BC Fishing Report

Sun February 5/12 5:10am

Skeena River:

Water is barely fishable. Some great Steelhead can still be had. Plus some good Trout Fishing. Lots of ice flow in the river now. Be careful walking on the ice near the edge of the river. Reg: all wild Steelhead everywhere in British Columbia are catch and release. 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.  Sockeye fishing is great. News: The Sockeye run on the Skeena is predicted to be low this year but chart below shows an above average run has come-in so far. 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.

 

Sun February 5/12 5:10am

Kalum River: 

A good run of Steelhead is in the river now.  I have reports of some good catches. The upper end is in good shape.  The lower end, due to rain, is starting to colour up.  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. 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.

 

Lakelse River:

The water is clean and fishing for Trout is excellent.

 

Sat January 21/11 5:10am

Zymoetz (Copper) River: 

 

Water is low and in good shape but frozen over in some spots and ice flowing in the main current.  Fishing for Steelhead was excellent before end of Dec 2011. Upper end is closed for fishing...to protect the wintering over Steelhead. 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. 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. Where: Sockeye fishermen are working the bars across from the Copper River. 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.