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Guided Fishing Adventures
4012 Best Street
Terrace, B.C. Canada V8G 5R8
Phone/Fax (250) 635-2568
Cell (250) 631-2678
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Welcome to the most “up-to-date” Weekly Fishing Report from the Terrace, BC Canada area for World Record Salmon and Steelhead fishing.
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Book with me for the “BEST” Skeena River, Terrace BC Guided Fishing Trips, for Conventional (Spin or Drift) Fishing or Fly Fishing (single hand fly rod or double hand Spey fly rod), River or Ocean!
Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the "best" river fishing guide, fishing lodge/resort or salt water/ocean fishing charter boat. There are NO extra charges to book with me, just lots of free information and advise from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience in this area.
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Why book with me ? Because I know fishing; I have been fishing and guiding this area since the early 1970’s. I know fishing guides; I was chairman of a local guides association for over 10 years.
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I will book you only with “quality” guides that I know and trust “extremely” well. You deserve to book with the best!
For information and to Book a Terrace BC Canada guided fishing trip please contact me anytime.
Name your preferred fishing, time of year and I will book you with a British Columbia’s top professional fishing guide.
You may be guided by jet boat, drift boat, raft, vehicle, quad, hiking (walk and wade) or helicopter and stay at the BEST British Columbia fishing lodges and/or QUALITY outpost camps.
Many repeat guests’ book up to three trips in one year with the same guide but for different fish on different rivers. Spring for Steelhead, Summer for Chinook, Sockeye, Pink and chum and Fall for Steelhead and Coho.
My area covers most rivers of Northern British Columbia, Canada including Kalum River, Skeena River and tributaries, Nass River and tributaries and other coastal rivers including the Kitimat River and Salt Water charters out of the ports of Kitimat and Prince Rupert.
In addition to booking guided fishing trips to the Terrace BC area I also book exclusive helicopter fishing and helicopter adventure along the whole west coast of British Columbia. These trips include heli fishing, helicopter sport fishing, helicopter fly fishing, helicopter Spey fishing and helicopter family adventure, luxury fishing vacations, luxury family vacations, wilderness vacations, corporate retreat all based out of a luxury adventure, wilderness resort. Investigate the great bear rain forest. Lunch is served on top of the world on our beautiful glaciers.
Here is a list of waters that I book guided fishing trips on:
North Coast:
Skeena River (all four sections 1-2-3-4), Kalum River (upper and lower sections), Zymoetz (Copper) River, Exstew River, Zymacord (Zymagotitz) River, Kasiks River, Exchamsiks River, Ecstall River, Kitimat River, Giltoyees Creek, Kemano River, Kildala River, Kitlope River, Nass River, Cranberry River, Kiteen River, Ishkheenickh River, Kincolith River, Meziadin River, Bell-Irving River and Kwinamass River. I will book other rivers by request such as Babine River, Kispiox River, Bulkley River and Morice River or any other river in BC. I book both classified rivers and non-classified rivers. Prince Rupert ocean fishing and Kitimat (Douglas Channel) ocean charters for Halibut, Bottom Fish and Dungeness Crab.
Central Coast:
I book the following classified waters: Wakeman River, Nekite River, Kingcome River, Kakweiken River, Ahnuahti River, Seymour River as well as over 40 unclassified rivers and lakes throughout northern Vancouver Island and the central coast from Knight Inlet to Bella Coola.
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I also book for world class Grizzly Bear viewing (ie: Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary), Animal and Bird viewing, Whale watching, Jet Boat tours, Provincial (B.C.) Park tours, Kayaking, Helicopter Hiking tours and Seaplane sightseeing tours.
Average size Chinook:
Skeena River 40 pounds, Kitimat River 30 pounds and Kalum river 30 pounds.
World record Chinook Salmon caught in the Skeena River weighed 92.2 pounds, Kalum River 85 pounds and Kitimat River 74 pounds. Coho Salmon average 10 - 12 pounds, but in the fall you can hook them in the 20-25-pound range. We call these fish "northerns" with the "BIG" northern "hook" nose.
Steelhead average 12-14 pounds with some weighing more than 20-25-pounds.
Area Fish World Records:
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Sorry, that some of the photos are not of very high quality
Chinook Salmon 92.2-pound (Skeena River-spin)
Chinook Salmon 83.5- pound (Kalum River-spin)
Coho (Silver) Salmon 27-pound (Kasiks River-spin)
Steelhead 33-pound (Kispiox River) - fly)
Sockeye Salmon 15-pound (Skeena River)
Chum Salmon 35-pound (ocean)
Pink Salmon 10-pound
Rainbow Trout 15-poundSteelhead 32-pound (Kalum River – spin)
Steelhead 30-pound (estimate) Kalum River – fly)
Steelhead 30-pound (Zymoetz (Copper) River – spin)
Cutthroat Trout 10-pound
Dolly Varden Char 12-pound
Bull Trout Char 15-pound
Lake Trout (Char) 40-pound
Fabulous River Fishing Year Round!!
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The fishing season is approximately 8 months, from March 15 to November 15, although with guiding on certain rivers in the winter months for Steelhead.
The following "mini" diary breaks it down month by month:
MARCH
North Coast: Guiding starts on the Kalum River March 15 for "wild" Steelhead on a private (take-out is on private property) five mile drift that has 27 pools, most of which are excellent for the fly and spin rods.
Drift-boats or rafts are used on the upper five miles and guiding the lower five miles is with jet-boats. Jet boats are also used on the upper end if there is enough water. There is no hatchery Steelhead in the whole Skeena system. These wild fish have been holding there all winter. This river also has a winter and spring run of Steelhead.
Central Coast: Over 30 years experience and extensive environmental records give us an advantage over 50,000 sq miles of fishing territory, accessible only by helicopter. We start fishing Steelhead in the middle of March through April and May. All of our trips are out of our private lodge where you return every evening to gourmet cuisine, massage, hot tubs and world class service.
APRIL
North Coast: Same as above but add the Kitimat River and Skeena River PLUS remote coastal streams such as the Kwinamass River. Also, Chinook salmon start coming into the Kalum River in early April making it possible to catch both Steelhead and Chinook on the same day. This is an exhilarating experience!
Central Coast: This is a "great time" for winter Steelhead Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden Char in many of our coastal rivers. Our professional guides and seasoned pilots bring you to remote classified and unclassified rivers of British Columbia’s central coast.
MAY
North Coast: The Chinook (King) salmon are throughout the Skeena River and Kalum River. Depending on the size of the run and river conditions, angling for these "monsters" can be fantastic! Steelhead is still plentiful. Both Chinook and Steelhead can be caught on the same day.
Central Coast: This time of year we are focusing on Steelhead and trout with our private helicopter trips. Giving you access to many rivers over the length of your stay. April has a similar fishery to May.
JUNE
North Coast: The spring snow "run-off" is at its maximum making it difficult to angle due to the possible poor water conditions, usually high and dirty. However, the Kitimat River, not being part of the Skeena drainage system, can be fishable for Chinook (King) with some excellent results. Even a few late “spring run” Steelhead may be taken. Usually, by the middle of June, we can fish the Kitimat River with a very good success rate. Kincolith River Chinook fishing can be fabulous; the fish come in with the tides. Other isolated coastal wilderness rivers can produce the same result. Our fishing guides know where to take you.
OCEAN FISHING IS PRIME IN JUNE! Don’t forget the Dungeness Crab and Prawns!
Central Coast: This month is best for Dolly Varden Char, Rainbow & Cutthroat trout. We are waiting for the salmon to reach the rivers.
JULY
North Coast: This is “prime time” for “giant” Chinook salmon on the Skeena River, Kalum River and Kitimat River. Be ready for a “good scrap!” Chum salmon in the Kitimat River and Sockeye and Pinks on the Skeena River.
Also, it is quite possible to hook a “screaming hot” Steelhead on the Skeena River while fly fishing for Sockeye or Pinks.
Central Coast: Rainbow & Cutthroat trout are still abundant. On the 20th of July we focus on Coho, Pink, and Chum. There are over 40 river and lakes to choose from on any given day. Summer run Steelhead start around the 15th.
AUGUST
North Coast: Chinook (King) salmon fishing continues, but mainly catch and release. Fresh Coho (Silver), Sockeye and Pink salmon are throughout the Skeena River and fresh Coho and Chum are entering the Kitimat River.
Gleaming silver "summer-run" Steelhead are in the Skeena River. These fish are fresh and full of energy and it is common to hook Steelhead that weigh in the 20 - 30 pound range. This is “prime time” for fishing Chinook on the Ecstall River. This river is truly a remote “5 star” river. This is the ultimate fishing experience and it books up very quickly.
Fresh summer-run Steelhead is starting to enter the Copper River, try and catch one of these on a skating dry fly. It is a life altering experience!!
Silver fresh Coho are starting to enter their home river at the end of the month.
Central Coast: A fantastic month for all our rivers and for all species of Pacific salmon. Fresh bright Coho10 -18 pounds, Pink salmon are a blast on light fly gear. Along with great fishing the weather is superb. Making available a host of other activities.
SEPTEMBER
North Coast: "Summer-run", Steelhead fishing is very strong. The main runs of "northern" Coho (Silver) salmon are now entering the rivers and can give you quite a "tackle straining" experience. Nothing but fresh fish is the norm for this month. The Coho (Silver) salmon can weigh up to 25 pounds, but average 12 pounds. This month is also very special because fly-fishing begins for both Steelhead and Coho. Trout and Dolly Varden are also plentiful at this time. Ask about “fabulous” Steelhead fishing in remote camps on the Nass River and Bell Irving River.
Central Coast: The great fishing continues in all of our systems for trout, Coho and Chum. This is the best time to hook into large Chinook salmon. There are summer Steelhead at this time. Although we do not focus on them this is a great time to fish for them.
OCTOBER
North Coast: This is "prime time" for the Steelhead in Copper River and "blow-out" Coho (Silver) Salmon fishing on the Skeena River tributaries such as the Kasiks River and Exchamsiks River. Steelhead is also available in the Cranberry River, Meziadin River and Bell Irving River. The record Coho (27-pounds) was landed at this time on the Kasiks River “the most beautiful river in the world”. Outstanding Coho fishing can also be had on the Kitimat River and Ishkheenickh River.
Central Coast: Coho fill the rivers. 24 pounds on the top end and averaging 15 pounds. These fish are full of life and never disappoint.
Chinook, Sockeye and Chum continue to delight anglers. Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat & Rainbow trout are still abundant.
NOVEMBER
North Coast: Guiding is available on the Kalum River until October 15. If the Zymoetz (Copper) River is clear it is "prime time" for Steelhead on the (dry or wet) fly. Coho (Silver) salmon are still available for the first week in November on the Skeena tributaries but most fish are dark.
These would be “incidental” catches as they cannot be the target fish. Coho fishing usually closes on October 31.
Central Coast: our season finishes on the 31st of October. "To Fly is Human...to Hover Divine."
Come and enjoy the BEST guided spin and fly-fishing for Salmon and Steelhead on the Skeena, Copper, Kitimat and Kalum Rivers, plus many others. Experience for yourself the JOY of fishing with a top British Columbia fishing guide. These Canadian Skeena River fishing guides and fishing charters usually guide both Freshwater and Saltwater and are based
in Terrace British Columbia Canada.
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Yours sincerely,
Noel Gyger
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Weekly Fishing Report
Guided Fishing Adventures
4012 Best Street
Terrace, B.C. Canada V8G 5R8
Phone/Fax (250) 635-2568
Cell (250) 631-2678