Sport Fishing

Scenic beauty, a vast variety of waterways and a fleet of powerful fish make this region an unparalleled destination for big scale adventures.  Each year anglers are lured to the Skeena Valley in the hopes of landing the big one and it’s a known fact that more salmon and steelhead are caught in the Skeena River and its tributaries than any other place in the world.  

The fishing opportunities are diverse and last throughout the year depending on the species and watershed.  Steelhead fishing is prime in the early spring and late fall while the summer offers a chance to catch all five species of Pacific salmon – King, Sockeye, Coho, Pink and Chum.  Trophy-sized trout such as Rainbow, Kokanee, Lake, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish and Burbot can also be found in the lakes year round.

Ready to fish with the big boys?

There are many guide outfits that offer day charters or all-inclusive packages.  These professional fishing guides are not only technically skillful anglers who know the right times and places to enjoy good fishing but they can also teach you how to improve your skills and knowledge.

Buying a Fishing License:

http://www.fishing.gov.bc.ca/

New Regulations in Effect:   Here is a link to the new BC fishing Regulations that may affect your next fishing trip. 

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/changes/1113/region6.html

Skeena Region Synopsis:

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/docs/1113/fishing-synopsis_2011-13_region6.pdf

 

1. Where can I access the water and/or launch my boat?