Fishing Season

The fishing season starts in June with the run of mighty Spring salmon, and lasts until early August.

Depending on the water conditions, we fish the Skeena and/or Kitimat River. The Spring or “Chinook Salmon”, are the biggest of the pacific salmon and fish of 50 to 60 pounds are not uncommon.Heavy tackle is necessary for these big fish. The most common gear is spin-o-glow and 6 to 10 ounces of weight. In the middle of July sockeye salmon will begin to make their appearance in the Skeena River.

Sockeye are much smaller then the Springs, but they make up for it by their explosive fight. Sockeye are considered by many to be the best eating fish. Nothing beats the fly when it comes to Sockeye fishing, but they can also be caught with small spin-o-glows bounced along the river bed.

Next in line is the Coho salmon, which starts in September. The Coho can reach up to 25 pounds, but most are between 8 and 15 pounds. Somewhat more aggressive then the Spring, they will chase down spoons and flies.

Last but not least, if one is lucky, you might hook into a Steelhead. Imagine catching a rainbow trout with proportions and the weight of a salmon!!!Steelhead will start in late August and be numerous in September. Essentially they are big ocean-going rainbow trout and as such can be caught on almost anything. Their size ranges from 10 all the way to 30+ pounds.

Some of the all time best fly fishing is done in the Skeena area