Fraser River Sturgeon Fishing Report - August 8, 2025 | Early August Sturgeon Fishing in Richmond, BC

Sturgeon fishing on the Lower Fraser has been on fire over the past few weeks.  This is the time of year when these prehistoric giants start mobilizing for the inbound salmon run, they’ll feast on over the next few months.  With the river level now holding steady as we roll into August, presenting bait has become much easier than during freshet.  Playing the tides is still important, but your bite windows should be a little wider than they were earlier in the summer. 

Our saltwater boats are already encountering plenty of pink salmon on charters.  These late-July to early-August fish are typically Squamish-bound, but by the third week of August, the bulk of the Fraser pinks start showing up.  When that happens, sturgeon kick into overdrive, feeding aggressively– and that’s when the action can be next-level.  Some of the bites you’ll see during this period will blow your mind.

If you’re wondering what the go-to bait is right now, the answer is simple: pink salmon.  Any parts not destined for the dinner table make for the gold standard bait over the next month.  Roe is your next best bet and will continue to produce well into the Fall. 

If you’ve never tried this fishery before, this is one of the very best times of the year to do it.  Double-digit days are not uncommon, and you never know what the next bite will bring – could be 5 feet, could be 10. 

Call us at 778-788-8582 or visit sturgeonfishingvancouver.ca to book your trip on the Pacific Angler Jetboat. 

Tight Lines, 

Jake Comrie