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May 14, 2007; 01:26PM - Skeena River and tribs and other NW British Columbia Coastal rivers
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows a beautifully posed, springtime Steelhead landed on a fly. Photo courtesy on Nicholas Dean Lodge
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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 May 6 – May 13, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
Weather and water conditions are good. Most rivers are fishing well. Isolated coastal Rivers are fishing very well for Steelhead and the Kalum is fishing well for Steelhead and Chinook (King) Salmon. Even took a Chinook on the fly this week, can’t get much better than that.
Even though it is late in the spring season, May is “prime time” to fish for Steelhead on the Kitimat River. You still have some fresh fish coming-in and spawned fish going-out. A fair number of Chinook are entering the river now also. Steelhead and Chinook can be caught on the same day. More details below.
I have updated reports again from Ron Wakita, Craig Murray and Chad Black and I have added reports on new waters now that the Chinook are coming.
In general, the fishing is good and I was really leaning toward saying excellent.
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 and Chinook (King) Salmon
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR GOOD* EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: (fair estimate) 30-pound Chinook (King) Salmon Where: Kalum River Angler: Jim Johnson
WEATHER: Sunny with cloudy periods. Highs to 16 degree C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 17 degree C. Min. Temp. 5 degree C. Sunrise 5:33 am Sunset 9:28 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 to good on most rivers except for the main stem Skeena which is basically chocolate brown. This is normal for this time of year. The spring melt off has begun, hopefully it comes off in an orderly manner. This should bring more BIG Chinook.
SNOW CONDITIONS: some snow still exists where the guides like to” walk and wade” clients into isolated rivers…but it’s melting fast.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
FISHING REPORT FROM NICHOLAS DEAN LODGE FOR THIS WEEK:
So far this spring, we have generally been very lucky with the weather and our rivers. The fishing has been incredible at times, and other times challenging, but at least we have not had to deal with a lot of rivers being blown out. Typically, the weather here has been warm during the day, but cool at night, which has further delayed the onset of melting from the snow-pack. Having fished a small coastal river in the Nass Watershed last week, I can begin to appreciate just how high the rivers might actually rise, as one coastal river still had between 4 and 6 feet of snow!
Presently though, the fishing has still remained somewhat productive, depending on your method of choice. Fly fishers have been having a difficult time putting “numbers on the board,” and it seems that the average is about 1 to 2 hookups per day for Steelhead and/or Spring Chinook. However, for those anglers more interested in using conventional gear and techniques, such as float fishing or back trolling, it has been easier to hook into numbers of fish each day. On the whole, the largest Steelhead landed last week was a fish of 15 lbs landed by Jeff Bright, and a Chinook landed by Bob Cusick of 40 lbs.
The above photo shows an early run Chinook (King) Salmon caught, landed and released on a fly by Jim Johnson. His guide Dustin Kovacvich is helping to pose the fish. Photo credit goes to Tom Wendell Thank you Tom.
Note from Noel: since Dustin is such a big guy he makes the fish look small. After much discussion, by the catcher and a witness on site, this fish was estimated to weigh around 30-pounds…and fishermen are NOT liars…as we all know
As mentioned last week, it is expected that Steelhead fishing will continue to slow down a little as the rest of the spawning fish return to the Oceans once more, but the mounting Spring Chinook run should provide good sport for both fly angler and conventional fishers alike.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
SKEENA RIVER: the river is dropping but the water is still dirty and really not fishable. This is normal for this time of year. If we get lucky with the weather, the water will continue to drop and clean-up enough so we can start to fish for the bright, fresh Chinook (King) Salmon that are migrating through the system now.
KALUM RIVER: has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. Chinook (King) Salmon are also available in good numbers. Catching both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day is great fun! The water is rising slowly but staying in fishable shape. Having a big lake at the head end helps keep the water clarity stable.
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.
This is the river where I helped land a fish on May 24, 1983 that changed my life and got me interested in the guiding industry. I wrote an article about this fish and it can be read on my website at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/Articles-LANDING-A-RECORD-CHINOOK-by-Noel.doc
Here is a brief excerpt:
“We could hardly believe it, we had landed the big fish. Jim tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy, or else he was too tired. We skidded it back to the boat. As we headed back upstream to where the play had started, we celebrated. This Chinook was weighed on legal scales at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning. The Kalum River record, 83-pound 8-oz. was the result.”
To this very day I have never seen such a big fish again.
To continue to conserve these special, beautiful big fish you must release the big ones over 65 centimeters in the early season. You may retain the smaller ones.
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.
Note: the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very low 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: is closed now for angling (as of December 31, 2006 above the lower canyon) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. Spring fishing is still available on the lower end below the canyon. Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook will start coming in.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT: May 10. Hello Noel, sorry for not responding sooner but to tell you the truth I've been too busy catching fish, the springs are here in a big way, yesterday we boated 10 before 9 am, all in the high 20's, and today we landed a 40 pounder, 30 pounder and 6 in the mid 20's, the Halibut are hot too, we landed two 80 pounders and multiple others in the mid 30 's, the weather has been cool but calm, so to sum it up the fishing in Rupert is UNREEL...........
calm waters.............
RandyJanzen Unreal Charters
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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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: I had the pleasant opportunity last Saturday to fish with two of the best Reps in the Fishing Tackle industry, Dave Haddad and Chris Seipio. Dave is the Sales Rep for Redl Sports Distributors and Chris represents Loomis, Springbrook, Airflo, Ross reels and many others. Both are not only great reps but also exceptional anglers.
Fishing with the level of fishing talents that Chris and Dave possess provided a great opportunity to accomplish the Triple Crown. The Triple Crown is a personal challenge that I have to catch a Steelhead on a fly, a Steelhead on a hot shot and a Steelhead on tackle all on the same drift. We only drifted half a day but managed to hook five Steelhead but only landed one.
We accomplished hooking Steelhead with two legs of the Triple Crown, one on fly and four on tackle but only landed one of the Steelhead hooked on hot-shot. Congratulations Dave. After Dave and Chris finished their portion of the drift, Doug Rumley, a personal fishing buddy continued the drift. We hooked and landed a Steelhead on the hotshot leg of the Triple Crown. Good Job Doug!
Mike Herzberg and Steve Brady drifted on Wednesday (May 9th) and hooked five Steelhead, landing four. They also hooked four Chinook, landing two.
Mike Herzberg is a guide for my guide company, Reliable Guide and Charters Ltd. We are fortunate to have such a gifted angler and great fishing personality working with us. Mike has perfected a technique fishing with jet divers that produces exceptional results as demonstrated by the fish count on Wednesday's drift. Congratulations Steve and Mike on a Great Day of fishing! Report and photos by Ron Wakita
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Jamie Paul and Derek Ito were going to do some bottom fishing on Monday but the plan changed when they ran into a fog bank so they decided to troll for Chinook instead. They were pleased when the change in plans produced two Chinook, a twenty pounder and another about twenty two pounds. Sometimes in fishing the best trips are the ones that don't go as planned. Congrats to Jamie and Derek.
Todd Haynes of Nautical West Adventures was out trolling on Wednesday with Brian Apps and they also caught two chinook. They boated a 22lb and 26lb chinook. Todd has now caught four Chinook and says, 'we can safely assume that the Chinook season has started'.
As I am in the process of writing this fishing report in our tackle store Brian Apps and Jason Jonkman just bought in four chinook from the Douglas Channel (25, 19, 22 & 18 lbs) 'Plus we released two more' exclaimed Jason. They caught the big one on a new imitation anchovy that glows in the dark that they just bought to try on Thursday. 'We're going to bring more to weigh in tomorrow' says Brian. Brian and Jason definitely validates Todd Haynes' comment that the '2007 Chinook season has started' Stay tuned, looks like 2007 Chinook is going to be a good one! Report and photos by Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
May 8, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
Here is the next episode. Short & Sweet.
Edmonton and Vancouver arrive at Nimmo Bay for a four day Marathon adventure with the helicopter, the un-named rivers, the unparalleled scenery and of course Steelhead.
This weeks guests were prepared for some crummy weather, which they got. What they found out was that if one area is blown out, it is just a matter of pointing the Helicopter in another direction and presto, you fly out of the rain, to rivers which carry lovely Steelhead and rainbow Trout and that are fishable. Talk about transcending boundaries. This is what Magic Carpets were made for.
And throw the music of Gordon Henschel into the mix on the last evening, the cooking of Chef Heather Davis and the guiding efforts of Perry Wilson, the trip was a wonderful success and a memory forever. Until of course the guests return next year and once again the memory becomes a reality.
This picture is of our two illustrious and professional steelhead guides, Perry Wilson and Dan Cahill. This was taken in early May on a mainland river. Helicopter guides are a rare breed. They have to have many skills, other than just the ability to catch fish. And these gentlemen do have all that is required for the job at hand.
Fly caught steelhead. Every Anglers dream.
And the Saga continues ....
Stay tuned folks for the next edition from Nimmo Bay.
To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine
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 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. 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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May 9, 2007; 12:21PM - Steelhead and Chinook of the Skeena Region in BC
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Mike Pashniak and Rob Keating of Alberta with a Steelhead caught with a Spey fly rod on the Kitimat River. More details and another photo below. Photos courtesy of their guide Ron Wakita
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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 29 – May 6, 2007
(Number 17)
Dear Fishing Friends:
Weather has been good this week, most rivers are in good shape. This time of year I like to remind folks of the great possibilities of angling for both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. This is an exhilarating experience! Check out the article I wrote about it. It was a few years ago, well more than a few, but I think it is still applicable today. The article is posted on my website at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/articles/Articles-May-2nd-on-the-Kalum-by-Noel.doc Greg Buck, angling guide for Nicholas Dean Lodge, has been guiding his clients into good numbers of Steelhead and Chinook on the Kalum River.
Even though it is late in the spring season, May is “prime time” to fish for Steelhead on the Kitimat River. You still have some fresh fish coming-in and spawned fish going-out.
The isolated, wilderness coastal rivers along BC’s north and central coast are starting to fish “normal” for Steelhead. Waters are finally rising bringing in fresh runs. Fly fishing has been excellent under these conditions.
I have updated reports from Ron Wakita, Craig Murray and Chad Black this week.
MORE FIRSTS ON VIDEO: Over the last month, my two friends Mike and Silvio both landed their first Steelhead on the Kalum River. I did manage to shoot a video clip of both catches. The two “New” clips are now posted on my website at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm They are Steelhead video clips number 0041 and 0042.
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 and Chinook
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR GOOD* EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: (estimate) 30-pound Chinook and 17-pound Steelhead (on the same day) Where: Kalum River Angler: Bob Cusick
WEATHER: Cloudy with sunny periods. Highs to 10 degree C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 16 degree C. Min. Temp. 5 degree C. Sunrise 5:50 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: fair to good on most rivers except for the main stem Skeena which has started to rise big time. This is normal for this time of year. The spring melt off has begun. This should bring more BIG Chinook.
SNOW CONDITIONS: very little snow left near town but deep snow still exists where the guides like to walk into isolated rivers…but it’s melting fast.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
FISHING REPORT FROM NICHOLAS DEAN LODGE FOR THIS WEEK:
To me, one of the greatest fishing experiences in life is to explore new waters, whether they are new to you, or so remote that you might be the only angler fishing there over the course of the year. And it is even more special when that particular water happens to have Steelhead pushing against its flows, and other wildlife such as grizzly bears, moose, and bald eagles that move freely in environments as nature intended. The small coastal rivers that Dustin and the rest of our guides know intimately are one such place. These are small rivers that typically don’t support runs like the larger Skeena tributaries; in fact, some rivers may only get 50 to 150 adult fish returning. So on these systems, it is never a game of numbers, but more of quality. And with the water being almost crystal clear in most cases, the game of sight fishing for big Steelhead is usually an option. Water flows are typically very fast, with large drops and pocket water scattered throughout. Such rivers require that fish are very strong, which, lucky for us, often means that they are of a good size. While you might not catch one every time you go there, it is an incredible sight to see a 20 lb plus Steelhead slowly finning in a long tailout. So when the fishing on the Skeena Tributaries near Terrace was slow last week, Dustin took a few lucky anglers to a coastal river and after a long day of fishing, Don Powell managed to land a great 16 lb buck Steelhead on the fly. Congratulations Don on catching your biggest Steelhead yet!
Angling guide Dustin Kovacvich and his guest Craig Dennis admire a 16 lb fly-caught Steelhead from the Kitimat River
Conditions in the Skeena Region have improved somewhat since I reported last week. Although the Skeena is still rising from rain showers and snow melt, the water has become a little cleaner, allowing anglers to target more prime locations that weren’t fishable previously. Other Skeena Tributaries appear to be clearing for the time being, but as the temperature continually warms up (finally, after a long winter!!), it will only be a matter of time before the snow pack in the mountains inundates and colours up the rivers. The Spring Chinook run has been building over the last week and, as a result, are in enough numbers to be worth targeting.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels.
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
SKEENA RIVER: since the river is rising fast fishing opportunities are lost.
KALUM RIVER: has an “excellent” run of Steelhead. Chinook (King) Salmon are also available in good numbers. Catching both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day is great fun. The river is rising but staying in fishable 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.
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. Spring 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: update coming soon
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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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: Last Saturday I drifted with Mike Pashniak and Rob Keating
We had a great day. Mike and Rob were knowledgeable Fly fishers from Calgary and a pleasure to fish with. We fly fished mostly with a Nymphing technique using a strike indicator and an egg pattern as well as grease lined with a multi tip fly line. We also hot shotted a couple of spots after first fishing it with the fly. We hooked three Steelhead on the day landing one on the fly.
Angling Guide Ron Wakita, on the right, helping his client Mike pose this nice Steelhead landed with a fly
There has also been 3 chinook caught to date at the lower dike and one lost at the Pump house. These are both fishing holes in the lower Kitimat River. This is typical for Chinook to catch in late April and thru May. The main run of Chinook is in late June/July but there is an early run that we are starting to see now.
The Kitimat River was a little high and murky during mid week but is in great shape right now. There are plenty of Steelhead in the system and the conditions are perfect. Report and photos by Ron Wakita
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Some boaters are still working the preseason quirks out of their boats. And then there are some who have not yet taken their boats out of Dry Dock. One of the more eager is Rob Lafferty and his group. They were rewarded for their enthusiasm with a 120lb. halibut. Congratulations Rob and group.
Pat Oliver, a guide and employee of the local tackle shop and his friend Clayton Harker also ventured out to catch a 80 lb halibut. They also brought home their full quota of crab and also a King Crab. 'It only took a 20 minute set' says Pat. Bottom fishing and Crabbing will continue to be the focus of the saltwater anglers as more and more boaters ready their boats for the fishing season. Report by Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
May 3, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
This weeks Fishing Tail.
Sometimes having a human being in a picture along with a beautiful fish, takes away from the fish. Let's give credit where credit is due here. This big male decided that a fly looked good, knowing not what was on the other end. Some say fishing is a jerk at one end of the line waiting for a jerk at the other end of the line.
What ever the case, fishing could solve all the problems mankind has to put forth. Just being there in the fishes habitat makes a better individual. One learns to appreciate natures offerings like clean air, sweet water, verdant surroundings and peace and quiet. Who couldn't benefit from this.
This steelhead was a mainland fish in one of the pristine rivers we fish and was caught by a guest named Dean, on the fly. It was a late April caught fish, where the snow still covered patches of sand along the river. Water temperatures had risen to just 42 F. The cast was less than perfect, but sometimes the art of angling is forgiving, and wham, a take. Then skill takes over. Sometimes the fish wins and sometimes we get a picture.
This photo was taken by the new Olympus 770 SW, which is waterproof to 33 feet and shockproof from 5 feet. This is ideal for the avid Angler and photographer. It takes great pics under water as well. With a LowePro case attached to your wader strap for easy access to this camera, you will always be guaranteed of a great shot.
Stay tuned folks for the next edition from Nimmo Bay.
To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine
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 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. 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 30, 2007; 01:41PM - Steelhad and Chinook on the same day from Skeena River and tribs and other BC coastal rivers
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows the first Chinook (King) Salmon landed and released on the Kalum River this season. The lucky angler is Cal Nakanishi. He hooked it on a Silver Mortac lure. The photo may not be the very best 5 star photo, perfectly framed or posed, but I don’t think it matters, it is the fish that counts…and that these beautiful fish are on their way again is very special. Are we lucky anglers or what? Photo credit: Nicholas Dean Lodge
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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 22 – April 29, 2007
(Number 16)
Dear Fishing Friends:
The weather turned against us. It was raining lightly and windy most of the week and not a lot of sun. Combined with warmer temperatures and light rain, it was enough to colour up and raise the rivers. Even the cleaner waters were full of suspended debris picked up from the shore. The fish dodge this and are usually not interested in biting your hook. I don’t think they can distinguish between the two. If the water stabilizes (or starts to fall) the debris will flush out fast and the bite should be back on. Sad to say fishing has gone from excellent/good to only fair, some rivers even worse than that but the weather has improved for the weekend…and did I say the big Chinook are on their way? I have updated reports from Ron Wakita, Craig Murray and Chad Black this week.
In the last couple of weeks, my two friends Stefano and Dr. Botha both landed their first Steelhead on the Kalum River. I did manage to shoot a video clip of both catches. The two “New” clips are now posted on my website at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-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.
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Chinook
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR* GOOD EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: (estimate) 25-pound buck Chinook Where: Kalum River Angler: Cal Nakanishi In addition to this Chinook, two 16-pound Steelhead were landed by Don Powell and Craig Dennis.
WEATHER: Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers. Highs to 8 degree C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 15 degree C. Min. Temp. 3 degree C. Sunrise 6:01 am Sunset 9:02 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: much improved from a few days ago
SNOW CONDITIONS: very little snow left near town but deep snow still exists where the guides like to walk into isolated rivers.
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:
We are nearing the tail end of our Spring Season here at Nicholas Dean Lodge, and to this point we have had some very good fishing, including last week. Previously, we had a cancellation in this prime week, and had to somewhat scramble to fill it, but in the end, 7 very eager anglers made it to the lodge. Although the fishing was somewhat challenging for them, our guests still hooked at least a few fish every day, ranging from darker males with the characteristic double-red stripe, to fresh, nearly white chrome hens. The largest Steelhead landed were two bucks of about 18 lbs, one from the rising Skeena River, and the other from a secret, not-to-be-named coastal river. And for one lucky angler, Cal Nakanishi, he even had the pleasure of tying into a fresh, chrome Spring Chinook that proceeded to pull doggedly as it moved down the pools, requiring him to chase it very quickly! Water levels were slightly on the rise, and the changing conditions seemed to have made the fish a little more aggressive.
However, this week has been a different matter. For whatever reason, the fish seemed to have stopped biting altogether, or simply aren’t there. Since we are approaching May, it is likely that some fish have moved through the Skeena system and into tributaries and creeks to spawn (last week a guest caught a female drop-back Steelhead that, while very slender, was surprisingly chrome); although the guides have mentioned that it may also be due to large quantities of algae moving through the rivers (which makes it a little more difficult for the fish to see your bait, and fouls up your bait as well!), fewer numbers of fresh fish, and angling pressure. Still, the possibilities are endless here in the Lower Skeena Region, so while one river or system might have tough fishing, there are always a few other options as well…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels.
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
SKEENA RIVER: is now fishable for Steelhead and Chinook. The water is in borderline shape, with some colour to it.
KALUM RIVER: has an “excellent” run of Steelhead and the first Chinook was landed last week. The Steelhead are wintering over and will start spawning soon. The water is rising and is borderline fishable. A lot of debris is suspended in the water. This sometimes (usually) turns off the bite. In general, the upper river is still fishable but the lower river is too dirty although cleaning up by weeks 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: 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: update coming soon
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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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: (report from last week, sorry to be late) As we progress into the Steelhead season the elements of the late winter break up are creating some very erratic fishing results. I drifted with Kevin, Dave and Jeff last Saturday and we hooked seven Steelhead and landed four beauties.
Photos of Kevin and Dave Hubner’s catch
The next day with huge anticipation and even greater expectations we hooked only one. The water clarity was even better on Sunday but the water temperature dropped three degrees. Those anglers who subscribe to the warmer temperature theory when fishing for Steelhead should definitely move to the front of the class. The rest of the week brought similar results. There are steelhead being caught through out the Kitimat system but spotty when the water temperature dropped.
A very special group of anglers from 100 mile house led by Gord Brownell and Ken Jervis were fortunate to catch a few during their trip culminating with a 18lb.female on their final day. Gord landed this prize drifting with his son Andrew and one of his best friends, Wayne and his son. This precious moment created a page in the history book of life that touched us all who were involved. Congratulations Gord, Ken and group. Report and photos by Ron Wakita
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Some boaters are still working the preseason quirks out of their boats. And then there are some who have not yet taken their boats out of Dry Dock. One of the more eager is Rob Lafferty and his group. They were rewarded for their enthusiasm with a 120lb. halibut. Congratulations Rob and group.
Pat Oliver, a guide and employee of the local tackle shop and his friend Clayton Harker also ventured out to catch a 80 lb halibut. They also brought home their full quota of crab and also a King Crab. 'It only took a 20 minute set' says Pat. Bottom fishing and Crabbing will continue to be focus of the saltwater anglers as more and more boaters ready their boats for the fishing season. Report by Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
April 26, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
Yikes, the winter weather is still with us. The fish are biting but the water is cold 38 / 39 degrees and the Steelhead are new in the systems. Things could be a bit late this year.
Fishing however, is not always about catching. It is about the wonderful experiences we all take home with us. Of course it is always great when a chromer decides to end up on your line as opposed to someone else's, but sometime we have no control over that. The One thing I have learned is that women and kids are great catchers. They listen.
But back to the experiences. On our last trip we had one of THE best trumpet players in the world as our guest. He wasn't necessarily an angler, but he was there as a guest of someone who was. Now over the years, Music has been one of our reasons for success at Nimmo Bay, along with Humour and Detail. So it was just perfect that this fellow brought his trumpet along, with the idea of jamming one night with us.
What happened was even better than fishing. Well, different anyway, but just as thrilling. It was what memories are made of. We arranged to fly in a very accomplished musician, who just happened to play piano along with 9 other instruments, from Calgary to accompany our trumpet virtuoso. We did this all in the space of 20 hours.
The piano player was picked up at Port Hardy airport by my wife Deborah, who in turn drove him to Port McNeill. There we picked him and Deborah and Sharon up in a helicopter and brought them all to Nimmo Bay.
Our trumpeter arrived back from a days fishing to meet his piano playing partner, and together they planned an evening to be remembered. It was also my daughters 23rd birthday. She is a singer / songwriter and was also very excited about what was to transpire. She would get to sing with two professionals, who had made it, in the world of music. I also play a 12 string guitar and sing and accompany my daughter with a routine we have done for years at Nimmo.
The stage was set, as it were, for a fun filled evening. The games began at 10 Pm after an unforgettable feast of coastal crab. The first song from that golden horn was Georgia on my mind, as that is my daughters name and it was her 23rd birthday. How cool for her. The tunes got progressively livelier and the notes seem to hang suspended between the fir floors and the red cedar ceilings, and just stayed there.
How does one describe perfection? The term I use to describe Nimmo Bay comes to mind, Temporal Nexus. It is like being inside of Joy. The trumpet and piano were one. Then Georgia and I sang a couple of tunes that most everyone knew. Then it was the rest of our guests turn to make fools of themselves, while trying to carry a tune. Then once again the air was alive with melodies made from the magic fingers and lips of two most gifted individuals, whom I will never forget.
The night went far too late and the next morning came far too early. It was time to get the piano player to Port Hardy for a 6:45 AM flight to Vancouver, then on to Calgary. Thank goodness for helicopters. They not only take you to where the fish are biting, but they provide the moments in life that are truly great and worth remembering.
Did we catch any fish. Yes, some. Did we have the time of our lives. No doubt in my mind. You know it was fabulous because guests were rebooking for later in the year and for 2008. Wow, isn't fishing fun!! Keep the memories and release the fish.
To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine
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 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. 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 23, 2007; 12:51PM - Spring Steelhead is peaking
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows a beautiful, buck Steelhead landed and released on the Kalum River by Rob Vodola and his Italian friend Silvio. Rob and Silvio landed three Steelhead this day and I managed to make a video clip of each fish. These “New” clips are now posted on my website at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm Note: The videos clips are titled in both Italian and English. You could almost call this Italian 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 15 – April 22, 2007
(Number 15)
Dear Fishing Friends:
Weather is great with cool day time temperatures. The big snow melt is holding off. Water on most of our rivers is in excellent shape. Maybe too good, is that possible? Fishing has been very good over that last couple of weeks but it has slowed down now (at least for me). Why? The fish must be there but they don’t seem to be biting like they used to. Let me try and explain. No science here folks just fishing theory. Water heights and clarity have not changed much over the last week or two and I think the Steelhead are “on to us”. We need those “freshets” (water rising and falling). Anyway it could all turn around tomorrow…and the bite will be back on again. And then the BIG Chinook arrive. WOW Steelhead and Chinook on the same day, doesn’t get much better than that. Fishing is always GREAT just that sometimes the catching is slow (for some). I have to remind myself of that from time to time. Can’t have “blow out” fishing every time out. It may have been slow fishing for me but as you can read below the guides and their guests did pretty well.
The upper Kalum has risen a little bit but is still in excellent shape, very, very clean. The lower Copper and Skeena are cleaning up now. The Central Coast Steelhead fishing has started new update below.
Fish conservation: Friends of Wild Salmon (FOWS) Salmon Summit 2 happened on April 21. They vow to keep the true north FISH FARM FREE!
Fish politics: The Skeena Regional Quality Waters Management Committee will meet for two days on April 27 and 28 to review progress in development of the Skeena QWS program and to reach agreement on the general design of the Skeena Angling Management Plan (AMP) process. The ultimate goal is for quality angling for all user groups in the whole northwest region.
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) 12-15-pound buck Steelhead Where: Kalum River Angler: Dr. Botha
WEATHER: Cloudy with Sunny periods. Highs to 8 degree C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 14 degree C. Min. Temp. 3 degree C. Sunrise 6:17 am Sunset 8:49 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:
The only way to describe the quality of fishing in the Skeena Region near Terrace right now is very, very good. Water levels have been ideal on some Skeena tributaries, with the perfect “Steelhead green” colour that is often conducive to great fishing. Just ask Paul Catanese’s group. After driving to the Kitimat only to find it high and dirty on their first day, they decided to drive back to Terrace to try a Skeena tributary. And well, after catching 10 Steelhead, with 2 fish over 20 lbs, they decided that it might be a good idea to stick on that river. This decision paid off very well for them, as they ended up landing numerous Steelhead, of which 6 were over 20 lbs. Then there is the story about the fish that got away (as hinted at last week)…
There was one pool in particular that had been very productive for Paul’s group, so their guide, Greg Buck, decided it would probably be a good idea to work through it again. Using a spoon, Jerry Comingdeer hooked what he thought was the bottom, but which quickly turned into severe headshakes. Based on the weight of the fish on the line and the way it was fighting, both Greg, Paul, and Jerry thought that it was a big Spring Chinook (as they have started running up the rivers). But, after making a bathtub sized boil on the surface, and seeing bright red flanks, they all knew that it was a Steelhead. A very big Steelhead. And after making one more headshake, the spoon came drifting agonizingly back through the water, no longer attached to the giant Steelhead.
All of the guys quickly agreed that it was the biggest Steelhead that they had ever seen. Greg, who is very honest, and perhaps even a little conservative when it comes to estimating the size of fish, put the fish at high 30s or low 40s. Pounds, that is. A potential world record Steelhead. It is easy to understand why the Skeena and its tributaries are so special…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels.
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
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 21: Rob Vodola, his friend Dr. Botha and I had a slow day. We went one for one. We may have had another bite or two but were not certain. Anyway, Dr. Botha did land his first Kalum River Steelhead. I managed to shoot a video clip of the fun.
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: update coming soon
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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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: The Steelhead fishing has been only fair on average. A detailed update is coming soon.
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 19, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo
The season started with promise. Fly fishers, and drift fishers were successful. The weather was a mixed bag. We had everything thrown at us, but as you can see in this picture, Craig Murray and his guest Wally and his group, produced one of many Chrome SH to 19 lbs. This particular day was filled with Sun.
From the streams of North Vancouver Island to the many untouched rivers of the Central Coast, guides Fraser Murray, Craig Murray, Perry Wilson & Dan Cahill along with the Nimmo Bay helicopter Pilots, sought out Steelhead, cutthroat and Rainbow trout, in the verdant river valleys where the sparkling waters flow, from the snow capped coast range Mountains to their Pacific destination.
Lunch this day was taken on the shores of a beautiful Island river where it flows into the blue green Pacific ocean. Calm seas and a pacific swell caused the breakers to come alive and dance for the satiated anglers as they dined on delicacies from the Nimmo Bay Kitchen coupled with a very tasty BC wine.
This 10 lb. hen is just one of the many fish Anglers caught, as once again BC gave up her darlings for a brief photo, then back to their cold, watery home they went.
One of the worlds greatest Trumpet Players, watched just out of camera range as Wally & Craig posed for this picture. It was his first Steelhead experience, but according to him, not his last.
Stay tuned. This Angling Odyssey will continue throughout October of this
year.
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 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. 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 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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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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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Author E-mail: noe@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
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
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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%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.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)
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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