Your Professional Hosts and Guides

At Kalum River Lodge our guides will cater to your preferred method of fishing, whether you are a Spey-caster, single-handed fly fisher or prefer to fish with bait or spinners. We enjoy guiding all levels of anglers from the novice to the expert. Sharing our passion for angling, the outdoors and the diverse fisheries that Northern B.C. has to offer, makes being a fishing guide here a rewarding experience. We will do everything possible to cater to our guests’ individual needs to ensure they have a perfect holiday.
 

• Andrew Rushton (Owner-Guide)
  Andrew has been fishing the Skeena region for 40 years, including 23 years as an independent guide. He established the Kalum River lodge guide service in 1987. Prior to guiding Andrew was employed by Federal fisheries and was involved in a number of fisheries projects. As a passionate angler Andrew has fished worldwide including Russia, Yukon, North Africa and Europe. This experience of fishing international destinations has helped him provide the best service possible to Kalum River lodge clients. His years of experience combined with his enthusiasm for fishing will make for a memorable trip.
   

• Ted Dejong (Guide)
  Lifetime resident and avid angler Ted has an extensive knowledge of the Skeena area. As an experienced guide and expert fisherman, Ted will ensure Kalum River Lodge guests get the most out of their fishing trip. Whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned angler Ted will help you improve your techniques to maximize your chances of landing some super fish. Ted’s professional approach and enthusiasm for guiding makes him a valuable asset to the Kalum River Lodge team.
   

• Ernie Heppner (Guide)
  Ernie has been fishing the Skeena River for 42 years and 2011 is his fourth season with Kalum River Lodge. Ernie has expertise in all methods of fishing in both fresh and salt water. Ernie is passionate about angling and when he isn’t working he is out on the river fishing. With his guiding experience and extensive knowledge of the Skeena area, Ernie ensures that his clients have the best day’s fishing possible and one that they will remember.
   

• Tony Rutledge (Guide)
  Tony has over 20 years experience fishing the Skeena river system. As well as many years of guiding with Kalum River Lodge, Tony has hosted several fishing programs including “Sportfishing with Tony Rutledge” on Outdoor Life Network. Tony's pleasant disposition and overall enthusiasm for catching the "big one" makes for a super guide!