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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 2 MIN

Spring Chinook Salmon Hot on the Fraser River This April Morning

from Fraser River, Canada Fishing Report Today · host Inception Point AI

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Fraser River fishing. It's early morning on April 18, 2026, and the river's callin' us out here in beautiful BC. Weather's lookin' mild today—partly cloudy skies, temps hoverin' around 10-14°C with light winds from the northwest, perfect for a day on the water without gettin' soaked. Sunrise kicked off at 6:15 AM, sunset's at 8:00 PM, givin' us a solid 13.5 hours of light. Tides are runnin' strong with a high coefficient around 85-90; expect high tide pushin' in at 7:05 AM near the mouth, droppin' low by 1:20 PM, then risin' again to 7:35 PM. Fish are feedin' heavy durin' those peak flows—solunar charts say average to high activity, so hit the majors around dawn and dusk. Action's been hot lately. Locals report steady catches of **spring Chinook salmon** averagin' 15-25 lbs, plus coho showin' early, steelhead holdin' in the deeper runs, and Dolly Varden mixin' it up. Recent tallies from Fraser River reports: dozens of Chinook boated daily last week near Hope and Chilliwack, with trout hauls in the upper stretches. Shrimp blow-ups and mullet schools are key signs—fish are keyed on edges and channels. Best lures right now? Go with **spoons like Gibbs Croc or #1 Coyote** for salmon in chrome or glow; buzz bombs or kwikfish for steelhead divin' 4-8 feet. Artificials are killin' it subsurface. Live bait? Fresh roe clusters or prawns on a spreader bar—can't beat 'em for picky Chinook. Match the hatch with pink or chartreuse. Hot spots: Try the **Vedder River confluence** for easy bank access and salmon stacks, or **Hicks Road pool** up near Chilliwack for steelhead without the crowd. Wade careful, currents are pushy. Stay safe, check regs, and tight lines! Thanks for tunin' in—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.

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things Fraser River fishing. It's early morning on April 18, 2026, and the river's callin' us out here in beautiful BC. Weather's lookin' mild today—partly cloudy skies, temps hoverin' around 10-14°C with light winds from the northwest, perfect for a day on the water without gettin' soaked. Sunrise kicked off at 6:15 AM, sunset's at 8:00 PM, givin' us a solid 13.5 hours of light. Tides are runnin' strong with a high coefficient around 85-90; expect high tide pushin' in at 7:05 AM near the mouth, droppin' low by 1:20 PM, then risin' again to 7:35 PM. Fish are feedin' heavy durin' those peak flows—solunar charts say average to high activity, so hit the majors around dawn and dusk. Action's been hot lately. Locals report steady catches of **spring Chinook salmon** averagin' 15-25 lbs, plus coho showin' early, steelhead holdin' in the deeper runs, and Dolly Varden mixin' it up. Recent tallies from Fraser River reports: dozens of Chinook boated daily last week near Hope and Chilliwack, with trout hauls in the upper stretches. Shrimp blow-ups and mullet schools are key signs—fish are keyed on edges and channels. Best lures right now? Go with **spoons like Gibbs Croc or #1 Coyote** for salmon in chrome or glow; buzz bombs or kwikfish for steelhead divin' 4-8 feet. Artificials are killin' it subsurface. Live bait? Fresh roe clusters or prawns on a spreader bar—can't beat 'em for picky Chinook. Match the hatch with pink or chartreuse. Hot spots: Try the **Vedder River confluence** for easy bank access and salmon stacks, or **Hicks Road pool** up near Chilliwack for steelhead without the crowd. Wade careful, currents are pushy. Stay safe, check regs, and tight lines! Thanks for tunin' in—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.

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