Fraser River Fire: Sturgeon Monsters and Salmon Limits This April Morning

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Fraser River fishing. It's early morning on April 24, 2026, and the river's callin' us out here in beautiful BC. Weather's lookin' mild today—partly cloudy with temps hoverin' around 10-12°C, light winds from the southeast at 5-10 km/h, perfect for a day on the water without gettin' soaked. Sunrise was at 6:05 AM, sunset around 8:00 PM, givin' us a solid 14 hours of light. Tides are key on the Fraser—high tide at 4:20 AM and 6:45 PM, lows at 10:30 AM and 11:00 PM. Fish are feedin' heavy durin' the incoming tide, especially major periods mid-mornin' and evenin' when solunar charts show peak activity. Sturgeon are on fire right now, with reports of 8-12 footers hooked near the mouth—fresh runs of baitfish have 'em aggressive. Salmon's pickin' up too: early Chinook in the 15-25 lb class, plus coho pushin' 10 lbs, and pinks showin' in good numbers. Steelhead holdovers are still grabbin' in the upper stretches, 8-15 lbs. Locals at Steveston Harbour say limits were common yesterday—dozens of salmon boated, sturgeon releases all day. Best lures? Go with **spoons** like Gibbs Croc or #1 Coyote in chartreuse for salmon—troll 'em 20-40 feet down. For sturgeon, **jigs** with 8-10 oz heads tipped with smelt or eel chunks. Live bait shines: herring or prawns for salmon, lamprey or ghost shrimp for sturgeon. Plug-cut herring on a mooch rig is deadly for Chinook. Hot spots: Hit **Steveston Jetty** for easy bank access and salmon stacks, or drift the **Fraser River mouth** near Westham Island for sturgeon ambushes—watch for logs! Stay safe, check regs, and tight lines. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.