Effective Monday, June 16th, until Friday, August 8th, in areas 29-11 to 29-17 and in region 2 the non-tidal portion of the Fraser you may retain one chinook per day greater than 30 cm but less than 77cm. You may not retain chinook greater than 77 cm. DFO is requesting that anglers fish selectively, which means NO BOTTOM BOUNCING! If DFO notices any bottom bouncing in the upper river you can bet they will shut it down. Bar fishing is a very effective way to target chinook in the upper Fraser and is a selective method. #000 spin-n-glos in colours chrome green top, chrome orange top and black are the most effective colours this time of year. Float fishing the upper river creek mouths with roe or prawn tails is also a good bet. Sturgeon fishing has been picking up, all the popular holes in the upper river have been producing good numbers in the 4 to 7 foot range. Eulachons have still been the best bait. 

Local Lakes-

Most of the local lakes have been stocked with catchable size rainbows between 6 and 12 inches. We have heard of some excellent reports from Rice, Rolley, Browning and Alta lakes. A Worm fished under a float or off the bottom, casting small spinners or spoons is the most productive method for gear fisherman. For those fly guys trolling or casting, green or black wooly buggers, doc spratleys and half or fullbacks should work for you. 

Interior Lakes-

It is time to gear up and head up to the interior lakes. We have been hearing good reports from the Merrit area; Salmon, Tunkwa, Jacko, Stump and Roche lakes, just to name a few. The Caribou lakes are strarting to pick up as well. We heard Sheridan has been on fire for the last week, so you can bet all of the neighboring lakes will be as well. Try fishing chronomids or mini leeches under a strike indicator in 10 to 20 ft. of water. Dragons, damsels and scuds are good to cast and strip on the drops. Full size leeches fished off the shallow shoals in the late evenings are usually very effective. Make sure to check your freshwater regulation book for restrictions. 

The Capilano-

It's been a slow start so far for coho's on the Capilano. A few lucky anglers have managed to hit a few fish, but we just havent seen the numbers yet. Hopefully the run is just late. Most of the early blue backs are small, between 1.5 to 3 pounds. As the run peaks through late June and July, you will start to see larger fish. Take note that your daily limit for coho is four hatchery marked fish per day. All wild coho must be released unharmed.

   Vedder\Chilliwack-

The river is now open for retention of chinook. Water conditions are currently high with about 1.5 to 2 ft. of visability. During high water conditions try using bigger offerings, perferabley bait such as Pro-Cured salmon roe or Prawn tails. Yarn combos, large spinners and spoons will also be worth a shot. Through the summer months Sockeye are present in the chilliwack river. Please take note that sockeye are closed in the river so try to avoid hooking these fish.