Sturgeon Fishing In British Columbia
Looking for a fishing experience that you will never forget?
The Fraser River Is Highlighted In Red
Look no further than a guided fishing trip with the internationally known and trusted Sturgeon Slayers.
Sturgeon Slayers have been around since 2007 and have been featured on major media outlets like National Geographic, BBC Earth, Discovery Channel, Barstool Outdoors, and many more.
The team of Sturgeon Slayers is composed of Kevin Estrada and Mariko Izumi. They pride themselves on offering completely customizable, world-class sturgeon fishing trips on the Fraser River in beautiful British Columbia.
The Fraser River is highlighted in red on the map. The proximity to Vancouver makes Sturgeon Fishing in B.C. a bucket list item that brings anglers to Canada from all over the world!
Scroll below to learn more about sturgeon, sturgeon conservation, and how you can book a guided fishing trip to see these living dinosaurs up close.
Want to see a video of what sturgeon fishing in B.C. looks like?
Watch the video below to see a sturgeon fishing adventure unfold as the Brave Wilderness team came out to beautiful B.C. to visit Sturgeon Slayers. You could book a trip like this for yourself, your friends or your family!
As you can see from the video above, Kevin Estrada and Mariko Izumi give Coyote Peterson of Brave Wilderness a fishing experience in B.C. they he never forget.
Ben was immediately blown away by the natural beauty of British Columbia. The mountains, the fresh air, the river and everything in between. As they make their way down the Fraser River Valley with the Sturgeon Slayers jetboat, Kevin and Mariko give the Barstool Outdoors team a history lesson on sturgeon, and how best to catch the fish. YP is even able to land a few monster sturgeon during their 2 day fishing trip!
Learn more about these incredible creatures and how to book a guided sturgeon fishing trip with the Sturgeon Slayers by reading below:
The Team
Mariko Izumi - Mariko is well known as the host of the Outdoor Channel / World Fishing Network’s flagship production, Hookin’ Up. As the daughter of Wayne Izumi and the niece of Bob Izumi, it is her experiences with the family fishing show, Real Fishing that brought her across America and around the world from a young age, doing everything from bass fishing in Japan to salmon fishing off of the coast of British Columbia.
Kevin Estrada - Before becoming one of the most respected sturgeon guides in B.C., Kevin graduated from Michigan State University and was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes. After enjoying a strong professional hockey career, Kevin found himself back on the beautiful Fraser River. Since then, Kevin has dedicated his time to developing Sturgeon Slayers and advocating for Sturgeon conservation in British Columbia.
Learn About Sturgeon
How Long Have Sturgeon Been Around For? Sturgeon are constantly referenced as living dinosaurs, since they have been around for over 200 million years!
How Old Can Sturgeons Live? Males can live up to 50 - 60 years old and females can live up to 150 years old!
How Big Can Sturgeons Get? Sturgeons can grow up to 20 feet / 6 meters long. View the largest White Sturgeon ever caught in British Columbia on the Fraser River.
What Do Sturgeons Eat? Sturgeons eat shellfish, crustaceans, crayfish, worms, fish eggs, and other small or dead fish. They can go for months without eating and they use their strong sense of smell to find food in the murky water.
Where Do Sturgeons Live? Sturgeons can live in freshwater and saltwater! They can live in Rivers, Lakes and even the ocean! The ones that we fish and monitor are located in the Fraser River of British Columbia.
What Are Sturgeon Barbels? Sturgeon barbels are whisker-like organs that dangle under their snout and close to their mouth. These organs help sturgeons locate food in dark water.
When Do Sturgeon Spawn? Sturgeons do not start spawning until they are 15 - 25 years old. Even after they reach maturity, sturgeon will only spawn under the right conditions and will sometimes only spawn every 4 years.
Can You Fish For Sturgeon In B.C.? Yes! But sturgeon fishing in British Columbia is catch and release only. The Sturgeon population is protected and monitored. If you choose to book a guided fishing trip with us, you will participate in the Sturgeon Monitoring and Assessment Tagging Program which helps preserve our dinosaurs and gain insight into the world’s best sturgeon fishery.
Photos Of Sturgeon
Below you will find photos of baby Sturgeon, Juvenile Sturgeon, and a couple of monsters! It is important that we help to protect all ages of sturgeon as each stage is important for the species to survive and thrive in B.C.
One of the Smallest Sturgeons we have caught!
A Group Fishing Trip Posing With A Sturgeon
Juvenile Sturgeon Fishing Is Fun For All Ages!
Large Sturgeon Caught On The Fraser River
The Fraser River
The Fraser River Is Highlighted In Red
The Fraser River is the longest river in British Columbia. It is well known for the fishing of white sturgeon, salmon, and steelhead trout.
The Fraser River begins at Fraser Pass near Blackrock Mountain in the Rocky Mountains, and flows 1,375 kilometres / 854 miles), into the Strait of Georgia which is just south of Vancouver.
Sturgeon Slayers specialize in remote Sturgeon fishing in B.C., including the canyon section of the Lower Fraser River, Mission, Chilliwack, and Agassiz.
The Beautiful Fraser River
Sturgeon Slayers Jet Boat On The Sands Of The Fraser River
Jet Boats are a very common method of transportation on the Fraser River because of their ability to navigate around shallow and rocky terrain. Above is a photo of the Jet Boat you will take if you book a guided fishing trip with us.
Guided Sturgeon Fishing In B.C.
If you are interested in booking a guided fishing trip with us or have questions about a potential trip, read below and don’t hesitate to reach out!
Sturgeon Slayers offer world-class guided sturgeon fishing trips in British Columbia, on the Fraser River, and surrounding areas. We offer single and multi-day guided fishing trips.
We can customize an 8-hour guided trip for Sturgeon and we are only an hour and a half from Vancouver, British Columbia. Depending on your group’s size, we can offer one boat for a smaller fishing group or multiple boats for a larger group. We can even customize a trip to be more exciting for kids by fishing for smaller, more active juvenile sturgeon, or if you want, we can go after the monster sturgeon of the Fraser. The choice is up to you!
If you can dream up a guided fishing trip, we can do it. If you have any questions about a potential trip, please contact us.
Experience the breathtaking scenery of British Columbia while you fish for Sturgeon. Below are notes on what is included in a guided fishing trip with us, but we can completely customize your experience to make it exactly what you are looking for.
What’s Included In A Guided Sturgeon Slayers Fishing Trip
8 hours of fishing on Fraser River with a guide with 10 + years experience with sturgeon and member of the Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association.
Participation in the world-famous sturgeon monitoring and assessment tagging program.
High-quality Simms Fishing gear provided.
Optional Additions To Your Guided Trip
Airport pick up and transportation.
Hotel or cabin accommodations (we have a variety of options to customize your trip).
BBQ lunch option during your fishing trip ($35 CAD Per Person).
Sturgeon Fishing Requirements
Fishing licenses (Freshwater License and Sturgeon Conservation Tag, click here to purchase.
Have questions about sturgeon fishing, sturgeon conservation, or a guided sturgeon fishing trip in B.C.? Contact us!
The Fraser River
