There’s an old joke among anglers recounting tales of the fish they’ve caught that were “this big” — with their arms stretched wide open. Most people laugh and nod good-naturedly with the understanding that the likelihood of catching one, let alone multiple, five-foot fish is quite small.

That might be true during your average day on the lake, but when it comes to fishing the Fraser River during the Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia (WSSBC) Jurassic Classic — an exclusive event that draws visitors from all over the world — five feet doesn’t even begin to cover it. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

The ninth annual Jurassic Classic took place Aug. 22-24, 2025, bringing sturgeon fishing, competition and conservation

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