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Jan 4, 2012; 12:05AM - Northern BC Canada Fishing Report January 2, 2012
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
Fishing Report from Noel Gyger http:// www.noelgyger.ca for Monday January 2, 2012 Terrace and Kitimat
Current LIVE Fishing Report can be read anytime 24-7 at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/current-fishing-reports.htm
Commentary: HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE We have had lots of snow and cold temperatures this winter, so fishing has been a difficult. Those who ventured out have been rewarded with some great winter Steelhead. If you go stay warm and dry and be safe.
Skeena River: Water is clean. Some great Steelhead can still be had. Plus some good Trout Fishing. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release.
Kalum River: Both the lower and upper sections are in good shape. A good run of Steelhead is in the river now. I have reports of some good catches.
Lakelse River: The water is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead, Trout is fantastic.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: Water is in good shape but lots of snow to contend with. Too bad as the Steelhead fishing has been excellent. Facts: Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, let’s hope at least we have another good run this year….so far so good.
Kitimat River: Trout fishing is very good. |
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Nov 16, 2011; 02:04AM - Northern BC Canada Fishing Report November 14/11
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
Fishing Report from Noel Gyger http: www.noelgyger.ca for Monday November 14, 2011 Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat
Current LIVE Fishing Report can be read anytime 24-7 at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/current-fishing-reports.htm
Skeena River: Water is clean. Some great Steelhead can still be had. Plus some good Trout Fishing. Reg: Coho fishing will end October 31st. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release.
Kalum River: Both the lower and upper sections are in fishable shape. The lake is still stained with a little colour. It has been cleaning a little bit each day. A good run of Steelhead is in the river now. I have reports of some good catches.
Lakelse River: The water is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead, Trout is fantastic.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: Water really come up and is borderline fishable now. Some would say NOT fishable. Too bad as the Steelhead fishing has been excellent. Facts: Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, let’s hope at least we have another good run this year. The fly rods work extremely well in this river.
Kitimat River: Fishing for Coho closes today October 31, 2011. All that is left to do now is fish for local Trout.
Lakes - Smithers: Lake fishing in the area is still very good. Fishing for rainbow trout and lake trout has been very productive.
Summary for Morice, Bulkley, Kispiox Rivers from Oscars Tackle Shop. Well fishing is not over yet but it does look more and more like Christmas out there. Fishing is still really good if you can deal with the colder weather. The water temperature has dropped a bit. We have reports of really nice fishing being caught on the Kispiox and on the Bulkley. Looking at the weather report we might get a little bit more snow & colder weather. Better go out there a few more times before it is all over for another year! |
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Nov 8, 2011; 12:54AM - Northern BC Canada Fishing Report
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
Fishing Report from Noel Gyger http: www.noelgyger.ca for Monday November 7, 2011 Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat
Current LIVE Fishing Report can be read anytime 24-7 at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/current-fishing-reports.htm
Skeena River: Water is clean. Some great Steelhead can still be had. Plus some good Trout Fishing. Reg: Coho fishing closed October 31st. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release.
Kalum River: Both the lower and upper sections are in fishable shape. The lake is still stained with a little colour. It has been cleaning a little bit each day. A good run of Steelhead is in the river now. I have reports of some good catches.
Lakelse River: The water is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead, Trout is fantastic.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: Water is in good shape. Steelhead fishing is outstanding. I have many reports of good catches. Facts: Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, let’s hope at least we have another good run this year. The fly rods work extremely well in this river.
Kitimat River: Fishing for Coho closes today October 31, 2011. All that is left to do now is fish for local Trout.
Lakes - Smithers: Lake fishing in the area is still very good. Fishing for rainbow trout and lake trout has been very productive.
Morice River: The Morice river is also dropping and fishing is good.
Bulkley River: The Bulkley River is dropping and the water is clear. Fish are being caught through out the Bulkley. Dress warm!
Kispiox River: The Kispiox is up and down a bit. Fishing is good.
Babine River: Babine is dropping bit by bit. Steelhead are being caught. |
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Oct 19, 2011; 12:32AM - Fishing in Northern BC CANADA
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
Fishing Report from Noel Gyger http: www.noelgyger.ca for Monday October 17, 2011 Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert
Current LIVE Fishing Report can be read anytime 24-7 at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/current-fishing-reports.htm
Skeena River: Water is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead and Coho is excellent. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release. Reg: Coho fishing in the Skeena and Tribs will close on October 31st. Time to leave them alone and let them spawn in peace. Target Steelhead only…
Kalum River: Lower end is borderline fishable. The upper end has only about 4 inches of visibility in the water. The lake is colored. It is going to take quite awhile for the lake and river to totally clean out. Theory: Under these conditions the fish cannot tell the difference between debris to your terminal tackle. Fact: Coho and Steelhead are coming in now! Even in these tough conditions guides are still catching good numbers of Steelhead and Coho. I guess it is because, they really know their stuff.
Lakelse River: The water is dropping and very clean. Coho are coming in now but NOT in huge numbers. This is 'prime-time' for Coho but the fish just are not there in any good numbers.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: Water is in very good shape. Steelhead fishing is outstanding. I have many reports of good catches. Facts: Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, let’s hope at least we have another good run this year. The fly rods work extremely well in this river.
Kitimat River: Kitimat River has dropped and is in good shape. The main run is over, so anglers must target holding fish. The challenge will be to figure out the best times and tackle to catch them. Best time: Early mornings and evenings are usually the best times. Best tackle: spoons, hot shots, jigs, spinners, float-fishing or bottom-bouncing roe are some of the most effective methods but on any given day one, none or all may work. BTW - fly fishing works also. Coho fishing in this very low, clear water is a challenge. The expectations for the Kitimat River in the coming weeks will be 'Big Water' as we can expect our typical fall rain and 'Big Coho' as we expect to see more and more of what we locals call the 'Northerns'. We can also expect to see some Coho starting to change to their spawning colours but we can expect to see some silver that the Coho Salmon are known for.
Kasiks River: Is very low making it difficult to travel very far up river by jet boat. The rain we had today should bring up the water levels. Fair numbers of Coho are in the river now but most have been pushed to the very top pools due the heavy rains we had last week. This is the first river to go out of shape from rain but is the first river to come back into shape once the rain stops. Sometimes, when the rain stops you can see the river cleaning right in front of you. Tip: Don’t fish for them unless you see them rolling.
Exchamsiks River: Water in good shape but the Coho are very high up in the system. Just about impossible to reach them now with jet boat. Heli may be the only way now.
Exstew River: is clean Coho are coming in. How to: This is one of the best rivers in the world to fly fish for Coho...but first conditions must be perfect. This river is usually colored up and fishing is not that good. Timing is everything. Time to go now before the water colours up.
Douglas Channel: NOTICE: DFO closes recreational halibut fishery as of Sept. 5. The Douglas Channel is still producing some Coho but it is a situation of being in the right place at the right time. Most of the Coho will be migrating to their spawning rivers but can still be caught by the Saltwater anglers. We also received reports of Bottomfish still being caught further down the Douglas Channel. Weather conditions will start to be more of a factor but fishing for Coho and Bottomfish in the Douglas Channel can still be very productive. Dungeness Crab trapping this time of year is usually very good as the Crab are stacking up at the river/creek mouths expecting a feed of dead spawned out salmon.
Prince Rupert: Coho fishing winding up in the ocean and fall is upon us, there are still lots of opportunities to take advantage of the superb prawning and crabbing that is available right in the Prince Rupert Harbour. So don’t put that gear away just yet. While you wait for your traps to fill up try your hand at Trolling for the Residential Winter Chinook that frequent our waters.
Lakes - Smithers: Lake fishing in the area is still very good. Fishing for rainbow trout and lake trout has been very productive.
Morice River: The Morice is still high but clear. Fishing well!
Bulkley River: is still a bit high but the water is clear. Big fish are being caught. Lots of fun.
Kispiox River: Borderline fishable yesterday at the bottom. Better higher up. Some fish caught. Busy place....
Babine River: Babine is dropping bit by bit. Coho’s and Steelhead are being caught.
Babine Lake: Babine Lake is still producing lots of fish. The limit has been increased to 4 fish on the lake.
NOTE: Don’t forget that it is September 1st, and on most rivers you will now need your classified waters stamp and regardless if you are targeting them or not. |
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Oct 10, 2011; 05:21PM - Northern BC CANADA Fishing
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
Fishing Report from Noel Gyger http: www.noelgyger.ca for Monday October 10, 2011
Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert
Current LIVE Fishing Report can be read anytime 24-7 at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/current-fishing-reports.htm
Skeena River: Water is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead and Coho is excellent. All wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release.
Kalum River: Lower end is borderline fishable. Coho and Steelhead are coming in now. The upper end has only about 4 inches of visibility in the water. The lake is colored. It is going to take quite awhile for the lake and river to totally clean out. Under these conditions the fish cannot tell the difference between debris to your terminal tackle.
Lakelse River: The water is dropping and very clean. Coho are in but NOT in huge numbers. This is 'prime-time' for Coho but the fish just are not there in any good numbers. Pinks are in good numbers and most are spawning everywhere. The Bears and the Birds are having a feast.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: Water is in very good shape. Steelhead fishing is outstanding. I have many reports of good catches. Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, lets hope at least we have another good run this year.
Kitimat River: Kitimat River has dropped and is in good shape. The main run is over, so anglers must target holding fish. The challenge will be to figure out the best times and tackle to catch them.
Kasiks River: Fishing for Coho is very good if you can find what pool they are in. Don't fish for them unless you see them rolling. This is the first river to go out of shape from rain but is the first river to come back into shape once the rain stops. Sometimes, when the rain stops you can see the river cleaning right in front of you.
Exchamsiks River: Water is clean but the Coho are way up river now and hard to reach with jet boat.
Douglas Channel: DFO closes recreational halibut fishery as of Sept. 5. The Douglas Channel is still producing some Coho but it is a situation of being in the right place at the right time. Most of the Coho will be migrating to their spawning rivers but can still be caught by the Saltwater anglers. We also received reports of Bottomfish still being caught further down the Douglas Channel. Weather conditions will start to be more of a factor but fishing for Coho and Bottomfish in the Douglas Channel can still be very productive. Dungeness Crab trapping this time of year is usually very good as the Crab are stacking up at the river/creek mouths expecting a feed of dead spawned out salmon.
Prince Rupert: With the Coho fishing winding up in the ocean and fall is upon us, there are still lots of opportunities to take advantage of the superb prawning and crabbing that is available right in the Prince Rupert Harbour. So don’t put that gear away just yet. While you wait for your traps to fill up try your hand at Trolling for the Residential Winter Chinook that frequent our waters.
Lakes - Smithers: Lake fishing in the area is still very good. Fishing for rainbow trout and lake trout has been very productive.
Morice River: The Morice is still high and cleaning up a bit. Be careful wading as it is a higher gradient river - meaning
Bulkley River: The Bulkley is fishing! The river is still high but the visibility is improving day by day..... We have had some reports of fish being caught all through the Bulkley.
Kispiox River: The Kispiox is high but visibility is excellent. Lots of people fishing...
Babine River: Babine is dropping bit by bit. Cohos and Steelhead are being caught
Babine Lake: Babine Lake is still producing lots of fish. The limit has been increased to 4 fish on the lake. |
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Oct 4, 2011; 03:00AM - Northern BC CANADA Fishing
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
Fishing Report from Noel Gyger http: www.noelgyger.ca for Monday October 3, 2011
Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North
Current LIVE Fishing Report can be read anytime 24-7 at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/current-fishing-reports.htm
Skeena River: The river is fishing very good for Steelhead and Coho around the Terrace area. My friends and I fished on the Skeena yesterday for Steelhead and Coho. We did great, although our land-lose ratio was not very good. We went 6 for 16....means we hooked a total of 16 fish. Lost 10 and landed 6 of which 2 were Coho and 4 Steelhead. I'll try and cut a video but not sure if I got enough good footage. The weather today was excellent, mostly sunny and no wind. Water had a tint of colour but the fish did not seem to care and keep attacking our tackle. We also landed a bunch of Dolly Varden Char...or Bull Trout. It was just a wonderful day. Hope to do it again soon. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release.
Kalum River: Lower end is still high but some would say borderline fishable now. The upper end is dropping and is borderline fishable. The lake is colored. It is going to take quite awhile for the lake and river to totally clean out. Theory: Under these conditions the fish cannot tell the difference between debris to your terminal tackle. Fact: Coho and Steelhead are coming in now! How to: This is a good river to float fish a Pink Worm or Gooey Bob.
Lakelse River: The water is dropping and very clean. Coho are coming in now but NOT in huge numbers. This is ''prime-time'' for Coho but the fish just are not there in any good numbers. Pinks are in good numbers and most are spawning everywhere. The Bears and the Birds are having a feast.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: Water is dropping and cleaning. Facts: Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, lets hope at least we have another good run this year. The fly rods work extremely well in this river.
Kitimat River: Kitimat River is still fishing well for Coho.
Kasiks, Exchamsiks and Exstew Rivers: are fishing well for Coho.
Douglas Channel: NOTICE: DFO closes recreational halibut fishery as of Sept. 5. The Douglas Channel is still producing some Coho but it is a situation of being in the right place at the right time. Most of the Coho will be migrating to their spawning rivers but can still be caught by the Saltwater anglers. We also received reports of Bottomfish still being caught further down the Douglas Channel. Weather conditions will start to be more of a factor but fishing for Coho and Bottomfish in the Douglas Channel can still be very productive. Dungeness Crab trapping this time of year is usually very good as the Crab are stacking up at the river/creek mouths expecting a feed of dead spawned out salmon.
Lakes - Smithers: Lake fishing in the area is still very good. Fishing for rainbow trout and lake trout has been very productive.
Morice River: The Morice is high and dirty. It has snowed there today as well. 3 inches of snow striking to the ground.... If it warms up....
Bulkley River: The Bulkley River is ''fishing''. 2-3 feet of visibility. Fish tight to shore and light..... It is snowing at higher elevations so the river could come up again in a flash.... if it warms up.
Kispiox River: Borderline fishable at the bottom. Better higher up. Some fish caught. Busy place...
Babine River: Babine is dropping bit by bit. Cohos and Steelhead are being caught
Babine Lake: Babine Lake is still producing lots of fish. The limit has been increased to 4 fish on the lake.
Noel Gyger
Guided Fishing Adventures & Fishing Report
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Phone: 250-635-2568
Website: www.noelgyger.ca
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Sep 30, 2011; 11:33PM - Northern BC Fishing
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
Noel Gyger http://www.noelgyger.ca Current Fishing Report for Monday September 26, 2011
Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North
Go here for LIVE Fishing Report http://www.noelgyger.ca/current-fishing-reports.htm
Skeena River: The whole river and dirty and really not fishable. Kalum River is dumping a whole bunch of mud into the Skeena. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release. Good chance to catch both Steelhead and Coho (Silver) Salmon on the same day.
Kalum River: Lower end is really high an dirty. Lots of debris suspended in the water so fishing is difficult. Also new trees hanging up in the river everywhere. Theory: Under these conditions the fish cannot tell the difference between debris to your terminal tackle. Upper end is probably dirty also. The lake is dirty. It is going to take quite awhile for this river to clean out.
Lakelse River: The water is dropping and very clean. Coho are coming in now but NOT in huge numbers. This is ''prime-time'' for Coho but the fish just are not there in any good numbers. Pinks are in good numbers and most are spawning everywhere. The Bears and the Birds are having a feast.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: Water is blown out, just too much rain. Lower end is Copper Colour. Facts: Last year we had a record run of Steelhead, lets hope at least we have another good run this year.
Morice River: The Morice is still in excellent shape and it is dropping. Again, some Steelheads are being caught on the Morice. Fishing is not very consistent. Good for a day or two than very poor.... Fishing should improve as water levels drop....
Bulkley River: The Bulkley above the Telkwa is still in good shape. Below the Telkwa visibility is 1-2 feet.... Lots of rain in the mountains..... Beware of a big grizzly bear between Telkwa and Smithers close to the ''dump''.
Kispiox River: The Kispiox is high again.... If the weather gods cooperate it should be fishing great in a day or two again.... Fishing was so good over the last few days.... Big fish.
Babine River: Babine is dropping bit by bit. Cohos and Steelhead are being caught.
Babine Lake: Babine Lake is still producing lots of fish. The limit has been increased to 4 fish on the lake.
Noel Gyger
Guided Fishing Adventures & Fishing Report
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Phone: 250-635-2568
Website: www.noelgyger.ca
Sign-up for Fishing Report notification: http://www.noelgyger.ca/subscribers_form.htm for Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert & Meziadin North
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Jul 7, 2011; 12:31AM - Fantastic Chinook Fishing
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
Website : http://www.noelgyger.ca
Full Report : http://www.noelgyger.ca/weekly-fishing-reports/june-26-july-3_2011.pdf
Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
June 26, to July 3, 2011
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Most rivers are now fishable, some only borderline.
The Skeena River has been dropping since June 25 and is now fishable. There should be good numbers of Chinook (King) Salmon migrating up river to spawn in their native waters. Sockeye http://www.noelgyger.ca/H2O/Non-Tidal/TyeeTestFishery/Charts/SkeenaSockeyeDays.pdf fishing has started. Anglers are fishing at Ferry Island.
The Kalum River is high but in good shape. The boat ramps are starting to fill.
The Zymoetz (Copper) River is high but fishable, Chinook should be coming in.
Kitimat River: Fishing for Chinook has been slow for some. The fishing guides have been doing well. The water is coming down and the fish are in.
Douglas Channel: I have reports of Chinook landed “out front” in the bay but it has been slow.
Prince Rupert: I have reports of good Chinook fishing. Bottom fish and Crab have been good also. Check the full report for details fishing the Chatham Sound area near Prince Rupert.
Meziadin: Marvin Reid reports the fishing at Meziadin has been awesome. There has been some excellent Dolly Varden being landed, along with a few Rainbows.
Smithers area: Most lakes, although higher than normal, are producing nice Char, Dollies and Rainbows. Rainbow Alley is still high and fishing is a bit slow. There are a few mayfly hatches happening at times. Minnow pattern is almost over now. Cranberry River is fishing well.
Bulkley River is high and dirty but starting to clean.
Kispiox River is fishing well.
This week reports came from Almudena Miles, Andreas Handl, Dustin Kovacvich, Andrew Rushton, Tracey Hittel, Marvin Reid and Steve Hidber. Thank you to the fishing guides and others who sent reports and photos. It is very much appreciated!
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River Reports
Skeena River has been dropping since June 25 and is now fishable. There should be good numbers of Chinook (King) Salmon migrating up river to spawn in their native waters. I took a drive around town and saw a lot of boats on trailers. Sockeye http://www.noelgyger.ca/H2O/Non-Tidal/TyeeTestFishery/Charts/SkeenaSockeyeDays.pdf fishing has started and I saw a few anglers at Ferry Island. All the fish will be bright silver so get out there and try your luck. More and more people are coming to our area to enjoy this fishery. News: The Sockeye run on the Skeena is predicted to be low this year. The first of the run is in the river now http://www.noelgyger.ca/H2O/Non-Tidal/TyeeTestFishery/Charts/SkeenaSockeyeDays.pdf. Reg: Sockeye limit: 2 per day. 0 per day from a boundary sign on the north bank of the Skeena River 100m upstream of the confluence with the Kitwanga River downstream to Mill Creek.
Check out the Skeena Tyee Test Fishery Chart for Chinook here:
http://www.noelgyger.ca/H2O/Non-Tidal/TyeeTestFishery/Charts/SkeenaChinookDays.pdf
Kalum River is high but in good shape. A few anglers are heading out to try their luck fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon. A few Chinook are being caught in the lower section only. Reg: After July 1 a person may retain one big Chinook per day below the lower canyon. Limit is actually 4 per day, only 1 over 65 cm. The record 85-pound (if my memory is correct) Chinook was landed by Gordy McDonald of Terrace, BC. It was landed in circa May 1985. Caution: Jet boaters please be careful, there are new channels and lots of trees have fallen into the river. How to: This is a good river to float fish a Pink Worm or Gooey Bob. I suggest the fishing rod be a GLoomis STR 1265c/10’6” MED-HEAVY Moderate Action (GL 2 8-17lb – 3/8 to 1 oz.). Reel Shimano Calcutta (400B) filled with 20lb test Maxima mono. Gibbs makes some great floats. Be sure to use a Gamakatsu hook.
Lakelse River is in good shape. Chinook will be coming into the lower end. Where: The bridge on the lower end is a popular spot to fish for Chinook. Camping: There is a rough forestry campsite close to the bridge. Tip: Fishing off of the bridge with a marabou jig is the most popular method, so is a Hot-shot or Kwikfish plug. Reg: Fly fishing only between Lakelse Lake and CNR bridge, Mar 1-May 31. I have reports that fly fishing for Cutthroat, Dolly and Rainbows in the upper end is very good right now. Steelhead should not be targeted.
Zymoetz (Copper) River is high but fishable. Chinook should be coming in. Regs: Fishing for Chinook is allowed until July 23. Fly fishing suggestion: Kamloops Dragon fly rod, 10’ Kamloops fly reel, AFTMA #8line. Backing Dragon Fly “Bright Orange” 30lb, 150 yard spool. Fly line SA Sharkskin Steelhead WF-8-F.
Kitimat River Fishing for Chinook has been slow for some. The fishing guides have been doing well. The water is coming down and the fish are in. The drift boaters love to “pull plugs”. The most popular plugs are the Hot-Shot and Kwikfish made by Luhr Jensen. Reminder: Bait ban, May 15 - August 31.
Kitimat Estuary Andreas Handl reports the fishing in the lower tidal section is excellent right now.
Chinook Salmon are running in strong numbers. For more detail and photos see Andreas’ full report below…
Kasiks River is closed for Chinook (King) Salmon above the highway 16 bridge. Tip: Below the highway bridge can be a good spot to fish for Chinook when conditions are right. That is when the Kasiks River is cleaner than the mainstem Skeena. This is the time of year when the Chinook start migrating up the Skeena River. This is the first river to go out of shape from rain but is the first river to come back into shape once the rain stops. Sometimes, when the rain stops you can see the river cleaning right in front of you.
Exchamsiks River is closed for Chinook (King) Salmon above the highway 16 bridge. Tip: Below the highway bridge can be a good spot to fish for Chinook when conditions are right. That is when the Exchamsiks River is cleaner than the mainstem Skeena. This is the time of year when the Chinook start migrating up the Skeena River.
Cranberry River The river is in decent shape and reports of some nice fish being caught.
Kispiox River Out of all our 'local' rivers the Kispiox is probably the go to river at the moment. The water is still high for this time of year. Reports of nice Chinook catches there also.
Bulkley River is still high and dirty and difficult to fish. Reports of the Morice River starting to clear up - which would really help clean up the Bulkley. Some fish being caught in the Houston area. Wading with quality Simms waders and accessories is the way to go.
Douglas Channel I have reports of a few Chinook being landed “out front” in the bay. The Chinook are on their way into the Kitimat River. Boaters will soon be able to limit out for both Halibut and Chinook consistently. Crab and Prawns are being landed on a regular basis. Suggestion: To make it very easy to pull your Crab or Prawn traps use an Ace Line Hauler.
Prince Rupert I have reports of some good Chinook fishing. Fishing for all bottom fish including Halibut is doing well. Tip: When trolling for Chinook try a SplitKing Lure. Jeff Carlson of BC Style Fishing Charters reports good success with this lure. I have reports of limits of Dungeness Crab and Prawns. Tip: Use the Ace Line Hauler to pull your traps. Reg: When travelling with Crab you must leave the shell on. Bottom fish and Crab remain very good, as usual.
Chatham Sound area OceanWild Nature Expeditions reports Halibut is good especially in Work and Steamer Channel. Springs are moderate to good (45lbs) in area known as Chicken Flats. Some days better than others but no complaints. See the report below….
Lakes – Smithers Most lakes, although higher than normal, are producing nice char, dollies and rainbow.
Report from Steve Hidber and the staff at Oscar’s Source for Adventure in Smithers.
Rainbow Alley The Alley is still high and fishing is a bit slow. There are a few mayfly hatches happening at times. Minnow pattern is almost over now. Report from Steve Hidber and the staff at Oscar’s Source for Adventure in Smithers.
Lakes - Meziadin The fishing at Meziadin has been awesome. There has been some excellent Dolly Varden being landed, along with a few Rainbows. For more detail and directions how to get to some of these beautiful wilderness Lakes check out Marvin Reid’s full report and photos below…
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Fishing Guide and Tackle Shop Reports
Summary for Skeena and Tributaries
Fishing This Week
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Type of Fish Caught
River: Chinook, Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden Char.
Ocean: All five species of Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness and King Crab for ocean.
Largest Fish of the Week
River: 35-pound Chinook – Kitimat River Ocean: 75-pound Halibut – Rupert
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Yours sincerely, Noel F. Gyger
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May 31, 2011; 09:37PM - Ocean and River Guided Fishing Specials for 2011
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
May 22 to May 29, 2011
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: It has rained most of the week.
The Skeena River is high and too dirty to fish. Even though the water is dirty the Chinook (King) Salmon will be migrating up river to spawn in their native waters.
The Kalum River is high but still in shape. More and more anglers are heading out to try their luck fishing for Chinook. Reg: The upper section closed for Chinook on May 25. Please do not target Steelhead anymore.
The Zymoetz (Copper) River is dirty and not fishable.
The Kitimat River Steelhead fishing is basically over. Chinook are showing up in the lower end. More
and more fish should come in with the higher tides. Chinook have been caught down the Douglas Channel and I have received reports of Chinook being caught in the Kitimat Harbour. Until the numbers are better some boaters are venturing out further for Halibut and bottom fish.
Prince Rupert is fishing well for bottom fish and Chinook.
Lake fishing around the Smithers and Meziadin areas is a little slow.
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River Reports
Skeena River is very high, dark brown colour and too dirty to fish. Even though the water is dirty the Chinook (King) Salmon will still be migrating up river to spawn in their native waters. Tip: You may want to try and fish in the clean water of the tributary rivers where they join up with the Skeena. Example: Try fishing the mouths of the Exchamsiks and Kasiks Rivers.
Check out the Skeena Tyee Test Fishery Chart for Chinook here:
http://www.noelgyger.ca/H2O/Non-Tidal/TyeeTestFishery/Charts/SkeenaChinookDays.pdf
Kalum River is high but still in fair shape. More anglers are heading out to try their luck fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon. Fishing has been reported as fair. Chinook are being caught in the lower section only. Reminder: Fishing for Chinook upstream of signs below the lower canyon closed on Wednesday, May 25. The lower end will remain open to fish for Chinook until August 7.
Steelhead should no longer be targeted. The record 85-pound (if my memory is correct) Chinook was landed by Gordy McDonald of Terrace, BC. It was landed in circa May 1985. Caution: Jet boaters please be careful because there are new channels and lots of trees have fallen into the river. How to: Try using spoons the next time out. Some of the best spoons are made by Gibbs. Some of the best rods are GLoomis. Shimano makes excellent spin reels. Tuf-line makes excellent braided line. Duracast line is coated and slides effortlessly through the guides and won’t wrap on the tip. Tip: If the Chinook are in a pool you should see them rolling. Try casting spoons. They love spoons and by using Tuf-line you have a better chance of landing them.
Lakelse River The water is high but still in fair shape. Some of the side creeks are coming in dirty from all the rain we’ve had. Chinook will be coming in the lower end. Where: The bridge on the lower end is a popular spot to fish for Chinook. Camping: There is a rough forestry campsite close to the bridge. Tip: Fishing off of the bridge with a marabou jig is the most popular method, so is a Hot-shot or Kwikfish plug. Reg: Fly fishing only between Lakelse Lake and CNR Bridge, Mar 1-May 31. I have reports that fly fishing for Cutthroat, Dolly and Rainbows in the upper end is very good right now. Steelhead should not be targeted.
Zymoetz (Copper) River is high, dirty and not fishable. If the water was in shape you would still have a chance to catch a Steelhead in the lower end but this is coming to an end rapidly. Steelhead season is basically over for another year. Fact: it was a great year for summer-run Steelhead. Chinook may be coming in with the higher water. Regs: Fishing for Chinook is allowed until July 23. Reminder: No fishing above the sign at the transmission line crossing (below) Zymoetz Canyon Jan 1 – June 15. Fly fishing is the choice of many anglers on this river. Wading with quality Simms waders and accessories is the way to go. A friend of mine is very happy with his new Islander fly reel. Trophy XL fly rod, Cortland Line and Maxima Tippet . Tip: Fly fishermen please wade safely by using a wading staff. Trophy XL makes a nice one in 7 sections. Easily folds up and stores in a pouch on the waist.
Kitimat River is high and murky but remains fishable but if it continues to rain it will “blow-out”. I have reports of a few Chinook hooked. Chinook anglers have already started to bang in their rod holders at the Pump House, Lower Dike and the Big Spruce in hope of catching an early Kitimat River Chinook. There have been a few early Chinook caught in the past few weeks and Chinook fever is starting to spread. Trout fishing continues to be good. With the high water the Trout are holding in the back eddies. Regs: This river has a power boat ban. The drift boaters love to “pull plugs”. The most popular plugs are the Hot-Shot and Kwikfish made by Luhr Jensen. Reminder: Bait ban, May 15 - August 31. Regs: Hatchery Steelhead daily quota = 1; hatchery Steelhead monthly quota = 10. All wild Steelhead are catch and release. Gear suggestion: Kamloops Dragon fly rod, 10’ Kamloops fly reel, AFTMA #8line. Backing Dragon Fly “Bright Orange” 30lb, 150 yard spool. Fly line SA Sharkskin Steelhead WF-8-F.
Kasiks River is closed for Chinook (King) Salmon above the highway 16 Bridge. Tip: Below the highway bridge can be a good spot to fish for Chinook when conditions are right. That is when the Kasiks River is cleaner than the mainstem Skeena. This is the time of year when the Chinook start migrating up the Skeena River. This is the first river to go out of shape from rain but is the first river to come back into shape once the rains stops. Sometimes, when the rain stops you can see the river cleaning right in front of you.
Exchamsiks River is closed for Chinook (King) Salmon above the highway 16 Bridge. Tip: Below the highway bridge can be a good spot to fish for Chinook when conditions are right. That is when the Exchamsiks River is cleaner than the mainstem Skeena. This is the time of year when the Chinook start migrating up the Skeena River.
Douglas Channel Chinook have been caught down the Channel and I have received reports of Chinook being caught in the Kitimat Harbour. It is an exciting time of year for boaters on the Douglas Channel. Boaters will soon be able to limit out for both Halibut and Chinook consistently. Crab and Prawns are being landed on a regular basis.
Prince Rupert With the fishing season getting into full swing, and the fish starting to show up with reports of nice size Chinook being caught. The weather has not been good all week. We have had our share of wind and rain. Tip: When trolling for Chinook try a SplitKing Lure. Jeff Carlson of BC Style Fishing Charters reports good success with this lure. I have reports of limits of Dungeness Crab and Prawns. Tip: Use the Ace Line Hauler to pull your traps. Reg: When travelling with Crab you must leave the shell on.
Lakes – Smithers Ice is off most lakes in the Bulkley Valley & Lakes District now except those at higher elevations. Fishing should be decent now close to the surface. Trolling Flat Fish for char on bigger lakes, Jack of Diamonds & Red Devils can be productive. Wedding bands and worms are always a good choice. Rainbow Alley is open for business and trout fishing is fair now. Minnow patterns are effective. A little sun should get the fish really excited! Report from Steve Hidber of Oscar’s Source for Adventure
Lakes - Meziadin Hi Noel, fishing at Meziadin has been slow, over the past week. There are a few Dollies as well as Rainbow's being caught, but not in the numbers that we usually see. The lake level is high, as are, all the inflow streams. This is making fishing at the stream mouths a bit difficult. Successful anglers have been using a variety of baits and lures, ranging from worms and roe to small spinners as well as gang trolls. Kinaskan and surrounding lakes should be ice free by now. My experience has been they do not start producing fish in any numbers, before the first week in June. I will have a report from Kinaskan for next week. I am planning, within the next two weeks, to travel into Brown Bear Lake. There are a number of lakes in and around Brown Bear that I am planning on visiting. Once I have completed the trip, I will let everyone know what the conditions are at each lake along with some photos. Until then, enjoy your fishing.
Marvin Reid marvin_reid@telus.net or at 250-639-9856
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Fishing Guide and Tackle Shop Reports
Summary for Skeena and Tributaries
Fishing This Week
POOR
Type of Fish Caught
River: Chinook, Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden Char.
Ocean: All five species of Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness and King Crab for ocean.
Largest Fish of the Week
River: 30-pound Chinook – Kitimat River Ocean: 50-pound Halibut - Rupert
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Yours sincerely, Noel F. Gyger
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RIVER FISHING Lots of lodge or day bookings still available on classified or non-classified waters. Guiding fly or spin fishermen with raft, drift-boat or jet-boat. Contact Noel to book NOW! noel@noelgyger.ca
OCEAN FISHING Chinook Salmon, Bottom Fish and Crab in Prince Rupert or Kitimat Douglas Channel has started. To book warm, covered charter boat please contact Noel Gyger anytime. Phone: 250-635-2568 E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
NOW BOOKING for 2011: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Contact Noel Gyger to book NOW noel@noelgyger.ca |
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May 18, 2011; 09:38PM - Worlds Best Fishing and Special Rates for 2011
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
May 8 to May 15, 2011
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather was good all week. Not too hot but the rivers are on the rise.
The Skeena River is a dark brown colour and too dirty to fish. Even though the water is dirty the Chinook (King) Salmon will be migrating up river to spawn in the native waters.
The Kalum River is in good shape both upper and lower. The river is high but very clean. This is a good time to try your luck for both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. Reg: The upper section closes for Chinook on May 25.
The Zymoetz (Copper) River is a little high and borderline fishable. You still have a chance to catch a Steelhead on the lower end. Chinook may be in the river also. The upper section is closed for fishing January 1 to June 15. The Lakelse River is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead and Trout is fair.
The Kitimat River is still producing Steelhead and the Chinook are showing up. There are still plenty of Trout to keep anglers attentive and now we have the anticipation of more Chinook.
The Douglas Channel will start to produce the large Chinook that are prized by so many sport anglers. While in the pursuit of the 'King of Salmon', we are able to dine on Crab and Prawns. Many boaters are venturing out further for Halibut and bottom fish.
Prince Rupert has been fishing very well for bottom fish. The bottom fishing was excellent with light winds and sunshine most of the day. The ice is coming off some of the lakes around the Smithers area. Great fishing at the mouth of the Fulton River where it dumps into the Babine Lake.
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River Reports
Skeena River is a dark brown colour and too dirty to fish. Even though the water is dirty the Chinook (King) Salmon will still be migrating up river to spawn in their native waters. Tip: You may want to try and fish in the clean water of the tributary rivers where they join up with the Skeena. Example: Try fishing the mouths of the Exchamsiks and Kasiks Rivers.
Check out the Skeena Tyee Test Fishery Chart for Chinook here:
http://www.noelgyger.ca/H2O/Non-Tidal/TyeeTestFishery/Charts/SkeenaChinookDays.pdf
Kalum River is in good shape both upper and lower. The river is high but very clean. This is a good time to try your luck for both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. There is plenty of water for the jet boats to get around. How to: Try using spoons the next time out. Some of the best spoons are made by Gibbs. Some of the best rods are GLoomis. Shimano makes excellent spin reels. Tuf-line makes excellent braided line. Duracast line is coated and slides effortlessly through the guides and won’t wrap on the tip. I have reports of Chinook being landed now. Steelhead and Chinook on the same day…WOW. Tip: If the Chinook are in a pool you should see them rolling. Try casting spoons. They love spoons and by using Tuf-line you have a better chance of landing them. Info: Check out an article I wrote about catching both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. Cast to the link to read http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/Articles-May-2nd-on-the-Kalum-by-Noel.doc
Lakelse River The water is on the rise but in good shape. Fishing for Steelhead throughout the whole river is fair. Most Steelhead are in their spawning mode now. Chinook will be coming in the lower end. Where: The bridge on the lower end is a popular spot to fish for Chinook. Camping: There is a rough forestry campsite close to the bridge. Tip: Fishing off of the bridge with a marabou jig is the most popular method, so is a Hot-shot or Kwikfish plug. Reg: Fly fishing only between Lakelse Lake and CNR Bridge, Mar 1-May 31. I have reports that fly fishing for Cutthroat, Dolly and Rainbows in the upper end is very good right now. Steelhead should not be targeted.
Gitnadoix River This beautiful Skeena tributary usually has a very good run of spring Steelhead. This river is located in a Provincial Park. It is a very rough, rocky river in the lower end and jet boating can be dangerous. Please be careful! Regs: Class 1 water all year. Steelhead Stamp mandatory April 1-May 31. Fish guiding on this river in this park is limited, for details, advice and suggestions please contact me noel@noelgyger.ca . Tip: Fly fishermen please wade safely by using a wading staff. Trophy XL makes a nice one in 7 sections. Easily folds up and stores in a pouch on the waist.
Zymoetz (Copper) River is a little high and borderline fishable. You still have a chance to catch a Steelhead on the lower end. Chinook may be in the river also. The upper section is closed for fishing January 1 to June 15. Reminder: No fishing above the sign at the transmission line crossing (below) Zymoetz Canyon Jan 1 – June 15. You can still fish below the sign all winter and spring. Fly fishing is the choice of many on this river. Wading with quality Simms waders and accessories is the way to go. A friend of mine is very happy with his new Islander fly reel. Trophy XL fly rod, Cortland Line and Maxima Tippet completes his set.
Zymagotitz (Zymacord) River The water is in poor shape due to melting snow. Fishing for Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden Char is poor. This river has some big Bull Trout and a fair run of spring Steelhead. Tip: The best way to practice catch and release and do the least amount of harm to the fish is to use a small hook. Size 1 or 2 Gamakatsu is a good choice. Big hooks harm fish. This is common knowledge so why is the use of small hooks NOT in the regulations? Gear suggestion: Kamloops Dragon fly rod, 10’ Kamloops fly reel, AFTMA #8line. Backing Dragon Fly “Bright Orange” 30lb, 150 yard spool. Fly line SA Sharkskin Steelhead WF-8-F.
Kitimat River will continue to produce some bright Steelhead, some not so bright and everything in between. More Chinook will be caught as we progress into the latter part of May and into June. It is an exciting time of year to be fishing the Kitimat River. You never know what is on the line when the rod goes off, when the float dunks or your fly line rips through your trigger finger. As always, you set the hook and react to whatever comes up splashing. It could be a Trout, Steelhead or Chinook. On the moment of truth when you know how big the fish is, it is a precious moment in an angler's life. The bigger the better. Regs: This river has a power boat ban. The drift boats love to “pull plugs”. The most popular plugs are the Hot-Shot and Kwikfish made by Luhr Jensen. Reminder: Bait ban, Sept 1-Dec 31. Regs: Hatchery Steelhead daily quota = 1; hatchery Steelhead monthly quota = 10. All wild Steelhead are catch and release.
Exstew River This river does not have a Steelhead run. It is closed for Chinook (King) Salmon above the highway 16 Bridge. Tip: Below the highway bridge can be a good spot to fish for Chinook when conditions are right. That is when the Exstew River is cleaner than the mainstem Skeena. This is the time of year when the Chinook start migrating up the Skeena River.
Kasiks River This river does not have a Steelhead run. It is closed for Chinook (King) Salmon above the highway 16 Bridge. Tip: Below the highway bridge can be a good spot to fish for Chinook when conditions are right. That is when the Kasiks River is cleaner than the mainstem Skeena. This is the time of year when the Chinook start migrating up the Skeena River.
Exchamsiks River This river does not have a Steelhead run. It is closed for Chinook (King) Salmon above the highway 16 Bridge. Tip: Below the highway bridge can be a good spot to fish for Chinook when conditions are right. That is when the Exchamsiks River is cleaner than the mainstem Skeena. This is the time of year when the Chinook start migrating up the Skeena River.
Fulton River I hear that the mouth of this river which flows into Babine Lake is now on fire! Lake Trout, Trophy Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout are being landed by anglers at the mouth, just below the mouth of the Fulton River.
Douglas Channel will start to produce the large Chinook that are prized by so many Sport Anglers. While in the pursuit of the 'King of Salmon', we are able to dine on Crab and Prawns. We are truly blessed to live and fish in an area that some are now referring to 'The Playground of the North West'. Tip: Use the Ace Line Hauler to pull your traps. Reg: When travelling with Crab you must leave the shell on. Note: Chinook (King) Salmon fishing won't start until mid May although there is always feeder Chinook wandering around the outer waters of the Douglas in search of baitfish.
Prince Rupert has been fishing very well for bottom fish. When trolling for Chinook try a SplitKing Lure. Jeff Carlson of BC Style Fishing Charters reports good success with this lure.
Lakes – Smithers The ice is off of Lake Kathlyn, Ross Lake and Tyee Lake. It should not be much longer for the big lakes to be ice free! We can't wait to hit Rainbow Alley! The Trout fishing was unbelievable last year. Report from Steve Hidber of Oscar’s Source for Adventure
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Fishing Guide and Tackle Shop Reports
Summary for Skeena and Tributaries
Fishing This Week
FAIR
Type of Fish Caught
River: Chinook, Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden Char.
Ocean: All five species of Salmon, Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness and King Crab for ocean.
Largest Fish of the Week
River: 25-pound Chinook – Kitimat River Ocean: 50-pound Halibut - Rupert
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The Great Pacific Salmon Lodge, based just out of Prince Rupert BC, is offering the following inaugural year special:
$1999 per person for a 3 day/3 night trip
(Based on 3 people per boat)
Yes, we know this is a drastic discount compared to other lodges, especially when you consider that this is a fully guided setup, equipped with the best possible gear. Despite the low price and high value, you have assurance that no corners are being cut.
Promotion is subject to availability. Please contact me for details. noel@noelgyger.ca
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Guided Fishing Season…and more
MARCH Guiding starts on the Kalum River March 15 for 'wild' Steelhead on a private (take-out is on private property) five mile drift that has 27 pools, most of which are excellent for the fly and spin rods. Drift-boats or rafts are used on the upper five miles and guiding the lower five miles is with jet-boats. Jet boats are also used on the upper end if there is enough water. There is no hatchery Steelhead in the whole Skeena system. These wild fish have been holding there all winter. This river also has a winter and spring run of Steelhead.
APRIL Same as above but add the Kitimat River and Skeena River PLUS remote coastal streams such as the Kwinamass River. Also, Chinook salmon start coming into the Kalum River in early April making it possible to catch both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. This is an exhilarating experience!
MAY The Chinook (King) salmon are throughout the Skeena River and Kalum River. Depending on the size of the run and river conditions, angling for these 'monsters' can be fantastic! Steelhead is still plentiful. Both Chinook and Steelhead can be caught on the same day with 'expert' guidance of Terrace or Kitimat BC river fishing guides and ocean charter guides.
JUNE The spring snow 'run-off' is at its maximum making it difficult to angle due to the possible poor water conditions, usually high and dirty. However, the Kitimat River, not being part of the Skeena drainage system, can be fishable for Chinook (King) with some excellent results. Even a few late “spring run” Steelhead may be taken. Usually, by the middle of June, we can fish the Kitimat River with a very good success rate. Kincolith River Chinook fishing can be fabulous; the fish come in with the tides. Other isolated coastal wilderness rivers can produce the same result. Our fishing guides know where to take you. OCEAN FISHING IS PRIME IN JUNE! Don’t forget the Dungeness Crab and Prawns!
JULY This is “prime time” for “giant” guided Chinook Salmon on the Skeena River, Kalum River and Kitimat River. Be ready for a “good scrap!” Chum salmon in the Kitimat River and Sockeye and Pinks on the Skeena River. Also, it is quite possible to hook a “screaming hot” Steelhead on the Skeena River while fly fishing for Sockeye or Pinks.
AUGUST Chinook (King) salmon fishing continues, but mainly catch and release. Fresh Coho (Silver), Sockeye and Pink salmon are throughout the Skeena River and fresh Coho and Chum are entering the Kitimat River. Gleaming silver 'summer-run' Steelhead are in the Skeena River. These fish are fresh and full of energy and it is common to hook Steelhead that weigh in the 20 - 30 pound range. This is “prime time” for fishing Chinook on the Ecstall River. This river is truly a remote “5 star” river. This is the ultimate guided fishing experience and it books up very quickly. Fresh summer-run Steelhead is starting to enter the Copper River, try and catch one of these on a skating dry fly. It is a life altering experience!! Silver fresh Coho are starting to enter their home river at the end of the month.
SEPTEMBER 'Summer-run', Steelhead fishing is very strong. The main runs of 'northern' Coho (Silver) salmon are now entering the rivers and can give you quite a 'tackle straining' experience. Nothing but fresh fish is the norm for this month. The Coho (Silver) salmon can weigh up to 25 pounds, but average 12 pounds. This month is also very special because guided fly fishing begins for both Steelhead and Coho. Trout and Dolly Varden are also plentiful at this time. Ask about “fabulous” Steelhead fishing in remote camps on the Nass River and Bell Irving River.
OCTOBER This is 'prime time' for the Steelhead in Copper River and 'blow-out' Coho (Silver) Salmon fishing on the Skeena River tributaries such as the Kasiks River and Exchamsiks River. Steelhead is also available in the Cranberry River, Meziadin River and Bell Irving River. The record Coho (27-pounds) was landed at this time on the Kasiks River “the most beautiful river in the world”. Outstanding guided Coho fishing can also be had on the Kitimat River and Ishkheenickh River.
NOVEMBER Guided fishing is available on the Kalum River until October 15. If the Zymoetz (Copper) River is clear it is 'prime time' for Steelhead on the (dry or wet) fly. Coho (Silver) salmon are still available for the first week in November on the Skeena tributaries but most fish are dark. These would be “incidental” catches as they cannot be the target fish. Coho fishing usually closes on October 31.
DECEMBER through MARCH is for Steelhead and Trout
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Yours sincerely, Noel F. Gyger
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It is NOT too late to book a guided river or ocean fishing trip
RIVER FISHING Lots of lodge or day bookings still available on classified or non-classified waters. Guiding fly or spin fishermen with raft, drift-boat or jet-boat. Contact Noel to book NOW! noel@noelgyger.ca
OCEAN FISHING Chinook Salmon, Bottom Fish and Crab in Prince Rupert or Kitimat Douglas Channel has started. To book warm, covered charter boat please contact Noel Gyger anytime. Phone: 250-635-2568 E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
NOW BOOKING for 2011: Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges for both river and ocean. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Contact Noel Gyger to book NOW noel@noelgyger.ca |
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