British Columbia · Canada

Fraser River BC fishing forecast

Name: Fraser River BC
Address: British Columbia, CA

70 Good of 100

Fraser River BC is a freshwater fishing spot in British Columbia, Canada. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.

Quick answer

Best monthsJune, July, August, September

Top speciesChinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead

Score now70/100

Local rulesCanada

Today’s verdict

Trending up — 4 points above this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+15.0Waves+15.0Wind+12.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 23, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Fraser River BC

Fraser River BC currently scores 70 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 15.5 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +15.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Waves +15.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +12.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Barometric pressure +4.4: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Gust factor +4.0: gustiness versus steady wind
Pre-storm bite +2.4: the classic feed before heavy weather

What’s biting now

The model expects today: cutthroat-trout, kokanee-salmon, lake-sturgeon, white-sturgeon, bull-trout, common-carp, european-carp-entry, atlantic-sturgeon

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Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Gibbous · 82% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Fraser River BC:

Score history at this spot

7 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-01, 71/100

3 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type

River · Freshwater

Rivers are flow-driven. Fish the seams, eddies, and structure where current breaks, where fish hold to conserve energy and ambush bait.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · estuary

What you can catch

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Coho Salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch
Steelhead

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Best months by species at Fraser River BC

Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha
Coho SalmonOncorhynchus kisutch
SteelheadOncorhynchus mykiss

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) / Pêches et Océans Canada

Canada

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational (tidal/marine) fishing licence issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is required. Licences are region-specific (e.g. the BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence on the Pacific coast). Obtain them through the National Recreational Licensing System., non-residents Non-residents need the same DFO recreational tidal/marine licence for the relevant region.
freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater angling licences are issued by each province or territory, not by DFO. Rules, seasons and fees vary by province., non-residents Non-residents need the relevant provincial/territorial freshwater angling licence.

Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Canadian recreational fishing rules vary by region, province/territory and species, and are set by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (marine) and provincial authorities (inland). Always verify current rules with DFO at dfo-mpo.gc.ca and your provincial authority before fishing.