The Ultimate BC Fly Fishing Experience
Fly fishing trips 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 produce fly fishing opportunities almost year-round. For those interested in salmon fly fishing in BC, our area offers a variety of opportunities throughout different times of the year. Please visit our Fish Calendar to view the timing of our different salmon runs. Some of our salmon runs are so big, that hooking 40+ salmon on the fly is not uncommon during an 8hr outing.
Our company offers fly fishing charters for 5 species of salmon, steelhead, and a variety of trout species including: sea-run bull trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and dolly varden. If you enjoy fly fishing, then you definitely have to experience what our rivers have to offer.
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From start to finish this trip has been the smoothest I have ever had. From contacting Chris to book the fishing, his flexibility around fishing dates, accommodating me to have a girlie trip in Vancouver. Checking in to make sure the trip was going as planned. The detailed invoice making it easy to go to a bank in the UK and just pay. The fishing well what can I say I think I cried when I seen the first sturgeon jump. I laughed and cried when we landed them. We caught Chinnook and Chum. James was just an absolute diamond. He had the patience of a saint. He made sure we never left that river with a blank. He made lunchtimes fun. Our group caught over 80 salmon and 5 sturgeon for the week. Stuff that dreams were made of. We were planning a return to Alaska next year but this company impressed us so much we are taking the family next year. I am happy to answer any questions but use Chris and his team. They will not disappoint.
I have been fortunate to fish with Chris Ciesla and his guides for a number of years now and can honestly saw it has been the best guided fishing I have ever done. I have fished for and caught countless numbers of Salmon from the small Pinks to the giant Kings and never weary of catching and playing some of the hardest fighting Pacific Salmon particularly on the fly. I run my own Spey School here in Scotland and encourage my clients to try out the fishing in BC just for the sheer pleasure of catching so many fish. I describe BC as Scotland on steroids – huge mountains, massive rivers and forests and of course – scores of fish to be caught. All you’ll need is a 14/15 foot fly rod, Skagit line with T14 tips and you are ready to catch as many fish as you want. Just one thing – plenty of 30lb backing, like maybe 250 metres!!! Because when you hit a King be prepared for a run like you’ve never had before. Chris and his guides are fantastic and they go out of their way to ensure you get the best out of your trip. DO take a day at Sturgeon fishing it will blow your mind. The biggest I’ve had was 7feet 10 inches which was duly returned – well, no one would make the French fries. Get yourself out there in October any year when you can catch most of the Pacific species – don’t wait just do it!!
First time fly fishing, I went with Chris and Shane and was helped by their enthusiasm and their knowledge. I caught lots of chum including a 25lb chum which left me shaken and stirred. The Fraser river and Harrison river gave me the best fishing and I caught a bigger fish than Tommy. I was up the pit river where I caught Dolly varden and Bulltrout and I saw two bear cubs. The whole trip was really exciting and made perfect with Chris and Shane who were great guides. I have been back and we fished for the Pink salmon and I caught 60 salmon, this was amazing and the guide Ryan was so helpful what a wonderful place.
Bluewater Rockies are probably the best guiding company in the Fraser River Valley area. The service you receive is second to none, fantastic guides, fantastic fishing, we first used Bluewater Rockies in 2005, the first time we ventured into British Columbia fishing, there were 4 of us fishing this trip, the adventure we had was out of this world, so much so we have returned every 2nd year in increasing numbers, in 2007 7 of us made the trip, 2009, 12 made the trip, 2011 due to the recession12 made the trip, but on our recommendation a group of 12 friends experienced Bluewater Rockies the week after us, and they also had the trip of a lifetime, we are booked to go again in 2013 in the Fall, Chris and the guides are now considered friends and not merely guides, you will never find a more friendly professional group of guys.
Excellent service, high quality gear provided, combined with professional and knowledgeable guides, made this charter highly distinctive. Add to that the majestic setting of the lake and river valley, hooking a 10+ pound Bull Trout on a fly rod, and the sheer joy of the jet boat trip up and down the river, made it memorable on many levels. Highly recommend.
From start to finish this trip has been the smoothest I have ever had. We were planning a return to Alaska next year but this company impressed us so much we are taking the family next year. I am happy to answer any questions but use Chris and his team. They will not disappoint.
I have been fortunate to fish with Chris Ciesla and his guides for a number of years now and can honestly saw it has been the best guided fishing I have ever done. Get yourself out there in October any year when you can catch most of the Pacific species – don’t wait just do it!!
First time fly fishing, I went with Chris and Shane and was helped by their enthusiasm and their knowledge. I have been back and we fished for the Pink salmon and I caught 60 salmon, this was amazing and the guide Ryan was so helpful what a wonderful place.
Bluewater Rockies are probably the best guiding company in the Fraser River Valley area. The service you receive is second to none, fantastic guides & fantastic fishing. Chris and the guides are now considered friends and not merely guides, you will never find a more friendly professional group of guys.
Excellent service, high quality gear provided, combined with professional and knowledgeable guides, made this charter highly distinctive. Add to that the majestic setting of the lake and river valley, hooking a 10+ pound Bull Trout on a fly rod, and the sheer joy of the jet boat trip up and down the river, made it memorable on many levels. Highly recommend.
ABOUT FLY FISHING IN BC:
The first good salmon fly fishing opportunities start in late July-early August on the Pitt River, where large sockeye salmon eagerly await to chase a swung fly. Every 2 years, on the odd years only, enormous Pink Salmon runs enter our rivers in Aug and Sept, creating a dream fishery for any avid fly angler. From mid Sept to late Nov, Coho Salmon & Chum Salmon arrive in great numbers as well, providing thrilling and tackle-busting fly fishing opportunities to novice and expert anglers alike. Although large summer Chinook Salmon are present in the river system in July and August, we don’t start fly fishing for them until late September, when the fall Chinook Salmon start showing up. October is our peak fly fishing month for the fall salmon species. Having proper equipment is a must, as empty spools and broken rods are not uncommon.
Steelhead fly fishing trips are a lot more challenging, but it is extremely rewarding and satisfying when you find, hook, and land a fly-caught steelhead. Best fly fishing for steelhead is from February to end of April.
Fly fishing for sea-run bull trout on the Pitt River exists from late May to mid July. Although year-round fishing is available for cutthroat and rainbow trout on some of our rivers, fall and winter/spring months produce better than average results.
Please refer to our Fish Calendar for a more detailed look at the timing & availability of all of our different fisheries.
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