Vedder / Chilliwack River – Fishing Locations

The longest stretch of fishing area at the lower portion of the Vedder River. This area stretches from HWY#1 to the first bend in the river (Pilings).

This location is really still a part of the Canal, but it’s such a popular location that I’ve given it’s own marker. You can fish both sides of the Keith Wilson bridge. The best fishing is typically on the East side directly under the bridge. If the water is clear, you can often spot fish from the bridge vantage point.

Parking is available in the Yarrow Community Centre. Walk up the hill and take the Vedder Canal path to destination.

There is limited parking at the end of Wilson Rd. next to the gate. Continue to walk down the road to the river.

Run above the Train Bridge bar that can be fished on both sides of the river.

Campground is on the south side of the river. There is parking before Campground gates. At different times in the season there is an overflow lot east of Campground.

This photo is just upriver from the Campground on the south side.

A popular fishing location as it has easy drive in accessibility and parking.

One of the most popular fishing locations on the Vedder river because of it’s easy accessibility, parking and great fishing. Both sides of the river offer great fishing.

The photo is just below Peach Rd on the south side of the river.

Above Peach Rd run, which can be fished on both sides of the river.

An overlap with the Grenade Run, next to the Army’s testing area.

An overlap with the Camp Run, this run got it’s name from the Army’s testing area.

This location is the run immediately below the Crossing bridge (north side of the river). This is also near the government water office location for measuring the river levels. You can view this dynamic water level here.

There is fishing available on both sides of the bridges (and river) in this location. There is a parking lot on the southeast side of the bridge.

Here you can usually get a view of the river and fishing location. Sometimes there is a deep pool to fish at the base of this rock.

After the 2015 run off the Chilliwack/Vedder above the Crossing Bridge changed dramatically. There are massive log jams and great fishing runs here to fish.

Sleepy Hollow Rd has been redone in this area. Next to the road there is a big pool that makes for good holding water for fish.

Can be accessed on both sides of the river. Often people park at the On-The-Way cafe parking lot and walk-in.

You can park at the shop On-The-Way and walk into this great run. There are a number of runs/water to fish here. Can be accessed on the south side via Indian land/trails.

Pool above the Cafe on Way run. Without a raft or boat it’s best accessed from the north side.

Often accessed via Wilson Rd. Walk to river and after the right bend there is long run.

In the Fall I filmed my fishing trip for Coho at this location, you can see that YouTube video here.

Accessed from Wilson Rd, near where Liumchen creek runs into the Chilliwack River.

A short walk Chilliwack Lake Rd. This location is above the fast run at Wilson Rd.

This a big stretch of water that can be fished on both sides. There are also little islands/bars that are great fishing if you have a raft/boat to access them.

When the river is lower, there are many islands/sand bars to fish from in this area. This area can be fished/accessed on both sides of the river.

A deep hole at the end of Osborne Rd. It can be fished on both the north and south side of the river. There is more room to fish on the south side of the river.

Across the large farmer’s field, there are some great runs on this stretch of water. It can be fished / accessed on both the north and south side. The south access is about a 20-30 minute walk from the Osborne Pool area.

Between Osborne pool and Tamahi Pool (and bridge) there is a long stretch of boulders that can be challenging / effective fishing locations.

Pool below the Tamahi Bridge.

Located above the Tamahi Bridge. It’s easy to spot as you’ll see Kayak training lines above the water.

A big boulders packed run below the Chilliwack River RV & Campground. There is parking available just upriver of the campground. Be careful of the slippery boulders when fishing this run.

Near the Sleese Mobile homes and Chilliwack River RV & Campground. There is a lot of runs/water to explore in this area.

The slide on the hill is located on the south side of the river, therefore the best place to fish this area is on the north side of the river. There are some great runs to fish above and below the hill slide landmark.

Run below the Allison Pool campground.

A narrow / deep run next to Allison Pool campsite.

Canyon accessible only on the south side of the river.

Most easily accessed via Chilliwack Lake Rd.

This run is immediately next to the Chilliwack Lake Rd. There is a small section to park on the side of the road and can be fishing in minutes.

After driving past the Willows you’ll go up a small hill, shortly after that there will be a gravel parking lot on the left side of the road. The river is less than a 5 minute walk from this parking location.

There is a parking lot on the north side of the Chilliwack Lake Rd, it’s next to a large field where the old prison was located. There is a gravel road that will provide an easy walk to the river. This old prison gravel road provides access to many locations/runs on the upper portion of the river.

There is a parking lot on the north side of the Chilliwack Lake Rd, it’s next to a large field where the old prison was located. There is a gravel road that will provide an easy walk to the river. This old prison gravel road provides access to many locations/runs on the upper portion of the river.

Most easily accessed via Chilliwack Lake Rd.

Most easily accessed via Chilliwack Lake Rd. on the south side of the river.

A run located below Nursery Creek that is most easily accessed via Chilliwack Lake Rd.

A run located below the popular Texas Run, and most easily accessed via Chilliwack Lake Rd.

A popular fishing location on the upper Chilliwack River. This section of water can be accessed via the Trans Canada Trail (parking off the Chilliwack Lake Rd).

There is a large parking lot along the north side of Chilliwack Lake Rd. The Cement Slab and Boundary Hole can both be accessed with a short walk from this parking lot.

This is fishing boundary on the Chilliwack River, you cannot fish above this location. There is a triangle sign that marks the boundary.