THURSDAY AUGUST 8, 2025 - SUNDAY AUGUST 11, 2024
CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA | STURGEON FISHING
TOTAL COST: $2,300 | DEPOSIT: $575 (THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE)
REGISTRATION OPENS: 04/19/2024 AT 10AM CST
TRIP DETAILS + INFORMATION
Pack your passport! British Columbia, Canada, here we come. We are setting out for a wild adventure across the border to the Fraser River in Canada to battle the largest, strongest fish in freshwater, white sturgeon. We will be targeting sturgeon ranging between 2-12 feet long, weighing up to 1000 pounds. Our guide fights these sturgeon 12 months out of the year, who is well known as the Sturgeon “whisperer.” On this trip you will learn about the conservation of the white sturgeon. We will be participating in the tagging program through the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society, meaning we will assist with scanning, tagging and measuring each fish.
This trip will accommodate 4 women, giving us all the opportunity to catch a sturgeon within the 2 days of fishing. With how large the sturgeon can be, I imagine we will all be using teamwork to assist each other getting the fish to the boat. Plan to arrive Thursday, August 8 after 4:00 PM. We will be fishing both Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Plan to depart Sunday, August 11, Airbnb checkout is 11:00 AM.
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS + MISC. DETAILS
Our Airbnb will be located in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Our Airbnb is within 30 min of the Fraser River, where we will be fishing. The heritage cabin was built in 1912 in a meadow, surrounded by valley views, mountain trails and creeks. The cabin has 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, meaning everyone will have their own bed to sleep. There is only 1 bathroom, in which we will need to be mindful of. The weather in August should give us plenty of time to be outside within the company of each other, exploring trails and soaking up the valley views in the hot tub. There is a full kitchen, as well as an outside grill for dinners. Plenty of room to relax, hang out and socialize.
TARGET SPECIES, REGULATIONS AND PROCESSING OF TAXIDERMY OR MEAT HARVEST PLAN.
We will be catching white sturgeon! For this trip, you will need a freshwater fishing license and a sturgeon conservation tag. There are multi-day licenses that can be purchased online prior to the trip. We will fish from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday and Saturday on the Fraser River. We will have time in the evenings to rest from fighting river monsters all day, and prepare for the next. Sturgeon will be caught and released, meaning no cleaning or having to worry about how to transport meat back home. The Fraser River is all wild fish, no hatchery fish. These sturgeon can reach ages up to 150 years old. Our guide has personally scanned and tagged over 22,000 sturgeon in the Fraser River.
DEPOSIT + PAYMENT INFORMATION
We are able to offer this weekend at only $2,300 per person, which will include a nonrefundable deposit of $575 and 3 additional payments of $575.
NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT REGISTRATION: $575 REGISTRATION: 04/19
PAYMENT#1 OF 3 $575 DUE 06/01
PAYMENT#2 OF 3 $575 DUE 07/01
PAYMENT #3 OF 3 $575 DUE 08/01
TIP TO YOUR GUIDES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS TRIP.
AIRPORTS + TRAVEL INFORMATION
It’s always a good idea to book your flight after joining the facebook group! That way you are able to communicate with others attending the trip to book your flights in sync and split rental car or uber costs!
25 Miles: Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
47 Miles: Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
70 Miles: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
106 Miles: Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
FAQ’S AND POLICY
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MEET YOUR COORDINATOR
Amanda Will Be Your Trip Coordinator! Amanda Grew Up Deer Hunting And Trout Fishing In Western Washington With Her Father By Her Side, Teaching Her All Of The Ropes. Following Her Father’s Footsteps, She Ventured Into Waterfowl Hunting In 2017, Quickly Finding A Passion For Cupped Wings And Quality Time In The Blind. Fast Forward 3 Years, Amanda Stepped Out Of Her Comfort Zone And Traveled To Oregon For Her First All-Ladies Waterfowl Hunt. As Nervous As She Was, She Created Lifetime Friendships And Memories. Amanda Has Not Once Regretted Stepping Out Of Her Comfort Zone And Organized Her First All-Women's Goose Hunt And Salmon Trip In 2022, In Both Washington And Oregon. Amanda Discovered That There Is A Lack If Women In The Outdoor Industry And Wants To Bring Confidence, Knowledge And Friendships To The Women Of The Outdoors. Being A Part Of Her Wilderness, Amanda Is All About Sharing The Same Passion For The Outdoors With Other Women. Amanda Would Like To Help Other Women Step Out Of Their Comfort Zone, Travel And Explore New Adventures In The Presence Of Multiple Ladies. Amanda’s First Wilderness Trip Was A Snow Goose Hunt In Stuttgart, Arkansas. On This Hunt, She Met So Many Friendly And Supportive Women, Who Encouraged Amanda To Join Her Wilderness As A Coordinator For Washington. You Can Find Amanda In The Duck Blind, Searching For Turkeys & Deer Or Even Casting A Pole In The Water. Amanda Can’t Wait To Share New Experiences With You!
EXPECTATIONS + NO DRAMA POLICY
There are times that our trips do not go exactly as planned or advertised. Mother nature plays a large role in how we are able to spend time outdoors. We ask that you come into every single Her Wilderness trip with a positive attitude and “go with the flow” mindset for the duration of your trip. If that seems unreasonable, we kindly ask that you do not register for our events. The weather is unpredictable and can impact hiking, hunting, fishing, and our number #1 priority, your safety! For example, if your trip is geared towards hunting ducks, but right now the guide can only confidently offer a successful goose hunt, we will go with the guide's recommendation. If a situation like this will upset you then please do not register for a trip with us. We expect every woman to have a positive attitude no matter the circumstances.
TRIP REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
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