Sturgeon Guides

[medhatken]

I am wanting to take my boy fishing for the big dinosaurs in BC for a grad present. I have never gone and am looking for some suggestions on who I should book with.
I am hoping that with some suggestions on here a couple outfits would stand out and I can look into those.

[mlee]

http://kilbylodge.com

Kilby lodge....Robert is a friend of a friend and have heard nothing but great reviews. The wife and I will be there this fall.

[HuyFishin]

I always see Sturgeon Slayers used by television and youtube stars.

[MooseRiverTrapper]

Streamline. Get Braeden to take you.

[caltheim]

My son and I went with Cascade Fishing Adventures in Chilliwack last year, and had a blast! Marc and his team do a great job, nice boats, great guides.

[Justahunter]

River Monster Adventures. I live on a boat on the Fraser and see these guys close by all the time and they sure seem to be doing great. It seems that the best success is close to the Mission Bridge ,up/down stream 4-5 miles

[Piotrmorzynski]

"Kilbylodge" spectacular place to stay and outstanding fishing..

[Serengeti Charters]

Have done great river adventures three times and had a great time every time. Caught some Good fish too. For quantity and action go early fall

[Vacation]

I have gone several times with the outfitter at Harrison Hot springs resort No complaints.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by caltheim

My son and I went with Cascade Fishing Adventures in Chilliwack last year, and had a blast! Marc and his team do a great job, nice boats, great guides.

This was on our bucket list and would highly recommend cascade fishing adventures, three nights accommodation, two days on the water was what we booked and I tell ya right now bent rods and sore arms, you can't go wrong with this outfit, second to none, period!

One of nine caught on this trip....

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[RavYak]

Originally Posted by MooseRiverTrapper

Streamline. Get Braeden to take you.

Yup, consistently gets big fish. Check out their FB page for lots of fish like my PB from this summer.

[hightower]

River Monsters

[SamSteele]

I used Cascade a few years ago in August. We caught two fish, both around 6-6.5 ft. He was professional and his boat and equipment were good. It wasn't hot and heavy, but I think that had more to do with the time of year than anything.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by SamSteele

I used Cascade a few years ago in August. We caught two fish, both around 6-6.5 ft. He was professional and his boat and equipment were good. It wasn't hot and heavy, but I think that had more to do with the time of year than anything.

Exactly....end of August.....September even better too but cascade was booked solid as most great outfits are when its prime time.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by RavYak

Yup, consistently gets big fish. Check out their FB page for lots of fish like my PB from this summer.

Now you got to do that in a kayake....better pack a few meals and lots of water

[RavYak]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Now you got to do that in a kayake....better pack a few meals and lots of water

I've done it out of my kayak 3 times now. My biggest so far is 7' 6". The one I posted earlier is my biggest from a boat at 8'. So far the largest I know of being caught out of a kayak is 8' 3", I would like to beat that and would like to break 9' although I imagine that would be a struggle.

[Vacation]

Wow, out of a Kayak....likely a good ride, hah. Good on you. Challenge at its best.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by RavYak

I've done it out of my kayak 3 times now. My biggest so far is 7' 6". The one I posted earlier is my biggest from a boat at 8'. So far the largest I know of being caught out of a kayak is 8' 3", I would like to beat that and would like to break 9' although I imagine that would be a struggle.

Now you got my interest there RavYak, how long was the fight? Provide a story please cuz I know what we were up against was a battle from a boat let alone a kayak.

[RavYak]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Now you got my interest there RavYak, how long was the fight? Provide a story please cuz I know what we were up against was a battle from a boat let alone a kayak.

On the small to decent size fish it is similar to fighting them out of a boat except sitting in a kayak instead of standing at the back of a boat. Main difference is we stick to slower water in order to make anchoring easier/safer and also so that the current doesn't give the fish too much advantage. We use a big anchor and buckle down the drag as much as comfortable with in order to try and fight the fish while staying on anchor. My drag is set stronger then a lot of guides reels and I will thumb it if needed too. So far we have landed a few 6-7 foot fish this way and my 7'6.

One of these days I am going to catch a bigger one that makes me come off anchor and that is when things are going to get interesting. When that happens just like with a boat the goal will be to get close to the fish and keep steady pressure on it and try to keep it away from obstacles. My kayak is pedal drive and also has reverse which is the only type of kayak I would consider for sturgeon fishing like this since it allows me to put significant pressure on the fish and to try and pull or steer it away from snags and other boats etc. Next time I am out I am going to fight a decent one(6-7 footer) off anchor to practice those techniques. Then if everything goes good I'll have to put in the time to try and get a bigger one.

[Mitchthefisher]

Cascade

[Engels]

I went with RiverMonsters last summer. Had an unreal trip. We landed 16 sturgeon. Our biggest being 8’6”. It was a blast and would recommend them to anyone.
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