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From Jan 01, 1999 To May 09, 2008
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Jun 11, 2007; 01:48PM - Terrace BC Skeena River and tribs and other coastal wilderness 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 BIG Chinook (King) Salmon landed on the Kitimat River in June, a few years ago, by angling guide Greg Buck. I have known Greg since he was a toddler fishing with his dad Bill at the Lakelse River Bridge. Greg has been a guide for me, when I owned the lodge, and is now a guide for Nicholas Dean Lodge. He has been guiding for over nine years and “is” one of the best.
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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 June 3 – June 10, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
We have a flood here. We’ve had a combination of hot weather and rain causing very high water and flooding on the Skeena River in the low lying areas. It is normal for high water in the Skeena this time of year but “nobody” likes it this high. Although we can still fish in the isolated wilderness rivers the main rivers (Skeena and lower Kalum) are unfishable now. Fishing in high water is not necessarily a bad thing. I’ve had some of my best fishing in high water although the water must be clean and that is not the case right now. The fish would be holding in the slow moving water on the corners. Kitimat River is high but has been clean enough to fish on most days. Lake fishing is still available plus ocean out of the ports of Kitimat and Prince Rupert. The Skeena water heights are dropping. Hopefully the water will continue to drop but it will depend on the weather (low day time temperatures and no heavy rain). We have many options here for fishing…but…due to the fact that the Skeena has flooded I must state, in general, the fishing is poor.
Please avoid targeting Steelhead directly on any river, most now will be in the spawning mode and should be left alone. The next time we target Steelhead will be on the main stem Skeena River for “summer-runs” starting around early to mid August.
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
NOTICE The prime week of July 21-27, 2007 at Nicholas Dean Lodge has become available due to a cancellation. Contact me to book this.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for more info on my history, Quality Waters Strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles and archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Chad Black
Craig Murray
Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR* FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 65-pound Halibut Where: Douglas Channel Angler: Egil
WEATHER: Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Highs to 14 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 19 degrees C. Min. Temp. 8 degrees C. Sunrise 5:00 am Sunset 10:08 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena River is flooded. Other rivers are high.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: is in flood and is not fishable. Even though the water is very high and dirty Chinook (King) Salmon are migrating through the system now.
KALUM RIVER: had an “excellent” run of Steelhead. Most Steelhead are in the spawning mode now. Chinook (King) Salmon are available in the lower section but the water is too high to fish for them right now.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes, the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
CORRECTION last week I posted two photos which I thought were taken on the Exchamsiks River but they were actually taken on the Gitnadoix River. These two and one other are now posted on my website at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm
EXTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
Note: sadly, the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very lower end. Please check 2005 – 2007 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook will start coming in now. The water is very high.
Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of June 3 to 9, 2007
For most people in Canada, at the very least, today’s report should come as not much of a surprise. There has not only been a lot of media coverage locally, but also nationally, of the magnitude of flooding in the Skeena River, and to a significant but lesser extent, the Fraser and Nass Rivers. Although a lot of people were expecting the Skeena to be very high this year, most probably didn’t think that it would reach the levels it is at currently. Unfortunately, the worst weather conditions possible for flooding helped facilitate the spike in water levels. Last weekend there were very high temperatures, around 30 degrees Celsius, and with heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday, conditions were ideal for runoff. In Usk, which is a small community that is located just east of Terrace, there is a station that gauges water height, and it reached approximately 13.4 metres, about 44 ft. And on a local radio station, the flow rate was measured at approximately 6500 cubic metres per second (not cfs), which was prior to the river’s peak flow on Tuesday. Unfortunately, this has meant that a number of homes have been flooded in low level areas, and residents have had to evacuate and move to higher ground. On a more positive note though, the community of Terrace has provided significant help in sand bagging and building dikes around houses in close proximity to the river. Many thanks go out to all of those who have helped others in this time of need.
With the amount of flooding in the Skeena, the only thing that you could possibly fish for are the giant logs and debris floating by. However, one of our guides who is currently working in Kitimat in the forestry industry, has said that the Kitimat River is starting to drop and should be in good shape by the weekend, provided that runoff is a little more tame. Also, Sky Richard experienced excellent trout fishing in the many trout lakes surrounding Terrace and the Nass regions. If you have a small pontoon boat or float tube, it might well be worth your effort to check out a topographical map and these highly productive lakes.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels.
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old%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:
While other rivers in the Northwest have been high, dirty and flooding there have been days this week when the Kitimat has been fishable and productive.
On Friday (June 8th) there was a 25lb, 18lb, and Jack Spring caught at the Pump house. On Saturday there was a 22lb. and a 24lb caught at the Pump House and a 20lb. at the Lower dike. The Pump House and the Lower Dike are two popular fishing spots on the lower Kitimat
In the midst of the flooding, highway closures and the resulting gas and food shortages, anglers in the Northwest have still found fishable water on the Kitimat. I met some folks from Terrace and Hazelton who were fishing at the Pump House. Ardent anglers are a special breed who can and will find somewhere in the region to productively fish.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Egil and Shelly and their buddy Mike spend a productive and enjoyable couple of days down the Douglas Channel. They boated eight halibut, 65lbs was the largest. They also caught two chinook 25 and 30lbs. and two snapper.
Al Hummel and his group weighed in a 52lb. halibut. They also caught three others.
Todd Haynes of Nautical West Charters reports catching six halibut and two chinook, a 37lb. and a 20lb. for his clients Ken and Barry.
Larry from Nautical West Charters reports boating four Chinook and a 60lb. halibut on his last charter. Congratulations to everyone and Thank You for providing info to be shared with everyone via this fishing report.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing are anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
June 7, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
Salmon season is coming. Steelhead and trout have just finished. Here is what to look forward to at Nimmo Bay.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (est. 1980)
A Family Company
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
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
MARKETPLACE (Sportfishing related items only please)
For Sale: 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV with winch, rear seat. Very low kilometers (500) and in excellent condition. Asking $7800.00. Terrace BC Phone 250-635-4031
For Sale: Three 20Ft. Custom Flat Bottom Jet Sleds ( Built By Dennis
Farnsworth ) with Mercury 90HP/65 Jet and trailers. $8000.00 each OBO
Houston BC E-mail James Britton moriceriver@mac.com
Please let me know if you want your item listed. The cost is very reasonable.
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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Jun 4, 2007; 01:16PM - Chinook (King) Salmon Terrace BC Canada
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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 couple of Nimmo Bay Resort’s “5 star” accommodation chalets. Craig Murray, owner of the resort, describes these two as in the “heart of the wilderness”.
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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 27 – June 3, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
It was briefly mentioned in last weeks report that my good friend Mr. Craig Murray and his staff at Nimmo Bay Resort were chosen number 1 in the world for helicopter tours by New York based Forbes Traveler magazine. I believe an award like this deserves a little more “air time”. Below is a link to Gerry Bellett’s article which appeared in the Vancouver Sun on Saturday, May 26, 2007:
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=85378d86-16c6-4c9c-8683-f30f32d123cf&k=6347
From my experience, links to articles only work for so long, therefore the full article is shown below:
B.C. resort gets top billing
Influential U.S. travel site says Nimmo Bay Resort's helicopter tours are the world's best
Gerry Bellett, Vancouver Sun
Published: Saturday, May 26, 2007
New York-based Forbes Traveler ranks B.C.'s Nimmo Bay Resort as No. 1 in the world for helicopter tours into relatively inaccessible but visually stunning places.
'That's great news for British Columbia and great news for us,' said Craig Murray, the resort's founder and owner, who was unaware of the Forbes Traveler assessment when contacted Friday.
Forbes listed 10 locations for the road-weary adventurer who wants to visit hard-to-see areas that can best be reached and appreciated from a helicopter.
Nimmo Bay is on the B.C. mainland at the head of Mackenzie Sound about 320 kilometers northwest of Vancouver in a vast area of wilderness.
The nearest large community is Port Hardy on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island.
Visitors arrive at Port Hardy and are then helicoptered to Nimmo Bay, where for $2,000 a day they stay at a lodge or in private, inter-tidal chalets.
Once there they can fish -- it's catch and release -- go whale-watching, whitewater rafting, kayak, hike, and descend into caves.
'People can also go beachcombing and go on first nations cultural tours.
'There's a whole range of adventures available to them across 30,000 square miles of pristine wilderness,' said Murray, who created the resort 27 years ago.
'We fly people all over and visit everything from sea level to glaciers at 7,000 feet [2,100 metres],' he said.
The company uses B-2 A-Star helicopters supplied by West Coast Helicopter to ferry guests to remote spots up Knight Inlet or parts of the west coast of Vancouver Island.
'At any one time we'll have three or four helicopters available,' he said.
About 600 visitors a year arrive at the resort, staying from three to seven days. The resort is only open from the middle of April to the end of October. It employs a staff of 16.
Most of the visitors are from the U.S. or other parts of the world.
On Friday, Murray was saying goodbye to a group from Chile and getting ready to receive visitors from the United States.
'We do have Canadian visitors but it's minimal. If Canadians want to spend a lot of dollars on vacations they like to do it outside the country, which is a pity because this area is so unique. We'd like more Canadians to come and see what's in their own backyard,' he said.
The resort, which prides itself on being environmentally responsible, received the B.C. government's 1999 environmental award for industry, business and labour.
Murray said a proportion of the tourists are from corporations.
'If we have a whole group of CEOs the first thing they do is to book places for themselves and their families because they want their loved ones to experience it, too,' he said.
gbellett@png.canwest.com
HOW THE REST OF THE WORLD COMPARES
The 10 top helicopter touring spots in the world, according to Forbes Traveler.
1. Nimmo Bay, B.C.
2. Rotorua, New Zealand.
3. Iguazu Falls, Brazil.
4. Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
5. Juneau, Alaska.
6. Victoria Falls, Zambia.
7. Hawaii, various locations.
8. Grand Canyon, Ariz.
9. Sabah, Malaysia.
10. Montserrat, Spain.
Congratulations again to Craig and staff.
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.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Chad Black
Craig Murray
Ron Wakita
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead
Weather has been good all week with no rain but today is very hot. The predicted high is 31 degrees Celsius. This would be 10 degrees above normal. The mainstem Skeena River is not fishable due to extremely high water. This is normal for this time of year. The Kalum River is high but just clean enough to fish. We believe good numbers of Chinook are entering the river now in this high water but as a continued conservation measure, fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon above the lower canyon has closed as of May 24th. One may target them below the lower canyon (approx. 5 miles) and even then the BIG fish over 65cm are “catch and release” only until after July 1. The Kitimat River is clean enough to fish and producing good numbers of Chinook. They are coming in with the high tides.
Please avoid targeting Steelhead directly on any river, most now will be in the spawning mode and should be left alone. The next time we target Steelhead will be on the main stem Skeena River for “summer-runs” starting around early to mid August.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR* GOOD EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 40-pound Halibut Where: Douglas Channel Angler: Anita Oliveira
WEATHER: Sunny with cloudy periods. Highs to 31 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 19 degrees C. Min. Temp. 7 degrees C. Sunrise 5:05 am Sunset 10:01 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: water has been on the rise all week.
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
SKEENA RIVER: has been rising steadily and is not fishable. This is normal for this time of year. Even though the water is very high and dirty Chinook (King) Salmon are migrating through the system now.
KALUM RIVER: had an “excellent” run of Steelhead. Most Steelhead are in the spawning mode now. Chinook (King) Salmon are available in the lower section. The water is very high but is still clean, especially on the upper end.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes, the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
My neighbor Glen and Laura Dunsmore went on a jet boat tour up the Exchamsiks River yesterday with our friend Rick Wallace. Here are a couple of photos they took. These and other “new” photos (full size) will be appearing soon on my webpage at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/photos-rivers/Exchamsiks-River-001-copy.jpg
EXTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
Note: sadly, the above three rivers are closed to angling for Chinook except at the very lower end. Please check 2005 – 2007 BC Freshwater Salmon Supplement (fancy name for regulations) at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish for details.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook will start coming in now. The water is very high.
Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of May 27 to June 2, 2007
The Skeena Region continues to be undergoing high water conditions, and as a result, the fishing options have been a little fewer. However, there is still some fishing available in the Skeena Region – the near shore saltwater region near Prince Rupert and Kitimat is a good place to start for Chinook fishing, and there are many lakes near Terrace which have excellent fishing for Bull Trout, Cutthroat, and Rainbows.
Dustin and I are just returning from a trout fishing trip in Central Alberta, where we experienced good fishing for brown trout on the Red Deer River, a river that is very famous for its large fish and their affinity for surface flies. Needless to say, when we returned on Saturday night, the flooding in the Skeena was very evident – in the Bulkley and main channel Skeena – but also the road! A very large landslide had been triggered by the warm, snow melting conditions, which blocked access to Terrace until a few days ago. It was reported that over 5000 dump truck loads of sand and debris were transported in the slide. Currently, road crews have dug out a single lane of traffic but are only allowing traffic to pass through at certain times of day.
I will have a more in-depth report for you next week, but until then, tight lines and screaming reels!
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old%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 water level of the Kitimat River is high from the warm weather and snow melt but the Kitimat River remained fishable at certain times of the day on some of the days last week.
We record the height of the river daily as well as the time and height of the tide. This week we have been watching the river rise through the night from the warm weather of the preceding day. The level continues to rise until mid day depending on the time of the outflow tide and then drops into the evening.
For example, Tuesday, the river came up and was unfishable at 11:00 A.M. Through out the afternoon the river level dropped and the water visibility improved to 2 feet at 6:00 P.M. We also had an outflow tide which ebbed at 5:13 P.M which helped to flush and clean the system.
On the days when the temperature of the preceding day is exceptionally hot, the river will rise and stay unfishable all day such as Friday (June 1) and Saturday. Accordingly there was a 25lb. Chinook recorded at the Pump House Tuesday evening and there was also a Jack Spring caught on Thursday evening but nothing reported on Friday and Saturday. By recording and documenting the river heights we have discovered a way to maximize an angler's fishing time and still take advantage of the warmer weather to do the other things in life.
We are hoping that the weather will continue to stay warm to melt the bulk of the snow pack now before the main portion of the Chinook return later in the month. Stay tuned as only Mother Nature and time will tell how the record snow pack in the mountains will continue to effect our fishing season.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Jason Bunn and his girl friend Anita Oliveira boated a 40lb. halibut and a 15lb halibut on Saturday (June 2) down the southern portion of Douglas Channel.
Larry of Nautical West Charters landed two Chinook a 30lb and a 22lb and a 42lb halibut on Thursday. (May 31)
Wes Owen of Golden Adventures and his cousin Darrel Weran and his wife Susan boated a 23lb. chinook on Friday.
Trolling the Kitimat harbour for Chinook still remains a little spotty. I was out on a personal trip on Saturday morning and the fishing seemed to be 'OFF'. There was some conversation on the V.H.F that the killer whales may have been in the harbour.
We decided to focus on the crabbing and enjoy the other advantages of the Douglas Channel i.e. Wee Wanie Hot Springs. Wee Wanie is one of a number of natural hot springs on the Douglas Channel. It was built by a number of volunteers appropriately listed on a sign which hangs on the wall of the hot tub. We returned with 24 crab and well rested bodies massaged by therapeutic waters of the hot springs.
Although the Salmon fishing is spotty the anglers who have helped me report their results certainly appreciate their catch and there are so many other opportunities to enjoy on the waters of the Douglas Channels.
Thanks to all for helping with this report and congratulations on your catch. I would also like to acknowledge the 'Shared appreciation of Douglas Channel' with those who experienced her incredible beauty in the past, present and those who will in the future.
Report and photo from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing are anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
May 30, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
Man cannot live by FISH alone. A true shore lunch is an absolute necessity with any angling Odyssey. Time out to eat. Gourmet treats couple with wine, beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks and an undisturbed vista, become your only focus. Only at this particular point in time, when one is totally stuffed, completely satiated, a home crafted chocolate truffle is the only treat small enough to end up melting in one's mouth, while gazing towards Japan, across the wide Pacific Ocean.
The northwest end of Vancouver Island. The perfect shore Lunch - good food, good friends, no crowds.
Just before this splendid repas, the guests were fishing for Steelhead and Rainbow on a North Vancouver Island river. The simple life, a great life, at least for 4 days, and it should be experienced at least once in a person's life, if not on a regular occasion. Soon it's off to another river, to digest and to catch on.
Nimmo Bay Resort was just featured in a half page article on page 3 in the Vancouver Sun Front edition (Sat, May 26th) as being honoured by Forbes Traveler for being the number 1 Helicopter tour destination IN THE World to access places most beautiful. Best in the World is a really great third party accreditation, especially from Forbes. It has taken 27 years of flying and fishing with the collective professionalism of our staff, suppliers and marketing partners, to finally get world class recognition. It has been a great game and we have just started again as the second generation is taking over the operation. Fraser Murray, my oldest son, is now the General Manager and Marketing VP.
Dry line Fly fishing commences in a couple of weeks, as our winter Steelhead fishery has come to a close. The saga continues ....... Soon, the Salmon.
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (est. 1980)
A Family Company
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
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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 27, 2007; 08:59PM - Skeena River and tribs plus wilderness coast rivers on the north and central coasts
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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 Mark Girard with a 40-pound Chinook (King) Salmon boated in the Douglas Channel near Kitimat on Saturday May 26. If you can’t get em in the river you can get em in the ocean! Mark was fishing with Ron Wakita who took this photo.
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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 20 – May 27, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
Weather has been good with warm daytime temperatures but fairly heavy rain on Friday and Saturday. Most all rivers are rising as the snow melt is coming off the mountains now. I checked the condition of the upper Kalum this morning and although very high it is still clean and fishable. Sadly, it is now closed for Chinook fishing on the upper Kalum River. It closed on May 24th. This closure has been in effect for many years and I think it is time to open it up again. Years ago the closure date was June 15th. I think it is time to return to that. Anyway, if you want to angle for Chinook on the Kalum River now you must do it on the lower end.
I have updated reports and photos from Chad Black and Ron Wakita for Northcoast and Craig Murray Central coast.
In general, the fishing is fair.
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: Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR* GOOD EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 40-pound Chinook (King) Salmon Where: Douglas Channel Angler: Mark Girard
WEATHER: Cloudy. Highs to 15 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 13.8 degrees C. Min. Temp. 8.0 degrees C. Sunrise 5:12 am Sunset 9:51 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: water has been on the rise all week.
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
SKEENA RIVER: has been rising steadily and is not fishable. This is normal for this time of year. Even though the water is very high and dirty Chinook (King) Salmon are migrating through the system now.
KALUM RIVER: had an “excellent” run of Steelhead. Most Steelhead are in the spawning mode now. Chinook (King) Salmon are available in the lower section. The water is very high but is still clean, especially on the upper end.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: It is now possible to fish for Chinook at the mouth, in the clean seam, where it joins the Skeena. Sometimes, the Chinook come out of the Skeena and into the clean water in search for scent of their home river.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
EXTEW RIVER: Same as above, it is now possible to fish for Chinook in the clean seam.
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: Like other Skeena tributaries, the Chinook will start coming in now. The water is very high.
Nicholas Dean Lodge Fishing Report for the Week of May 20 to 26, 2007
For this week in the Skeena Region, it might be better to talk about the wildlife or how great the mountains are, than the fishing. There has been a lot of hype about the potential for floods, and the Skeena River is definitely well on its way to perhaps the flood of the century. The colour of the Skeena is comparable to that of Willy Wonka’s river of chocolate in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and where there used to be rocks exposed earlier in the spring, they are now replaced by 4 ft standing waves. So while the Skeena will not be much of an option for fishing in the next little while, the Kitimat will likely remain fishable, or at the very least, will clean up faster than the Skeena.
That being said, however, Greg Buck, his son Josh, and Mike Bartlett did squeeze some last minute Spring Chinook fishing, and landed a number of fish up to 30 lbs. Josh is only 7 years of age, yet he regularly out fishes both his dad and Mike – seems like he’s well on his way to getting into the guiding business in a few years! And Dustin and Ruby did enjoy some success last week in the saltwater arena, with flounder, rockfish, halibut, and Dungeness crabs…
Isolated wilderness rivers are still putting out some nice fresh Steelhead
So while the fishing options will be a little slimmer now in the Skeena Region, it just means that you have to look a little harder for some fishing. And with all of the great coastal rivers and lakes within a few hours of Terrace, it shouldn’t be too hard!
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels,
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Note from Noel: the following is another report from Chad for last week:
Over the past week and a half, the Skeena Region has undergone a major transformation. The Spring rains that had previously dominated the local weather have now turned to warmer temperatures, and finally, more sunshine-filled days. To me at least, it seems like you can literally view the buds of the trees growing. The landscape looks more green, which is a welcome replacement for white snow banks! And this change in the landscape reflects a change in the runs of fish in the Skeena and its tributaries. The majority of Steelhead are now spawning or moving back to saltwater, and are being replaced by a few runs of chrome Spring Chinook. Still, anglers here at the lodge were successful in hooking (but not necessarily landing!) a few Steelhead and Chinook over the past few weeks.
With some remote coastal stream fishing for Steelhead in mind, Jeff Bright and his guests Tom and Martin arrived a few weeks ago and experienced some adventurous, albeit challenging, fishing. It was Jeff and Martin's second trip of the season, having fished with us earlier in the last week of March, and with all of the snow melted around the lodge, it sure must have been a different perspective compared to the freak snow storm they witnessed while here previously! Both Jeff and Martin are excellent fishermen and fly tiers, and if you ever get the chance to watch either of them tie flies, make sure to pay attention, as they are two of the most gifted tiers that I've encountered! And don't forget to ask Jeff about his ''Little Elvis'' fly - an absolute killer. Tom, who is a great guy and a great comedian in my opinion, was learning to Spey Cast and was a great sport for being patient when the fishing was slow. And I was even given the chance to fish with the three of them on a remote coastal river with incredible scenery, which I appreciated very much. Initially, the guides targeted the larger Skeena Tributaries in search of Steelhead and Chinook, and Jeff enjoyed the fight of a 15 lb buck Steelhead and the bulldog fight of a Chinook on the fly that spit the hook just at the net. And later on in the week, Martin landed a nice female Steelhead of 14 lbs, while Jeff had the opportunity to release a chrome 18 lb Spring. The adventurous anglers also had the chance to fish several other remote coastal rivers, which were highlighted by incredible old growth forests, classic riffle-pool-runs, and wild Steelhead.
And last, but definitely not least, Jim and Tom from Oregon arrived at the lodge last week for the last few days of Spring fishing. On their first day, they went out with our Saltwater guide, Ernie Webb of Ernie's Outdoors www.erniesoutdoors.com for some exciting saltwater Salmon fishing. In addition to the chrome 25 lb Chinook that Tom landed, both Jim and Tom caught several rock fish, which also provided great sport. Jim and Tom had also expressed some interest in fishing the remote coastal streams for Steelhead, so Dustin and his 130 lb dog, Ruger, led the way through the forests to the crystal clear stream, where they hooked two good sized fish that got away. Not to be outdone, the next day Jim landed a beautiful 30 lb Spring on his fly rod and Tom landed a 27 inch Bull Trout, both fine fish. And to finish his trip off Tom landed another gorgeous Chinook of 35 lbs. Congrats guys.
So while our Spring Season has come to a close here at the lodge, we are excitedly anticipating the start of the Summer Season in early July. We do still have a few available spaces in the prime time season for Trophy Chinooks.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old%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:
As Steelhead season winds down, it's time to put away the Steelhead gear and bring out the Chinook gear. Pat Oliver and Steve Oben did exactly that on Thursday May 24th and caught a 33lb. Chinook. The river is high due to the warmer weather but the water clarity remained fishable enough for Pat and Steve to hook this beauty on the lower Kitimat.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
A lot of boaters set sail down the Douglas Channel for the May Long weekend. Some caught halibut ,some caught crab and some caught chinook. All were rewarded with Great weather for a fishing weekend. The Father/Son fishing team of Jody and son Stryder Dennil caught three halibut 60, 35and a 25lb, two snapper and 22 crab. Stryder caught all three halibut earning him bragging rights in the Dennil household.
Congratulations Stryder and father (Jody) should consider the weekend fishing results as a 'compliment to the teacher'. Another group comprising of Curtis Bye and Dan, Tanya, Trey and Tristan Allen caught five halibut a 100lb , 80lb and three 30 pounders. They also caught two grey cod, a couple rock cod and forty crab including a King crab. 'The fishing was great and the weather was awesome', says Curtis, 'Dan and Tanya Allen went out again this weekend'. Dan's comments pretty much says it all. Congratulations to you all.
Note from Noel: with the above photo somebody needs to reset to the correct date.
Most of the chinook that were reported were caught within the Kitimat Harbour limits on both the Bish Creek side as well the Clio Bay side. The catch rate is still spotty but there are a few being caught. Bonnie Girard and Dick Woodcox went out on Monday May 21th and boated a twenty and a twenty-five lb. chinook. Not to be out-done by his wife. Mark Girard and I went out on Saturday May 28th and Mark boated a 40lb. chinook.(see photo of the week) The Chinook run is progressing as usual. With each new tide, more and more Chinook will migrate into our waters. Stay Tuned!
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing are anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
May 26, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
This past week Nimmo Bay was entertaining folks from Chile. It is a long way for them to come, but according to them it was worth every mile.
These folks do a similar thing to what we do, down there, but at a completely different season. They are on their time off. So, what do we do, go and catch some fish.
There were Steelhead, Dolly Varden Cutthroat and Rainbow, all on the fly.
And the Nimmo Bay cuisine was stellar. Our chef Heather Davis, once again, reduced the gourmandizing guests to devoted fans of hers after just one meal.
As you can see, Andres and his catch have once again been immortalized by
the digital camera and have forever become a living memory in our photo
gallery. This mainland beauty gave a good fight, and was released to fight
again.
Nimmo Bay was just this past Friday given a very notable distinction.
Forbes Traveler just awarded Nimmo Bay as being their number 1 Helicopter
adventure tour in the World. The Vancouver sun is doing an article on us
and our award in Saturday's Sun. The Victoria Times Colonist is following
suit.
BC is the place to be ladies and gentlemen. It's all here. Perhaps we'll see you some day soon. Just let Noel know that you would like to come for a visit and I bet he can set you up.
To Fly is Human ... To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (est.. 1980)
Note from Noel: Congratulations Craig and the staff at Nimmo Bay for a well deserved award being number 1 Helicopter adventure tour in the World.
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 26, 2007; 10:14AM - Tofino and Ucluelet Salmon and Halibut
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Jay Mohl
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Author E-mail: jay@tofinofishing.com
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Tofino and Ucluelet B.C. Chinook salmon and Halibut turning on
With the last month of Saltwater fishing in the Tofino and Ucluelet B.C. areas not really up to normally good standards, the last few days on the water have finally given us reason to talk it up.
Chinook Salmon have been feeding almost exclusively on offshore masses of krill suspended mid to top water in the areas that average 150 ft deep. Along with a series of tides that made for some tough fishing last week, it was pretty hard to mimic this tiny food source that has been the focus of most local and transient stocks of Chinook salmon. Sporadic action was had between tides on Anchovies some hoochies and small spoons, and Halibut were also fussy, with most being enticed by Salmon bellies or Herring fished on a spreader bar.
The last two days have been pretty favorable tides in the Tofino and Ucluelet area, and great offshore conditions to fish a combo trip for Chinook salmon and Halibut. Most Chinook Salmon caught have been in the 16-26 lb range, preferring needlefish hoochies with some pink and green trolled behind a flasher at 110-120 feet deep. Some spoons have been working, but with all fish having empty bellies aside from a few krill, we are better off to stay focused on rubber baits until the Salmon shift back to Needlefish and Sardines.
This goes true for Halibut as well. After the large tides, most Pacific Halibut that have been settled in the Gravel for the last week have empty bellies as well. Sardines, Herring and Needlefish normally make a good portion of the Pacific Halibut’s diet, and are usually good baits to consider. The last couple days, the bite is on again for the areas offshore from Tofino and Ucluelet for Pacific Halibut, with Salmon bellies by far the best. The new Gulp Squid from Berkley has been fishing well, which it should considering the price....You might also consider one of the white 8 Inch Grubs that are made by various companies, either fished on a lead head jig or spreader bar leader.
Highlights from today include a 28 lb Chrome Chinook Salmon caught on a needlefish Hoochie and a 54 lb. Halibut caught on Salmon belly, by the same angler, within the same hour. The group enjoyed a great day with limits of both species for their efforts. Clayoquot Ventures Guides Blake and Derek seemed to be top vessels for the Tofino area again today. The forecast looks to provide great offshore opportunities for Chinook salmon and Halibut offshore from Clayoquot and Barkley Sound, with great charter dates still available for this season.
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May 21, 2007; 11:53PM - Chinook and Steelhead Terrace BC and other coast wilderness 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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The photo of the week shows an extremely bright Chinook (King) Salmon landed and released (after a kiss) on the Kalum River on May 17th by Robert Pratt of Kamloops. We think it weighed around 25-30 pounds. In addition to this photo check out the video clip at: http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm It is Chinook video clip #0002 and is titled (Roberts 1st Kalum Chinook) You tell me if Robert and his family are excited!
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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 13 – May 20, 2007
Dear Fishing Friends:
The weather and water conditions are good. I had the pleasure to fish again with my good friend Dan Berg of Kamloops BC. He brought his dad Norris and his brother-in-law Robert to fish with me for a couple of days on May 16 and 17on the Kalum River. Target: BIG Chinook (King) Salmon. Steelhead were secondary. Water was in great shape although still rising, it had a lot of suspended debris floating through it. Did this affect the bite? I think so. Anyway, we managed to land one beautiful, bright fresh Chinook (King) Salmon and three Steelhead. We may have hooked about 5 more fish but lost them. It’s the first time Norris fished for Chinook and Steelhead in a river so there was that “learning curve” he had to go through. Were they excited? I can tell you I was. They were used to catching only small Kamloops Rainbow Trout. I knew from the guides Chinook were in the river but this is the first one I saw with my own eyes. It was a very special moment. By the way – the two female Steelhead landed were in great shape and not spawned-out yet but the one male was very dark and had spawned.
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. Steelhead and Chinook can be caught on the same day.
I have updated reports and photos from Ron Wakita for Northcoast and Craig Murray Central coast.
In general, the fishing is good.
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: Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK:
POOR FAIR GOOD* EXCELLENT
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 25-30-pound Chinook (King) Salmon Where: Kalum River Angler: Robert Pratt
WEATHER: Partly cloudy. Highs to 15 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 18 degrees C. Min. Temp. 6 degrees C. Sunrise 5:22 am Sunset 9:40 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. So far, so good. The high water should bring more BIG Chinook (King) Salmon.
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
SKEENA RIVER: the river rose a little, 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. 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: Randy Janzen of Unreel Charters in Prince Rupert is very busy with his charter business but did find the time to send me these two photos. The photos pretty much sum up how the fishing is.
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:
Success continues for guide Mike Herzberg (on the right) with a couple of very nice Chinook (King) Salmon. They hooked three chinook and landed two. They also caught and released two steelhead. Mike has really dialed this early Chinook (King) Salmon in. His streak is still alive!
One of the advantages of raising a family in the Northwest is the vast opportunity to share the passion of fishing with your family. Some of the fondest memories I have of my father are hockey road trips and fishing trips. My sons, Brandon and Corey and Corey's friend Alex continued the family fishing tradition on a Saturday afternoon drift. On the drive up to launch the drift boat we decided that if we catch a hatchery steelhead we would barbecue it for dinner. I reminded the boys that the regulations only allow hatchery Steelhead to be kept. They are distinguished by the missing adipose fin that is clipped in the hatchery before they are released. The regulations also require that angler to stop fishing,' Once you catch and retain a steelhead you can no longer fish those waters for the remainder of that day'.
Five minutes into the drift Corey landed a ten pound hatchery doe. Corey kept the fish and as planned we cooked it for dinner. I could feel Corey's sense of pride for the rest of the day and especially throughout dinner. There was also another proud moment when he delivered a fresh fillet of his catch to his Great Aunt who loves fresh fish. The 'fishing' is only a part of the experience, the pride and telling the fish stories after is also an important part of the program. It was a gratifying moment for me as a father to watch his thirteen year old son catch, fight and land a Steelhead all on his own.
The Kitimat River has a healthy run of early Chinook and Steelhead in the system right now. It is possible to hook both species depending on the type of water that you choose to fish. Mike Herzberg of Reliable Guide and Charters boated five Chinook and seven Steelhead last week.
Pat Oliver also an associate guide for Reliable Guide and Charters and Justin Lowes drifted on Thursday (May 17th). Although the Kitimat River was on the rise because of the warmer weather they hooked two Chinook and landed one about 18lbs. There was also a report of a Chinook lost and another one landed at the Big Spruce. It appears that there is a healthy early run of Chinook in the Kitimat which is a good sign of things to come. Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
OCEAN FISHING KITIMAT DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Don Carlson and his group fished the outer waters of the Douglas Channel and they boated their limit of 27 halibut. Great catch Don! Congratulations to you and your group.
Cosby Smith of Cosby Smith Charters boated four Chinook Thursday May 17th all around twenty to twenty five pounds. He also caught one on low slack on Friday about 22lbs. I suspect that these are all part of the early run of Chinook destined for the upper Kitimat. They are mostly 20 to 35lbs. They can almost be identified by their shape. They look like footballs. They are almost as thick as they are long.
With the better weather and the May long weekend more boaters will be out fishing the Douglas Channel. Stay tuned for the results of this weekend in next week's report.
Report and photos from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
May 18, 2007
Fishing report from Nimmo:
A photo speaks volumes. 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
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
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Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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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 case | | | |
