KItimat RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
June 18 Mike Zavaglia landed this beauty Bar Fishing on the Lower, lower dyke. Congratulations to Mike and Thank You for sharing your picture with our Fishing Report.
June 17 Ryan Yamada provided the picture of a Chinook he caught at the Lower dyke, on a Gibbs Blue scale Koho 65 spoon.
Congratulations and Thank You for sharing your picture with our Fishing Report.
Summary
We received some exceptionally big tides this week and a rise in River water levels early in the week. These influences caused a few Chinook to migrate into the Kitimat River.
The catch rates are comparable to what we expect this time of year.
As the river drops, each rising tide should bring more and more Chinook into the Kitimat River.
Anglers are reminded that only One Chinook per day under 80cms can be retained by Anglers who possess a Salmon Stamp on the Kitimat River..
Anglers are also reminded that these reetained Chinook must be recorded on your Licenses.
KITIMAT RIVER SALMON QUOTAS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE KITIMAT RIVER
Chinook is CLOSED for Retention July 31st
Please note: The Kitimat River is open for Roe Sept 1st 12:01am for salmon but NOT to target Trout or Steelhead.
| (including tributaries) | All | May 15 to Aug 31 | Bait ban. | |
| on west bank between signs at Kitimat hatchery outfall. | All | Apr 1 to Mar 31 | No fishing for salmon. | |
| downstream of Highway # 37 bridge. | Chinook | Apr 1 to Jul 31 | 1 per day, 80 cm or less. | |
| Aug 1 to Dec 31 | No fishing for chinook. | |||
| Coho | Apr 1 to Oct 31 | 4 per day, only 2 over 50 cm. | ||
| Nov 1 to Dec 31 | No fishing for coho. | |||
| Chum | Apr 1 to Aug 31 | 2 per day. | ||
| Pink | Apr 1 to Aug 31 | 2 per day. | ||
| upstream of Highway # 37 bridge. | All | Apr 1 to Mar 31 | No fishing for Salmon. |
Total Salmon Daily Quota is 4 Per Day with each Daily Species Quota applying.
Total Possession Limit to transport is 8 salmon Fresh and Salt combined.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL
DOUGLAS CHANNEL; PHOTO OF THE WEEK
June 14 Andreas Handl of Kingfish Adventures provided the PHOTO OF THE WEEK and these other photos of his client’s catch. Congratulations Everyone! Great Job Skipper!
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Trip with Andreas, please email Ron wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275.
June 19 Ryley Dewalt of Big Buck Sportfishing provided these pictures of his client’s Chinook caught on an evening trip down to Sue Channel. Congratulations on your catch and Thank You for sharing your pictures with our Fishing Report. Any one wishing to Book a Trip with Ryley, please email Ron wakita@telus.net of call 250 632 1275.
Summary
The larger high tides this week pushed the Chinook up the Channels into the Kitimat Harbour. Catch rates were good but sporadic. As soon as the Chinook started to group up in the KItimat Harbour, the Killer Whales showed up and scatterred the Chinook. Unfortunately this is a common occurance.
Smart Money says, if the “Bite” is ON for Chinook, stay on them because sooner or later, the Killer Whales will be back.
Anglers are reminded that the new regulations are on page 2 of your Tidal Water Fishing Licenses.
Good Luck and Stay Safe!
