What type of fishing are you looking at doing? If you're looking for freshwater... and you're going to be a River hound I'd recommend the Chillwack, Chehalis, Fraser and all that jazz...there's a competing website out there which focusses on that. Unless you're a 3 am riser, chances are the best spots will be taken..as even during this early season there are 150 + anglers fishing the more popular runs/holes on week days. Good luck finding a good run without someone being there first.
If you're looking for Saltwater trolling/power mooching...seeing as you've posted on the Saltwater forum...there's productive saltwater fishing to be had if you know where to look in the local area..the problem is Pt. Roberts is in the way. Pt. Roberts would be a great place to moor your boat and from there the Strait is your Oyster...just be prepared to spend lots of gas looking for Winter Springs at this time of year from that area. White Rock isn't too far away from Vancouver...25 minutes North on Hwy 99 to Kitsilano/Vancouver where you can launch/charter from there--generally a 20 minute ride puts you on the fish. Any charter firm worth a salt (and maybe a couple not) are based out of Vancouver/Horseshoe Bay area---and you can get on shared charters through some of those firms...and easily give your gear a workout. I know a few locals who probably drop $4000 year on local charter businesses...and they definitely have plenty of fun fishing for prime fresh arriving Salmon. They're the occasional fishing folk who like to fish without the expense and trouble of owning and caring for their own rig. Basically, if they don't have a boat in the water 365 days/year in the local waters, fuhgeddaboudit. Or..if you're looking to spend more cash...then the Queen Charlotte Islands will give you bar none the best value for your money in terms of a package deal if you have a fishing partner.
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