Chinook Salmon or Spring (King) salmon, the largest of the salmon species, grow to over 60 lbs. Strong fighters they can spool 200 yards of 30 lb. line before you know it. Chinook are famous for their great energy reserves, the power these fish have is awesome. Sizes range from 15 to 60 pounds averaging 25.

Prime Times: June-October

Coho Salmon fishing is a way of life on the local rivers during the fall, with huge runs coming in on rivers such as the Chilliwack and Chehalis. These smaller systems allow the use of very light tackle or fly equipment. Coho fishing in BC is a sportsman's dream. Coho are very challenging, one day they grab anything, while other they ignore even the best offerings. If it is a challenge you want, this is an excellent sport fish.

Prime Times: September-December

Chum Salmon are so plentiful during the fall that local anglers find them a nuisance when seeking more preferred species such as Coho Salmon. Chum ranging up to 20 pounds are terrific fighters especially on the fly.

Pink Salmon run on odd years '2007, 2009, 2011, etc' and average 3 to 5 pounds. These salmon are aggressive biters and can be readily taken on the fly as well as other methods. 

Sockeye Salmon are the most plentiful of the BC Pacific Salmon, each year literally millions of these acrobatic silver bullets enter the Fraser River, Sockeye are very streamlined and battle extremely well, often spending more time in the air than in the water. The Sockeye average 4 to 8 pounds, and are considered ''Great Table Fare''. Due to the nature of these fish, openings vary from year to year, with August marking the peak of their return.