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Fly fishing in southwestern
British Columbia can produce some spectacular results! Our local
rivers are some of the most prolific and scenic fly fishing waters
this province has to offer, providing the fly angler with a diverse
range of angling opportunities. We are fortunate to have rivers
that offer year-round fly fishing for 5 species of salmon, steelhead,
and both resident and sea-run trout & char that include: rainbow
trout, cutthroat trout, bull trout/dolly varden. If you enjoy
fly fishing, we're confident our rivers will live up to your expectations.
Fly Fishing for Salmon
Our local rivers offer fly fishing opportunities for all 5 species
of Pacific Salmon. During certain times of the year, our salmon
runs are so big that hooking up to 40+ salmon on the fly is a
reality…see "Highlight Fisheries". (link to page)
It's hard to believe, but it is true. Some of our guests have
landed close to 200 salmon on the fly during a multi-day stay!
Starting in late July or early August, the main
big runs of Sockeye Salmon (link to page) appear in our river
systems, providing the first good river fly fishing opportunities
for salmon. The Sockeye are very abundant (in the millions) and
can produce some very exciting days on the fly. This fishery can
last into late September or early October.
During odd years only (2005, 2007, 2009, etc.),
enormous Pink Salmon (link to pink salmon page) runs enter our
rivers in August and September, creating a dream fishery for any
avid fly angler. These are some of our largest salmon runs and
can number as high as 20+ million fish!…see "highlight
fisheries" page (link to page) The fish are very aggressive
and are more than willing to chase a fly, providing the angler
with constant action all day long. It is safe to say that this
is one of our most consistent fisheries and many of our returning
guests book their Pink Salmon fishing trips (link to fishing adventures
page) more than 1 year in advance in order to secure their dates.
This is a great fishery for both the beginner and advanced fly
angler, and also for family and large group outings (link to corporate
page). With so many fish around, everyone will catch fish! Don't
miss out on this great fishing experience!!!
From mid September to late November, Coho (silver)
(link to coho salmon page), Chinook (king) (link to chinook salmon
page) , and Chum Salmon (link to chum salmon page)arrive in our
rivers in great numbers, creating our famous fall salmon fishery!
Each year during this time, anglers arrive from all over the world
to experience this phenomenal world-class salmon fishing. During
these months, our rivers are teeming with some of our largest
and hardest fighting salmon, providing thrilling and tackle busting
fly fishing opportunities.
Our BIG fall Chinook Salmon can reach weights
in excess of 60+lbs and these freight trains have produced empty
spools and broken rods on several occasions. Our Chum Salmon's
large size and superb fighting abilities are incredibly tough
on tackle, and busted rods and exploded reels have been experienced
in the past. The Chum are the most abundant of the fall salmon
species and along with their aggressiveness and willingness to
chase down flies makes for a world class fly fishing experience…see
"Highlight Fisheries"..(link to page). The feisty and
acrobatic Coho Salmon is the icing on the cake to our fall salmon
fishery. These scrappy fish are also aggressive and eager to chase
a fly, but can be moody at times, thus providing the fly angler
with a bit more of a challenging experience.
5 species, millions of hard fighting salmon,
beautiful scenery and lots of prolific fly water…what else
can you ask for?! If you're looking for a world class fly fishing
experience for salmon, give us a call and we'll be glad to give
you all the necessary details and information.
Fly fishing for Steelhead (link to steelhead
fishing) is one of our more challenging yet rewarding fisheries
that we have to offer to the avid fly angler. Having said that,
with some patience, persistence, and luck, steelhead can and do
get taken on the fly. Our biggest steelhead runs are in the winter
and spring months, with best fly fishing available from February
to end of April. Our steelhead average 8-15lbs, but bigger fish
up to 20+lbs are also available. Although these fish are aggressive
and territorial, they can be very moody and at times seem to be
elusive. Our "walk & wade" steelhead trips (link
to walk and wade steelhead trips) allow you to cover a lot of
water effectively, while enjoying the beauty and serenity of the
picturesque mountain surroundings. If you're looking for steelhead
on the fly, our knowledgeable and experienced fly fishing guides
will put you onto the fly waters that steelhead like to live in.
If you're new to the sport of fly fishing, that's not a problem,
as our guides are here to teach, help, and explain…see our
"1 on 1 instructional steelhead trips" (link to same)
Several of our rivers have good populations of
both resident and sea-run trout and char. Fly fishing opportunities
are available for cutthroat and rainbow trout, and dolly varden/bull
trout as well. Although year-round fishing is available for most
of these species, fall and winter/spring months produce better
than average results. These peak feeding periods coincide with
the spawning salmon in the fall (egg patterns) and the emerging/migrating
fry (fry patterns) in winter/spring. The resident and sea-run
cutthroat trout is very popular amongst many local fly anglers,
as they can be very aggressive, are scrappy fighters, and can
reach lengths of over 20+inches. Half the fun is trying to find
a school of surfacing trout that are slashing at young fry or
taking in floating eggs below spawning salmon. Once found, a well-presented
pattern will usually produce exciting strikes! If you're looking
for a relaxing trout/char fly fishing experience on one of our
beautiful rivers, give us a call and we'll be glad to arrange
a trip for you.
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