Under a hot sun, lifelong fishermen Travis Heathman crosses an overpass above the Chilliwack River to scope out what’s usually a popular fishing hole — but the water isn’t flowing as quickly or as deep as it usually does at this time of year.
Rock islands not typically seen until the fall are exposed, and the 68-year-old can’t spot any fish.
“I spend a lot of time on this river, and I’m kind of concerned about the water levels right now. They’re quite a bit lower than they normally would be, and that doesn’t bode well for the returning salmon.”
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