PORT MANN BRIDGE
For anglers travelling from Vancouver, Maquabeak Park near the Port Mann Bridge offers the closest departure point for sturgeon fishing. This area offers great year-round sturgeon fishing opportunities and fishing grounds are only a few minutes from the boat launch. If you’re interested in doing a sturgeon trip close to the Vancouver area, than this departure point is the best option for you.
ADDRESS
5 Burbridge Street
Maquabeak Park Boat Ramp
South Coquitlam, BC
GPS Coordinates: 49.224216, -122.816253
Derby Reach Departure Point
Derby Reach Regional Park & Campground is a convenient departure point that we use at specific times of the year, and it’s an ideal pick-up location for anyone who has a camper/motorhome since there is a campground right on the Fraser River. While it is NOT an actual boat launch, it’s a great departure point that gives us access to miles of productive sturgeon fishing water. This departure point is located in Langley, on the south side of the Fraser River, a few miles downstream from the Fort Langley Boat Launch.
ADDRESS
Enter Park/Campground off of Allard Crescent in Langley, park in Day Use parking area, and walk to the bank of the Fraser River.
GPS Coordinates: 49.208337, -122.618209
Derby Reach Departure Point
Derby Reach Regional Park & Campground is a convenient departure point that we use at specific times of the year, and it’s an ideal pick-up location for anyone who has a camper/motorhome since there is a campground right on the Fraser River. While it is NOT an actual boat launch, it’s a great departure point that gives us access to miles of productive sturgeon fishing water. This departure point is located in Langley, on the south side of the Fraser River, a few miles downstream from the Fort Langley Boat Launch.
ADDRESS
Enter Park/Campground off of Allard Crescent in Langley, park in Day Use parking area, and walk to the bank of the Fraser River.
GPS Coordinates: 49.208337, -122.618209
FORT LANGLEY
Located at the top of Church Street, this municipal park provides a great boat launch for guests looking to launch out of Fort Langley. This is the half way point between Vancouver and Chilliwack, and is approximately a 45min drive east from Vancouver’s downtown core. There are plenty of great sturgeon fishing opportunities in this area, especially during the spring and fall months. This departure point is convenient for people who are staying on the south side of the Fraser River, and is close to Langley, Surrey, Aldergrove, and Abbotsford.
ADDRESS
Located at the top of Church Street
Marina Park Boat Launch
Fort Langley, BC
GPS Coordinates: 49.169668, -122.573605
MISSION
Sturgeon fishing in Mission offers our guests ample opportunities to target some prime sturgeon fishing spots. The Mission boat launch is located on the north side of the Fraser River and we use this boat launch as a departure point for both tidal and non-tidal sturgeon trips. When sturgeon fishing in Mission, you have miles of great sturgeon fishing water.
ADDRESS
West End Of Harbour Ave
Mission Boat Launch
Mission, BC V2V 6B1
GPS Coordinates: 49.128511, -122.302000
MISSION
Sturgeon fishing in Mission offers our guests ample opportunities to target some prime sturgeon fishing spots. The Mission boat launch is located on the north side of the Fraser River and we use this boat launch as a departure point for both tidal and non-tidal sturgeon trips. When sturgeon fishing in Mission, you have miles of great sturgeon fishing water.
ADDRESS
West End Of Harbour Ave
Mission Boat Launch
Mission, BC V2V 6B1
GPS Coordinates: 49.128511, -122.302000
Barrowtown Boat Launch
While not one of our primary launching locations, the Barrowtown boat launch is a convenient departure point that we sometimes use for logistical reasons. Located on the south side of the Fraser river in the Sumas Canal itself, about halfway between Mission and Chilliwack, it gives us quick access to both salmon and sturgeon fishing grounds. We use this departure point at specific times of the year when launching conditions are favourable. In comparison to the Chilliwack boat launch, this departure point can trim up to 25 minutes off your drive if driving east from Vancouver.
ADDRESS
- Get off Transcanada Hwy 1 at #3 Road and cross Hwy 1 overpass to N Parallel Road
- Go east on N Parallel Road
- Make left onto Quadling Rd and access boat launch/canal via gravel road entry
- GPS Coordinates: 49.115329, -122.110896
CHILLIWACK
When fishing the Chilliwack area, Island 22 is our most popular boat launch and is the departure point for fishing the Fraser and Harrison River systems. We use this boat launch to access prime sturgeon and salmon fishing grounds. Located on the south side of the river, approximately 1 hr/15min east from downtown Vancouver.
ADDRESS
Chilliwack Boat Launch
Island 22 Boat Launch
45695 Cartmell Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2P 8C2
GPS Coordinates: 49.193896, -121.977519
CHILLIWACK
When fishing the Chilliwack area, Island 22 is our most popular boat launch and is the departure point for fishing the Fraser and Harrison River systems. We use this boat launch to access prime sturgeon and salmon fishing grounds. Located on the south side of the river, approximately 1 hr/15min east from downtown Vancouver.
ADDRESS
Chilliwack Boat Launch
Island 22 Boat Launch
45695 Cartmell Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2P 8C2
GPS Coordinates: 49.193896, -121.977519
HOPE
Launching out of Hope allows our guests to access a very scenic portion of the Fraser River. This is the beginning of the Fraser Canyon, an area that offers a truly unique sturgeon fishery. Fishing in Hope for sturgeon can produce some truly remarkable fishing results. Located on the south side of the Fraser River.
ADDRESS
End of Rupert St, at the intersection of Rupert St and Water Ave.
Fraser River Canyon Boat Launch
Hope, BC V0X 1L2
GPS Coordinates: 49.389320, -121.449564
PITT RIVER
This is our departure point for our Upper Pitt River fly fishing trips. From here, you will travel by jet boat across the entire Pitt Lake (approx. crossing time is 35 min), before reaching the fishing grounds on the Upper Pitt River.
ADDRESS
End of Rannie Rd
Pitt River Boat Launch
GPS Coordinates: 49.349035, -122.615841
PITT RIVER
This is our departure point for our Upper Pitt River fly fishing trips. From here, you will travel by jet boat across the entire Pitt Lake (approx. crossing time is 35 min), before reaching the fishing grounds on the Upper Pitt River.
ADDRESS
End of Rannie Rd
Pitt River Boat Launch
GPS Coordinates: 49.349035, -122.615841
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Bluewater Rockies Sportfishing are world class! Chris kept in touch with us from the start and was kind enough to phone us (even though we live on the other side of the world in a different time zone) to answer the many question we had when booking out trip. Our guides (Cord and Braeden) were absolutely top class – knowledgeable, professional and fun to fish with. They were focused on showing us a great time, which they did. We had amazing fishing – 17 sturgeon landed in the two days with several of them over 8 feet long. The guides are very care to look after the fish, and always handled them with care. We feel fortunate that we choose these outfitters from the many available ones on the fishery. Thanks Chris, Braeden and Cord, we’ll be back!
I have been fishing with the guy’s at Bluewater Rockies since 2009. It does not get any better than this – our group has been been disappointed and we keep coming back for more. The sturgeon fishing has been absolutely phenomenal… double headers of 6’+ fish, over 25 sturgeon hooked one day, and a number of fish bigger than 8′ – WOW! These guy’s know their stuff!! Our group will be be back again next year!
We had 9 days salmon and sturgeon fishing with Bluewater and was the best experience you could ever hope for. Our guide Sacha ( bro ) was brilliant and put us consistently on both salmon and sturgeon. Thanks again to Chris and the boys for making this a venture one we will never forget. Cheers guys and see you next year.
Having fished for more than 50 years in North and South America, I can attest that the ultimate test of guide’s skill is how he performs when fishing conditions are sluggish. Chris Ciesla of Bluewater Rockies Sportfish Guiding Company demonstrated this fact again in September. For the ninth consecutive year my partner and I fished with Chris on the Fraser River for sturgeon. Because of an earlier slowing in the salmon run, sturgeon fishing was not up to its usual abundance. Nonetheless, solely reflecting Chris’ efforts, skill and creativity in selecting new fishing spots and baits, we were able to boat 52 sturgeon during the week. In addition to these foregoing attributes, Chris has a delightful personality, has well maintained equipment and is devoted to his craft. Next year will mark the 10th anniversary of my fishing with his company. I heartily recommend him to any fishing group seeking out the “best in class.”
I booked this trip from Australia in anticipation of putting my best mate and his wife onto some exciting Sturgeon fishing. Boy did I pick the right guide. From the start of the trip to the very end Chris was an absolute legend, who could do more to accommodate our needs. Everything from the gear we used to the needs of the girls was truly exceptional. I highly recommend this Charter operator and truly believe they are the best and most professional operating company on the Fraser.
Bluewater Rockies Sportfishing are world class! The guides are very care to look after the fish, and always handled them with care. We feel fortunate that we choose these outfitters from the many available ones on the fishery. Thanks Chris, Braeden and Cord, we’ll be back!
I have been fishing with the guy’s at Bluewater Rockies since 2009. It does not get any better than this – our group has been been disappointed and we keep coming back for more. These guy’s know their stuff!! Our group will be be back again next year!
We had 9 days salmon and sturgeon fishing with Bluewater and was the best experience you could ever hope for. Thanks again to Chris and the boys for making this a venture one we will never forget. Cheers guys and see you next year.
Having fished for more than 50 years in North and South America, I can attest that the ultimate test of guide’s skill is how he performs when fishing conditions are sluggish. I heartily recommend him to any fishing group seeking out the “best in class.”
I booked this trip from Australia in anticipation of putting my best mate and his wife onto some exciting Sturgeon fishing. Boy did I pick the right guide. I highly recommend this Charter operator and truly believe they are the best and most professional operating company on the Fraser.
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