Fly Fishing

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The Skeena River is considered one of the world’s finest sports fisheries. Located in Northwestern British Columbia the Skeena host all five species of Pacific Salmon as well as the worlds largest run of Wild Steelhead. The Skeena holds several world records for both Salmon and Steelhead. As well as the Skeena we fish the Nass and Kitimat watersheds. Kalum River Lodge is located in the heart of the fishing area with all our rivers easily accessible for day trips.

The fishing season begins in April and finishes in early November. Spring runoff brings fresh runs of Steelhead into many of our northern rivers. Spring Steelhead average 10-14lb with the occasional fish over 20lb. July brings the big King Salmon the largest of the Salmon species. By mid July Sockeye and Pink Salmon are starting to arrive in large numbers. Early August the Skeena has all 5 species of Salmon and Steelhead. The Steelhead migrate up the Skeena in large numbers until mid September. With fish on record over 30lb any angler has the chance of catching a fish of a lifetime. From early September the tributaries are filling up with Coho (Silvers) and Steelhead providing excellent fishing as well as incredible wilderness scenery.

One of the preferred methods for fly fishing the North West is Spey casting. Single handed rods will work as well, for those that prefer to use them. A 9 weight rod is well suited for most of the fishing you will do. We use both sinking and floating lines depending on the waters we are fishing. Floating lines can be fished with long leaders and weighted flies. Sinking lines such as teeny 200-400 will cover most water you will fish. Versa-tip lines are also popular as you only require one spool. Leaders from 12-25 lb depending on the species you are pursuing. You should have a large arbour reel with min 200 m of backing. Single barbless hooks are mandatory in this area. For a complete list of suggested tackle you may e-mail or give us a call.