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Sep 24, 2007; 01:29PM - Spey Fly fishing for Steelhead Skeena River
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows that it is not too late to angle for Chinook (King) Salmon. The photo is courtesy of Nimmo Bay Resort and as you can see it is still “prime time” for Chinook on some central coast wilderness Rivers. Kevin O'Neill their helicopter pilot/guide provided access to this Chinook, while their young guest reaped the reward. More detail in the Craig Murray report below.
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Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
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RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated September 16 – September 23, 2007
(Number 37)
Dear Fishing Friends:
I have recovered from my hard drive crash on Sept 11. Thank goodness I had my files backed up on disc. Lesson for all: Get in the habit of backing up your stuff on a regular basis!
Fishing is good on a variety of rivers. Steelhead and Coho are the only target fish now, unless you are interested in the Trout and Dolly Varden fishery (which by-the-way is good year round, river or lake) or fishing the central or northern wilderness coastal rivers. The Skeena River is in “fishable” condition. We’ve had some rain which in one way is a good thing as the waters were getting too low and the fish were not moving. Now they are. You decide what you want to target, Steelhead or Coho or would you like to try and catch both on the same day? Are you into fly fishing, spin fishing or both? It’s your call. The guides know all the techniques and are here to help you. Read more regarding each river below.
The photo above is the crew of Fish Bone Productions www.fishboneproductions.tv from Rome, Italy who were here in the northwest for eight days to shoot sport-fishing shows to air in Italy and Europe. In the photo (left to right) are Kuso, Carlo, Francesco and outdoor photographer and writer Antonio. They are also shooting shows in the lower mainland, Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlottes. Their plan is to produce a series of documentaries composed of 11 episodes of 26 minutes each. The series will focus on the cultural and naturalistic aspects, giving particular importance to outdoor activities as a whole. The “Caccia e Pesca” TV channel will broadcast the TV series according to the following schedule: A new episode per week will be transmitted 10 times in the space of one week. After a period of 12 months, the entire series will be newly broadcasted and successively used as library material.
For a detailed report on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please read the Ron Wakita report and photos below. In addition, other guides have reports. See below.
NOTICE Cast to http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to view “new” open dates for the guides and lodges.
NOW BOOKING FOR 2008 Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. 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. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Pink, Chinook and Steelhead in the river. Halibut, bottom fishing and Coho in the Kitimat Douglas Channel and Prince Rupert.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 15- pound Coho Where: Skeena trib Angler: Erkki Kainulainen
WEATHER: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers except periods of rain near Stewart BC late this afternoon. Becoming windy early this morning. Highs to 12 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 15 degrees C. Min. Temp. 7 degrees C. Sunrise 7:21 am Sunset 7:33 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three-day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena, Kitimat and Kalum Rivers are in fishable shape. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are in fishable shape also.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: The River came up but is still in fishable shape. Coho are showing up in fair numbers. Fly fishing and spin fishing for Steelhead is good. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: is good for both Steelhead and Coho now. It is possible to catch both Steelhead and Coho on the same day although each species requires specific location and technique.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Coho are coming in fair numbers. Let us hope the run continues to build. I have good reports from guides both fly and spin fishing. Water is a good height now after the rain we had.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Coho are in the river now. Fishing the lower end may still be the best plan but some fish have moved upriver after the bump in water height.
EXSTEW RIVER: Coho are in the river now. This is a difficult river to fish because the water is a dark green colour.
STARTING NOW Think about hiring an experienced jet boat fishing guide for the above three rivers for fall Coho (Silver) Salmon. It will change your life…believe me!
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Coho are throughout the whole river. Access to this river is very difficult. Experienced jet boat operators only please.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Good numbers of Steelhead are being caught. I have reports of some nice fish landed using both spin and fly. This is the time of year to try and get them to take a dry fly.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides.
ISHKHEENICKH RIVER: This is a fantastic river for Coho this time of year. The water needs to be rising and falling to keep the fish moving up river.
MEZIADIN RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day plus numerous local trout and Dolly Varden char. To clarify: Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon are only allowed at the very low end of the river below the boundary sign (you are actually fishing the clean seam of the Meziadin River in the Nass River). Trout fishing is available throughout the whole river and lake. Please check the fishing regulations.
The fall colours in the Nass and trib region are absolutely beautiful this time of year. Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm view some of the scenic photos.
In addition to scenic photos cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm to watch a few video clips from the beautiful Nass River system.
CRANBERRY RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day. Access to this river is not very good.
TSEAX RIVER: Has a late run of Chinook. The fish should be throughout the whole river. I have a report of good numbers of Chinook landed in the lower end down near the mouth. Coho should be right behind the Chinook or even mixed in with them.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now. More rain the better.
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now with the higher tides.
Fishing Report from: Randy’s River Guiding
September 18, 2007: Pro guide Randy Marshall reports an exceptional day on the lower Skeena River for his two clients Nick and Peter from England. They landed 9 Coho and 2 Steelhead between them and lost a bunch more. The rods were “jumping” all day. Needless to say his clients were very impressed. They absolutely loved fishing on the Skeena River.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
Fishing Report from: Nicholas Dean Lodge
Fishing Report for the Week of September 16 to 22, 2007
Al Sasuga Spey casting into the “River of Mists”. Photo credit: Cam Thiessen/Al Sasuga
The Skeena River and its tributaries have been coming into shape quite nicely after heavy rains early last week, and the middle of this week. The Skeena itself had dropped substantially early this week, but has since leveled off and there have been consistent flows. Certain areas of the Skeena have been producing well for Steelhead and Coho, although catch rates are much lower than they were when Pinks and Sockeye were migrating up the river. If you are on the Skeena though when a pod of fish moves through, there is no place like it!
And for the past week, we have hosted Jeff Bright and 9 anglers from Finland. Very experienced fly fishermen, each one hooked into some great Steelhead on the Skeena and its tributaries, along with cart-wheeling Coho on the fly. In many cases, the Coho were found holding in shallow sand flats in 2-4 feet of water, and the Finns did a great job of sight casting to them and employing rapid strips to exploit the Coho’s aggressive nature. Once hooked, the Coho often put up acrobatic, high flying runs. Erkki Kainulainen landed the largest Coho – a 15 lb chromer. Not to mention that 5 Steelhead were taken on the dry fly as well. It certainly was a great time had by all, and thanks also go out to Ismo Uosukainen for his finely prepared carpaccia and sushi!
The fall season is now upon us, and we are in the prime time for Fall Steelhead and Coho. With each day and certainly each freshet, more of these spectacular fish will be ascending the Skeena…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge
'Most people fish their entire lives without realizing it's not the fish that they're really after.' - David Adams Richards
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
Marc Girard of Reliable Guide and Charters drifted with his clients Luc, Steve and Deni on September 17th and landed 2 Coho and lost a couple more.
There were six Coho landed at the hatchery Friday morning September 21st. Five of these were all hooked bottom bouncing roe with a spin n glo. The sixth was hooked on a jig. The Kitimat River is very low and clear and most of the Coho are being caught during the morning and evening bite. The Coho seem to be grouping at the Hatchery and the Goose Creek run in the lower river. Friday night there were another five Coho caught below the hatchery. Drifting the middle section river right now is a bit spotty with the new fish holding in the lower end. The river needs a bump of water to move fish but in the Northwest one has to be careful what one wishes for. There is some rain forecast for this weekend, so here's hoping for a little rain for the river anglers but not too much.
On Friday night September 21st the Kitimat rose 4' and a bunch of Coho were on the move. Alex Nemeth drifted with his clients Robin Frosse, Dave Eby and Rod Fitzpatrick on Saturday September 22nd. They hooked fifteen Coho but only managed to land four.
I had the pleasure of guiding John Harder and Tony Tiani on Saturday. We hooked eight Coho and were able to land four. Coho fishing on the Kitimat is not as good as it normally is this time of the year but there are a fair number of Coho in the system and with a little effort Coho are being caught.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
With the Kitimat River staying relatively low for this time of year there are some Coho still schooling up in the harbour.
My neighbor, Ted Hrynkiw boated 4 Coho and lost 4 Wednesday September 19th.
Wes Owens from Golden Adventure Charters also boated four Coho on September 21st with his clients. There are Coho being caught in the Harbour fishery but not in the numbers that we have become accustomed to. The main run is either late or not going to happen. Only Mother Nature knows what will happen with this year's Coho run but stay tuned to this Fishing report and either way we will report the results.
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
Fishing Report from: Nimmo Bay Resort
Fishing is very much ongoing at Nimmo Bay. October 15 is our last official day. Kevin O'Neill our pilot / guide provided accesses to this Chinook, while our young guest reaped the reward. See photo-of the-week above.
For the most part the fall has been beautiful, with sunny days and great fishing. There are rivers we access where the Coho haven't started to come into. Each day provides a new pageant and the angling odyssey at Nimmo Bay continues to amaze fishers from around the world. Ireland, England and South Africa will be taking back their stories of great catches and magnificent scenery, while stopping to enjoy a shore lunch at 7000 feet.
The food from our coastal kitchen continues to amaze anglers with a big appetite, after a day on the rivers. This gourmet collection of coastal delicacies goes beyond 'numbers of stars' and is best described as Bombastic or Almost Biblical. But I guess you just have to be here to truly understand how the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Note from Noel: This year in 2007, out of 10 Heli fishing and tour resorts and lodges from around the world, Nimmo Bay Resort was voted number one by the prestigious, New York based Forbes Traveler magazine.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
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A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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Wanted to buy: 18-20 foot flat bottom jet boat with centre console, motor and trailer a bonus but not mandatory. Peachland BC Contact Rob 250-767-6456 or 250-864-8644 or tarob@shaw.ca or Rick 250-212-2314 New Sept 1/07
For Sale: magnificent Fishing Lodge in the heart of Patagonia. Located in what probably is the very best spot for salmon runs in the whole South American continent. Ask for full information by contacting Carlos Hernandez of Hunting & Fishing in South America via e-mail hunting@chile.com New Aug 30/07
Wanted to buy: large arbour reel for 9-10 wt Spey rod. Would consider a used one in good condition. Terrace BC E-mail Rick Morrison rkmorrison@telus.net
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Sep 10, 2007; 02:36PM - Guided fishing Skeena River Terrace BC
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows Kalum River Lodge guest Troy Adams with his beautiful, bright, wild, summer-run Skeena River Steelhead doe landed on September 8, 2007. Troy is a repeat guest and just loves to fly fish for Steelhead. The other fish (Salmon) he catches are just a bonus. More detail below.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated September 2 – September 9, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
Fishing in general has been good for Salmon and Steelhead. The Skeena River water height has been dropping since September 5 and is in near perfect condition, although a little “cloudy” today. The cause may be from the last of the snow melt coming off of the mountains which contain very fine glacial silt. Some rivers have so much silt it causes them to turn a green colour.
Steelhead fishing on the Skeena varies from slow to very good, depending where and how you angle for them.
Sockeye and Chum fishing are spotty but there are still plenty of Pinks to catch although many are getting dark. The Sockeye are getting dark also.
The fall Coho fishery has started and there is a question as to the size of the run. I guess time will tell.
For a detailed report on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please read the Ron Wakita report and photos below. In addition, other guides have reports. See below.
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm for a New video clip posted on September 7. It is numbered and titled:
Video Clip 0008 Cam Thiessen coho fly fishing Skeena River
Cam is an AAG for Nicholas Dean Lodge and was demonstrating to his client how to present the fly correctly and POW he hooked this fish. The clip was recorded on August 16th. The weather was hot and the fly fishing was hotter. The fly fishing group lost count of the fish they hooked but I was able to make video (raw footage) clips for 3 Steelhead, 3 Pinks, 3 Sockeye and 1 Coho. This was a record for me as I really hope to make only one usable clip, but 10 clips… unbelievable! I did not even stay the whole day I left around 2:30 in the afternoon.
NOW BOOKING FOR 2008 Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. 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. Your questions and concerns will be promptly answered by me. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Andrew Rushton
Chad Black
Craig Murray
Randy Marshall
Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Pink, Chinook and Steelhead in the river. Halibut, Bottom Fishing and Coho in the ocean Kitimat Douglas Channel and Prince Rupert.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: Good
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Species: 18-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena River Angler: Troy Adams
WEATHER: A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High to 24 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 18 degrees C. Min. Temp. 8 degrees C. Sunrise 6:55 am Sunset 8:08 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River is in great shape. Water has been dropping since September 5. The Kitimat River is up and down but has been fishable all week. The Kalum River is clean. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are clean.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: Fishing is fair for Sockeye throughout the whole system. To catch them in any numbers consistently you need to fish for them on specific gravel bars that have a specific flow of water. If you don’t have the proper flow you just don’t catch them. Pinks are showing in abundant numbers and can be caught just about anywhere in any flow of water. Both the Sockeye and the Pinks are starting to get dark now. There is Chum in the river but not in any great numbers. Coho fishing is slow and it should be “gangbusters” this time of year. We are keeping an eye on it. Fly fishing for Steelhead is fair to good. Both single hand and Spey fly rods work well although fishermen are telling me the Spey fly rod has the edge. Even though it is a bigger rod, usually 14 or 15 feet in length it takes less effort to cast. Usually one roll cast is all you need to reach where the fish are swimming by. This river is “where to be” for fly fishing. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: Steelhead are entering the river now. Coho are entering the river now. It is quite possible to hook both Steelhead and Coho on the same day.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: The Coho should be entering the river now. Fishing on the lower end has started although I hear the catch numbers have been low.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: With the higher water good numbers of Coho should be entering the river now. The majority of the fish will be holding up in the lower end (first 3 miles or so) in the deep dark pools.
EXSTEW RIVER: The Coho should be entering the river now. This is a difficult river to fish as the water is usually a heavy green colour due to a high content of glacial silt.
STARTING NOW Think about hiring an experienced jet boat fishing guide for the above three rivers for fall Coho (Silver) Salmon. It will change your life…believe me!
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Coho seem to school up in calm pools on the lower end. With high water they will shoot up the river. Access to this river is very difficult. Experienced jet boat operators only please.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: When the water is clean a few Steelhead have been caught. I have reports of some nice fish landed using both spin and fly. This is the time of year to try and get them to take a dry fly.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides.
ISHKHEENICKH RIVER This is a fantastic river for Coho this time of year. The water needs to be rising and falling to keep the fish moving up river.
MEZIADIN RIVER Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day plus numerous local trout and Dolly Varden char.
The fall colours in the Nass River and trib region this time of year are absolutely beautiful. Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm view some of the scenic photos.
In addition to scenic photos cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm to watch a few video clips from the beautiful Nass River system.
CRANBERRY RIVER Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day. Access to this river is not very good. It is mostly a walk and wade river now.
TSEAX RIVER: Has a late run of Chinook. I have a report of good numbers of Chinook landed in the lower end down near the mouth. The best access is via jet boat but some determined folks like to walk in from the road, just beware of the grizzly bears. Coho should be right behind the Chinook or even mixed in with them.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now. More rain the better.
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now with the higher tides.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REPORT from Andrew Rushton of Kalum River Lodge
My two guests Troy Adams and Marcus (Whitey) Irving were on their 7th trip to the Skeena River. They were Spey fly fishing the last couple of days Sept 3-4 and they landed five Steelhead and lost nine plus the usual multiple varieties of wild Salmon which was plenty of action to keep everyone happy! Troy and Marcus are experienced with the Spey fly rod system and a third chap Wayne Davidson who joined us, is learning. We loaned him a rod to try out. The question is, will he get hooked on the Spey fly rod? The largest fish were an 18-pound Steelhead, 13-pound Coho and 10-pound Sockeye. The river came up on September 5 and the fishing slowed down but they still managed to hook four Steelhead (lost them) and a bunch more Salmon, including the 'elusive' Skeena River Chum Salmon. The fish just kept migrating upriver heading for their home tributaries. This is a fabulous fishery this time of year.
Andrew says a few more guiding days have become available. Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm for an update and contact me right away to book.
FISHING REPORT from Randy Marshal of Randy’s River Guiding
Randy reports excellent guided fishing on the Skeena all week using both spin and fly fishing methods. He even had one day off guiding and went fishing with a few friends. His friend Troy almost landed a Steelhead they estimated to weigh around 18-pounds. The hook pulled out right beside the boat.
FISHING REPORT from Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge for the Week of September 2 to 8, 2007
The Summer and indeed the season itself has gone by very quickly here at Nicholas Dean Lodge. Though it would have been nice to have more warm, sunny Summer weather, the fishing has generally made up for the more-often-than-not, rainy days. Pinks and Sockeye made a strong showing, particularly through late July and August and are now starting to taper off, and the Coho run has continued to build and provide great fishing on the Skeena. With the recent opening of Coho fishing on the Lower Skeena Tributaries, these chrome, acrobatic fish will be a main target for guests here at the lodge. Though Steelhead numbers have been considerably lower this year than most years, the numbers are improving, and hookups on the Skeena and its tributaries have reflected this.
For river conditions, the Skeena has continued to drop after last week’s showers, and with the cooler fall nights that we’ve been experiencing, should continue this trend. What this means is ideal water conditions for Steelhead and Coho fishing. Not to mention dry fly Steelhead opportunities!
Stay tuned for next week’s report!
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge
'Most people fish their entire lives without realizing it's not the fish that they're really after.' - David Adams Richards
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
FISHING REPRT from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
The Kitimat River experienced some high water early in the week which brought in schools of fresh Coho into the system usually on the high tides. This is typical of Coho as they tend to move when there is a bump up in water levels and like other salmon they also move on the high tides.
Consistent with this, our mobile tackle van reports Coho caught in bunches in the lower portion of the Kitimat River. Our guided drift boats are experiencing this kind of catch rates. Pat Oliver fishing with his fishing partner Chuck hooked twelve landing six on Tuesday Sept 4th. When the river is rising anglers will hook fish in bunches as the Coho move through but when the river is dropping the Coho will start to stack up in the pools and deeper water. There seems to be a fair number of Coho but no where close to the peak of the run yet.
We had some luck with clients on Saturday Sept 8th. but the results were a little spotty. I think a lot of the fish we hooked earlier in the week had moved through. I had the privilege of guiding Tom and Dianne Thomson. We landed two Coho and a whole mess of Pinks. Mark Girard guided Bill MacKenzie and Don Gabordy and they landed three Coho and even more Pinks than we did. Alex Nemeth guided Janet, Keith, and Mathew Hoffart and they landed six Coho and again a bunch of Pinks. Congrats everyone.
The Coho run should get stronger with each tide and the river is dropping. Stay Tuned to this report
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Todd of Nautical West Charters landed ten Coho on his last trip. Larry also of Nautical West fishing with Rick Mulley, Josh Wesolowski and Jack Dewalt landed 24 Coho, 15 Rock Cod and 4 halibut on September 2nd and third. September 8th Larry with clients boated 7 halibut. Well done Larry!
Fish Trap and Money Point are the two hot spots for Coho in the Douglas Channel but the fishing results seem to be a little erratic as the Coho are definitely on the move. Some boats are doing really well where others are not. Such is Life in the fishing world. Timing is everything.
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
FISHING REPORT from Craig Murray of Nimmo Bay Resort
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye are not expected to be high.
The above photo is of general manager Fraser Murray shows that there are a few perks of running a resort. This bright Coho is one of those perks.
The season has been late in coming but September & October will be stellar and with bright fish coming in by the ton, the angling will be fabulous. Try an October booking with us for big Vancouver Island and Mainland Coho. It's your turn.
2008 is filling up so don't get caught short with no space for you or your group.
Please contact Noel to book your space now.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me anytime to list your items.
Wanted to buy: 18-20 foot flat bottom jet boat with centre console, motor and trailer a bonus but not mandatory. Peachland BC Contact Rob 250-767-6456 or 250-864-8644 or tarob@shaw.ca or Rick 250-212-2314
For Sale: magnificent Fishing Lodge in the heart of Patagonia. Located in what probably is the very best spot for salmon runs in the whole South American continent. Ask for full information by contacting Carlos Hernandez of Hunting & Fishing in South America via e-mail hunting@chile.com
Wanted to buy: large arbour reel for 9-10 wt Spey rod. Would consider a used one in good condition. Terrace BC E-mail Rick Morrison rkmorrison@telus.net
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm to view the items.
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Sep 3, 2007; 01:41PM - Guided Fishing at its best in TERRACE BC Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows Nicholas Dean Lodge guest George Honore with his beautiful, bright, wild, summer-run Skeena River Steelhead. Angling guide Sky Richard is holding the fish which was estimated to weigh around 16-pounds. Photo credit - Jon Millichap. There were many photos I could have used as the photo-of-the-week.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
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RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated August 26 – September 2, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
Wow, where did August go? With the cooler rainy days it feels like summer is over. September is here and that means Coho. Our American friends call them Silvers. The more rain we have the better. High water is needed to bring in good numbers and allow jet boats access upriver. DFO predicts a good run so we will have to wait and see if that prediction comes true. Interestingly, the Tyee Test Fishery for Coho is below the six year average. I assume this refers to the summer-run Coho which should already be past Terrace. As per regulations the Coho fishing on the lower Skeena tributaries opens on Sept 1. These are the Coho we call “northerns” the big ones with the hooked nose. The biggest one I have ever seen was landed on the Kasiks River by Jack Baikowitz that weighed 27-pounds. Cast http://www.noelgyger.ca/records/Record002.jpg for a photo.
Steelhead fishing on the Skeena varies from good to spotty. Some guides report excellent fishing while others say it has been slow. I have reports of some big fish landed. Jeff Bright of www.jeffbright.com landed a 25-pounder last week and apparently landed another one around the same size this week. All with the Spey fly rod. Once again, no photo…as the saying goes the BIG one always gets away.
Sockeye and Chum fishing are spotty but there are still plenty of Pinks to catch although the fish are getting dark.
The Skeena River started to rise (worst fishing conditions) on Aug 29 and kept rising until Aug 31. Obviously this must have had an affect on the fishing, slowing it down. The river has been dropping (best fishing conditions) and cleaning ever since.
Fishing for Steelhead on the Zymoetz (Copper) River is slow at this time. Water has been dirty most of the week. Anyway some of the best fishing for Steelhead is during the classified water time period of Sept 1 to Oct 31. So I guess one could say the fishing has JUST begun. Check out some of the video clips from late last fall…WOW-WOW that is all I have to say. There are 17 Steelhead clips from the fall time period, numbered from 0007 through 0023. What kind of a run are we going to have this year?
Nicholas Dean Lodge Outpost Camp report: I understand they may take the camp down today. Below is a photo of one of the largest Steelhead caught at the camp this season. On the left is AAG Rick Morrison and on the right AG Dustin Kovacvich. Photo credit goes to Keith Cuddeback. Thank you very much Keith for sending it to me.
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm for another New video clip posted on August 28. It is numbered and titled:
Video Clip 0007 Rick Morrison coho fly fishing Skeena River
Little bit of back ground on the video clip. Rick is an Assistant Angling Guide (AAG) for Nicholas Dean Lodge at their outpost camp. His clients stopped fishing for lunch and he took the opportunity to make a few casts...and POW a nice Coho took his fly. He hooked it in the main flow of the river. The fish fought its way down stream and through a shallow tail-out and ended up in a back eddy where Rick landed it. Nice job Rick.
This is the first fly fishing Coho video clip I have and I hope to have more in the future.
For a detailed report on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please read the Ron Wakita report and photos below.
Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. 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 kind of like hiring two guides for the price of one. Your questions and concerns will be promptly answered by me. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Pink, Chinook and Steelhead in the river. Halibut, Bottom Fishing and Coho in the ocean Kitimat Douglas Channel and Prince Rupert.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: Fair
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Species: 25-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena River Angler: Jeff Bright (Second week in a row)
WEATHER: Cloudy with sunny periods. Showers beginning late this afternoon. High to 18 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 20 degrees C. Min. Temp. 9 degrees C. Sunrise 6:43 am Sunset 8:26 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River is in fair shape. Water has been dropping the last few days. The Kitimat River is up and down but has been fishable all week. The Kalum River is clean. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are clean.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: Fishing is fair for Sockeye throughout the whole system. Pinks are showing in abundant numbers. Coho fishing is slow. We are keeping and eye on it. Fly fishing for Steelhead is fair. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: The main run of Coho should be entering the river now. This run spawns in the whole river. The early run that swims quickly through the whole river and into Kalum Lake is still happening. The distance is about 20 kilometers. They seem to mill around in the lake at the mouth of the Beaver (upper Kalum River) and Cedar Rivers until the water is the correct height, then they shoot up. If your timing is good you can catch them in the lake. Sockeye are in the river now but are closed to angling.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: With the higher water good numbers of Coho should be entering the river now. Fishing on the low end has started. Catches have been slow.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: With the higher water good numbers of Coho should be entering the river now.
EXSTEW RIVER: With the higher water good numbers of Coho should be entering the river now.
STARTING NOW Think about hiring an experienced jet boat fishing guide for the above three rivers for fall Coho (Silver) Salmon. It will change your life…believe me!
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Coho seem to school up in calm pools on the lower end. With the higher water good numbers of Coho should be entering the river now. Access to this river is difficult. Jet boat only.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: When the water is clean a few Steelhead have been caught.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides.
TSEAX RIVER: Has a late run of Chinook. I have a report of good numbers of Chinook landed in the low end down near the mouth. The best access is via jet boat but some determined folks like to walk in from the road. Coho should be right behind the Chinook or even mixed in with them.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now. More rain the better.
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now with the higher tides and rain.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REPORT from Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge
The above photo shows lodge guest Bob Owen taking great pride helping hold his Skeena River wild Steelhead. This fish was estimated to weigh 14-pounds. On the right is owner of the lodge Dustin Kovacvich. Photo credit - Jon Honore
NICHOLAS DEAN LODGE is British Columbia’s premier exclusive wild salmon and steelhead outdoor adventure destination and the only lodge in North Western BC that can offer a different adventure every day, each time you come to the lodge. We have access to over 50 rivers and lakes, saltwater fishing, fly and conventional fishing, all species of salmon and trout, including outdoor adventure. We can organize an adventure sport like mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, camping, tours, skiing, snowmobiling and off -road motorcycle tours.
The Skeena River system may be the last pervasive wild salmon and steelhead fishery in the world; it’s well protected and will become a legacy for the clients of Nicholas Dean Lodge to enjoy for many years to come.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
FISHING REPRT from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
The Coho return has been sporadic lately but with the recent high tides and the rainfall we had the last couple of days created two influences for the Coho to migrate into the area.
This is the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Fishing Derby weekend and a bunch of Coho showed up in time for the derby participants to catch. There were 7 Coho caught at the Pump House Friday August 28th and 9 caught at the Lower Dike. The Coho don't seem to be holding in the lower river for long as the next morning there were only 2 landed at the Pump house and 2 at the lower dike. This is typical with Coho that when the river rises the Coho migrate upriver and then hold in the deeper pools as the river drops. The Kitimat River is dropping so smart money says to go up river into the deeper pools such as Coho Flats, Powerline and even as high up river as the 18 mile rock. Another bonus of the high water is that a section of river that was impassible above the powerline has now opened up.
Stay Tuned for this weekend's derby results as we will post them on this report.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Dan O'Neil of Rising Sun Charters reported landing a 100lb. halibut but he did not enter the Derby. The largest halibut will win $500.00 cash but Dan had to have entered the Derby prior to catching the fish and time will tell whether his halibut would have been the largest at the weigh in deadline.
One of the hot spots in the Douglas Channel for Coho is 'Fish Trap' as Todd from Nautical West Charters reports limiting out his clients on August 28th. 'It's hot' Todd says and lots of other boats were doing really good as well.
Todd also reports a large halibut also pushing close to 100lbs caught in the Fish Trap area.
We will soon see whether this angler was entered in the Derby and eligible to win the First prize of $500.00.
Stay Tuned to this fishing report for all of the results from the Derby.
Good Luck to all anglers participating in the Derby or not.
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
FISHING REPORT from Craig Murray of Nimmo Bay Resort
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
The photo is helicopter pilot/guide Ted holding a fresh central coast, wilderness River, Chinook (King) Salmon for the lodge guest. The fish was caught on August 27.
In September, the great fishing continues in all of our systems for Trout, Coho and Chum. This is the best time to hook into large Chinook Salmon. There are summer Steelhead at this time. Although we do not focus on them this is a great time to fish for them.
Join us for the most incredible fishing experience of a lifetime. Depart the resort each morning in A-Star helicopters and travel from sea level to 7,000 feet and down again into the Great Bear Rainforest where some of the most private and desirable fresh water fishing in the world await. Fly fish or spin fish all day for Rainbow & Cutthroat trout, Steelhead, Char and all 5 species of Pacific Salmon: Chinook, Coho, Chum, Sockeye and Pink. Be guided on the following classified rivers: Wakeman River, Nekite River, Kingcome River, Kakweiken River, Ahnuahti River, Seymour River as well as over 40 unclassified rivers and lakes throughout northern Vancouver Island and the central coast from Knight Inlet to Bella Coola.
This year in 2007, out of 10 Heli fishing and tour resorts and lodges from around the world, Nimmo Bay Resort was voted number one by the prestigious, New York based Forbes Traveler magazine.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me anytime to list your items.
Wanted to buy: 18-20 foot flat bottom jet boat with centre console, motor and trailer a bonus but not mandatory. Peachland BC Contact Rob 250-767-6456 or 250-864-8644 or tarob@shaw.ca or Rick 250-212-2314 New Sept 1/07
For Sale: magnificent Fishing Lodge in the heart of Patagonia. Located in what probably is the very best spot for salmon runs in the whole South American continent. Ask for full information by contacting Carlos Hernandez of Hunting & Fishing in South America via e-mail hunting@chile.com New Aug 30/07
Wanted to buy: large arbour reel for 9-10 wt Spey rod. Would consider a used one in good condition. Terrace BC E-mail Rick Morrison rkmorrison@telus.net
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm to view the items. New items have been posted this week.
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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Aug 27, 2007; 01:55PM - Guided fly fishing Terrace BC Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows on the left pro angling guide Dustin Kovacvich, in the middle a beautiful, wild summer-run Skeena River Steelhead, on the right Jeff Bright pro Spey fly fisherman, photographer and conservationist. Jeff landed this fish on August 24th and it was estimated to weigh between 8 and 9-pounds. I managed to shoot a video clip of the action. It is posted on the website as New 2007 Steelhead clip number 0044.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated August 19 – August 26, 2007
(Number 33)
Dear Fishing Friends:
On August 24th I spent some time on the Skeena River at the Nicholas Dean Lodge - Outpost Camp. The guests at the camp were flyfishing for Steelhead, Sockeye, Coho and Pink Salmon and maybe even a Chinook or Chum. Both Spey fly rods and single hand fly rods were used. The water is in perfect shape. It had been dropping all week but has come up a little yesterday and today.
Jeff Bright of www.jeffbright.com landed a very large Steelhead estimated to weigh around 25-pounds. The fish swam away before he could get a photo. The small single barbless hook, he believes in using, partially straightened-out during the play. When I was at the camp he managed to land a Steelhead between 8 and 10-pounds of which I got a photo and a little video footage. Pro guide Dustin Kovacvich demonstrates the correct technique to calm a fish and take a quick photo before release. It looks easy for the pros, doesn’t it?
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm and another New video clip posted on August 25. It is numbered and titled:
- Video Clip 0045 Jeff Bright Spey fly fishing Skeena River Steelhead
For a detailed report on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please read the Ron Wakita report and photos below.
I have a report from pro guide Randy Marshall of Randy’s River Guiding he told me fishing was good for his guest he guided on August 23rd.
Due to a medical condition a client, booked with Randy, had to cancel. The dates of Sept. 26-27-28-29 are now available. Contact me anytime to book these dates.
I also have a report from pro guide Andrew Rushton of Kalum River Lodge. He was gear and spin fishing his clients on the lower Skeena and reports fantastic fishing. His guests were still landing good numbers of Chinook (King) Salmon. Nothing too big…with weights of around 15 to 25-pounds but they were bright silver. The last of the Chinook run is still “pushing-in”. He also mentioned they landed a few Chum Salmon. The Sockeye fishing was slow and was not really targeted. They did pretty well landing Steelhead and Coho. Andrew guides both fly and spin.
Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. 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. Your questions and concerns will be promptly answered by me. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Craig Murray
Andrew Ruston
Randy Marshall
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Pink, Chinook and Steelhead in the river. Halibut, Bottom Fishing and Coho in the ocean Kitimat Douglas Channel and Prince Rupert.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Species: 25-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena River Angler: Jeff Bright
WEATHER: Cloudy with sunny periods and 40 percent chance of showers. Highs to 15 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 21 degrees C. Min. Temp. 10 degrees C. Sunrise 6:30 am Sunset 8:43 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River is in good shape. Water has been dropping just about all week. It came up a little bit yesterday and today. The Kitimat River is up and down but has been fishable all week. The Kalum River is clean. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are clean.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: Fishing is fair for Sockeye throughout the whole system. Pinks are showing in abundant numbers. Coho fishing seems strong. We are keeping and eye on it. Fly fishing for Steelhead is fair. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: Waiting for the main run of Coho now. The early run that swims quickly through the whole river and into Kalum Lake has started. The distance is about 20 kilometers. They seem to mill around in the lake at the mouth of the Beaver (upper Kalum River) and Cedar Rivers until the water is the correct height, then they shoot up. If your timing is good you can catch them in the lake. Sockeye are in the river now but are closed to angling.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now. A few will be swimming in on the low end.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now. A few will be swimming in on the low end.
EXSTEW RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
GITNADOIX RIVER: Waiting for Coho now. They seem to school up in calm pools on the lower end. Access to this river is difficult. Jet boat only.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: When the water is clean a few Steelhead have been caught in the lower end.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides.
TSEAX RIVER: Coho should be coming in now.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
The Kitimat River this past week has experienced one of the few interludes in terms of salmon migration. Typically there is at least one species of salmon running in good numbers through out the summer months on the Kitimat. There appears to be a bit of a gap in the Coho return. There are a few Coho logged every day in our Mobile Tackle Van but not in the numbers that we should be recording. I never cease to be amazed by the wonders of nature and with this year's record snow pack and extreme high water it is difficult to predict these effects on this year's Coho fishing season. I suspect we will see better numbers starting this weekend as we rotate through some very large high tides. The majority of Pinks have reached their final stage in their life cycle and are spawning and dying. The Pink return was exceptional this year as well as the Chinook. I am always amazed by the size of some Chinook carcasses that wash up on the shoreline this time of the year. Wow, there are some big buggers! This is good for future generations as the genetic size of these fish has been perpetuated. All those
in the 'know' or who think they 'know' are predicting exceptional Chinook returns for next year. Stay Tuned!
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
The Kitimat Harbour Coho fishery similar to the Kitimat River Coho fishery
experienced some below average results this past week. There have been some Coho caught but not in the numbers typical for this time of year. We anxiously wait for what the big tides produce.
The outer waters of the Douglas Channel continue to produce really good numbers.
Todd and Larry of Nautical West Adventures had some outstanding results their last trip out. Todd boated 24 Coho for his clients and 3 halibut. Larry boated 32 Coho and 4 halibut. 'Well Done' Todd and Larry. Congrats, on some great results and I am sure that there are some great Fish stories that go with the results. It is interesting to note the exceptionally high numbers of 'Mud sharks' (dog fish) in the area. Todd commented on the difficulty in getting through the sharks to get down to bottom fish. Berkley has manufactured a series of bait called 'GULP' that some anglers claim does not attract Mud Sharks. Stay Tuned as it is still work in progress. I will comment in a later fishing report when all the results are in.
A REMINDER: for any anglers interested in participating in the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Fishing Derby on the Labour Day weekend in September stay tuned to this fishing report and please go to www.visitkitimat.com for more details.
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
Coho's are king, for the fight, the beauty and the photo. Many a proud angler has left Nimmo Bay with his digital card full of released coho shots like this one. Perhaps the next photo will be of you, being set free by a fish.
August is a fantastic month for all our rivers and for all species of Pacific salmon. Fresh bright Coho10 -18 pounds, Pink salmon are a blast on light fly gear. Along with great fishing the weather is superb making available a host of other activities.
Join us for the most incredible fishing experience of a lifetime. Depart the resort each morning in A-Star helicopters and travel from sea level to 7,000 feet and down again into the Great Bear Rainforest where some of the most private and desirable fresh water fishing in the world await. Fly fish or spin fish all day for Rainbow & Cutthroat trout, Steelhead, Char and all 5 species of Pacific Salmon: Chinook, Coho, Chum, Sockeye and Pink. Be guided on the following classified rivers: Wakeman River, Nekite River, Kingcome River, Kakweiken River, Ahnuahti River, Seymour River as well as over 40 unclassified rivers and lakes throughout northern Vancouver Island and the central coast from Knight Inlet to Bella Coola.
This year in 2007, out of 10 Heli fishing and tour resorts and lodges from around the world, Nimmo Bay Resort was voted number one by the prestigious, New York based Forbes Traveler magazine.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me anytime to list your items:
Wanted to buy: large arbour reel for 9-10 wt Spey rod. Would consider a used one in good condition. Terrace BC E-mail Rick Morrison rkmorrison@telus.net *New*
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm to view the items.
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
Back to: http://noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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Aug 20, 2007; 06:39PM - Guided fishing Skeena River Terrace BC Canada
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows pro angling guide Dustin Kovacvich of Nicholas Dean Lodge assisting his guest Gary Baldackin of Toronto, Ontario pose his beautiful Steelhead he landed on the Skeena River on August 16, 2007. I managed to shoot a video clip of the action. It is posted on the website as New 2007 Steelhead clip number 0043.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated August 12 – August 19, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
On August 16, I was invited to fly fish with Dustin Kovacvich, owner of Nicholas Dean Lodge and his three guests (father-son-daughter). They were flyfishing on the Skeena River for Steelhead, Sockeye, Coho and Pink Salmon. Both Spey fly rods and single hand fly rods were used. I lost count of all the fish they hooked but I managed to take video of 3 Steelhead, 3 Sockeye, 3 Pinks and 1 Coho and I didn't even stay with them the full day. In addition, I was also able to shoot numerous high rez photos. I'd guess they caught about 60 fish. It was an absolute fantastic day!
The Skeena River had been dropping steady and was in great shape...but…everything changed on the afternoon of August 16 when lightening, thunder and heavy rain struck. The next day the water had coloured up.
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm and watch two New video clips posted this week. They are titled and numbered:
1. Gary fly fishing Skeena River Steelhead. Video clip number 0043
2. Dustin Spey fly fishing Skeena River Steelhead. Video clip number 0044
The Kitimat River spin and fly fishermen are catching Coho, Chum and Pink on the low end. Ocean fishing in the Douglas Channel “out front” and “down the channel” is great. Check out the Ron Wakita report and photos below.
Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. 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. Your questions and concerns will be promptly answered by me. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Pink and Steelhead in the river. Halibut, Bottom Fishing and Coho in the ocean Kitimat Douglas Channel and Prince Rupert.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: Excellent
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 18-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena River Angler: Dusty Kovacvich. In addition: a 85-pound Halibut from the Douglas Channel was caught by Tom Snider.
WEATHER: Cloudy with sunny periods. Highs to 18 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 22 degrees C. Min. Temp. 11 degrees C. Sunrise 6:17 am Sunset 8:59 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River water levels have been dropping but all that changed on the afternoon of August 16 when the heavy rain came. The water came up for a couple of days but has stabilized and is dropping again. It looks fishable today. The Kitimat River is up and down but has been fishable all week. The Kalum River is clean. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are clean.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: Fishing is good for Sockeye throughout the whole system. Pinks are showing in abundant numbers. Coho fishing seems strong. We are keeping and eye on it. Fly fishing for Steelhead has been pretty good. We are keeping an eye on it. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: Waiting for the main run of Coho now. The early run that swims quickly through the whole river and into Kalum Lake has started. The distance is about 20 kilometers. They seem to mill around in the lake at the mouth of the Beaver (upper Kalum River) and Cedar Rivers until the water is the correct height, then they shoot up. If your timing is good you can catch them in the lake. Sockeye are in the river now but are closed to angling.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now. A few will be swimming in on the low end.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now. A few will be swimming in on the low end.
EXSTEW RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
NOTICE: the above three rivers fishing for Coho is a “change your life” experience. Check it out sometime.
GITNADOIX RIVER: Waiting for Coho now. They seem to school up in calm pools on the lower end. Access to this river is difficult. Jet boat only.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: When the water is clean a few Steelhead have been caught in the lower end. The rainstorm we had on August 16th blew out the river. By Sunday it was starting to come back into shape. Dirty water from the Copper flows into the Skeena.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides.
TSEAX RIVER: Coho should be coming in now.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
The above two photos are my good friends Guy and Astrid Gangl of Luxembourg. They were enjoying their first Halibut charter out of Prince Rupert with their guide Randy Marshall of Randy’s River Guiding in Terrace. This was their 10th return trip to Terrace.
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REPORT FROM: Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of August 12 to 18, 2007
The fishing on the Skeena has been incredible over the past week, as many of our guests experienced. Although Pinks and Sockeye are the main species hitting flies, there have also been some acrobatic Coho and freight train Steelhead landed. These fish are chrome bright, just a day or two from the Ocean and are at their peak condition. Needless to say, their fighting qualities are excellent!
And each day that goes by, more Steelhead and Coho enter the Skeena, making you wonder what the next pull on your fly or lure will be…
Contact Noel to book your trip NOW! There are a few spots left this year.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
The river is in great fishing condition. There continues to be an excessive number of Pink salmon. The state of the Pink salmon range from bright with sea lice to some that are humped up and well into their spawning colours.
The Chum salmon return has yet to reach the typical numbers that the Kitimat
River is famous for. Some of the Chum are also transforming into their
spawning colour and developing their canine teeth that the Chum are known
for. And so goes the natural course of the salmon spawning cycle.
The Coho are starting to show in increasing numbers. Pat Oliver, Mark
Girard and Alex Nemaeth (the three amigos) drifted Friday August 17th and
hooked six Coho and landed four. They are all associate guides for Reliable
Guide and Charters Ltd who are doing 'home work' drifts in preparation for Coho
bookings we have for later in the month.
Our mobile tackle van is also reporting higher than average numbers of Coho
being caught in the lower Kitimat. Most of the Coho are being caught on
Pink Jigs and Koho 45 spoons.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
The Kitimat Harbour fishery is starting to show more Coho. Wes Owens of
Golden Adventures boated four Coho and one Chinook on August 17th. Other
boaters are experiencing similar catch rates. The Harbour fishery should start to really pick up with each high tide.
The Douglas Channel continues to produce halibut. Tom Snider and his fishing partner Brendon Hodge boated 5 halibut. We scaled one which weighed in at 85lbs. There was another one in the boat which was also close to the same weight. They also caught a 25lb Ling Cod and many other assorted bottom fish. This is typically a really good time for halibut fishing in the northern end of Douglas Channel (closer to Kitimat) because of the number of spawned out carcasses of Pinks and Chum drifting out of the numerous creeks and rivers. All the bottom fish migrate into the inner waters of the Douglas Channel to feed and accordingly most boaters also take advantage of this natural migration of bottom fish.
A REMINDER: for any anglers interested in participating in the Kitimat
Chamber of Commerce Fishing Derby on the Labour Day weekend in September.
Stay tuned to this fishing report for more details.
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
August is a fantastic month for all our rivers and for all species of Pacific salmon. Fresh bright Coho10 -18 pounds, Pink salmon are a blast on light fly gear. Along with great fishing the weather is superb. Making available a host of other activities.
Join us for the most incredible fishing experience of a lifetime. Depart the resort each morning in A-Star helicopters and travel from sea level to 7,000 feet and down again into the Great Bear Rainforest where some of the most private and desirable fresh water fishing in the world await. Fly fish or spin fish all day for Rainbow & Cutthroat trout, Steelhead, Char and all 5 species of Pacific Salmon: Chinook, Coho, Chum, Sockeye and Pink. Be guided on the following classified rivers: Wakeman River, Nekite River, Kingcome River, Kakweiken River, Ahnuahti River, Seymour River as well as over 40 unclassified rivers and lakes throughout northern Vancouver Island and the central coast from Knight Inlet to Bella Coola.
This year in 2007, out of 10 Heli fishing and tour resorts and lodges from around the world, Nimmo Bay Resort was voted number one by the prestigious, New York based Forbes Traveler magazine.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me anytime to list your items.
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm to view the items.
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
Back to: http://noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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Aug 13, 2007; 01:38PM - Guided fishing Terrace BC Canada
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows Kiesha Herman who is all smiles after learning how to fly fish and catching her first Pink Salmon on the fly. Pinks, Sockeye, Coho and Steelhead are being caught in the Skeena River and its tributaries near Terrace. Photo credit: Nicholas Dean Lodge
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated August 5 – August 12, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
Some of you may have noticed I sent last weeks fishing report out early, around 11 AM instead of the usual late afternoon time. The reason for this, I was invited to fish with Ron Wakita on his ocean boat in the Douglas channel. I met him at Moon Bay Marina at noon. It was kind of a family fishing day with Ron, Natalie, Corry, (Ron’s son) and two of his young friends. Ron had fresh Dungeness crab cooking onboard when I arrived. I ate fresh, cooked Crab all day. Re: fishing. To make a long story short the fishing was absolutely fantastic! The rods were “jumping” ALL day with fish-on! Ron worked, non-stop to keep all four rods fishing properly. Ron really knows his stuff. Natalie was also very helpful with the rods and Cory did a masterful job steering the boat. Me being helpful…well, my excuse, I am a river fisherman, don’t know much about ocean boats or ocean fishing. The day was mostly a “blur” of action but I remember we caught three Coho, a dozen Pink and three or four Chum…plus our limit of Crab. We also lost a lot of fish. After fishing we went to a barbeque Ron had for his assistant guides, staff, clients and friends to “celebrate” a successful spring Steelhead and summer Chinook season (March 1 to July 31). Fun was had by all, especially me… I ate more Crab. I got home late to clean and cook my limit of six Crabs…and ate more Crab. The next day I ate crab again for dinner. By then, I was “crabbed out”. Thanks to everyone who helped put on a fabulous barbeque!
The Skeena River water level continues to drop and fishing is “excellent” for Sockeye and Pink Salmon for both spin and fly fishermen. Steelhead and Coho are starting to show but NOT in any great numbers…so far. Concern is being expressed, by many anglers as to the size of the (summer-run) Steelhead run this year. It is very low according to the Tyee Test Fishery: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/northcoast/skeena/indexhelp.htm Cast to North Coast Steelhead Alliance: http://www.ncsteelheadalliance.ca/ for conservation updates and I will do my best to keep you informed in these reports and through items posted on the News Bulletin page.
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm and watch three New video clips posted this week. Two videos of Sockeye fly fishing and one of Pink fly fishing all on the Skeena River.
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm and check out one New river Scenic photos. This one is of the Kasiks River, described as “the most beautiful river in the world”, by one of my past guests. Bright silver Coho should be “swimming in” the lower end right now.
As the Kitimat River spin and fly fishermen celebrate the end of their Chinook season, everyone is happy to not target them and let them spawn. Coho, Chum and Pink are entering the river now. Ocean fishing in the Douglas Channel is great. Check out the Ron Wakita report and photos below.
Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. 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. Your questions and concerns will be promptly answered by me. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
Correction: I incorrectly described the area of the Skeena River Chinook Salmon closure in my last report. It should have read: The Chinook closure on August 7 is from the Lakelse River mouth upstream to the Skeena River Overpass (new Hwy 16 bridge) at Ferry Island. I had inadvertently described the Classified Waters section thinking it was the same zone for the closure. I guess it pays to read the regs.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Pink and Steelhead in the river. Halibut, Bottom Fishing and Coho in the ocean Kitimat Douglas Channel and Prince Rupert.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: Excellent
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 20-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena River Angler: Dusty Schad. In addition: a 126-pound Halibut from the Douglas Channel was caught by Marco Bravo.
WEATHER: Cloudy with sunny periods and 60 percent chance of showers. Highs to 15 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 19.3 degrees C. Min. Temp. 10.6 degrees C. Sunrise 6:04 am Sunset 9:15 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River water levels have been dropping for the past seven days. The Kitimat River is up and down but has been fishable all week. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are clean. Fishing conditions on all waters are excellent.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: Fishing is good for Sockeye throughout the whole system. Pinks are showing in abundant numbers. Coho seem to be strong. Steelhead fishing is slow. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: Waiting for the main run of Coho now. The early run that swims quickly through the whole river and into Kalum Lake has started. The distance is about 20 kilometers. They seem to mill around in the lake at the mouth of the Beaver (upper Kalum River) and Cedar Rivers until the water is the correct height, then they shoot up. If your timing is good you can catch them in the lake. Sockeye are in the river now but are closed to angling.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now. A few will be swimming in on the low end.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now. A few will be swimming in on the low end.
EXTEW RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
GITNADOIX RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Waiting for Steelhead now. I have a report of a few Steelhead hooked already in the lower end.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Waiting for runs of Coho to come in with the high tides.
TSEAX RIVER: This is a Nass River tributary. Chinook (King) Salmon fishing begins around July 1st. You may retain one big fish per month.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
ECSTALL RIVER: The main Chinook (King) Salmon runs start into the river around July 15. You may retain one BIG fish up until July 31 after that the big ones must be released but you still may retain a “Jack” under 50 cm. This is PRIME TIME now.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REPORT FROM: Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of August 5 to 11, 2007
“Tight lines and screaming reels,” my favorite catch phrase for signing off on a weekly report, could not be more accurate than for this past week. The fishing in the Skeena and its tributaries is on fire. Pink, Sockeye, Coho and Chinooks have been making a strong appearance on the Skeena, and when in combination with the famous Skeena Summer Steelhead, you never know what the next pull on your fly will be. Take for example Jeff Paffrath and his family and friends. They had been out fishing in the Queen Charlottes for Chinook and Coho, but wanted a change of pace, something different, so our guides took them to a few of their favorite spots. Jeff and the gang quickly understood why the Skeena is such an incredible fishery. Between the 6 of them, they landed between 250 and 300 fish in one day. The ever numerous Pinks provided the bulk of the action, but the crew also landed about 20 early run Coho and 50 scrappy Sockeye. But, as always, the best is always saved for last…
Dusty Schad was letting his fly swing slowly through the riffle when he felt his line stop suddenly. It could have been any type of Salmon, but both he and the guides knew right away that this was no Salmon. Fresh chrome, bullet chrome, white chrome are all words used to describe fresh Skeena Steelhead, and this was no different. After a rod bucking, line peeling fight, Sky Richard tailed 20 lbs of Summer Steelhead for Dusty. Certainly a great way to etch into your mind a memorable encounter with one the ghosts of the Skeena…and to foster that feeling of Steelhead fever…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
The Kitimat River continues to produce an abnormally large number of Pink Salmon. It is also producing a larger than normal amount of Coho for this time of year. The river conditions are excellent although it is higher than the average yearly river heights. The height of the river during the early migration of the Coho return has a major effect on the Coho fishery in both the Kitimat River fishery and the Douglas Channel harbour fishery.
Our mobile van logs the height of the river at least twice daily. We document the river catch rates when the river is high in the early stages of the Coho return and the catch rates when the river is low. When the river is high the catch rates in the river are higher and accordingly the catch rates in the Kitimat harbour fishery declines. This is very logical because the higher water attracts more Coho to migrate the river and hence they are not available to the salt water fishery.
It is interesting to note that the last two years have the extreme scenarios of low and high water. Last year the Kitimat River as well as most rivers in B.C experienced record low river conditions. This year we have had record snow pack accordingly record high river conditions. It will be interesting to see what evolves depending on what “Mother Nature” provides for weather. Stay Tuned!
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
The Douglas Channel has “exceptional” numbers of Coho in the outer waters. 'Piles of them…it's stupid', are two quotes from boaters.
There also continues to be more large halibut being caught. Marco Bravo, one of the owners of our local Irly Bird Building Supplies store caught a 126lb. halibut this week.
The halibut fishing in the inner waters of the Douglas should start to peak as the halibut migrate up this end to feed on the spawned out Chinook, Chum and Pink salmon carcasses. With the abnormal amount of pinks should entice more halibut in closer?
Life is short! Fish Lots!
Thank You to every one who contributed to this report.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
A female Pilot / guide and a happy customer, that's what Nimmo Bay is all about. Catherine and her charges caught many of these beauties over 4 days
Today there were many fish caught and two of them were 35 pound chinook. Pictures to follow in next weeks fish tale.
August is a fantastic month for all our rivers and for all species of Pacific salmon. Fresh bright Coho10 -18 pounds, Pink salmon are a blast on light fly gear. Along with great fishing the weather is superb. Making available a host of other activities.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me anytime to list your items.
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Aug 6, 2007; 07:11PM - Chinook fishing is FANTASTIC
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows a “huge” Chinook (King) Salmon landed and released on the Skeena River by Gerard Mathijssen of Holland while Spey fly fishing a few years ago this time of year. By measurement, catch and release formula, the fish was estimated to weigh 62-pounds. Wow! Photo credit: Andrew Rushton of Kalum River Lodge.
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RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated July 29 – August 5, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
The Skeena River has been dropping (like a stone) all week and the Chinook (King) Salmon fishing is Excellent! I have many reports of good catches. The experienced, knowledgeable, pro fishing guides have been doing exceptionally well. Sockeye fishing is also good with the fly or spin rod. The river closes to Chinook fishing tomorrow, August 6 at midnight in a zone from the mouth of the Exchamsiks River to 1.5 Kilometer above the mouth of the Kalum River. The rest of the river is open. There are lots of fish in the system but due to poor water conditions in mid to early July getting at them was difficult. Reports from the tourism office expressed concern that the numbers of anglers were down this year compared to previous years, which is probably related to the flood concerns we had in June. Luckily, this did not seem to interfere with the runs of Salmon. They seem to have come back in good numbers, flood or no flood. The anglers that came experienced less crowding.
Pinks, Coho and summer-run Steelhead are now being caught in the lower end of the Skeena River.
See below for a detailed report on the Skeena River a day or two before the closure.
The Kalum River is in good shape with lots of BIG Chinook being caught. It also closes midnight August 6.
The Kitimat River fishing for Chinook was “fantastic” this season. It closed on July 31. There was talk to keep it open for another week but that did not happen. The Chum and Pinks are showing in good numbers now. Check out the Ron Wakita fishing report below.
Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a ton of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fish guiding experience. Your questions and concerns will be promptly answered by me. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute opening. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on my website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Chad Black
Ron Wakita
Craig Murray
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook, Coho, Chum, Sockeye and Pink in the river.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: Excellent
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 55-pound Chinook Where: Skeena River Angler: Mike Bingham
WEATHER: Sunny with cloudy periods. Highs to 24 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 23 degrees C. Min. Temp. 11.2 degrees C. Sunrise 5:52 am Sunset 8:29 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River water levels have been mostly dropping for the past seven days. The Kitimat River is up and down but has been fishable all week. The Kalum River is in great shape. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are clean. Fishing conditions on all waters are excellent.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: is fishing great for Chinook and Sockeye. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
August 3…Andrew Ruston of Kalum River Lodge reports his two guests hooked into nine Chinook with conventional tackle. The biggest weighed around 40-pounds. Another guest of Andrew’s hooked and landed two Chinook on the fly rod. One was estimated to weigh 20-pounds and the other 30-pounds. This is just GREAT fishing.
August 4…I had the pleasure to fish with Chad Black and Jeff Langley, guides of Nicholas Dean Lodge and we had a great day. The water and weather were perfect. We started off Chinook fishing with conventional gear in the main stem Skeena for a couple of hours but didn’t hook anything. The fish were there as we witnessed many other boats and bank fishermen catching them. The bite was really on in the morning. We decided to go fishing for Sockeye, Pinks and summer run Steelhead with the fly rods. We hooked and landed two Sockeye and a dozen Pinks. No Steelhead. It was “great” fun with fly rods. These are fresh and scrappy fish. We kept the two Sockeye for dinner. I didn’t fish I just took photos and video clips. I am editing now and should have them posted on the website early next week. Chad’s Sage fly rod broke in half and he spent the rest of the day fishing with only half a rod, the tip. He had the fishing reel tucked inside his waders. Even with this “handicap” he was still able to hook fish. He put on a “clinic” how to hook fish with half a rod. However, it is a little awkward fighting a big fish as the photo below shows:
KALUM RIVER: Chinook (King) Salmon are available in the lower five mile section. The water is in good shape and fishing for them is great. Had a chat with the fish wardens and they said not too many boats on the Kalum. I guess this is good news for the fish.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam. It closes for Chinook on the Skeena upstream from this river. Downstream it is still open.
EXTEW RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
GITNADOIX RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Waiting for Steelhead now. I have a report of a few Steelhead hooked already in the lower end.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Waiting for runs of Coho to come in with the high tides.
TSEAX RIVER: This is a Nass River tributary. Chinook (King) Salmon fishing begins around July 1st. You may retain one big fish per month.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Waiting for Coho now.
ECSTALL RIVER: The main Chinook (King) Salmon runs start into the river around July 15. You may retain one BIG fish up until July 31 after that the big ones must be released but you still may retain a “Jack” under 50 cm. This is PRIME TIME now.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
FISHING REPORT FROM: Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of July 29 to August 4, 2007
This week, I am happy to report that the Skeena River and its many tributaries have continued to drop and clear, and although fishing conditions are not quite ideal, they are very good indeed. It has been the heart of the Chinook Salmon run on the Skeena, and a few giants were caught last week. Cliff Kreutzberg and Mike Bingham of Sacramento, California landed 50 and 55 lb Chinooks respectively, and while fishing on his day off, Sky Richard also landed a 50 lb fish. These fish are incredibly strong, and when combined with the Skeena’s large volume of water, can be a handful to land!
The Sockeye Salmon, as well as the Pinks are moving through the Skeena in good numbers, and even a few Coho have been caught. Despite their smaller size, these fish are like chrome bullets and fight very hard! Steelhead have been caught by a number of anglers targeting Chinook Salmon, and a few have been landed on the fly; it is expected that the run will build in the coming weeks.
There is still some space available here at the lodge for our Fall Steelhead and Trophy Coho and Early Winter Steelhead packages – if you are interested in targeting these impressive fish, contact Noel for more details.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
The Chinook closed on July 31st midnight as per the regulations and was NOT extended. Mike Herzberg landed a Coho and a 25lb chrome Chinook. He also drifted the upper Kitimat Thursday and landed six Chinook in the upper drift.
On a personal note I fished the 31st on an evening drift with my favorite fishing partner Natalie and she landed a 26lb Chinook. Nat's energy and enthusiasm for fishing is infectious and she is truly a pleasure to fish with.
This year's Chinook season has truly been outstanding despite difficult conditions with the record snow pack and high water conditions. Full marks to my associate guides Mike Herzberg, Pat Oliver, Mark Girard, Alex Nemeth and Gord McKean for getting dialed into the sweet spots to catch our clients fish under difficult conditions. The same gratitude to Bonnie and Dianne on our Mobile Tackle Van and the entire staff at our tackle shop for helping our customers catch numerous large Chinook. Well done and Great job everyone!
This year's return as indicated by the size of the majority of chinook, were mostly four year olds. This year's showing of four year old chinook has huge implications on next year's return of five year olds, which is the dominant age return for the Kitimat River. Hatchery Staff are predicting excellent return of five year olds next year. In short, next year will have more and larger Chinook. Smart money says make your plans early for next year.
The Chum have started to run in better numbers with the bigger tides we had this week but are still not seeing the numbers we have been accustomed to. Most of the chum are still bunching up in the lower holes of the Kitimat River. The gravel bar below the Hatchery and the Railway hole are two spots that have better numbers of Chum. The Hatchery island and the mouth of Hirsh creek is also starting to hold better numbers of Chum as well.
The 'Pinks are thick everywhere'. Pink Jigs, pink crocs, pink spin n glos and pink flies. Doesn't seem to matter what colour as long as it is 'Pink'. The highest success rate for pinks is enjoyed by the kids. Equipped with 7' trout rods and pink jigs, the kids (mostly under 12) are landing pinks everywhere on the lower river. Great Job Kids!
There has been a higher than average number of Coho caught in the Kitimat River for this time of year. This is a good sign for things to come for this year's Coho season.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Armando Santos and a group of friends from Prince George weighed in a 150lb. halibut Friday August 3rd. They were fishing the outer waters of Douglas Channel in the Campania Island area. Congratulations to Armando and his group!
The Douglas continues to produce some big halibut as Todd and Larry from Nautical West Charters and other charters and boaters continue their success rates for halibut. They are also reporting lots of Coho in the outer waters of the Douglas Channel which is consistent with what we are experiencing in the river with the higher than average numbers of Coho.
This year's Coho season has 'Large' written all over it. Stay Tuned!
Thank You to every one who contributed to this report.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
On July 31 at 1 PM, at an elevation of 4170 feet, Keith and Tara were married, with the backdrop being the Waddington glacier with Mount Waddington rearing its summit on the top left of the photo.
Here stands a fisherman with the catch of his life.
After a week of fishing at Nimmo Bay, catching and releasing big Chinook and Coho, Keith and Tara found a catch that neither one of them would have to let go.
A perfect end to a perfect week of fishing at Nimmo Bay. It's your turn?
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me anytime to list your items.
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm to view the items.
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
Back to: http://noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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Jul 23, 2007; 01:44PM - Guided fishing in British Columbia Canada (is HOT)
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows me with a nice big doe Chinook (King) Salmon landed this time of year last season. I was fishing on the lower Kalum River (one of my secret holes).
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated July 15 – July 22, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
I have received a few calls and e-mails from folks who are concerned with the shape of the Skeena River. I basically told them the Skeena River has been mostly borderline fishable and times NOT fishable. Check out the photos below which I snapped a few hours ago. Top left are a few fly fishermen trying for Sockeye at Ferry Island. Top right more fishermen on the main stem Skeena at the mouth of the Copper trying for Sockeye, Chinook and Steelhead. Bottom left is shot of the parking lot at Fishermen’s park boat launch. There are not a lot of boats out. Bottom right is a graph taken off of the govt website re water heights at noon today. You can see the trend is mostly on the down. The rain we had last night did not help matters, it colored up the Copper river which flows into the Skeena. Once again all I can say is that the Skeena is borderline fishable now. The lower Skeena has been fishing well with quite a few Chinook, Coho and Sockeye landed. The lower down the Skeena you go the cleaner the water usually is. The Kalum is high but fishable. Maybe everyone has gone over to the Kitimat River?
The Kitimat River has been red hot. Check out Ron Wakita’s report below. Still lots of Chinook available and now I have reports of the odd Coho being caught also…plus Chum and Pink. I even have a report of a Sockeye caught.
If I can be of service to find you the “best” guided fishing adventure let me know. Cast here to check out more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings at: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm Please note many of these trips are now being offered at a discount price. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on my website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Chad Black
Craig Murray
Randy Janzen (photo only)
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook, Coho, Chum, Sockeye and Pink in the river.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 289 -pound Halibut (estimate) Where: Douglas Channel Angler: Sorry, missed the name
WEATHER: Rain. Highs to 16 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 23 degrees C. Min. Temp. 11 degrees C. Sunrise 5:28 am Sunset 9:53 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River is borderline fishable. The Kitimat River is up and down but is fishable on most days. The Kalum River is high but fishable. Zymoetz (Copper) River is dirty. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are clean.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: is on the drop again and is borderline fishable. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: Chinook (King) Salmon are available in the lower five mile section. The water is high from the heavy rain we’ve had and is borderline fishable today.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Chinook are entering the river now. You are limited to fishing for them downstream of the powerline crossing near river mouth.
Note: sadly, the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very lower end. Please check 2005 – 2007 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook (King) Salmon will start coming in now. You may fish the whole river for Chinook until July 23rd, then it closes upstream of the Highway 16 bridge. Due to a heavy rain last night the river is dirty now.
CRANBERRY RIVER: Chinook (King) Salmon are entering the river now. It may be fished for Chinook to July 31. Limits 4 per day, only 1 of 65 cm. Monthly quota = 1 over 65 CM
KINCOLITH RIVER: The BIG fresh, silver, Chinook (King) Salmon are coming into the river in the high tides. One may angle for Chinook downstream of white triangle boundary signs located at the Kincolith River Bridge. You would be fishing in the river but it is actually tidal water, so please remember you must have a salt water license to angle here. Cast here to buy them on line:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish/Licensing/online_e.htm
TSEAX RIVER: This is a Nass River tributary. Chinook (King) Salmon fishing begins around July 1st. You may retain one big fish per month.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Chinook will be coming in soon with the high tides. You may fish for them until July 9. You must release the BIG ones. You may retain “Jacks” DFO describes limits as 4 per day, none of 65 cm.
ECSTALL RIVER: The main Chinook (King) Salmon runs start into this river around July 15. You may retain one BIG fish up until July 31 after that the big ones must be released but you still may retain a “Jack” under 50 cm.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
Fishing Report from: Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of July 15 to 21, 2007
The Skeena River is still quite high near Terrace, but it has dropped and cleaned enough to be fishable for Chinook Salmon with the best locations being situated where cleaner waters enter the Skeena. Dustin recently returned from a trip to Rainbow Alley on Babine Lake, and mentioned that the Bulkley River had cleaned up quite a lot, so we expect that as the Bulkley continues to drop, the Skeena should get in better shape.
Guests at the lodge have caught some great fish here during the past week on the Skeena River, as well as the Kitimat. An average day on the Kitimat last week casting spoons and back trolling plugs yielded about 8-12 hookups, but a few of our guests had the good fortune of having over 20 hookups on one particular day. The fish averaged 25 to 30 lbs, and a few 40 lb fish were also caught.
Best of luck fishing, and if you want to join us for a week of trophy Chinook fishing in combination with excellent fly fishing for other Salmon and the first runs of Summer Steelhead, don’t hesitate to contact Noel…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
This is our Derby Weekend that our store co-sponsors with The Ol' Keg. Labatt’s is our beverage of sponsor for adults and Coca Cola is the sponsor for the kid’s portion of the derby. The largest chinook in the Kitimat River or Douglas Channel would win $500.00. The largest Chum will win $500.00. The largest halibut would win $500.00 and the second largest would win $500.00.
The4 largest kids Chinook prize is a rod and reel. The largest kids Chum is also a rod and reel. The kids can and have won the $500.00 cash prize as well.
The derby starts today, Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22.
KITIMAT RIVER:
High Tides, higher water levels and Killer Whales is a recipe for a ton of fish in the Kitimat River this week.
All five species of salmon were caught in the Kitimat this week. Dave Bergeron caught a Sockeye at Coho Flats on Wednesday. There were two Coho caught under the Haisla Bridge on Thursday. There are a pile of pinks in the lower Kitimat holes and Chum are finally starting to run.
The highlight of the week was definitely the numbers of Chinook caught throughout the Kitimat River system. Our mobile tackle van logged chinook at the Lower Dike, Pump House and under the Haisla bridge all week. Alex Nemeth (alias 'Alexander the Great' this week ) of our guiding company ; Reliable Guide and Charters had an outstanding day on Wednesday hooking 16 chinook for clients and landing six.
Mark Girard and Gord McKean also had outstanding results in the drift boats this week. Most of our success is using the Scar Face technique developed by Mike Herzberg. I had the pleasure of guiding Dora and Bruno Spechner and friend Tommy from Switzerland. We landed two Chinook, a 30lb and a jack using the Scar Face technique and hooked seven pinks on fly.
Other drift boats also had success drifting the Kitimat. There were a pile of fresh Chinook in the Kitimat this week and even higher numbers of happy anglers. 'Fisherman (Fishers) are in a lot better mood when they are catching fish. This was an outstanding week for anglers.
Stay tuned as there looks like there is more to come.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Dan Dumont and his fishing partner Brad 'Shithead' Wickman of Edmonton fishing the outer waters of the Douglas landed a 72' Halibut which according to the halibut chart I have calculated his halibut to be 196lb. Congratulations to Brad and Dan. What is even more amazing is at the dock was another halibut which was 82' which on this chart would weigh 289lbs. I am anxiously waiting for pictures of either halibut. Stay tuned.
Tight Lines to all!
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
A Fish Tale:
After a full day of catching fish, this Nimmo Bay guest has decided to let his rod do the work. When you're on the upside 0f 70, sometimes it is necessary to take a break from the strenuous job of fishing. This chair, carried in the helicopter, was a great way to relax and just let the rest of the afternoon slip by.
Many of our anglers are upwards of 70, both male and female. No one is retired from fishing when you put the helicopter on line. All those magical, dreamed about places of fish filled pools become suddenly accessible. You are born again as an angler, who can access the most difficult spots, where you can fish alone among the wilderness forests while standing or sitting beside a sparkling pool filled with Pacific Salmon and trout.
Our salmon season is upon us now and we will fish with guests until the end of October. Vancouver Island and the Mainland will supply the venue's and the helicopter is our magic carpet. To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine finally has meaning once you soar like an eagle and hover above those fish filled rivers and get up close and personal with waterfalls, mountain lakes and glaciers. This is a true Angling Odyssey.
If you would like to participate and you feel it is your turn to experience paradise, call Noel to reserve your place at Nimmo Bay. We look forward to seeing you.
Nimmo Bay Resort
Craig Murray, Owner
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me anytime to list your items.
Help Wanted: Nicholas Dean Lodge would like to hire a fishing guide. Please e-mail or fax your resume. Fax: (250) 635-7971 or E-mail: dustinko@nicholasdean.com
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/market-place.htm to view the items.
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
Back to: http://noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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Jul 16, 2007; 01:07PM - Guided fishing for Chinook Salmon in Terrace BC
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows a client of Randy Janzen of Unreel Charters in Prince Rupert with a nice Chinook (King) Salmon landed this summer.
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated July 8 – July 15, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
As I drove through town this morning I could not help notice an increase in campers, motor homes and boats which have come to Terrace in anticipation of fishing for the big Chinook Salmon on the main stem Skeena and lower Kalum Rivers. Many folks come back year after year. At the beginning of the week we had some very hot weather and mid week thunder and lightening and periods of heavy rain which threw out the lower Kalum River. It looked like it was coming back into shape. The main stem Skeena has been dropping but is still not really fishable, if anything, it is borderline fishable. I talked with guide Randy Marshall last night and he had a good drift boat trip guiding his clients on the Kitimat River. They hooked quite a few big Chinook. Pink and Chum are just starting to enter and ocean fishing down the Douglas channel report good numbers of Coho now plus the usual Halibut, bottom fish, crabs and prawns. Fishing the clean seams of the Skeena tributary rivers such as the Exchamsiks and Kasiks is still a good option.
If I can be of service to find you the “best” guided fishing adventure let me know. Cast here to check out more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings at: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm Please note many of these trips are now being offered at a discount price. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on my website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Chad Black
Craig Murray
Randy Janzen (Photo of the Week)
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon in river and ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: POOR on Skeena GOOD on other rivers
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 40 -pound Chinook (estimate) Where: Kitimat River Angler: Corey Wakita
WEATHER: Showers. Risk of a thundershower this afternoon. Fog early this morning. Highs to 19 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 22 degrees C. Min. Temp. 11 degrees C. Sunrise 5:18 am Sunset 10:03 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River has been dropping over the last few days but is only borderline fishable. The Kitimat River is up and down but is fishable on most days. The Kalum River is high and dirty.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: is dropping steady by weeks end. It is borderline fishable now. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: Chinook (King) Salmon are available in the lower five mile section. The water is high from the heavy rain we’ve had and is borderline fishable today.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Chinook will be entering the river soon. You are limited to fishing for them downstream of the powerline crossing near river mouth.
Note: sadly, the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very lower end. Please check 2005 – 2007 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook (King) Salmon will start coming in now. You may fish the whole river for Chinook until July 23rd, then it closes upstream of the Highway 16 bridge.
CRANBERRY RIVER: Chinook (King) Salmon will be entering this river soon. It may be fished for Chinook to July 31. Limits 4 per day, only 1 of 65 cm. Monthly quota = 1 over 65 CM
KINCOLITH RIVER: The BIG fresh, silver, Chinook (King) Salmon are coming into the river in the high tides. One may angle for Chinook downstream of white triangle boundary signs located at the Kincolith River Bridge. You would be fishing in the river but it is actually tidal water, so please remember you must have a salt water license to angle here. Cast here to buy them on line:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish/Licensing/online_e.htm
TSEAX RIVER: This is a Nass River tributary. Chinook (King) Salmon fishing begins around July 1st. You may retain one big fish per month.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Chinook will be coming in soon with the high tides. You may fish for them until July 9. You must release the BIG ones. You may retain “Jacks” DFO describes limits as 4 per day, none of 65 cm.
ECSTALL RIVER: The main Chinook (King) Salmon runs start into this river around July 15. You may retain one BIG fish up until July 31 after that the big ones must be released but you still may retain a “Jack” under 50 cm.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
Fishing Report from: Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of July 8 to 14, 2007
The rivers in the Skeena Region near Terrace have been on the rise during the past week. From Tuesday to Thursday, we had temperatures between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius, which unfortunately caused a significant amount of snowmelt within the Skeena and Kitimat Watersheds. The result was high, dirty waters which proved very difficult for fishing. Over the weekend though, temperatures have dropped and this trend will likely continue into early next week. Chinook Salmon fishing will continue, and the first runs of Chum and Pink Salmon will be entering the river.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday have really produced well with lots of fish been caught by the bank fishers as well as the drift boats.
On Monday July 9th Mike and his fishing partner Alvaro hooked four landing three chinook. A 20lb, 25lb. and a 33lb chinook. Well done Mike and Alvaro! (Alias Portuguese Mama)
Ron with clients hooked five chinook and landed three a 20 a 22 lb and a jack chinook. We also landed one chum and two pinks on Sunday July 8th. The clients names are Paul Judge (father), Adam (age 8) and Michael (age 5). It was a pleasure to fish with these well mannered kids.
Ron and thirteen year old son 'Captain Corey' landed a beauty under the Haisla Bridge on Monday morning. This Chinook was pushing close to Forty pounds.
All the lower holes of the Kitimat produced chinook, a few chum and some pinks.
The Kitimat started rising with incredibly hot weather on Wednesday and Thursday. The water is on the edge of being fishable. Two lucky anglers landed two chinook above the bridge in Duck creek and two were lost at the lower dike today July 12th. There are a few pinks caught along the edges of the high water. Stay tuned to this report, the weather man is calling for more hot weather.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Don Medland and group landed 9 Coho one chinook one pink 5 halibut and lots of cod.
They were fishing down the Douglas Channel around Money Point. Don had fished the Douglas last year with very little success but it appears that he has learned some lessons and the proof is in the results. Well Done Don! He was pretty excited about heading out again.
The trolling in the Harbour is spotty and is making fishing conditions even more Challenging with the murky water from the Kitimat River.
Most boaters are heading down channel for halibut and Coho. There were lots of halibut on the dock on the weekend.
Tight Lines to all!
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
Wow. The rivers are high on the mainland due to the run off from the hot days we have been experiencing. The high lakes are still frozen and there is 6 feet plus of snow where for the past many years there has been bare rock or alpine.
The island rivers are not as high and do have nice runs of Cutthroat, Dolly Varden and Rainbow with some summer steelhead showing in a couple of rivers. The main salmon runs will start to appear in the fall, except for the pink salmon which should start showing just now. This is a different year folks. Almost as if we are a month behind.
The Salmon have just started to show their faces and fins. Jack Coho are the first in the systems. Guest have been showing up from all over the world to participate in our heli-venture programs such as whale watching and rafting and heli-hiking as well as some day fishing for early salmon and trout.
Stay tuned for further reports from the home of The Angling Odyssey,
Nimmo Bay Resort
Craig Murray, Owner
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
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CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please) Contact me to list your items here:
Help Wanted: Nicholas Dean Lodge would like to hire a fishing guide. Please e-mail or fax your resume. Fax: (250) 635-7971 or E-mail: dustinko@nicholasdean.com
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
For Sale: 16 foot Aluminum boat with a 40hp Evinrude. Boat, trailer and motor $1500. Complete with Hummingbird sounder, VHF marine radio, downriggers $2000. Kitimat BC E-mail wakita@telus.net
For Sale: Three 20 foot Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds (build by Dennis Farnsworth) with Mercury 90hp/65 Jet and trailers. $8000 each OBO Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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Jun 24, 2007; 06:30PM - Skeena and tribs plus othe rivers near Terrace BC fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows NHL New Jersey Devils rookie Rod Pelley proudly posing his first Chinook (King) Salmon landed in the Douglas Channel. He was fishing with me and Rob Vodola. We had a great day. I managed to shoot a video clip of some of the action. The clip is now posted on my website at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm It is New clip number 0003
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated June 17 – June 24, 2007
(Number 24)
Dear Fishing Friends:
As we wait for the main stem Skeena River to come into shape our focus is now on the Kitimat River, Douglas Channel and other northwest costal rivers. The lower Kalum River is still high but it is clean enough to fish.
If I can be of service to find you the “best” guided fishing adventure let me know. Cast here to check out more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings at: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
NOTICE The following 'Prime trip dates' have become available at:
Nimmo Bay Resort:
• July 26 to July 30, 2007 ( 4 day trip) Heli-adventure with some fishing
• July 9 to July 12, 2007 (3 day trip) Heli-adventure
• July 30 to Aug 2, 2007 ( 3 day trip) Heli-adventure and Heli-Fishing
Nicholas Dean Lodge:
• July 21 to 27, 2007 - Trophy Chinook - Main Lodge - 7 spaces
• August 12 to 18, 2007 - Summer Steelhead and 5 Species Salmon - Skeena Camp - 7 Spaces
• August 19 to 25, 2007 - Summer Steelhead and 5 Species Salmon - Main Lodge - 4 Spaces
• September 2 to 8, 2007 - Fall Steelhead and Trophy Coho - Main Lodge - 6 Spaces. Skeena Camp - 8 Spaces
• October 7 to 13, 2007 - Fall Steelhead and Trophy Coho - Main Lodge - 6 Spaces
• October 14 to 20, 2007 - Fall Steelhead and Trophy Coho - Main Lodge - 2 Spaces
• November 11 to 17, 2007 - Early Winter Steelhead - Main Lodge - 6 Spaces *** Generally unlimited Copper River Days
Reliable Guide and Charters:
• We have put together a special promotional package for the Eurocan shut down. Please contact Noel for details.
Contact me for All the details and to book (These dates are updated on my website when there is a change)
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
NEW My good friend and outdoor writer extraordinaire, Jack Berryman has just written a new book titled: Fly-Fishing Pioneers & Legends of the Northwest Cast here for more details: http://www.matchthehatch.com/frame.php?sec=NewBook&st=nw
NEW My granddaughter sent this to me. She thought my subscribers would be interested. It’s about the nutritional benefits of eating smoked Salmon. Cast here for details: http://www.gourmetfoodstore.com/smokedsalmon/nutrition-smoked-salmon.asp
NEW Two more scenic photos (Douglas Channel) are posted: http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Craig Murray
Ron Wakita
Chad Black
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon in river and ocean.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 36 -pound Chinook Where: Douglas Channel Angler: Doug Rumley
WEATHER: Cloudy with sunny periods. Highs to 16 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 21 degrees C. Min. Temp. 10 degrees C. Sunrise 4:59 am Sunset 10:14 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River has been dropping slow and steady over that last few days and is just about clean enough to fish. Other rivers in the area are in good shape.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: has been dropping steadily and cleaning over that last few days. If this continues it will be fishable for Chinook (King) Salmon. Everyone I know is gearing up for this. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: Chinook (King) Salmon are available in the lower five mile section. The water is still high but dropping steadily and is clean enough to fish. You should now be able to launch jet boats at the two boat ramps on the lower end.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes, the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Chinook will be entering the river soon. You are limited to fishing for them downstream of the powerline crossing near river mouth.
Note: sadly, the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very lower end. Please check 2005 – 2007 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook (King) Salmon will start coming in now. You may fish the whole river for Chinook until July 23rd, then it closes upstream of the Highway 16 bridge.
CRANBERRY RIVER: Chinook (King) Salmon will be entering this river soon. It may be fished for chinook to July 31. Limits 4 per day, only 1 of 65 cm. Monthly quota = 1 over 65 CM
KINCOLITH RIVER: The BIG fresh, silver, Chinook (King) Salmon are coming into the river in the high tides. One may angle for Chinook downstream of white triangle boundary signs located at the Kincolith River Bridge. You would be fishing in the river but it is actually tidal water, so please remember you must have a salt water license to angle here. Cast here to buy them on line:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish/Licensing/online_e.htm
TSEAX RIVER: This is a Nass River tributary. Chinook (King) Salmon fishing begins around July 1st. You may retain one big one per month.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Chinook will be coming in soon with the high tides. You may fish for them until July 9. You must release the BIG ones. You may retain “Jacks” DFO describes limits as 4 per day, none of 65 cm.
ECSTALL RIVER: The main Chinook (King) Salmon runs start into this river around July 15. You may retain one BIG fish up until July 31 after that the big ones must be released but you still may retain a “Jack” under 50 cm.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old Fishing Reports 1997.doc
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
The Kitimat River continues to be the Jewel in the Northwest for river fishing. The Kitimat has remained relatively clean and is producing Chinook from the driftboats as well as from shore.
Alex Nemeth and Al Smith of Reliable Guide and Charters drifted Monday June 18th and landed a 22lb. and a 28lb.Chinook. Pat Oliver also drifted Monday with Andreas and his father and landed twin 25lb Chinook. Mark Girard drifted Monday evening with Tim and Av and they boated a 28lb. Chinook and lost another. Alex, Pat and Mark are all associate guides for Reliable Guide and Charters.
We have put together a special promotional package together for the Eurocan shut down. Please contact Noel for details.
We have also weighed in numerous fish from the Pumphouse, Big Spruce and Lower Dike. Stay tuned for updates as we are about to start our mobile tackle service.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
This week's Douglas Channel report starts with a very special fishing trip with my thirteen year old son Corey. We were accompanied by my good friends Doug Rumley and Mark Girard. We boated a 28lb, Corey landed a 32 and Doug landed a 36lb. John Jurasek fulfilled a life long dream to catch a chinook over thirty pounds. He fulfilled this dream Monday fishing alone. John had two double headers by himself and managed to land one of two of the doubles. Well Done John. Wes Owens hooked seven Chinook boating four with his clients Rich and Lewis. Natalie a Skipper in training for our salt water charterboat boated a 35lb. Chinook on Thursday.
The list goes on and on but I must cut this report short to meet clients. In closing this is shaping up to be a pretty darn good return this year.
Tight Lines to all.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing are anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
June 21, 2007
Fishing report from: Nimmo Bay Resort (well kind of):
Ever since he could walk Clifton Murray has done two things well. Fish and sing. This week on Tuesday night, Clifton Murray, son of Craig & Deborah Murray of Nimmo Bay Resort, made it to the top 22 on CANADIAN IDOL.
He had been working for months preparing for this and he has been successful.
On June 25th, the eliminations begin as Canadian Idol goes LIVE TO AIR. I would appreciate it if the angling community gets behind a BC, North Island kid and Votes for Clifton Murray after seeing the show.
Please watch this young fisherman / singer and if you like what you see, give him your vote by calling or text messaging for 2 hours after the show. You can vote as many times as you want. Please vote in your time zones. Monday June 25th at 8 PM - 9:30 PM is the show. Voting is for 2 hours after the show.
This is Clifton's fishing trip of his lifetime and he needs your support. Thanks, and Nimmo Bay will be back with another fish tail after we return from Toronto, where we will be cheering on our son at his first live Canadian Idol performance.
Craig & Deborah Murray, Owners
Nimmo Bay Resort (est. 1980)
A Family Company
Fishing Report from: Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of June 17 to 23, 2007
Photo Caption: Tom Stejskal poses with a chrome silver-sided Chinook (King) Salmon
At the present time, the Skeena River near Terrace has dropped significantly from flood levels, and started to clear early last week. And despite recent rainfall, the river height has not seemed to change much, although the forecasted warm weather for next week may quickly cause the water to rise. There have been reports of good catches of Chinook Salmon in the Kitimat River up to 50 lbs, and fishing should continue to be good well after the end of the month.
On Wednesday and Thursday of this past week, the guides here at Nicholas Dean Lodge enjoyed two fine days of Ocean fishing for halibut and a plethora of other ground fish on Ernie Webb’s Website One boat. Having never been, I really enjoyed the feeling of seeing the rod buck in their holders as a huge fish slammed the bait, and the electric thrill of the first headshakes after the fish was hooked! And the halibut, much to their reputation, tasted incredibly good. If you are thinking of going on a day or two of Ocean fishing for ground fish such as halibut, or the huge King Salmon to be found in the waters surrounding Prince Rupert, I highly suggest getting in touch with Ernie. For more information, check out Ernie’s website at: www.erniesoutdoors.com.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels.
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
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A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please)
For Sale : Three 20Ft. Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds ( Built By Dennis
Farnsworth ) with Mercury 90HP/65 Jet and trailers. $8000.00 each OBO
Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
Please let me know if you want your item listed. The cost is very reasonable.
SELL your items by listing them here today
Your Ad will receive LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL exposure:
• Your Ad will be sent out on my e-mailing list every Sunday afternoon or evening.
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Please contact me for prices and details of how to list.
My OBJECTIVE is to assist you to buy, sell, trade or swap your item or items quickly.
To receive my WEEKLY FISHING REPORT and PHOTO via e-mail please send your name and e-mail address to: Noel Gyger noel@noelgyger.ca
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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