing holidays plus guided fly fishing for salmon and trout in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia! Guiding is our way of life! We'll get you into the fish you dream of!
Angling guides, fly fishing guides and fishing vacation packages for Salmon, Sturgeon, Trout or Steelhead in the Fraser river valley or Vancouver. Our pride driven passion enables us to be on top of our game, that's why our clients trust us!, since 1996! When you want line screaming, heart pounding guided fishing action then rely on Silversides experience, friendly service and reliability for guided Sturgeon and Salmon fishing on the Fraser river British Columbia, pro fly fishing guides and full service custom fishing packages with lodging. Our promise to you is that we will treat you like good friends!
We provide world class guided fishing trips for Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead and Trout on all rivers around Vancouver. Silversides also fly fishes and our Fly Fishing guides led by my 25 yrs experience in the field have a pride driven passion to deliver you an unbeatable experience for Salmon, Steelhead and Trout. Our expertise and hard work constantly pays off with great results for our clientel. Have you ever fought a 250+ lb Sturgeon? Our Sturgeon trips will put you in the ring with one of the hardest fighting fish in the world!
Since 1996. Our catch rates are one of the best and our customers speak well of us.
Serving the novice to expert since 1996.
Hotel pickup is available from downtown Vancouver upon availability.
Fully inclusive BC Fishing Vacations and Holidays on the Fraser river and it's tributaries. Myself and our team of guides have a pride driven passion to perform and deliver only the best!
locations - downtown Vancouver and Mission, British Columbia, Canada- Sturgeon capital of the world!
We also offer Helicopter fishing Vancouver, B.C.'s remote coastal rivers for wild Salmon, Steelhead and Trout.
Rely on 25 yrs of Sportfishing experience on British Columbias best rivers, lakes and ocean!
Silversides provides world class guided fishing holidays for Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead and Trout. Rely on true sport fishing excellence!
Call us at (1)604-505-0361
Amenities:
Accepts Credit Cards, Bait & Tackle, Breakfast, Coolers and ice, Fish Bagged, Fish Freezing, Fishing, Fishing Guides, Fishing License, Fish Packing, Flies and leaders, Fly Fishing, Fly Out Adventure, Heated Shelters, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub, Instruction, Laundry, Lodge, Lunch, Microwave, Paypal Accepted, Photos of Your Trip, Raingear, Restaurant Onsite, Rods, Running Water, Safety Gear, Sightseeing, Soft Drinks, Split Charters, Swimming Pool , Tackle, Terminal tackle, Towels, Transportation, Water
In business since:
1996
Experience:
Born and raised in BC, I have been an angler since I was 6 yrs old and never looked back. Growing up near 2 rivers in Vancouver learning about Steelhead and Salmon when I was a kid to becoming a skilled jet boat operator, I have experienced all that BC has to offer. I have spent many years working at the finest fishing lodges where I learned about customer service, hospitality and professionalism. Fishing is a full time career for Silversides and we are always working to stay on TOP of our game. Whether it's new tackle or going to great lengths to secure the finest baits we get it done. I have been a fly fisher for 20+ yrs now and tie all our flys, anything from #18 midges to 6 inch long intruders. Our patterns have developed into some of the best flies available for our area.
Our Fraser river experience is top notch and we have intimate knowledge of feeding behaviours of Sturgeon, plus what each kind of Salmon are programmed to strike at. We fish year round and thus stay on top of the game!
What to bring:
Appropriate Clothing, Beverages, Camera, Comfortable Shoes, Fishing License, Food Supplies, Hat, Jacket, Lunch, No glass bottles, Raingear, Soft soled shoes , Sunglasses, Sunscreen
Boat & Equipment Info
Boat Name:
Custom Weld 'Storm'
Length:
21 Feet
No. of engines:
1
Manufacturer:
Custom Weld
Year:
2008
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Fishing Reports
Fraser River Fishing Report 05.15.13
Fraser river Sturgeon fishing is now really getting steady and results have been great for fish averaging 4-6 feet and bigger ones around 8 feet. From now until late November is a great time to book for Sturgeon.
Salmon fishing for Chinooks will probably open around July 27(Saturday) but we won't get the official word until early/mid July.
Pink salmon will return by the millions starting about August 21 and will finish about Oct 3. October will have some fine Chinook and Coho an...
Fraser River Fishing Report 05.01.13
Report: The Fraser river is starting to rise a bit from the spring snow melt but its still in great shape. Sturgeon fishing has been fairly good lately with many fish in the 3-6 foot range and a few bigger ones to 8 feet. May is typically quite good and June is a very good month for us as we do well in high water and our selection of baits.
Forecast: 20-40 million Pink salmon returning from Aug 20 to early October on the Fraser river, from July 20 to Aug 20 on the Squamish river j...
Squamish River Fishing Report 04.16.13
Squamish river near Vancouver BC:
Fly fishing is very good right now for Bull trout averaging 2 lbs and we have landed a few around 5 lbs this week. Conditions are prime and spring is making for scenic and good fishing conditions. April is a great month here. We only fish our own flies that we have spent years perfecting!
Check us out at Silversides Fishing Adventures...
Squamish River Fishing Report 04.07.13
Squamish River near Vancouver Fly Fishing report
The Squamish river is in perfect condition and April is the best month for Bull trout and Steelhead flyfishing here. Bull's are averaging 2-3 lbs with some 6-7 lbers being caught in this fantastic catch and release fishery just 1 hour north of downtown Vancouver BC. See our Bull trout fishing page.
If you can't make it in April then not too worry the Bull trout fishing will be Hot again on the famous upper Pitt river in June -...
Fraser River Fishing Report 04.07.13
Fraser River fishing report April 7, 2013
Perfect river conditions are making Sturgeon fishing very good this spring. Sturgeon up to 8.5 ft have been caught with most fish averaging 4-6 feet or 50-100 lbs. Sturgeon fishing is very good on the Fraser river from now until late November. Most people or groups will book from mid June to late November for prime fishing. We fish in the Mission - Chilliwack area where fish will average about 100 lbs during this time period, and fish up...
Chilliwack River Fishing Report 03.09.13
Steelhead fishing has vastly improved over the last week after the rivers came up with some rain. It seems that almost everyone is hooking fish! Steelhead fishing will be a great option until early May.
Bull trout fishing is just picking up and by mid March will be great, fishing well until late April at least.
Our guide service will pick you up from your Vancouver hotel, all equipment etc provided.
For booking info call us at 1-604-505-0361...
Fraser River Fishing Report 02.18.13
Do you love fishing for big Chinook(King) salmon? the kind that can go over 50 lbs? Well so do we and we are good at it!
This is a reminder that the peak time for Guided King salmon packages is August 20 to October 10 and we have a few packages remaining for this excellent salmon fishing on the Fraser river just 1 hour east of Vancouver BC.
King salmon packages can include lodging, airport pickup and help with fish processing. All trips include any equipment, our expert guides and c...
Squamish River Fishing Report 02.06.13
HI, this is your guide Brian! Hope that everyone had a great New Years!
Just a quick note for those wanting some excellent guided fly fishing in Vancouver this winter/spring: Bull trout fly fishing starts in March and we will be providing our usual excursions to the Squamish river in March-April for this fantastic fishery.
Rely on our 20+ years of fly fishing experience! Call 604-864-5445
Brian...
Fraser River Fishing Report 11.26.12
The weather might be cool here but relatively speaking its not bad and when you're sitting in a covered and cozy jet boat waiting for your next hookup onto a Fraser river Sturgeon then life is good! That's what its been like lately to say the least.
Sturgeon fishing action over the past week has been excellent! The pic shows one of many big Sturgeon our guests caught a few days ago. This one was 7 ft 2 inches and 250 lbs! The fish are feeding heavily and packing it on for...
Harrison River Fishing Report 11.13.12
Hello anglers and welcome to our fishing report!
Many might think that November means the end of our great fishing season, but its actually quite a magical month! November on the famous Harrison river is well known by local guides and anglers as having stellar fishing for Chum salmon, while Sturgeon fishing is excellent on the Fraser river just a few minutes away. The Chums of November are brighter and more aggressive than those of October. Bars of chrome are common here. This late run...
Harrison River Fishing Report 11.03.12
November salmon fishing on the Harrison river is a treat that few realize or take advantage of. Good runs of fresh bright Chum salmon will keep any angler happy due to their good size and brute power right until the end of the month. A few Coho salmon are still available and even some good size Sturgeon too.
Please enquire about late November specials. Call us today at 1-604-864-5445...
Fraser river Mission Chilliwack area Fishing Report 10.08.12
I will be brief as I am on my way out to do another guided trip this morning. Salmon fishing this fall is unbelievable !!!
I am blown away by the numbers of really big Chinook salmon we are hooking this fall, on Oct 6+7 we landed a 40, 44, and 52lb salmons plus some smaller ones in the 20's. There's only another week or so left in this fishery but not to worry as they are being replaced by a bumper run of Coho and Chum salmon which will make the next 6 weeks very meaningful for...
Fraser River Fishing Report 10.03.12
October 3 Fishing Report:
Fall Salmon fishing on the Fraser river is HOT
Fraser river Chinook(King salmon) fishing is currently excellent for fish averaging 25 lbs. The river is in prime shape with great visibility and this makes for some hot action on our custom lures. Some fish over 50lb are hooked every year and our biggest this fall is about 35 lbs. This Chinook salmon fishery doesn't last long so you want to book for no later than October 10-15 for primetime, anything after t...
Fraser River Fishing Report 09.23.12
The Fishing Report:
Salmon options on Fraser river is HOT: Fraser river Chinook(King salmon) fishing is currently very good and retention is allowed. You want to be booked sometime between now and Oct 10th. Numbers of fish in the Fraser right now are excellent!. Chinook fishing in the fall is very good as the big return shows up for all the local rivers like the Harrison and Chilliwack rivers. We recommend booking your Chinook salmon fishing trip for Sept 15 - October 10 for...
Fraser River Fishing Report 09.13.12
Hey folks!
The Fraser river fall fishery is shaping up nicely! We have experienced the usual great Sturgeon action, landing plenty of fish in the 100-300 lb category and a few around 400 lbs! Fraser Sturgeon will be fishing very well through the entire fall months until later November.
Salmon fishing is picking up: over the last week there has been some good Chinook salmon fishing and it only gets better. Chinooks will be a good choice until early-mid October. Coho salmon will be f...
Fraser River Fishing Report 08.31.12
Salmon options on Fraser river: Chinook(King salmon) retention is allowed for all sizes above 30cm. Numbers of fish entering the Fraser right now are quite high! Chinook fishing in the fall is very good as the big return shows up for all the local rivers like the Harrison and Chilliwack rivers. We recommend booking your Chinook salmon fishing trip for Sept 15 - October 7 for the best guided fishing. Fraser river Chinooks aka King salmon average 20-25 lbs, reach 60lb+ and are one...
Fraser River Fishing Report 07.30.12
Fraser River angling report:
Salmon fishing- Chinook(King) salmon are in the river now and these majestic fish will be a great option until mid October. August is a great month for Kings and the weather is good too. Our King salmon average 20-25 lbs but fish over 60 are available. We have accomodation packages that will offer you the relaxation you are looking for. Coho salmon fishing starts in early October and fishes very well until early November. Chum salmon are great sport and they...
Fraser River Fishing Report 07.25.12
Hey anglers!
Fraser river opens for all sizes of Chinook salmon on July 28. Fishing typically is strong throughout August especially Aug-10-31 and from later September to early October. A great fishery to take advantage of.
Fraser river Sturgeon fishing is very good! A monster 1,000 lb fish was landed last week by 2 british anglers. This fishery will be hot from now well into November. Sturgeon and Salmon fishing can be combined into a wonderfull angling vacation. Our guided...
Fraser River Fishing Report 07.16.12
Hi anglers!
the Fraser river is fishing well for Sturgeon that average 5-7 feet with some really big fish up to 11 ft(700 lbs+) being encountered. This world class fishery will be in its prime from now until November. It is common for us to have 6-10 hookups per day and many more during August - October. Silversides guide service provides complete packages with lodging just minutes from the famous Fraser river in Mission BC.
Salmon opening for Fraser river: Chinook salmon open...
Fraser River Fishing Report 07.09.12
Hi anglers!
The Fraser river is dropping and flood worries are long gone now. Sturgeon fishing is very good with many fish 5-7 feet and reports of 11 footer taken last week! I have had this premonition that one of our angling clients will land a Sturgeon over 600 lbs this summer, this is likely to happen from late July to mid August. Lots of dates are available. Peak times are mid July to November.
Salmon fishing: Chinook salmon open July 28 on the Fraser river, and are currently av...
VANCOUVER AREA RIVERS Fishing Report 07.09.12
Experience the dedication, experience and high standards that Silversides delivers year round!
Trout Fly Fishing option for July are great. Big Bull trout on the famous upper Pitt, plus fantastic stillwater fly fishing for Rainbow trout on wilderness lakes! We only use our own custom tied flies!
Salmon opening announced for Fraser river: Starting July 28 Chinook(King salmon) retention is allowed for all sizes above 30cm. We recommend...
Fraser River Fishing Report 06.25.12
Captain Brian reporting on the Fraser river for June 25, 2012 :
What do you get when a large snowpack meets rain and warm temp? You guessed it - High river levels! But we're not too worried, the worst is likely over by June 30 and the Sturgeon fishing will continue to be great. June has been a very good month for us with a 100% success rate and fish averaging 5-7 ft. July is another good month and all the way through until November the fishing is prime. Sturgeon in this river are ca...
Fraser river British Columbia Fishing Report 06.11.12
Thank you for viewing our updated report for the Fraser river in the Mission-Chilliwack area)!
Here's the lowdown: It's been a very good June so far with plenty of good size Sturgeon up to 7.5 feet and a good average size of about 5.5 ft or 75 lbs. Freshet is occuring as I type and all the snowmelt will settle down shortly. As usual the fishing is good from later June right through until November/December. The monster fish will be here soon so don't forget to book for...
Fraser River Fishing Report 05.14.12
Monster Sturgeon fishing - Legends are made here!
Current report and conditions: the Fraser river is looking quite good right now and fishing is really good for Sturgeon. Many fish are around the 4-6 ft range with a few smaller and a few bigger. As we head further into the season we will start to see some real big boys, the ones that go over 7 and 8 feet and test the limits of the worlds best anglers! Silversides has tons of experience fishing on the Fraser river and knows how to make y...
Fraser River Fishing Report 05.08.12
Monster Sturgeon fishing - Legends are made here!
We must give most of the credit to our prehistoric friends the Fraser river White Sturgeon, but putting in years of Sturgeon fishing and feeding behaviour study must offer us some credentials?
Welcome to the world of Big Game freshwater fishing, on one of the worlds best sportfishing rivers: The Fraser. White Sturgeon are world renowned for epic battles that pit man against beast, or rather men because their brute power ofte...
Fraser River Fishing Report 05.04.12
2012 Sturgeon Fishing Season outlook for the Fraser River British Columbia
Sturgeon are Big Game fish. Their reputation for being at the top of the worlds best freshwater sports fishing venues is well known by now! These prehistoric looking fish nicknamed 'dinosaurs' fight with all the ferocity of a true bad tempered dinosaur with fins and attitude! Silversides Fishing has made them one of our top priorities on our adventure packages. With years of dedicated research into...
Vancouver BC area rivers Fishing Report 05.04.12
Hello Anglers and fly chuckers!
As we head into the middle of spring there are many opportunities for trout fly fishing. The Vancouver area boasts some fine Trout rivers where you can hook up with big Bull trout, Rainbows, Cutthroat and Dolly Varden. The rivers we fish are nothing short of rich in scenery and wildlife, and hold good populations of wild trout. Silversides Fishing has been fly fishing and fly tying for over 2 decades and we have a intimate knowledge of each trout's li...
vancouver area rivers Fishing Report 04.23.12
River Fly fishing is very good for Bull trout averaging 2-3 lbs with a few over 8lbs, and we are getting good numbers of Steelhead on the fly too ! Overall I would say the fishing is about the best I have seen in a few years. River conditions are ideal and its quite nice out too.
Our experience and knowledge with river fly fishing will ensure you the best possible experience. We provide downtown Vancouver hotel pickup too. We are currently fishing in the Squamish river valley whic...
Squamish River Fishing Report 04.16.12
This is Brian from Silversides Guided Fishing Adventures and I would like to welcome all of you readers and anglers!
We love springtime in Vancouver because it means great fly fishing on local rivers for Bull trout up to 12 lbs and Steelhead too up to 25 lbs!
It's been a very good 2 weeks for many anglers that have joined us this month. Lots of nice Bull trout(plenty in the 2-3 lb range and a few hogs), great Steelhead action too as the April run of fish tends to be strong. ...
Squamish River Fishing Report 04.13.12
his is why April is great fly fishing. Bull trout that can reach 12+lbs but average 2 lbs are feeding heavily on salmon fry and this is where you come in! With our expert guiding and custom tied flies you will be presenting your offering in prime runs where Bull's are ready to snatch your fly and make your line go tight!
This fishery lasts into early May, sometimes a bit longer depending on weather. The odd Steelhead and Cutthroat trout are available too.
The Squamish river vall...
Fish
Salmon, Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Salmon, Chum (Oncorhynchus keta)
Salmon, Coho (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
Salmon, Pink (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)
Salmon, Sockeye (Oncorhynchus nerka)
Sturgeon, White (Acipenser transmontanus)
Trout, Steelhead (Rainbow) (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
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