In the past, the season usually opened at the very end of july. This year DFO is worried about cultus lake sockeye that swim into the vedder in mid august, so they are going to restrict fishing on these fish and give the sporties a chance at earlier sockeye. DFO also expects the early summer sockeye to be stronger and are expecting to open the river earlier because of this. I was talking to the guys that make the decision last week before I posted this thread. It may not happen if the fish don't show up has expected, but DFO is planning for the river to open ealier than previous years and I thought I would let you all know about it.