CanadaDouglas Channel
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Location:
Kitimat, BC
Canada
CanadaCoordinates:
53.7552, -129.0784
Description:
The Douglas Channel area takes in an area stretching from Kitimat, BC at the head of Douglas Channel to Caamano Sound and Princess Royal Island. This area, famous for its pristine wilderness (keep on the lookout for the areas famous, rare, white Kermode bear) and abundant sea-life, is now gaining fame as one of BCs premiere salmon fishing grounds. These well protected waters offer exceptional fishing for huge Chinook and Coho salmon as well as some of the largest Halibut found on the BC coast.
Chinook season peaks in June to early July, however there is an earlier Alaskan run which takes place in spring. 3 year Hatchery feeder springs are also available in the fall, and often reach 30 lbs. Coho salmon start arriving in late July and will taper off by mid-September. Peak time for Coho occurs in August. Excellent Halibut fishing (many reaching 100+ lbs.) is available all year round.
Floating fishing lodges can be found in this area and charter boat services can be arranged at the town of Kitimat. Kitimat, the gateway to the Douglas Channel wilderness area, can be reached by taking a commercial flight from Vancouver , BC to either Terrace or Kitimat. Kitimat can also be reached by car. Travel west on Hwy. 16 from Prince George. At the town of Terrace turn south on Hwy. 37 and continue on to Kitimat.
Spot Access:
Boat Ramp, Parking (car/truck), Parking (boat/trailer), Power Boats Allowed, Swimming Area, Shore fishing access, Beach, Fly Fishing, Wading, Floating
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Douglas Channel Fishing Report 07.30.12
Another great week passes with our groups of friends, anglers and business people at the Kitimat Lodge. Pic 1 is a awesome display of Tyler Maclean from Whitecourt Alberta with a large assortment of sea caught Crab, Cod and Halibut.
Pic 2 is of Dougald, Tyler's dad, who not only can pipe out with this big Halibut, as well instructs the Pipefitters of the future at NAIT in Edmonto...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 12.27.11
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Kitimat Lodge. The winter is treating us quite well as you can see in the photos attached. My fishing partners and fellow guides, Big Steelie Phil, and Darren connected with a pod of Steelhead this past week and as you can tell the one Steelhead is as fresh as your ever going to see, a very healthy female fresh from the sea. With a bit of snow on the local paths we as Steelheaders have to take extreme measures, a canoe, and a strong back and we were in...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.07.11
Late October is now upon us and frost is on the Pumpkin. As you can see in the pictures below there is no frost on these happy anglers, as the Skeena River has produced another great run of Summer fish, including a nice run of Northern Coho. The past few weeks have not been that easy as the Kalum River has been very milky from a slide, visibility next to zero. We did manage a nice buck Steelhead the few days we fished her. And picture 1 is of Mr. Suzuki who's expression tells it all, Satisfact...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.10.11
This week has been nothing but spectacular as attached are a assortment of happy clients. One of the larger Salmon this week was caught by Greg from Edmonton who drove in for a day on the Skeena and what a day, many Chinooks, 3 Coho, and a large Chinook that bust the line after taking most of the spool during a fight that ended in Salmon as victor.
Our next pic is of the foursome from Kamloops and Amsterdam, spending a good few days on the Skeena and Saltwater fishing the D...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 07.29.11
The past few weeks have produced a variety of catches. Halibut and Salmon are putting smiles on our guests faces. The fellas from Ireland put on a clinic the past few days, with a 43lb Kalum Chinook and many Kitimat Chum, using fly and light tackle with 50lb braid. Saltwater Coho fishing on the Douglas Channel has been hot, hot, hot! Our foursome from Amsterdam and Kamloops had a great day with 16 Coho and a nice feed of Crab. Also attached are the fellas from Morgan Heavy Lift. The fellas fro...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 06.10.11
The June season starts with fresh Chinooks like this one as well slabs of Halibut and Crab, all at our fingertips here on the Douglas Channel near Kitimat BC, our groups are enjoying the sun and fun at the Kitimat Lodge and the fellas from Fort Mac Alberta will arrive soon, tight lines, Tracey H www.kitimatlodge.com 250 -639-4277 for a direct catch
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Kitimat BC Canada
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about 2 years ago
(04/11/2011)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 04.11.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY:
Skeena River is in good shape. The ice and snow are melting fast. This river usually has a very good run of spring Steelhead. So get out there and try your luck. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead is excellent.
Zymoetz (Copper) River is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead is fair. The ice flows are gone....
about 2 years ago
(04/04/2011)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 04.04.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY:
Weather was fair all week. Lots of sun shine, some rain and warm day time temperatures. Fishing Guiding started on March 15th on the Kalum River.
The Skeena River is in good shape. The ice and snow are melting fast. This river usually has a very good run of spring Steelhead. So get out there and try your luck. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
The Kalu...
about 2 years ago
(03/29/2011)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.29.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY:
Weather was excellent all week. Lots of sun shine and warm day time temperatures. Fishing Guiding started on March 15th on the Kalum River.
Skeena River is in good shape. The ice and snow are melting fast. This river usually has a very good run of spring Steelhead. So get out there and try your luck. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
Kalum River is in good shape and fis...
about 2 years ago
(03/23/2011)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.23.11
Noel Gyger Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly fishing Report
March 13 to 20, 2011
FULL REPORT: http://www.noelgyger.ca/weekly-fishing-reports/mar-13-20_2011.pdf
SUMMARY: Weather was excellent all week. Lots of sun shine and warmer than average day time temperatures. Fishing Guiding started on March 15th on the Kalum River.
Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walki...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel Gyger
over 2 years ago
(03/14/2011)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.14.11
SUMMARY:
Considering it is still winter the weather was pretty good all week.
Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some locations. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead is excellent.
Zymoetz (Copper) River is in poor shape and fishing for S...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel F. Gyger
over 2 years ago
(03/08/2011)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.08.11
SUMMARY: This is an extreme winter! Very cold with lots of snow all week.
Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some locations but just too cold to fish now. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead is excellent when it is not so cold.
&...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.01.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather very cold all week. Warmer on the weekend.
Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some locations but just too cold to fish now. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Stee...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 02.21.11
SUMMARY:
Weather OK at beginning of the week but now is just too cold at minus 12 degrees Celsius.
Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some locations. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead is excellent. Check out the Glen Kilcup'...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 02.21.11
Hi Everyone
I am Forwarding this Halibut Information to everyone in my Contact list as part of the Strategy of the Kitimat Halibut Allocation Task Force to "get to get the word out" of this gross violation of the rights of all Canadians who wish to fish for Halibut. DFO Minister Shea's recent announcement sets a scary precedent for all species. Please, Please write a letter to the Prime Minister to help stop this injustice from getting worse. There are Samples letters on t...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 02.15.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY:
We had normal winter weather this week which usually means good Steelhead and Trout fishing.
Check out an important update regarding the urgent BC Halibut Issue in the full report. Please help if you can...
Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some locations. The Trout and Dolly Vard...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel Gyger
over 2 years ago
(02/08/2011)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 02.08.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: We had a lot of rain during the week but most rivers held their shape.
Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some locations. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
Kalum River came up a little bit but is still in good shape.
Zymoetz (Copper) River is coloured up and...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 01.25.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY:
The weather has warmed up and we are back to near normal day time temperatures of around zero degrees C
just right for winter Steelheading. Weve had lots of snow so walking the trails to your favourite pool is going to be a little tougher now.
The Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some lo...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 01.17.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Extreme cold weather made river fishing this week nearly impossible. The average day time temperature was only minus 8 degree Celsius with lots of wind and blowing snow.
The Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some locations. The Trout and Dolly Varden Char are available year round.
The Kalum...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 01.11.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Normal winter fishing weather all week for winter Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden Char. The average day time temperature was plus1 degree Celsius. There has been a little snow and rain but not much wind.
The Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows and frozen over in spots. Be very careful walking on the ice ledges! There may be some Steelhead wintering over in some locations. The Trout and Dolly Vard...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel Gyger
over 2 years ago
(01/04/2011)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 01.04.11
Dear Fishing Friends:
Happy New Year Everyone!
SUMMARY: Normal winter weather all week for winter Steelhead and Cutthroat Trout fishing with an average day time temperature of minus 3 degrees Celsius.
The Skeena River is in good shape but full of ice flows. Be careful walking on the ice ledges! Steelheading is over. There might be some Trout available.
The Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Steelhead is excellent.
...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 12.20.10
Location: Terrace BC Canada
Title: More Winter Steelheading
Submitted by: Noel Gyger
http://www.noelgyger.ca
Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
December 12 to December 19, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Mild weather at the beginning of the week but colder on the weekend. This is excellent weather for winter Steelhead and Cutthroat Trout fishing.
...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 12.07.10
http://www.noelgyger.ca
Weekly Fishing Reports (Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert) - Smithers in season only
Noel Gyger
November 28 to December 5, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Mix bag of weather this week with rain and snow with milder temperatures. Excellent weather for winter Steelheading.
The Skeena River is in good shape but getting very late for good Steelheading. Most fish have gone through.
Kalum Rive...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.30.10
Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
November 21 to November 28, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather was cold up until mid week, then snow and rain on the weekend. We all know this is normal weather for winter Steelheading.
The Skeena River is in good shape but getting very late for good Steelheading. Most fish have gone through.
The Kalum River is in g...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.22.10
Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
November 14 to November 21, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather is extremely cold. Daytime highs of only minus 5 degrees C. Steelhead and Trout are the only species targeted now. It is just too cold for fishing.
The Skeena River is in good shape.
The Kalum River i...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.15.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been fair all week with rain on the weekend. There is lots of snow in the mountains. Steelhead is the only river target fish now along with the smaller resident Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char, Bull Trout and White Fish. Fishing for Steelhead, Trout and Char using fly, spin and conventional gear has been good. The Skeena River has been dropping all week and is in good shape. Fishing for Steelhead continues although most fish...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.03.10
Douglas Channel
Richard from MK Bay Marina reports Humpback Whales in the Kitimat Harbour this week. "They were having breakfast right in front of the Marina" said Richard. Richard and I both agreed that the Humpback were in the Kitimat Harbor feeding on the Winter Chinook or some bait fish. Either way the Humpbacks are a good sign that there are Winter Chinook in the Kitimat Harbor. Richard was going to try to take some pictures for this Fishing Report but I had...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel Gyger
over 2 years ago
(10/05/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 10.05.10
Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
September 19 to September 26, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been excellent until the rain hit on Thursday. We had a down pour that coloured most of the rivers. Fishing for Steelhead, Coho, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear was excellent until Friday.
The Skeena Riv...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 09.30.10
Kitimat Lodge Fishing Report BC Canada - September 29, 2010
With the rivers in full blown out conditions, we sit and wait for the drop and clean, current color and texture resemble chocolate milk. Yes 200mm of rain in a short period took us from the lowest water levels of the year to a log jam moving tumble. All spawned out Salmon cannot fight the rage of the river and out to sea they go and waiting for them a b...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 09.27.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been excellent until the rain hit on Thursday. We had a down pour that coloured most of the rivers. Fishing for Steelhead, Coho, Cutthroat Trout, BullTrout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear was excellent until Friday. The Skeena River is very dirty below the Zymoetz (Copper) River. Above the Copper the Skeena is not in bad shape. The Kalum River survived the heavy rain and is not...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 09.22.10
Douglas Channel
Sept 7 Ron Jones fishing with Ferd Bouzane, Jason Ringham and Graham Brady boated 7 Coho at Fish Trap.
Ron said he had a great time harassing Jason and that catching the Coho was a bonus. Well done guys and
Congratulations on your catch.
Sept 8 Ron Jones fishing with Jason Ringham boated 5 Coho in less than one hour. The bite started at 5:00 pm and ended shortly after 6:00 pm. Sorry no photos.
Sept 9 Wes Owen fishing with his clients Tim and...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 09.01.10
PHOTO OF THE WEEK Mike Herzberg reports, " Lara and I drifted Cablecar to Radley Park on Sunday, Aug. 22. We hotshotted for coho using Fenwick 9' Legacy rods, Ambassadeur 5600C5 reels, 15 lb. Berkley Trilene Big Game line, and Luhr Jensen #35 Hot Shots w/ 1/0 Gamakatsu siwash hooks. Conditions were a little tough as we were facing not only an extremely low river but a very strong south wind. We were unable to properly fish most of the big, deep pools because there was so little current to...
almost 3 years ago
(08/30/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.30.10
Weekly Fishing Reports (Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Meziadin North)
Noel Gyger
August 15 to August 22, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY:
The heat wave is over. Temperatures near normal and no rain to speak of. Fishing for Sockeye, Chum, Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear has been good. The Skeena River has been dropping all week and is extremely low and cl...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.25.10
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
I had the pleasure of fishing on the Kitimat River with my very good friend Mike Herzberg on August 17th. Mike and I have been friends for over 25 years and have been business associates in the guiding business for 10 years. It was an awesome morning of Coho fishing. We hooked 9 Coho and landed 4. It was a lot of fun fishing together and as Mike said "it is not only important to catch the fish, it is also about having fun and creating some fond memories with good fr...
almost 3 years ago
(08/23/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.23.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The heat wave is over. Temperatures near normal and no rain to speakof. Fishing for Sockeye, Chum, Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and DollyVarden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear has been good. The Skeena River
has been dropping all week and is extremely low and clean. The Skeena River is avery big river so low water usually does not hurt the fishing, in some ways it improvesit. Sockeye fishing is...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.19.10
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: 88LB Halibut caught by Barbara Batyyski. Andy Handl of Kingfisher Adventures guided his clients Barbara Batyski and Darrel Henninger on August 12 2010. (For more details see fishing report below)
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters, Kitimat BC
cell.250 632-1275 email: wakita@telus.net website www.kitimatfishingguideandcharters.com
Aug 8 Ken Craven reports, ""Ken Craven...
almost 3 years ago
(08/17/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.17.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: We are in a heat wave. Highs on Saturday expected to reach 34° C or approx. 86° F. Fishing for Sockeye, Chum, Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear has been fair to poor depending where you are fishing. The Skeena River has been dropping all week and is extremely low but fairly clean. The Skeena River is a very big river so low water usually does not hurt the fishi...
almost 3 years ago
(08/10/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.10.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good. Temperatures were very hot (28-29 degrees Celsius) until Friday. It is cooler on the weekend with rain showers. Fishing for Sockeye, Chum, Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear has been fair. The Skeena River is on the rise and dirty, mostly from the Zymoetz (Copper) River run off. The Chinook (King) Salmon fishery closed August 7th for another year in a zone f...
almost 3 years ago
(08/02/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.02.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good. Temperatures were very hot until Wednesday when it broke into thunder, lightening, hail and rain. Hot again on the weekend with highs to 28-29 degrees Celsius. Way too hot for some, me included. Fishing for Chinook, Sockeye, Chum Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear has been fair. The Skeena River came up and got dirty on Wednesday due to a slid...
almost 3 years ago
(07/26/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 07.26.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good. Temperatures were very hot until Wednesday. Some would say too hot! It is nice and cool on the weekend, no rain to speak of. Fishing for Chinook, Sockeye, Chum Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear has been good for some anglers. Most of the guides have been doing very well but others with less experience, not so. The Skeena River came up due to...
almost 3 years ago
(07/19/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 07.19.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good with average temperatures and the odd rain shower. Fishing for Chinook, Sockeye, Chum Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using fly, spin and conventional gear has been good. The Skeena River has been dropping all week and fishing for Chinook is good. I have many reports of some very big Chinook caught this week. The Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Chinook is fair. The...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 07.19.10
WOW, Where has the last month gone, sorry for being off the radar, its for a good reason as we have been on the water for the last month fishing the Kitimat, Skeena and Saltwater fishing. I have updated our galleries of Salmon and Halibut. Guests from around the globe have been enjoying the catch numbers and attached in pic number 1 is Hunter Landolt from Oregon, he and his family have been visiting with us for a few years now and spent 3 full weeks at the lodge, fishing, relaxing, sitting by...
almost 3 years ago
(06/28/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 06.28.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good. Most all rivers are staying in shape. Fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear has been excellent. It has been awhile since I described fishing in that term. The Skeena River dropped mid week and fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon is excellent. The Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon is f...
almost 3 years ago
(06/21/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 06.21.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good. Some would say too good as the temperatures have been above average causing waters to remain high from snow melt off. Fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear has been fair. The Skeena River dropped from last week and fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon is fair to good. The Kalum River is high and in good shape and fishing for Chinook (King) S...
about 3 years ago
(06/14/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 06.14.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather had been good until we were hit with heavy rain on Saturday. Fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear has been good. The Skeena River has been rising all week and is not fishable. It's time again to fish the clean seams that flow in from the cleaner tributaries. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is too dirty to fish. The Kalum River is hig...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 06.14.10
The past week has been quite productive as the early Chinook and late Steelhead have been biting the hooks of our guests. Attached are some of the fresh fish from this week as well a mess of fresh Dungeness Crabs. The Salmon season is in full swing and arriving guests will be in for a treat as each tide brings in new fish.
Guests staying in Kitimat have the opportunity to enjoy the local spa as well the numerous hot springs that flow into the Douglas Channel, not to mention...
about 3 years ago
(06/07/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 06.07.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good with above average daytime temperatures. Fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear is fair. The Cottonwood seed is flying so the anglers off of the Lakelse River bridge will soon start catching Chinook. The Skeena River has been dropping all week and is borderline fishable. It's time again to fish the clean seams that flow in fr...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel F. Gyger
about 3 years ago
(06/01/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 06.01.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good with above average daytime temperatures. Fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear is fair. The Skeena River is high and too dirty to fish. It's time again to fish the clean seams that flow in from the cleaner tributaries. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is high and too dirty to fish. The Kalum River is high and in good shape and fis...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 05.25.10
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters, Kitimat BC
Cast on link below to view New! flyer: http://www.noelgyger.ca/images/Instore_Flyer_Oct_2009.pdf
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
May 17 Alain St.Pierre and Ray Hepting landed a 30lb Chinook on the Douglas Channel. Congratulations Guys.
I was hoping to have photos and more details for this fishing report. Stay tuned.
May 21 Darcy Janes fishing w...
about 3 years ago
(05/24/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 05.24.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good with a little above average daytime temperatures. Fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear is fair. The Skeena River is too dirty to fish. It's time again to fish the clean seams that flow in from the cleaner tributaries. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is high and borderline fishable. The Kalum River is high and in good shape and fishing for S...
about 3 years ago
(05/17/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 05.17.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good with a little above average daytime temperatures. Fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear is fair. The Skeena River is on the rise and too dirty to fish. It's time again to fish the clean seams that flow in from the cleaner tributaries. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is too dirty to fish. The Kalum River is in good shape and fishing for Steel...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel Gyger May 2 to May 9, 2010
about 3 years ago
(05/12/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 05.12.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good with average daytime temperatures. Just about all of the rivers are in good shape. The water has been dropping on all of the rivers. Fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char is good using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The Skeena River is clean and fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead and Trout is fair. The lower end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is clean an...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel Gyger
about 3 years ago
(05/03/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 05.03.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been a mixed bag of sun, cloud and rain. Just about all of the rivers are on the rise. The main snow melt-off from the mountains is happening. Fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char is fair using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The Skeena River is dirty and really not fishable. It would be a good idea now to fish the clean seams of the tributary rivers that flow into the Skeena. The...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 05.03.10
The last weeks have been a roller coaster ride for our Steelhead anglers. Low water conditions have kept the Steelhead in the sea as the Kitimat and Skeena Rivers are at a trickle. Nonetheless the guys are hardcore and attached are some of the latest pics include repeat client, Hunter the American Tennis Pro and his partner Mark the bomber, as well a close-up of a pink fly with a Steelhead on the end of it. I caught this guy at the take-out this morning as I did a juggle for the guides, thanx...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel F. Gyger
about 3 years ago
(04/26/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 04.26.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good all week. The bigger rivers are rising, the smaller ones are up and down. Fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Bull Trout and Dolly Varden Char is fair using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The Skeena River rose mid week but is now dropping and fishing for Steelhead and Trout is fair. I have reports of Chinook (King) Salmon landed at China Bar and Split Rock. The lower end of the Zymoetz (Copper) R...
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia Noel F. Gyger
about 3 years ago
(04/19/2010)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 04.19.10
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Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: W...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 04.12.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been fair during the week but windy at times. The air is fresh with the smell of spring. Fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, and Dolly Varden Char is GOOD using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The Chinook (King) Salmon will be here any day now. The water is at normal heights for this time of year. The Skeena River has been dropping all week and fishing for Steelhead and Trout is GOOD. There is a possibil...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 04.05.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been fair during the week. Plenty good enough for springtime fishing. More and more anglers are fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The talk is about catching that first Chinook (King) Salmon. The water is at normal heights for this time of year. The Skeena River has been dropping all week and fishing for Steelhead and Trout is good. There is a...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.29.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been fair during the week but very windy on the weekend. More and more anglers are fishing for Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, and Dolly Varden Char using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The talk is about catching that first Chinook (King) Salmon. The water is at normal heights for this time of year and is coming up slowly which usually means good fishing conditions. The Skeena river is coming up slowly and fish...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.22.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY:
Weather has been good. Spring is here. The guides have started their season. Many anglers are fishing for Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char and Steelhead using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The talk is about catching that first Chinook (King) Salmon. The water is at normal heights for this time of year. The lower end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is fishing good for Steelhead and Trout. The Kalum River is fishing fair for S...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.15.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather was fair during the week but now we have wind and rain. Many anglers are fishing for Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char and Steelhead using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The water is very low. The fish are spooked so a stealthy approach is needed to catch them. Using smaller terminal tackle is a good idea also. The lower end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is fishing good for Steelhead and Trout. The Kalum River is fishi...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.08.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather is good. Spring is well on its way. More anglers are fishing for Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char and Steelhead using both fly, spin and conventional gear. The water is extremely low. The fish are spooked so a stealthy approach is needed to catch them. Using smaller terminal tackle is a good idea also. The lower end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is fishing good for Steelhead and Trout. The Kalum River is fishing fair for Ste...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 03.01.10
Dear Fishing Friends:
We went fishing and landed "14" golden medals!
Congratulations to all the athletes around the world who participated in the Vancouver BC Canada 2010 Winter Olympics! Thank you for your dedication.
SUMMARY: Weather is good but with scattered showers. Temperatures have been a little above average. More anglers are fishing for Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char and Steelhead using both fl...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 02.22.10
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORTS for Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert
February 14 to February 21, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather is good. It feels like spring even though we are still in the middle of winter. We will take it. Lots of folks are heading out for some winter Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char and Steelhead fishing with both fly and conventional gear. The water is extremely low. The fish are spooked with the bright sunny days so a stealthy...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 02.15.10
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORTS for Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert
February 7 to February 14, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Considering it is still winter the weather has been fair with continued warmer than normal daytime temperatures. Dressed properly anglers should be comfortable fishing this time of year. The river heights have been up and down but are staying in fishable shape. Lots of folks are heading out for some winter Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Vard...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 02.08.10
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORTS for Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert
January 31 to February 7, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good all week with continued warmer than normal daytime temperatures. The river heights have been dropping steadily and the water is in good shape for fishing. Lots of folks are heading out for some winter Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char and Steelhead fishing with both fly and conventional gear. The upper end of th...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 02.01.10
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORTS for Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert
January 24 – January 31, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been fair all week with warmer than normal daytime temperatures but with a fair bit or rain, yes rain, not snow. Windy at times. I have quite a few reports of folks venturing out for some winter Trout, Dolly Varden and Steelhead fishing. Both fly and conventional systems are working. The upper end of the Zymoetz (Copp...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 01.25.10
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated January 17 – January 24, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather has been good all week with fairly warm daytime temperatures but it is very windy on the weekend. I have quite a few reports of folks venturing out for some winter Trout and Steelhead fishing. The upper end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is closed to angling (as of December 31, 2009) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. To be clear just the uppe...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 01.18.10
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated January 10 – January 17, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Temperatures have been above average all week, plenty warm enough to get out fishing both river and ocean. The upper end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is closed to angling (as of December 31, 2009) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. To be clear just the upper reaches of the river are closed but one still may angle on the very low end, just make sure...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 01.11.10
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated January 3 – January 10, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: The cold weather has finally released its grip on us. Now we have snow and freezing rain but still a few “determined” fishermen are getting out. The upper end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is closed to angling (as of December 31, 2009) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. To be clear just the upper reaches of the river are closed but one sti...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 01.04.10
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated December 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Dear Fishing Friends:
Happy New Year everyone!
SUMMARY: The cold weather has been with us all week, not extreme cold but it never went above freezing once. A few “determined” fishermen are still getting out. The upper end of the Zymoetz (Copper) River is closed to angling (as of December 31, 2009) to protect the “wintering over” wild Steelhead. To be clear just the...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 12.28.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated December 20 – December 27, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
Happy New Year everyone!
SUMMARY: Sunny and windy with high of minus 2. Winter Steelheading is in full swing although the cold weather has slowed it down a bit. Sometimes it only means shorter fishing days but the “determined” fishermen are still getting out there. Some would say they’re “crazy”! The Zymoetz (Copper) River closes to angling...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 12.21.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated December 13 – December 20, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
Merry Christmas Everyone!
SUMMARY: It has warmed up a little and a few determined Steelheaders are back at it. The Kalum River is fishing “fair” for Steelhead. If it is still too cold for river fishing why don’t you try your luck fishing for Winter Chinook in a covered ocean boat out of Kitimat or Prince Rupert. While you are at it, drop a Crab trap. T...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 12.14.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated December 6 – December 13, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: We are still in the cold snap. The air temperatures never went above zero all week. No snow all week. The temperature outside is -9 degrees C. right now with winds out of the north at 26km per hour. I think the wintering-over Steelhead are enjoying their break from us anglers. Here is an idea…why don’t you try your luck fishing for Winter Chinook in the ocean o...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 12.07.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated November 29 – December 6, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: As I am writing this summery the air temperature outside is -8 degrees C with high out flow winds (out of the north). We all know what this means…it is way too cold to go fishing. I think the wintering over Steelhead need a break from us anglers once in awhile. The Trout lakes should start freezing over now and the ice fishermen will start dusting off their gear. Wea...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.30.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated November 22 – November 29, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Winter is closing in fast. Temperatures are getting colder. There is snow on the ground and lots in the mountains. Many of us who like to use our jet-boats are trying to get out as much as possible as we know we will have to put them away soon. Steelhead are the only target fish now along with the smaller resident and sea-run Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char, Bull Tro...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.23.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated November 15 – November 22, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Winter is closing in fast. Temperatures are colder. There is snow on the ground and lots in the mountains. Steelhead are the only target fish now along with the smaller resident and sea-run Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char, Bull Trout and White Fish in rivers. There is ocean Winter Chinook fishery out of Kitimat and Prince Rupert starting now but is weather dependent. Th...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.16.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated November 8 – November 15, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Considering the time of year, weather has been “fair” all week with only a skiff of rain and/or snow but temperatures are going down. The snow will be here soon. Lots in the mountains. Steelhead are the only target fish now along with the smaller resident and sea-run Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char, Bull Trout and White Fish in rivers. There is ocean Winter C...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 11.09.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated November 1 – November 8, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: We’ve had light rain all week but really not enough to do any major damage to the rivers. By fishery regulation, angling for all Salmon is closed. Steelhead is the only target fish now along with the smaller resident and sea-run Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden Char, Bull Trout and White Fish in rivers. There is ocean Winter Chinook fishery out of Kitimat and Prince Ruper...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 10.26.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated October 18 – October 25, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather was fair all week but lots of rain today. Some rivers have come up but most are still in fishable shape. The Coho runs are coming to an end and most fish are in their spawning colours. By regulation it closes for Coho on October 31. We’ve had a very good run of Coho this year. Both spin, conventional, spey fly fishing and single hand fly fishing have been wo...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 10.19.09
Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC 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!!!
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated October 11 – October 18, 2009
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: With the high winds this we...
Noel Gyger Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
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(10/12/2009)
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 10.12.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated October 4 – October 11, 2009
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: Shawn O' Driscoll, a local resident reports catching a 60lb Halibut down the Douglas Channel. Shawn and his group also boated some smaller Halibut. We were hoping to have photos for this report but have not received them yet.
With the nice weather other boaters are heading down the Douglas Channel to do some bottom fishing for Halibut and Crabbing. The scenery down the Douglas...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 10.05.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated September 27 – October 4, 2009
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: I spoke to a local boater who was doing some crabbing down the Douglas Channel and he was amazed at the size of the Crab that he was catching. He also caught a 14lb Halibut while he was waiting for his crab traps to fill. He said that he intended to prepare Fish and Chips with Crab Caesar Salad with his catch. Bon Appetite!
Trolling in the Douglas Channel for Coho will be sporadic at bes...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 09.28.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated September 20 – September 27, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: During the week there was reduced angling activity on the Douglas Channel. Boaters that have ventured out have reporting some results.
The Douglas Channel is producing some Coho in the Kitimat Harbour. One boater trolling on his way out for Halibut landed one Coho and hooked another. They returned with 3 Halibut, the largest was 35lbs.
Bill...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 09.21.09
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated September 13 – September 20, 2009
Dear Fishing Friends:
SUMMARY: Weather was OK until mid week when the rains came. By the weekend most all river were blown out. Trying to find clean water to fish is a challenge now. Fishing the clean seams of the tributary creeks and rivers is a suggestion. For the time being, you may have to resort to fishing the lakes and ocean. This is “prime-time” on the main stem Skeena River to fish...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 09.14.09
Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC 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!!!
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: The Kitimat Harbour Fishery during the Chamber of Commerce Derby produced excellent numbers of Coho last...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.27.09
August 26, 2009
The Coho are in and the rods are bent as our Saltwater Salmon and Halibut trips out of Kitimat are bringing in limit catches.
Attached are 2 groups with a nice Saltwater catch of Coho. Our micro-stream flyfishing into remote rivers are also producing large numbers of catches for the guided anglers. Also attached are a few of the monsters we landed while fishing the Nass River, these Chinooks are chrome bars and fighting them in slow moving water is a real treat.
All ri...
Douglas Channel Fishing Report 08.24.09
Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC 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!!!
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated August 16 – August 23, 2009
DOUGLAS CHANNEL: There are lots of Coho in th...
Fish
Halibut, Pacific (Hippoglossus stenolepis)
Salmon, Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Salmon, Coho (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
Guides
Adrenaline Sport Fishing Charters
Adrenaline Sport Fishing Charters Prince Rupert specalizes in salmon, halibut fishing, and impressive ling cod in the extremely productive waters of Chatham Sound.
Chatham Sound...
is the body of w...
Prince Rupert, BC, Canada
Guided Fishing Adventures British Columbia
I have been married for 40 years and have three daughters and seven grandchildren. I am the owner of Noel Gyger - Weekly Fishing Report and Guided Fishing Adventures of 4012 Best Street, Terrace, BC...
Terrace, BC, Canada
Reliable Guide and Charters
Guided Drift Boat Trips on the Kitimat River for Trophy Chinook and Steelhead and uch moreJet Boat Trips to the Skeena, Kildala and Lower KitimatSaltwater Charters to the Douglas Channel for Trophy...
Kitimat, BC, Canada
Steelhead Heaven - Kitimat Lodge
Welcome to Kitimat Lodge
Experience the best in accommodation and Coastal Sportfishing.
Rivers teeming with Salmon and Steelhead flowing into the Saltwater of the Kitimat Region.
Lodge cate...
Kitimat, BC, Canada
Lodges
Kitimat Lodge
Kitimat Lodge has been operating fishing tours since 1999 and we have created a location where anglers can target Salmon, Steelhead, Halibut and all species fresh from the ocean. Our tours are with...
Kitimat, BC, Canada
Nicholas Dean Lodge
NICHOLAS DEAN OUTDOORS is British Columbias premier exclusive wild salmon and steelhead outdoor adventure destination and the only lodge in North Western BC that can offer a different adventure ev...
Terrace, BC, Canada
Tournaments
There are no tournaments associated with this fishing spot.
