The terrific weather has made an enjoyable pastime just that much more enjoyable. It seems that the Fraser River is taking a little rest from the frenzied activity of the last few weeks.

In talking to several anglers who have been out regularly over that time, the consensus is that there is a little pause in the chinook salmon run, but the odd one is still appearing, as are the sturgeon. It is also the consensus that the action will pick up again soon, especially with the sockeye about to enter the river in serious numbers.

Look for an opening for these tasty fish around the end of the month. Check with your local sporting goods store for up to the minute news on openings and limit restrictions.

Ocean fishing seems exceptionally strong all up and down the B.C. coast. In fact just as I was starting this paragraph, I got a call from Josh Escott, of Bigwater Sporfishing (www.bigwatersportfishing.com) out of Ucluelet, and they were just boating their sixth chinook over 20 pounds, as well as having already limited out on halibut and hatchery cohos.

Escott said that water conditions were perfect, and as they were landing their next to last chinook, a huge humpback whale breached just 100 yards or so behind the boat, making for an incredibly picturesque split second vision of mother nature at her best.

Interior lakes are steady for rainbow trout, especially when anglers can match the insect hatches. Old tried and true patterns are chironomids, leeches, and dragonfly nymphs. Usually one of these variations is bound to work. The trick is to sort out the right size and colour.

It seems that no matter what your angling destination, the next week holds lots of promise. See you on the water.