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Apr 15, 2007; 08:27PM - PEAK time for Skeena and tribs Spring Steelhead fishing
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows an extremely big, wild Steelhead landed and released on the Skeena River by Yvonne Williams. After going fishless the first day, Yvonne hooked into a very large fish with her Spey rod, and after a reel-burning fight, her guide Sky Richard tailed the Spring buck in the shallows. As you can see by the look on her face, Yvonne was ecstatic, and for good reason – the fish was estimated conservatively at 26-27-pounds! Not only was this a giant Steelhead, but it was also her first Steelhead on the fly, and having been on three winter Steelhead trips without much success, it’s safe to assume that she paid her dues! More detail below. Photo credit goes to Nicholas Dean Lodge
There are two New video clips posted on the website this week, both showing large wild Steelhead, in particular a very, very large doe, the biggest one we have seen so far this season.
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Noel Gyger - Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace, B.C. 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 April 8 – April 15, 2007
(Number 014)
Dear Fishing Friends:
The weather has been “fair” with cool day time temperatures, helping to keep most rivers in fishable shape. The upper Kalum has risen a little bit but is still in excellent shape. The lower Copper and Skeena are coloured up. In addition to the Kalum River, fishing on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel has started. The Central Coast Steelhead fishing has started! I have updates this week for northern coastal and central coast waters. Spring Steelheading is in full swing now. Come and join us for some of the fun!
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: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
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:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden and Bull Trout.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: Great
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: (estimate) 27-pound buck Steelhead Where: Skeena River Angler: Yvonne Williams
WEATHER: Cloudy with showers and the odd sunny breaks. Highs to 8 degree C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 12 degree C. Min. Temp. 2 degree C. Sunrise 6:33 am Sunset 8:36 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: fair on most rivers
SNOW CONDITIONS: very little snow left
FOR CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS ON THE SKEENA RIVER PLEASE CAST ON:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/water/StnFrame.asp?stnID=08EF001
NOTE: this site usually works best in-season.
FISHING REPORT FROM NICHOLAS DEAN LODGE FOR THIS WEEK:
Finally, it appears that Spring has arrived in Terrace and the Skeena Region. Although we did have some wet snow earlier in the week, daytime temperatures have been mild (in the 9-10 degrees C range), with light to moderate rain. As such, the Skeena and some of the tributaries have become a little elevated - the Skeena in Terrace is running the colour of chocolate brown, due to muddy water coming from the Bulkley and Copper Rivers. Although the Skeena has not yet reached its high springtime flows, there is some reason for concern, as the 200% snow pack on the mountainsides still has a lot of melting to do. Still, the fishing on the Skeena Tribs near Terrace has been fantastic. One of our regular guests, Julian Smith, had the best trip he’s ever experienced (and he often comes to the lodge multiple times each year, and has been fishing with us for the last 5 seasons), having landed 8 fish on the fly in 4 days, with an incredible 22 lb fish being the largest.
And for Michael Kenyon and Yvonne Williams, their trip will likely be one to remember for a long time coming. After going fishless the first day, Yvonne hooked into a very large fish on the Skeena with her Spey rod, and after a reel-burning fight, her guide Sky Richard tailed the Spring buck in the shallows. As you can see by the look on her face, Yvonne was ecstatic, and for good reason – the fish was estimated conservatively at 26-27 lbs! Not only was this a giant Steelhead, but it was also her first Steelhead on the fly, and having been on 3 winter Steelhead trips without much success, it’s safe to assume that she paid her dues! Needless to say, when Michael landed another Wild Steelhead of 18-20 lbs, it just didn’t have the same effect. Congrats Yvonne and Michael on your big Steelhead!
It really has been an incredible Spring season here at Nicholas Dean Lodge, with quite a few fish at 20 lbs and over being caught, not to mention the numerous fish between 15 and 18 lbs. And just a few days ago, one of our guests hooked into a giant fish that fought very much like a Spring Chinook, signifying that these big Salmon are likely in the rivers already. The building Chinook run, in combination with the big Steelhead of the Skeena system, should make for some very interesting fishing in the coming weeks, and there is one fish story that I would like to tell, but will hold off on until next week…
Until then, tight lines and screaming reels.
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge
SKEENA RIVER: is now fishable for early run Steelhead. The water is in borderline shape, with some colour to it.
KALUM RIVER: has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. These fish are wintering over and will spawn in late spring. The water is rising but is still very clean and fishable. Having a large lake at the headwaters is helpful. Unless the lake gets dirty the river stays in shape. 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.
The Kalum River has “all” four runs of “wild” Steelhead: spring, summer, fall and winter. Other than the spring run, these fish stay in the river all winter and spawn in the late spring around late April, May and June. There is no hatchery Steelhead in the Kalum River.
Both spin and fly fishing work well on this river.
April 11: My two friends and I hooked five Steelhead and landed four. We only had time to fish for five hours. The biggest was a large buck estimated to weigh between 18 and 20-pounds. Video clips of two of these fish will be posted on the website soon.
April 13: My two friends and I hooked five Steelhead and landed three. Another big buck estimated to weigh around 15-pounds. I am in the process of editing the three video clips that will be posted on the website soon. We only had time to fish for three hours so I think the time spent was rather productive!
KASIKS RIVER: fishing for Coho will start again next fall. This is the river where a 27-pound record Coho was landed.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Winter fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon.
NOTE: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT: Hello Noel: Just a quick note to let ya know that the fishing in Prince Rupert is heating up!!, a fellow charter fisherman was out yesterday April 8 and landed 13 ling cod up to 40 lbs, 6 red snapper, and 5 springs all in the high 20's. There were also 3 other boats fishing Tugwell Island and out of the three they landed 14 springs ranging from 15 to 30 lbs, must be Cedar river fish!!........Calm waters..... UNREEL CHARTERS ..........Randy
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:
KITIMAT RIVER: Although we have experienced some late and unwanted snow falls we have had some spring like weather for steelheaders to get out and fish the Kitimat. Steelhead have been spotty through out the system with more being caught in the lower end.
One of these fortunate anglers is Bonnie Kilcup who caught and released a 15lb.wild buck on Sunday. She also lost another the same day in the hatchery run in the lower Kitimat. The catch rates are typical for this time of year but as the temperature warms and more steelhead migrate into the system we looking forward to a good steelhead season. Report and photo courtesy of Ron Wakita.
NOTE: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
With the extended winter weather conditions and opportunities to fish for winter chinook has been limited. Most boaters are now focused on crabbing for Dungeness or Alaskan King crab. After a long winter a feed of fresh Dungeness crab is a delicious harvest that most sport fishers are eager to go out and catch. There are also some Alaskan King crab being harvested with the use of the traditional hoop traps. There are some new box traps on the market that have larger gates to allow King crab to be caught in the same traps as the Dungeness crab. These traps allow crabbers to leave the traps down fishing longer than hoop traps which need to be pulled more often. There have also been some reports of a few halibut been caught in the Douglas Channel. Nothing of any size has been caught yet but it is nice to see sport fishers starting to harvest the bounties the salt waters of the Douglas Channel. We are indeed fortunate to live where we do. Report by Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
April 12, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo
The season has started. The rivers were in perfect shape until perhaps tonight, when it started to rain. Hopefully it won’t rain too heavily. Clearing by morning or so the forecasters say.
6 anglers, all eager to cast the fly, climb to the top of a mountain, eat lunch in a restaurant that is never crowded and perhaps jump a Steelhead. Tomorrow morning, weather permitting we will start to do all of the above. It's the season opener.
10 systems lie in wait of our flies. The helicopters are serviced and ready to fly anglers to places where dreams are made. The Hardy rods and reels are lined and ready for the fight of their lives. The underwater digital cameras are poised to get some great shots of our guests, which they will have forever as memories of this Temporal Nexus.
The chefs have prepared a spectacular fare, leaving nothing to the imagination. The beds are turned down, the hot tubs are ready and the masseuse is plying her craft as we speak. Everything has been gone over fourteen times at least, just so things will be perfect for this the beginning of our 27th season. How blessed are we.
Perhaps in our next report, we will have some pics and stories to go with them. It is great to be on this side of heaven, especially catching fish.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort
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 PS
(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. Steelhead: Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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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Apr 8, 2007; 06:35PM - Skeena River & trib for spring Steelhead
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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 beautiful “wild” male Steelhead posed by Rob Vodola for Valerie Toupin. This was Valerie’s second Steelhead of the day landed on the Kalum River. In addition to this photo I did manage to capture the excitement on video. To view the video clip please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm it is 2007 Steelhead Video Clip # 0032 and is titled: (Mon plus gros poisson a vie) Which is French. The English translation is “My biggest fish ever”.
There are two New video clips posted on the website this week.
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Noel Gyger - Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace, B.C. 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 April 1 – April 8, 2007
(Number 013)
Dear Fishing Friends:
Note: you will see below I “snuck” in an extra photo this week.
We are having some strange weather this spring but it is looking more “spring like” by weeks end. At least we have warmer temperatures. The upper Kalum is still in excellent shape. The lower Copper and Skeena are coloured up a little bit. In addition to the Kalum River, fishing on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel has started. The Central Coast will start soon.
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: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
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:
Type of fish caught: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden and Bull Trout.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
Fishing this week: POOR ____FAIR_ __GOOD__*__EXCELLENT _____
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: (estimate) 20-pound doe Steelhead Where: Kalum River Angler: Valerie Toupin
Weather: Mostly cloudy with periods of rain. Highs to 8 degree C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 11 degree C. Min. Temp. 1 degree C. Sunrise 6:50 am Sunset 8:22 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: fair on most rivers
Snow conditions: almost gone (again)
For current water heights on the Skeena River please cast on:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/water/StnFrame.asp?stnID=08EF001
Note: this site usually works best in-season.
Fishing Report from Nicholas Dean Lodge for this week:
- Fish = 41' by 20.5' which is 22.5 lbs based on Sturdy's formula
- Caught by Mike Spurlock from California, USA
- Caught on Hawaiian Punch Fly
- Caught on Main Channel Skeena River
- Caught at the 'last spot of the day'
- Photo by Dustin Kovacvich
Skeena River: is now fishable for early run Steelhead. The water is in fair shape, slightly coloured up.
Kalum River: has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. These fish are wintering over and will spawn in late spring. The water is low and clean, almost too clean. The fish are very spooky. 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.
The Kalum River has “all” four runs of “wild” Steelhead: spring, summer, fall and winter. Other than the spring run, these fish stay in the river all winter and spawn in the late spring around late April, May and June. There is no hatchery Steelhead in the Kalum River.
Both spin and fly fishing work well on this river.
Kasiks River: fishing for Coho will start again next fall. This is the river where a 27-pound record Coho was landed.
Zymoetz (Copper) River: is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Winter fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon.
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Prince Rupert: good fishing for winter springs (Chinook) is now happening in 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 Prince Rupert, being a coastal city, is always warmer than Terrace.
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:
Kitimat River: the water is holding at winter lows. We need a good bump of water to move the Steelhead in. The Steelhead fishing has been “spotty”.
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Kitimat Douglas Channel: (report coming soon)
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
March 21, 2007 (update coming soon)
Greetings:
Tight lines, dry waders (they leak from the top), and floating flies:
We are still waiting for the 12th of April for our season to start. From all reports, the Steelhead season this year is better than it has been in the last 12 years in this region.
We are very excited to begin our Angling Odyssey. Heli-Fishing ensures that “No one is retired from fishing”.
Perry Wilson & Dan Cahill will be two of our professional guides at Nimmo this spring, along with our seasonally returning pilots who fly our magic carpets. We can access over 40 rivers for Salmon, Steelhead and Trout.
Our fishery takes place within the southern section of the “Great Bear Rain forest: within the Central Coast of BC. There are no roads or people. To be alone while angling is a wonderful thing and one that is sought after by anglers worldwide.
Our shore lunches at 7000 feet are truly dramatic. We eat daily in a restaurant that is never crowded. Towering spruce, cedars and fir trees are constant observers of How You Cast., not that will ever say anything or comment on your style, but they add a measure of peace that only comes from standing on the shores of a coastal river in an un-logged river valley.
It has been snowing for the past couple of days, off and on. We have fished before in April where there has been snow on the banks of our rivers, but I do not think that will be the case this year. There is a good snow pack on the coast range Mountains, which will allow for a good run off to bring in the spring fish.
This will be our 27th season, fishing on the coast of BC. We know well where the fish are and how to fish these rivers. Our pilots have well over 3500 hours of flying and all have completed a mountain flying course. Weather is our determining factor as to where we go and what we do in any given day. The pilots are the captains of their air ships and will dictate what can be done on a daily basis. There are navigators of the skies and good fishers.
We will have a nice selection of hardy fly fishing gear in our angling academy. This is where flies are tied, stories are told, and beverages are consumed and cigars …..
We look forward to meeting new anglers and introducing them to a truly beautiful part of BC. We travel over 30,000 sq. miles from sea level to seven thousand feet. To boldly go where no one has gone before. It’s your turn.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort
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
Sportsnet Pacific ………Sundays at 6:30 AM PT or 9:30 AM ET
Knowledge Network……Fri/Sat at 1:30 PM PT or 4:30 ET/ Sun at 11:30 PM 2:30 ET
A Channel……………….Sundays at 7:00 AM PT or 10:00 AM ET
World Fishing Network…Check local listings
Catch & Release formula: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by
1000. Steelhead: Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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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Apr 5, 2007; 01:45PM - Skeena River and tribs for Steelhead
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The photo of the week shows a beautiful “wild” doe Steelhead posed by Rob Vodola for Valerie Toupin. This was Valerie’s first Steelhead. She landed it on the Kalum River on March 25th. In addition to this photo I did manage to capture the moment on video. To view the video clip please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm it is 2007 Steelhead Video Clip # 0031 and is titled: (Valerie first Steelhead).
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Noel Gyger - Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace, B.C. 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 March 25 – April 1, 2007
(Number 012)
Dear Fishing Friends:
We got “slammed” mid week with a major snow storm that dropped over two feet of the heavy wet stuff. This was a very unusual snow fall for this time of year. Things are looking much better now at weeks end. The upper Kalum is still in excellent shape. The lower Copper and Skeena are coloured up a little bit. In addition to the Kalum River, fishing on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel has started. See below for more details on the Kalum River and an update for Prince Rupert Ocean fishing and freshwater rivers of the central coast. Fishing there for Steelhead will start soon.
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: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
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.
Notice Due to a cancellation the week of April 16 through April 22nd has opened up at Nicholas Dean Lodge for up to 1 person. Let me know ASAP if you want to book this “prime time” week.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Access to rivers is getting better as the snow melt has begun (again).
Type of fish caught: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden and Bull Trout.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
Fishing this week: POOR ____FAIR_ __GOOD__*__EXCELLENT _____
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: (estimate) 25-pound doe Steelhead Where: Kalum River Angler: Rob Vodola
Weather...Cloudy and mostly sunny with high of -1 degrees Celsius:
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...fair on most rivers
Snow conditions… almost gone…again
For current water heights on the Skeena River please cast on:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/water/StnFrame.asp?stnID=08EF001 Note: this site usually works best in-season.
Report from Nicholas Dean Lodge for the week of March 25 to 31, 2007:
The past week has been a very busy one for the staff and guests at Nicholas Dean Lodge. The first group of the season enjoyed some fantastic fly fishing for Trophy Spring Steelhead, swinging large flies on heavy sink tips through prime runs and tail outs. Early in the week, water conditions were ideal on the Kalum, and Jeff Bright and his group hooked and landed several Steelhead, with the largest around 18 lbs. After this first day, the fishing only continued to get better and nearly all the guests hooked into fish of 15 lbs and over. One lucky angler in particular, while using one of Dustin’s favorite Steelhead patterns, the Hawaiian Punch, hooked a very large fish. Four rod-pumping runs later, and several hundred yards downstream, the angler skillfully angled the fish towards shore, and Dustin triumphantly tailed the bullet-chrome fish. Although Dustin did not have a tape measure with him, he quickly made a length and girth measurement using a piece of fishing line before releasing the powerful fish back into the icy waters. Back at the lodge, the length of the fish was finally determined – a 41 inch Spring buck with a girth of 20.5 inches. By Sturdy’s formula for calculating Steelhead weights, the fish was 22.5 lbs – a great example of the type of fish that are caught by guests at Nicholas Dean Lodge in the Spring on the Skeena. If you like the idea of hooking into the largest, chrome-bright Steelhead in the world, come give us a try and make your reservation today.
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
Skeena River...is now fishable for early run Steelhead. The water is in fair shape, slightly coloured up.
Kalum River…has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. These fish are wintering over and will spawn in late spring. The water is low and clean, almost too clean. The fish are very spooky. 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.
The Kalum River has “all” four runs of “wild” Steelhead: spring, summer, fall and winter. Other than the spring run, these fish stay in the river all winter and spawn in the late spring around late April, May and June. There is no hatchery Steelhead in the Kalum River.
Both spin and fly fishing work well on this river.
Kasiks River…fishing for Coho will start again next fall. This is the river where a 27-pound record Coho was landed.
Zymoetz (Copper) River…is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Winter fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon.
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Prince Rupert...good fishing for winter springs (Chinook) is now happening in 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 Prince Rupert, being a coastal city, is always warmer than Terrace.
(update coming soon) Hello Noel: sorry for not sending regular fishing reports, just have not been out fishing for a while but the last time we were out we boated three beauties!! 15 to 20 lb winter springs, the weather is really starting to shape up and some early run Kitimat springs will be showing up in the next two weeks, also the halibut will be moving in anytime now so fishing will pick up in April! My boat will be ready for charters by April 10, then I will be out more and able to keep you posted.
PS: the ling and snapper fishing are fabulous all the time!!
CALM WATERS...Randy Janzen
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:
Kitimat River… (update coming soon) Although the grip of winter seems to be still holding on, there have been a few days when a few hard core anglers have been able to venture out and catch some trout. Ariel and Pat (local anglers) drifted in pontoon boats and were able to catch five cutthroat trout. They drifted from the 'Wash Out' to the 'Pump House' (approx. eight miles) and never saw another angler but they spotted six moose. Last weekend Donny Webber while fishing for trout was fortunate to catch a Steelhead. 'It was a 12lb. Wild Steelhead so I released it' says Donny. The Kitimat River has a retention fishery of one Hatchery Steelhead per day. The main Steelhead run usually starts in late March peaking sometime in April and carrying over into May. Report by Ron Wakita
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Kitimat Douglas Channel…(update coming soon) More schools of herring have been migrating into the Kitimat Harbour with only the Seals, Sea Gulls and undoubtedly feeder Chinook taking advantage of the migration. Rivtow Marine staff (who work right on the water) have reported signs of herring for a few days now but 'No Boats'
The only report of fishing the Salt water is a local Kitimaat Village resident, Crosby Smith who was rewarded with a 28lb. Chinook. 'It was a fat, tasty bugger' says Crosby who dined on his catch the same day that he caught it'. They certainly don't get much fresher than that not to mention the nutritional value of the Omega 3 protein contained in these feeder Chinook. It has been a long winter and it appears to be fish in the Kitimat area we can only hope for better weather to be able to catch some. Report by Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
March 21, 2007 (update coming soon)
Greetings:
Tight lines, dry waders (they leak from the top), and floating flies:
We are still waiting for the 12th of April for our season to start. From all reports, the Steelhead season this year is better than it has been in the last 12 years in this region.
We are very excited to begin our Angling Odyssey. Heli-Fishing ensures that “No one is retired from fishing”.
Perry Wilson & Dan Cahill will be two of our professional guides at Nimmo this spring, along with our seasonally returning pilots who fly our magic carpets. We can access over 40 rivers for Salmon, Steelhead and Trout.
Our fishery takes place within the southern section of the “Great Bear Rain forest: within the Central Coast of BC. There are no roads or people. To be alone while angling is a wonderful thing and one that is sought after by anglers worldwide.
Our shore lunches at 7000 feet are truly dramatic. We eat daily in a restaurant that is never crowded. Towering spruce, cedars and fir trees are constant observers of How You Cast., not that will ever say anything or comment on your style, but they add a measure of peace that only comes from standing on the shores of a coastal river in an un-logged river valley.
It has been snowing for the past couple of days, off and on. We have fished before in April where there has been snow on the banks of our rivers, but I do not think that will be the case this year. There is a good snow pack on the coast range Mountains, which will allow for a good run off to bring in the spring fish.
This will be our 27th season, fishing on the coast of BC. We know well where the fish are and how to fish these rivers. Our pilots have well over 3500 hours of flying and all have completed a mountain flying course. Weather is our determining factor as to where we go and what we do in any given day. The pilots are the captains of their air ships and will dictate what can be done on a daily basis. There are navigators of the skies and good fishers.
We will have a nice selection of hardy fly fishing gear in our angling academy. This is where flies are tied, stories are told, and beverages are consumed and cigars …..
We look forward to meeting new anglers and introducing them to a truly beautiful part of BC. We travel over 30,000 sq. miles from sea level to seven thousand feet. To boldly go where no one has gone before. It’s your turn.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort
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
Sportsnet Pacific ………Sundays at 6:30 AM PT or 9:30 AM ET
Knowledge Network……Fri/Sat at 1:30 PM PT or 4:30 ET/ Sun at 11:30 PM 2:30 ET
A Channel……………….Sundays at 7:00 AM PT or 10:00 AM ET
World Fishing Network…Check local listings
Catch & Release formula...Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by
1000. Steelhead: Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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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Mar 26, 2007; 08:15PM - Skeena River and tributaries
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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 beautiful “wild” doe Steelhead. This fish was landed on the Kalum River on March 18th by my son-in-law Dennis Therrien. To view the video clip please cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm It is 2007 Steelhead Video Clip #0027 and is titled: (Nice job Dennis). Check out the other “New” 2007 Steelhead clips while you are on the website. For your information - this is the same Dennis who landed our lodge record 32-pound Steelhead back in April of 1995.
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Noel Gyger - Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace, B.C. 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 March 18 – March 25, 2007
(Number 011)
Dear Fishing Friends:
The weather has been a “mixed bag” all week, from snow, rain to sunshine. The upper Kalum is in excellent shape. The lower Copper and Skeena are coloured up a little bit. We were unlucky and ended up with the worst weather on the days we went fishing on the Kalum, anyway we can’t control the weather and the fishing was excellent! In addition to the Kalum River, fishing on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel has started. See below for more details on the Kalum River and an update for Prince Rupert Ocean fishing and freshwater rivers of the central coast. Fishing there for Steelhead will start soon.
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: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
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.
Notice Due to a cancellation the week of April 16 through April 22nd has opened up at Nicholas Dean Lodge for up to 1 person. Let me know ASAP if you want to book this “prime time” week.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Access to rivers is getting better as the snow melt has begun.
Type of fish caught: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden and Bull Trout.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
Fishing this week: POOR ____FAIR_ __GOOD____EXCELLENT __*__
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: (estimate) 15-pound Steelhead Where: Kalum River Angler: Rob Vodola
Weather...Cloudy with sunny periods with high of 4 degrees Celsius: Normal temperatures for this time of year: High 7 degrees Celsius. Low - 1 degree Celsius. Sunrise 8:00 AM Sunset 7:29 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...fair on most rivers and perfect on the upper Kalum.
Snow conditions… almost gone.
For current water heights on the Skeena River please cast on:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/water/StnFrame.asp?stnID=08EF001 Note: this site usually works best in-season.
Report from Nicholas Dean Lodge for the week of March 18 to 24, 2007:
The past week in the Terrace area has seen relatively mild temperatures during the day and some cooler nights. With high levels of rainfall, some rivers have been blown out and are just starting to come into shape. The Skeena River through Terrace currently has a little colour to it, due in large part to the water coming out of the Copper River. Coastal rivers in particular were running very high this week. However, the Kalum River, with its large lake in its headwaters, is a little more resistant to high rainfall, and a couple of the guides reported clear water and good Steelhead fishing with a few additional Bull Trout. Steelhead will continue to enter the Skeena and its tributaries in the coming weeks, and we expect the fishing to steadily improve for fresh fish.
Best Regards…Chad Black
Skeena River...is now fishable for early run Steelhead. The water is in fair shape, slightly coloured up.
Kalum River…has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. These fish are wintering over and will spawn in late spring. The water is low and clean, almost too clean. The fish are very spooky. 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.
…On Sunday, March 18th I went fishing with my son-in-law Dennis and we had a pretty good day hooking five Steelhead and landing three. I landed two, Dennis landed one. I made a video clip of Dennis’ fish, a bright doe. See photo of the week and a video clip.
…On Wednesday, March 21st I went fishing with Rob Vodola and his friend Mike Fitzgerald. We had an excellent day and landed five fish, four Steelhead and one Coho. YES…I said Coho. Can you believe it? Never…in all the years I have fished on this river have I ever seen or heard of a Coho being caught this time of year! Why was this fish here? It was in excellent shape. Check out the photo and video clip. To watch it cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm It is 2007 Steelhead Video Clip #0030 and is titled: (Why Coho in March). I would not be too surprised to hook an early Chinook but to hook a Coho was a total surprise and mystery. Mike landed his first Kalum River Steelhead. He was thrilled about that!
…On Sunday, March 25th I went fishing with Rob Vodola and Valerie Toupin. We had a GREAT day! We hooked a total of eight Steelhead and landed six. Robby landed a huge doe that must have weighed around 25-pounds. We should have measured her but it would have taken me too long to find where I had put the tape measure from the last time I used it. Valerie landed the 20-pound buck. I got some nice photos and video which I will post next week. In the morning we met up Greg Buck, guide for Nicholas Dean Lodge, and his two spey fishing clients. They had already hooked two, breaking one off and landing one.
The Kalum River has “all” four runs of “wild” Steelhead: spring, summer, fall and winter. Other than the spring run, these fish stay in the river all winter and spawn in the late spring around late April, May and June. There is no hatchery Steelhead in the Kalum River.
Both spin and fly fishing work well on this river.
Kasiks River…fishing for Coho will start again next fall. This is the river where a 27-pound record Coho was landed.
Zymoetz (Copper) River…is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Winter fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon.
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Prince Rupert...good fishing for winter springs (Chinook) is now happening in 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 Prince Rupert, being a coastal city, is always warmer than Terrace.
Hello Noel: sorry for not sending regular fishing reports, just have not been out fishing for a while but the last time we were out we boated three beauties!! 15 to 20 lb winter springs, the weather is really starting to shape up and some early run Kitimat springs will be showing up in the next two weeks, also the halibut will be moving in anytime now so fishing will pick up in April! My boat will be ready for charters by April 10, then I will be out more and able to keep you posted.
PS: the ling and snapper fishing are fabulous all the time!!
CALM WATERS...Randy Janzen
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:
Kitimat River…Although the grip of winter seems to be still holding on, there have been a few days when a few hard core anglers have been able to venture out and catch some trout. Ariel and Pat (local anglers) drifted in pontoon boats and were able to catch five cutthroat trout. They drifted from the 'Wash Out' to the 'Pump House' (approx. eight miles) and never saw another angler but they spotted six moose. Last weekend Donny Webber while fishing for trout was fortunate to catch a Steelhead. 'It was a 12lb. Wild Steelhead so I released it' says Donny. The Kitimat River has a retention fishery of one Hatchery Steelhead per day. The main Steelhead run usually starts in late March peaking sometime in April and carrying over into May. Report by Ron Wakita
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Kitimat Douglas Channel…More schools of herring have been migrating into the Kitimat Harbour with only the Seals, Sea Gulls and undoubtedly feeder Chinook taking advantage of the migration. Rivtow Marine staff (who work right on the water) have reported signs of herring for a few days now but 'No Boats'
The only report of fishing the Salt water is a local Kitimaat Village resident, Crosby Smith who was rewarded with a 28lb. Chinook. 'It was a fat, tasty bugger' says Crosby who dined on his catch the same day that he caught it'. They certainly don't get much fresher than that not to mention the nutritional value of the Omega 3 protein contained in these feeder Chinook. It has been a long winter and it appears to be fish in the Kitimat area we can only hope for better weather to be able to catch some. Report by Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
March 21, 2007
Greetings:
Tight lines, dry waders (they leak from the top), and floating flies:
We are still waiting for the 12th of April for our season to start. From all reports, the Steelhead season this year is better than it has been in the last 12 years in this region.
We are very excited to begin our Angling Odyssey. Heli-Fishing ensures that “No one is retired from fishing”.
Perry Wilson & Dan Cahill will be two of our professional guides at Nimmo this spring, along with our seasonally returning pilots who fly our magic carpets. We can access over 40 rivers for Salmon, Steelhead and Trout.
Our fishery takes place within the southern section of the “Great Bear Rain forest: within the Central Coast of BC. There are no roads or people. To be alone while angling is a wonderful thing and one that is sought after by anglers worldwide.
Our shore lunches at 7000 feet are truly dramatic. We eat daily in a restaurant that is never crowded. Towering spruce, cedars and fir trees are constant observers of How You Cast., not that will ever say anything or comment on your style, but they add a measure of peace that only comes from standing on the shores of a coastal river in an un-logged river valley.
It has been snowing for the past couple of days, off and on. We have fished before in April where there has been snow on the banks of our rivers, but I do not think that will be the case this year. There is a good snow pack on the coast range Mountains, which will allow for a good run off to bring in the spring fish.
This will be our 27th season, fishing on the coast of BC. We know well where the fish are and how to fish these rivers. Our pilots have well over 3500 hours of flying and all have completed a mountain flying course. Weather is our determining factor as to where we go and what we do in any given day. The pilots are the captains of their air ships and will dictate what can be done on a daily basis. There are navigators of the skies and good fishers.
We will have a nice selection of hardy fly fishing gear in our angling academy. This is where flies are tied, stories are told, and beverages are consumed and cigars …..
We look forward to meeting new anglers and introducing them to a truly beautiful part of BC. We travel over 30,000 sq. miles from sea level to seven thousand feet. To boldly go where no one has gone before. It’s your turn.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort
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
Sportsnet Pacific ………Sundays at 6:30 AM PT or 9:30 AM ET
Knowledge Network……Fri/Sat at 1:30 PM PT or 4:30 ET/ Sun at 11:30 PM 2:30 ET
A Channel……………….Sundays at 7:00 AM PT or 10:00 AM ET
World Fishing Network…Check local listings
Catch & Release formula...Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by
1000. Steelhead: Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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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Mar 19, 2007; 01:55PM - Skeena River and Tributaries
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows the “elusive” 20-pound “wild” Steelhead. This fish was landed on the Kalum River on March 12th by Rob Vodola. This BIG fish gave Rob quite a tussle and after ten minutes he managed to land it…and I was fortunate to get a video clip of most of the action. To view the clip cast to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm It is 2007 Steelhead Video Clip #0026 and is titled: (20 pounds PLUS). Check out the other “new” 2007 Steelhead clips while you are on the website.
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Noel Gyger - Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace, B.C. 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 March 11 – March 18, 2007
(Number 010)
Dear Fishing Friends:
My fishing reports will now cover “three” distinct areas in our beautiful province of British Columbia. These are:
• Skeena and Tributaries
• Northern Coastal Rivers
• Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers
The weather has been fair all week. The upper Kalum, lower Copper and Skeena are still in excellent shape. It has been a couple of months since I have been out fishing. My good friend Rob Vodola and I went fishing on Monday, March 12th on the Kalum River and we had, to say the least “blow out” Steelhead fishing. We must have hooked over 15 “wild” Steelhead, all on artificial baits. We never saw another boat and only one bank fisherman. I hooked three fish myself, on the first cast. Normally, this time of year, the water is too low for jet boats to get around but there was just enough water for my boat, I know I bumped the bottom once. The guides start guiding this river on March 15th. In addition to the Kalum River, fishing on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel has started. See below for more details on the Kalum River.
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: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
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.
Notice Due to a cancellation the week of April 16 through April 22nd has opened up at Nicholas Dean Lodge for up to 2 people. Let me know ASAP if you want to book this “prime time” week.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Access to rivers is getting better as the snow melt has begun.
Type of fish caught: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden and Bull Trout.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
Fishing this week: POOR ____FAIR_ __GOOD__*__EXCELLENT ____
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: (estimate) 20-pound Steelhead Where: Kalum River Angler: Rob Vodola
Weather...Cloudy with sunny periods with high of 4 degrees Celsius: Normal temperatures for this time of year: High 7 degrees Celsius. Low - 1 degree Celsius. Sunrise 8:00 AM Sunset 7:29 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...good on all rivers, low and clean
Snow conditions… almost gone.
For current water heights on the Skeena River please cast on:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/water/StnFrame.asp?stnID=08EF001 Note: this site usually works best in-season.
Skeena River...is now fishable for early run Steelhead. The water is in good shape.
Kalum River…has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. These fish are wintering over and will spawn in late spring. The water is low and clean, almost too clean. The fish are very spooky. 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
…On Monday, March 12th Rob Vodola and I hooked around 15 Steelhead, landing 7. We went out again, with our friend Kevin on Friday, March 16th with high expectations but hooked only four, landing one. Rob hooked all of them. Kevin and I were skunked. Our excuse: The weather was bad (rain and snow) and the water was very, very clean as it had dropped a few inches since Monday. Lucky for us, there was no wind. The water was so low and clear we think the fish were spooked. I did get a nice photo and video clip of Rob’s fish but ran out of time to edit and post it on the website in time for this weeks report. It will be on next week. The fishing was slow but we still had a lot of fun! In my opinion, the water is too low now to navigate safely with a jet boat.
The Kalum River has “all” four runs of “wild” Steelhead: spring, summer, fall and winter. Other than the spring run, these fish stay in the river all winter and spawn in the late spring around late April, May and June. There is no hatchery Steelhead in the Kalum River.
Kasiks River…fishing for Coho will start again next fall. This is the river where a 27-pound record Coho was landed.
Zymoetz (Copper) River…is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Winter fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon.
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Prince Rupert...good fishing for winter springs (Chinook) is now happening in 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 Prince Rupert, being a coastal city, is always warmer than Terrace.
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:
Kitimat River…Although the grip of winter seems to be still holding on, there have been a few days when a few hard core anglers have been able to venture out and catch some trout. Ariel and Pat (local anglers) drifted in pontoon boats and were able to catch five cutthroat trout. They drifted from the 'Wash Out' to the 'Pump House' (approx. eight miles) and never saw another angler but they spotted six moose. Last weekend Donny Webber while fishing for trout was fortunate to catch a Steelhead. 'It was a 12lb. Wild Steelhead so I released it' says Donny. The Kitimat River has a retention fishery of one Hatchery Steelhead per day. The main Steelhead run usually starts in late March peaking sometime in April and carrying over into May. Report by Ron Wakita
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Kitimat Douglas Channel…More schools of herring have been migrating into the Kitimat Harbour with only the Seals, Sea Gulls and undoubtedly feeder Chinook taking advantage of the migration. Rivtow Marine staff (who work right on the water) have reported signs of herring for a few days now but 'No Boats'
The only report of fishing the Salt water is a local Kitimaat Village resident, Crosby Smith who was rewarded with a 28lb. Chinook. 'It was a fat, tasty bugger' says Crosby who dined on his catch the same day that he caught it'. They certainly don't get much fresher than that not to mention the nutritional value of the Omega 3 protein contained in these feeder Chinook. It has been a long winter and it appears to be fish in the Kitimat area we can only hope for better weather to be able to catch some. Report by Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
Greetings, and welcome to Nimmo Bay Resort. Nimmo Bay is located at the southern portion of the Great Bear Rain Forest, on the Central Coast of BC.
Sitting at the foot of Mt. Stephens, the resort is powered by a small Hydro Turbine that turns by water power from a crystal clear waterfall coming off the mountain. We are in our 27th year of operation with our family business and Fraser Murray has taken over as the operations and marketing manager. Fraser has grown up at the resort and knows all the intimate details of running a small hospitality business in the wilderness.
Our fishery begins in early April, angling for winter Steelhead on the fly or with spinning or float gear. This takes us through May. From June through July we fish for Rainbow trout, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char and some summer Steelhead.
From late July through October we fish for the different species of wild pacific salmon variety's of trout and some summer Steelhead. Our whole fishery is catch and release using single, barb less hooks.
We cover 50,000 Sq. miles of territory from sea level to 8 thousand feet. Helicopters are our mode of transportation throughout this territory. Our helicopter stays with our guests all day, so we transcend the original boundaries of fishing, which is usually one river or lake.
We fish 6 classified waters of the Central coast plus many of the unclassified systems of North Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland. This is a very exciting fishery, with hundreds of possibilities for success.
Noel will be reporting on our fabulous fishery over the year, so stay tuned to his web forecasts to find out how we and our guests are doing. To date, our biggest Steelhead is 30 pounds on the fly and the biggest salmon caught is 77 pounds, on 8 pound tackle.
Our gift shop also sells custom House of Hardy fly fishing rods in single and double hand format along with the appropriate reels and line. There are also custom leather cases for the rods and reels. This gear can be ordered through our 'on line' store from our web site. Find what suits you and just call our office to order. 800 837 4354. This is also the Nimmo Bay guest reservation line for all our Heli-Venture and Heli-Fishing trips. You can visit us at our web site www.nimmobay.com OR call or email Noel Gyger.
We are waiting for your commitment. No longer is anyone retired from fishing. This trip is ideal for Seniors as the Helicopter does your hiking, to get you to places that even the youngest and fittest can't get to. Your magic carpet ride awaits, as you ponder, then reserve your next Angling Odyssey. It's your turn.
To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
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
Sportsnet Pacific ………Sundays at 6:30 AM PT or 9:30 AM ET
Knowledge Network……Fri/Sat at 1:30 PM PT or 4:30 ET/ Sun at 11:30 PM 2:30 ET
A Channel……………….Sundays at 7:00 AM PT or 10:00 AM ET
World Fishing Network…Check local listings
Catch & Release formula...Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by
1000. Steelhead: Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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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Mar 11, 2007; 08:10PM - Skeena River and tribs (plus)
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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 very happy guest of Nimmo Bay Resort and a very bright Coho Salmon. On this particular day there were over 60 Coho caught amongst the group of five. After a day like this it was time for a massage, scotch and some stories back at the lodge. This was truly another trip of a lifetime till they return next year. Upon leaving we were left with these words from this group. 'I will return back to Nimmo Bay I'm going to keep coming back to see if I can recapture the magic. Thanks again for creating an experience that outperformed the great expectations we had coming in.'
The boardroom is one place you can have your brainstorming sessions, but on the river with an A-star helicopter to whisk you away to a 6000 ft glacier for a gourmet picnic lunch and back to the river for an afternoon of spectacular fishing, has a nice ring to it. Fly fishing on the special classified waters of the Wakeman River using a white and orange intruder, make for an afternoon of angling bliss.
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Noel Gyger - Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace, B.C. 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 March 4 – March 11, 2007
(Number 009)
Dear Fishing Friends:
The weather has been fair this week. The upper Kalum, lower Copper and Skeena are still in good shape. Fishing on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel has started. The fishing guides are looking forward to start guiding on the Kalum River on March 15th. Check out some past season openers by casting to: http://www.noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports-web.htm
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: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
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.
Notice Due to a cancellation the week of April 16 through April 22nd has opened up at Nicholas Dean Lodge for up to 6 or 8 people. Let me know ASAP if you want to book this “prime time” week.
CURRENT REPORT and summary:
Access to rivers is getting better as the snow melt has begun.
Type of fish caught: Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden and Bull Trout.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
Fishing this week: POOR ____FAIR_ *__GOOD____EXCELLENT ____
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: Where: Angler:
Weather...Cloudy with sunny periods with a high of 4 degrees Celsius: Normal temperatures for this time of year: High 7 degrees Celsius. Low - 1 degrees Celsius. Sunrise 8:00 AM Sunset 7:29 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...good on all rivers, low and clean
Snow conditions… almost gone.
For current water heights on the Skeena River please cast on:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/water/StnFrame.asp?stnID=08EF001 Note: this site usually works best in-season.
Skeena River...is now fishable for early run Steelhead. The water is in good shape.
Kalum River…has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. These fish are wintering over and will spawn in late spring. The water is low and clean. 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
Kitimat River…Although the grip of winter seems to be still holding on, there have been a few days when a few hard core anglers have been able to venture out and catch some trout. Ariel and Pat (local anglers) drifted in pontoon boats and were able to catch five cutthroat trout. They drifted from the 'Wash Out' to the 'Pump House' (approx. eight miles) and never saw another angler but they spotted six moose. Last weekend Donny Webber while fishing for trout was fortunate to catch a Steelhead. 'It was a 12lb. Wild Steelhead so I released it' says Donny. The Kitimat River has a retention fishery of one Hatchery Steelhead per day. The main Steelhead run usually starts in late March peaking sometime in April and carrying over into May. Report by Ron Wakita
Kasiks River…fishing for Coho will start again next fall. This is the river where a 27-pound record Coho was landed.
Zymoetz (Copper) River…is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Winter fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon.
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Prince Rupert...good fishing for winter springs (Chinook) is now happening in 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 Prince Rupert, being a coastal city, is always warmer than Terrace.
Ocean fishing Kitimat Douglas Channel…More schools of herring have been migrating into the Kitimat Harbour with only the Seals, Sea Gulls and undoubtedly feeder Chinook taking advantage of the migration. Rivtow Marine staff (who work right on the water) have reported signs of herring for a few days now but 'No Boats'
The only report of fishing the Salt water is a local Kitimaat Village resident, Crosby Smith who was rewarded with a 28lb. Chinook. 'It was a fat, tasty bugger' says Crosby who dined on his catch the same day that he caught it'. They certainly don't get much fresher than that not to mention the nutritional value of the Omega 3 protein contained in these feeder Chinook. It has been a long winter and it appears to be fish in the Kitimat area we can only hope for better weather to be able to catch some. Report by Ron Wakita
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 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
Sportsnet Pacific ………Sundays at 6:30 AM PT or 9:30 AM ET
Knowledge Network……Fri/Sat at 1:30 PM PT or 4:30 ET/ Sun at 11:30 PM 2:30 ET
A Channel……………….Sundays at 7:00 AM PT or 10:00 AM ET
World Fishing Network…Check local listings
Catch & Release formula...Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by
1000. Steelhead: Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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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Mar 10, 2007; 08:43PM - Northwest BC Canada Weekly Fishing Report
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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The photo of the week shows my nephew Justin (Judge) Gyger with a very fresh early run Kalum River Chinook Salmon. This fish was caught in early May. For conservation purposes, all Chinook Salmon over 65 cm must be released. Both Steelhead and Chinook can be hooked on the same day.
Dear Fishing Friends:
The weather has not been great. The air temperatures have been cold during the week making it uncomfortable for fishing although it did warm up on the weekend but now we have the rain. The upper Kalum, lower Copper and Skeena are still in good shape. Fishing on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel has started.
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: http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm
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:
Access to rivers is getting better as the snow melt has begun.
Type of fish caught: Steelhead
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
Fishing this week: FAIR
Water conditions: good on all rivers, low and clean
Snow conditions: average one foot on the ground
Skeena River: fishing for early run spring Steelhead has begun.
Kalum River: has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. These fish are wintering over and will spawn in late spring. The water is low and clean. This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds.
Kitimat River: Although the grip of winter seems to be still holding on, there have been a few days when a few hard core anglers have been able to venture out and catch some trout. Ariel and Pat (local anglers) drifted in pontoon boats and were able to catch five cutthroat trout. They drifted from the 'Wash Out' to the 'Pump House' (approx. eight miles) and never saw another angler but they spotted six moose. Last weekend Donny Webber while fishing for trout was fortunate to catch a Steelhead. 'It was a 12lb. Wild Steelhead so I released it' says Donny. The Kitimat River has a retention fishery of one Hatchery Steelhead per day. The main Steelhead run usually starts in late March peaking sometime in April and carrying over into May. Report by Ron Wakita
Zymoetz (Copper) River: is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Winter fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon.
Note: additional rivers will be added “in season” when the fishing begins in the spring.
Ocean fishing Prince Rupert: good fishing for winter springs (Chinook) is now happening in 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 Prince Rupert, being a coastal city, is always warmer than Terrace.
Ocean fishing Kitimat Douglas Channel: More schools of herring have been migrating into the Kitimat Harbour with only the Seals, Sea Gulls and undoubtedly feeder Chinook taking advantage of the migration. Rivtow Marine staff (who work right on the water) have reported signs of herring for a few days now but 'No Boats'
The only report of fishing the Salt water is a local Kitimaat Village resident, Crosby Smith who was rewarded with a 28lb. Chinook. 'It was a fat, tasty bugger' says Crosby who dined on his catch the same day that he caught it'. They certainly don't get much fresher than that not to mention the nutritional value of the Omega 3 protein contained in these feeder Chinook. It has been a long winter and it appears to be fish in the Kitimat area we can only hope for better weather to be able to catch some. Report by Ron Wakita
GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Sep 16, 2006; 10:59AM - Tofino B.C. Fishing update
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Jay Mohl
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We thought you might appreciate a quick update on the happenings of Tofino and our water issue - particularly if you (or others you know) are planning a visit to the west coast this fall and may now be uncertain about your travel plans. (We apologize in advance should you receive multi copies of this message - if you do, please let us know so we may update/correct our files with your contact information)
A quick recap: The summer of 2006 can now be officially dubbed the “drought in a rainforest” summer! The dry summer weather provided many great days on the ocean and at our beaches, but it also impacted our local water supply levels, and with construction yet to commence on our new reservoir, Tofino started to run out of water. During the last week of August, water conservation in Tofino became a top news story across the nation when businesses were asked to close in order to maintain water levels for fire protection and residential use. However, within three days, several strategies had been implemented which allowed businesses to remain open with water restrictions in place. So, contrary to many stories out there, Tofino continues to welcome visitors from across the globe and local businesses are open - albeit with some changes in operations in order to meet water conservation guidelines. (For example, restaurants are not serving tap water with meals, coffee/teas are being made with bottled water and accommodation providers have omitted daily towel service and have reduced/restricted use of Jacuzzi tubs)
In addition to implementing numerous water reduction measures, Tofino’s beach resorts and most hotels and restaurants were quick to set up their own water sources allowing them to continue to provide services to visitors while ensuring the residential water supply is not depleted. Like many other businesses Clayoquot Ventures Guide Service and Clayoquot Vista Guesthouse has continued to operate with the self-imposed regulations, and we have also brought in our own water supply for non-consumption use.
So what’s happening now? Water restrictions are still very much in effect for residents, businesses and visitors alike and will continue to be until the area receives a substantial amount of rain. It is safe to say that we all quickly became much more aware of our water use, and are now all “wiser with our water”.……“We were happy to do our bit and forego a bath for a quick shower” declared visitors from Edmonton…….. “Nice to see everyone working together through your water problem. Thanks for providing the bottled water in our room” said others. Travelers who have come to experience Tofino and follow the water conservation measures are having a great time and are very much enjoying our west coast hospitality and scenery.
How's the fishing? - For the Tofino/Clayoquot Sound area, and the surrounding offshore waters, September continues to offer fantastic sport fishing opportunities for most Freshwater and Saltwater species. With the drier than normal conditions on the B.C. coast, migration timing of most Salmon runs has been substantially delayed. The strong forecasted returns for many Salmon stocks along B.C.’s southern coast, and later than normal timing should allow for great Chinook and Coho Salmon fishing through early October. The prime salmon feeding habitat along Clayoquot’s outer coastline has provided great Chinook salmon fishing over the past month, while the offshore waters have been consistent for Chinook and Coho, as well as Halibut and bottom fish. These prime areas, and Salmon feeding patterns should stay reliable for local and visiting anglers for another 3-5 weeks, along with an exceptional number of Halibut being caught regularly offshore as well. The inner waters of Clayoquot Sound are often favoured by many during September and October for the season’s largest Coho Salmon, which are starting to food in from the rich offshore feeding grounds. Light tackle and saltwater fly fishing are very popular options for the season’s largest, hard fighting Coho. Tofino’s pristine Freshwater Lakes and Rivers are a great option through the early fall for some diverse fishing opportunities for Trout, Steelhead and Salmon, with total catch and release on local river systems. Half and full day guided excursions are available and our guide team is eager to host you for some fantastic late season action in the Tofino area.
So, other than fishing, what else can we do? Autumn is a pretty spectacular season in the Clayoquot Sound area and there is certainly more to do and see in Tofino than fishing, which will likely be tapering off by mid to late October. The opportunity to experience Tofino’s breathtaking natural surroundings, art galleries, wildlife viewing tours, kayaking, golfing, spas, and numerous beaches for surfing and beachcombing is readily available. You will also find that with kids now “back to school” that Clayoquot Vista Guesthouse and many other accommodation providers have “value season” rates which can make it more affordable to do more while you’re here, or extend your stay another night or two.
The community of Tofino would be pleased to host you, your family or corporate group this fall for a memorable and enjoyable west coast retreat. The Westcoast Maritime Festival is September 22-25 and includes several family activities, and the Public Market happens each Saturday morning. As well, the trail systems in the Pacific Rim National Park are all in great condition as is the challenging Long Beach Golf course. And our spectrum of local beaches are always worth the visit for an afternoon of exploring or surfing. Canadian Thanksgiving is a popular weekend for Tofino so remember to book early for those dates or check your kids’ school schedule for their upcoming Pro-D days and plan one of those weekends as your next Tofino getaway. For some West Coast cuisine you can slurp, check out Tofino’s 10 Annual Oysterfest November 17 -18. By then, we’ll all be donning our raingear for some fabulous Stormwatching, which will certainly make summer water restrictions a thing of the past.
Should you have questions, or require more updated information please go on-line to our main website at www.tofinofishing.com If you know someone who might be interested in this information, we would appreciate it if you would forward it along. (likewise, if you do not wish to receive information please reply with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line)
Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Tofino one day soon……
Yours truly,
Jason and Lorrie Mohl
Clayoquot Ventures Guide Service
Clayoquot Vista Guesthouse
Box 652 Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
Ph 1.888.532.7422
www.tofinofishing.com
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Apr 30, 2006; 11:36PM - Vancouver Island Spring Chinook and Halibut Tofino B.C.
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Clayoquot Ventures Guide Team
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Tofino, B.C. Vancouver Island Spring Chinook and Halibut
After an ongoing series of relentless foul weather systems that continually battered the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Tofino and Ucluelet areas are now seeing some fantastic spring-like conditions. Last weekend was a prime example of what we have been waiting for on the B.C. coast, with no winds, no rain, very little offshore swell, and the best Chinook Salmon and Halibut fishing so far for the 2006 season.
The offshore waters from Tofino and Ucluelet B.C. were as nice as it gets for a three to four day stretch. The rugged snow capped mountains on Vancouver Island’s west coast created an amazing backdrop for fishing and photos during this great stretch of springtime conditions in late April.
The fishing technique used by most anglers who were fortunate to experience these great offshore conditions, was trolling a variety of artificial or natural baits near the ocean floor, just a short distance from our local lighthouse, Lennard Island.
Anglers were able to compound their success by trolling deep with Salmon gear, producing a great mix of Chinook salmon, Halibut and various Bottom fish. Most of the days showed and even catch of Chinook salmon and Halibut, using a method that is usually specific to Salmon fishing around Vancouver Island.
Some vessels that ventured out a little further to the 10 mile bank didn’t fair any better for the extra travel and fuel, and enjoyed good action upon returning back to the 5 mile bank near the “Three Humps”.
Some of the larger Chinook salmon for the weekend’s efforts were in the 20 – 25 lb class, and numerous Halibut tested the Salmon fishing tackle at over 40 lbs.
With a mix of Orca Whales passing through, flotillas of colourful Portuguese “Man-o-War” Jellyfish covering the tidal slicks, and the snow covered mountains enhancing the scenery even more, the conditions and catches combined for many happy anglers.
Many anglers that fish the waters around the Tofino and Ucluelet B.C. areas are excited when they consider that this past weekend is only an example of what is to come for the remainder of the season, as the size and numbers of Chinook Salmon will only increase as Spring progresses. Halibut fishing opportunities near Tofino will also provide increased successes over the next 4 months, coinciding with the smaller tide cycles of each month.
For locals with their own vessels, or guests to the area who are interested to experience the great Saltwater fishing opportunities available in Tofino B.C., Clayoquot Ventures can outfit all. For Tackle, Charters and updated information, stop in at Jay’s Fly and Tackle in Tofino, or hook up with all these great options online at www.tofinofishing.com Call Toll Free 1-888-5FISHBC
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Jan 30, 2006; 01:02PM - Fishing Tofino B.C. Canada
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Jay Mohl
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Tofino, B.C. Fishing Outlook 2006
The early season months are always welcomed on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, when there are often numerous reminders of the wet coastal winter loosening its grasp, promoting more spring-like conditions and activities.
Many people will be preparing their boats and gear for the season ahead, while there are some keen local anglers that have done these preparations during the quieter winter months, and have been out on the water enjoying some great early season fishing opportunities. Currently, fishing for Chinook salmon in the Tofino area waters has been quite limited to breaks in the weather. The protected waters of Sydney inlet near Hot Springs Cove is a great early season consideration. The close proximity to the open ocean helps influence bait-fish, and the following Salmon and Halibut to arrive, but not always depart with tidal flows. This is just one area in the Tofino-Clayoquot Sound area that provides good inshore fishing for Chinook salmon and Halibut from January through late May. Trolling 90-110 feet deep with anchovies or medium Herring is the gear of choice for both species.
As an outlook for the 2006 fishing season in the Tofino-Clayoquot Sound area, anglers can expect good early season action for Chinook salmon and Halibut among the baitfish rich banks offshore from Tofino. This same bank system extends along our outer coastline, well past Ucluelet. It has been very common over the past few years for anglers from Tofino and Ucluelet to congregate in the same locations on this prolific bank system. Fishing at Tofino's Portland or Raphael pts, in 140-160 ft. of water, your efforts are often rewarded. Chinook Salmon in the 14-25 lb. range are most often enticed by Anchovies, Herring, Hoochies or large spoons and plugs. Halibut are consistently found along these same banks, attracted by the vast schools of Needlefish and Sardines that have helped slow the Chinook salmon from their migration. Halibut fishing success is often attributed to reading tides and charts, and fresh bait such as Octopus, Sardines, Salmon belly or the artificial Berkley power Grub.
As the 2006 season progresses to early summer, the Tofino area will once again see a strong return of Chinook and Coho Salmon to both inshore, and open offshore waters. This time of the season always provides reliable Bottom fishing, as well as inshore Fly fishing opportunities that continue through late September. Clayoquot Sound has been the main stage for the growing sport of catching ocean salmon on the fly, and is a great option for all. Whether you are a beginner, or an ardent angler, this exciting fishery allows ample space and enjoyment in one of the most pristine locals for a popular fishery.
The last stretch of the summer season will provide the best opportunities for Chinook in the “Tyee” class, with the 2006 outlook for hatchery origin Springs forecast to be abundant. The islands and reefs that scatter along the outer coastline are the traveling and feeding corridors for these maturing Salmon. Consider trying the Tofino area Hot Spots like Wilf Rock, Blundan Island or Tree Island. During the past few years, the offshore areas have consistently produced the “Slabs” as well.
Anchovies or Medium Herring 6-7 ft. behind a flasher will often be the gear of choice. Many anglers have also been relying on 7 inch Tomic plugs, and spoons like Oki’s Titan, or Gibb’s Gator in glow patterns.
The late season months of September thru November deserves consideration, as there are great opportunities for the largest Coho Salmon of the season. Anglers visiting the area to experience this great fishery do not require a large boat or to travel great distances. You should consider that this time of the year still provides great offshore action for Halibut and Bottom fish, as well as a strong outlook for Chum Salmon, usually starting in October.
For local information, charters and appropriate gear, stop by and see us at Tofino’s main fishing resource, Jay’s Fly and Tackle.
Submitted by Jay Mohl
Clayoquot Ventures ltd.
www.tofinofishing.com
jay@tofinofishing.com
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