Fraser River Spring Action Heats Up with Chinook and Coho Running Strong

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Fraser River fishing guru, comin' at ya with the morning report for April 27, 2026, right here in beautiful BC. Dawn's breakin' early at around 6:00 AM, with sunset 'round 8:00 PM—plenty of light for a full day on the water. Weather's lookin' prime: mild temps in the low teens, light winds from the southeast, and partly cloudy skies per the latest Environment Canada forecast. Perfect for gettin' out there without freezin' or fryin'. Tides are key on the Fraser—NOAA predictions show a low at 11:33 PM last night, high of 3.48 ft at 4:28 AM, another low at 11:18 AM hittin' just 0.28 ft, and evenin' high at 4:59 PM. Fish the incomin' tide hard, especially that afternoon push, as currents stir up the bottom and bring baitfish into play. Action's heatin' up post-spawn. Locals report steady catches of spring Chinook salmon—20 to 30 pounders boatin' limits near the mouth—plus coho showin' early like in those Milwaukee reports, averaging five fish per outing. Sturgeon are active too, with some 8-footers hooked on the outgoing. Cutthroat trout and steelhead holdin' in the riffles upstream. Recent tallies from Fraser River anglers: 15 Chinook, a handful of coho, and sturgeon bycatch released proper. For lures, stick to **Kwikfish divers** in chartreuse or black/purple—they're divin' deep where salmon stage. **Spin-n-Glo's** with yarn for sturgeon, tipped with smelt. Best bait? Fresh roe clusters or anchovy strips on a banana sling for kings; worms or prawns for trout. Troll slow at 2-3 knots, 40-60 feet down. Hot spots? Hit **Steveston Cannery** for tidal salmon action—anchor in the eddy on the flood. Upstream, **Hells Gate** riffles for steelhead; nymph the seams. Stay safe, check regs, and wet a line! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more! 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.