New PSF Salmon Conservation Stamp for 2010

The PSF is the Pacific Salmon Foundation dedicated to the conservervation and rebuilding Pacific salmon stocks.

Each year they issue the a Salmon Conservation Stamp that accompanies tidal (saltwater) fishing licenses in British Columbia. The Salmon Conservation Stamp is an additional cost to the regular license fee but is needed to retain salmon and the money raised through its purchase goes towards salmon rehabilitation.

Each year, for the past 21 years, judges take a look at submissions that are to be featured on the stamp. This year the Salmon Conservation Stamp features a painting titled Surface Tension by Mark Hobson, a biologist and artist based in Clayoquot Sound.

Since 1989, a portion of funds raised from the purchase of the Salmon Conservation Stamps have raised over $10 million to over 1200 salmon conservation and restoration projects in British Columbia and the Yukon.

Visit the Pacific Salmon Foundation's website at www.psf.ca

Vancouver Whistler Winter Fishing Trips

We want to make your British Columbia winter fishing plans easy. Here is a PDF file you can print out or put on your desktop just in case you are visiting British Columbia this winter or maybe coming to BC over the 2010 Winter Olympic period in February. Keep in mind we represent only the finest fishing guides and fishing operations in British Columbia and we are always happy to answer any fishing questions you may have and book you into quality BC fishing experiences!

Fishing Trips During the 2010 Winter Olympics

With only 75 days until the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver & Whistler, British Columbia, we are all getting ready to welcome the world!

If you're wondering if there are any fishing opportunities while visiting British Columbia during the winter of 2010 the answer is YES!

Fishing in BC is just not a summertime affair, with sport fishing opportunities available year round, some of the best fishing is found in British Columbia in February, coinciding with the dates of the Vancouver Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics.

Here are the three best options for winter fishing in BC, that won't cost an arm and a leg, will get out into the wilds of British Columbia and are all relatively close to Vancouver and Whistler.

Vancouver Salmon Fishing Charters
Our salmon fishing charters leave directly from downtown Vancouver. February may be a rainy time of year, but the salmon fishing will be good for feisty chinook (king) salmon.
Half Day 5.5 hour fishing charters start at $450
Full Day 8.0 hour fishing charters start at $695
More info:  Vancouver Salmon Fishing Charters.

Fly Fishing Trips for Steelhead & Trout
We offer guided fly fishing trips for steelhead and trout. All gear and transportation provided. Fish with friendly FFF certified guides only 60 minutes north of Vancouver on wild coastal rivers.
Half Day 5.5 hour guided fishing trips start at $245
Full day 9.0 hour guided fishing trips start at $345
More info:  Guided Fly Fishing Trips.

Fraser River Sturgeon Fishing
Visit BC during the Winter Olympic period and you could enjoy a day on the mighty Fraser River fishing for North America's largest freshwater game fish, the White Sturgeon. Always exciting, sturgeon fishing is only 90 minutes from Vancouver.
Full Day 8.0 hour guided sturgeon fishing trips start at $695
More info:  Guided Sturgeon Fishing on the Fraser River.

Thompson River Bait Ban & Pics

We aren't ones to get too political, but we are committed to the well being of British Columbia's wild salmon and steelhead stocks and that's why we support a Thompson River bait ban.  This is a fight we can win and a cause that will benefit the wild steelhead stocks of the Thompson River.

This is not a bait fisherman versus fly fisherman issue, this is an issue of doing what is best for a dwindling steelhead fishery.  For those of you who don't know about the Thompson, it is a gorgeous river located about 4 hours from Vancouver.  It was once home to a truly spectacular run of wild steelhead but because of a variety of issues this run has been greatly diminished and is now clutching on to existence.

The Thompson River is one of only a few trophy steelhead fisheries where bait is still allowed in British Columbia and the fact is that this bait fishery is not doing the Thompson River steelhead any favors.

Please join the Thompson River Bait Ban Group, it will only take two clicks of your mouse to show your support!

On the usually Chromer Sport Fishing good times note...  There were a few of us fishing the Thompson on just a fun trip.  Here are just a few pics.  As you can see we didn't hit any fish, but it's an awesome and challenging river to fish so hopefully next time....

Chromer debuts in Salmon & Steelhead Journal

There are no Hemmingways in this bunch but the 'Salmon in the City' article in the newly released Fall 2009 issue of Salmon & Steelhead Journal magazine is all ours!

Its all about saltwater salmon fishing in beautiful Vancouver, BC and features pics of Craig Mumby and the boys at Bon Chovy Charters.  Being my first major article that I shot all the photos for and wrote it'd be great if you checked it out.
                                         
Tight Lines, Yos
yos@chromersportfishing.com
www.chromersportfishing.com

Langara Island Fishing Sampler

Every summer the boys at Chromer are lucky enough to be salmon guiding up at Langara Island on the northern tip of the Queen Charlotte Islands on British Columbia's north coast.

If you follow what we do, then you'll know this is one of our favorite places in BC. Home to spectacular salmon fishing, halibut fishing, unbelievable wildlife, whales, eagles, big water and an exclusive lodge, Langara Island really is the spot you want to go for the finest wildest salmon fishing experience in British Columbia.

Book your Langara Island salmon fishing package with us and we'll make sure you get seriously bent on British Columbia's best salmon and halibut fishing and stay at a truly first class Canadian fishing lodge!

Here's a few pics to wet your whistle....

 

 

 

 

 

Proof our Fishing T's are Lucky!

Our buddy Mike sent us this pic of him rocking a Chromer "I ♥ Big Bites, Late Nites & Hard Fights" tee while releasing this big Washington state steelie! Be sure to check out all the good stuff on his steelhead blog http://steeliemike.blogspot.com

Bowen Island Group Trip a Success

Chromer Sport Fishing recently hosted the guys from Silver Stag knives. They came up for a few days of salmon fishing and spent time on Bowen Island. The fishing was little slow, a few smaller chinook salmon were hooked and released and a few wild hatchery coho salmon were also boated. Lots of prawns and good times though!

"That was a first rate job you set up, I had a blast, the house and rooms were great, we will hook up with you again. Best wishes to you and your captains, they were more than accommodating!" Chris - Blaine, Washington