Our rivers are currently running high due to spring snowmelt, and fishing activity has now shifted primarily to the lakes. May can offer excellent lake fishing opportunities, as trout become increasingly active and feed aggressively after the winter months. With warming water temperatures and abundant food sources, this is a great time of the year to target hungry trout in Whistler’s lakes.

Spring in the Sea-to-Sky corridor is a special time for anglers. As the mountain snowpack begins to melt and salmon fry start to emerge throughout the system, bull trout become increasingly active and aggressive—creating some of the most exciting freshwater fishing. These powerful predators key in on the abundance of juvenile salmon, often feeding hard in river mouths, side channels, and along current seams. While early-season conditions can be unpredictable, anglers who are willing to brave...

It’s been a fantastic return for Coho salmon this year, with strong, healthy numbers of fish making their way through the river systems. We’ve been seeing steady action both on the fly and with gear, and anglers are finding success throughout the system. Water levels have been up and down, but those fluctuations have kept fresh fish moving — especially during higher flows — leading to some exciting days on the water. As levels begin to drop, conditions are shaping up perfectly for consistent...