KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Aug 22 Desiree Nevraumont drifting with Harry Mummery and his grandsons, Kinley and Anthony. The Motto of this trip was for the littlest guys have to catch the biggest fish. “Mission accomplished with Des’s help! : ) Well done boys! Congratulations on your catch!
You are Rock Stars!
Great Job Des!
PS Your Grand Pa Harry would not want it any other way!
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Des, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email, wakita@telus.net
Aug 24 Desiree drifting with Kyle and Chad landed this beautiful Coho and a bunch of Pinks. Great Job Des!
Congratulations on your catch and Thank You for using our Guide Services.
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Des, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email, wakita@telus.net
Aug 24 Justin Lowes Christine and Christian Koho 45 Copper
Aug 23 I had the pleasure of drifting with Daniel and Aiden Rowen on our 1/2 Day (4hr) Driftboat Special. We landed 2 coho and tried to avoid the Pinks.
Congratulations on you catch and Thank You for using our guiding services.
Aug 22 Justin Lowes, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters drifting with Joe, Chase Scott caught this beauty on a Koho 55 Green scale spoon. Congratulations on your catch despite All the Pinks. Thank You for using our services.
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Justin, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email, wakita@telus.net
Danny & Kurt Fishing 21/08/25
Aug 21 Desiree on a half day drift with Greg, Tony and Mike. Lost tons of coho landed two.
Congratulations Everyone and Thank You for using our Guiding Services.
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Des, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email, wakita@telus.net
Aug 21 Joseph Ferguson strikes again! Two days in a row
Aug 21 Joseph Ferguson strikes again! Two days in a row and then his brother,Jackson got into the Coho catching Program and caught one too. All of these were caught on a Koho 55 Copper Spoon with red strip. Well done boys! Congratulations on your catch and Thank You for sharing your pictures with our Fishing Report.
August 20 Chuck Ferguson text this picture of his son, Joseph with his first Coho Salmon.
Wow! Congratulations Joseph. A proud and happy Father/Son moment! Joseph caught this Coho on a Gibbs Koho Copper 55 with red stripe.
Thank You for sharing your picture with our Fishing Report.
Aug 20 Desiree Nevraumont, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters fishing with our clients, Maryeve and Chris caught this beautiful Coho and lots of pinks. Congratulations Maryeve and Chris! Thank You for using our Guiding Services. Well Done Des!
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Des, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email, wakita@telus.net
Aug 18 Desiree, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters fishing withOllie on our Half day
Driftboat Special caught this beautiful Kitimat River Coho and a bunch of Pinks.
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Des, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email, wakita@telus.net
Summary
The Kitimat River received some rain mid week which caused a couple positive results. The higher river level combined with the Peak High tides of this tide cycle produced a bumb in the Coho catch rates. Although we are far from peak season numbers, there are some very happy Coho anglers.
The high water level was a “God send” because it washed out lots of the Pinks that would be dying and rotting on the shoreline.
Anglers are reminded that Coho Daily retention quotas is 4 per day, only 2 over 50 cms.
Anyone who would like to partipate in the Annual Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Coho Derby this Labour Day Weekend are reminded to get tickets on Friday. Please bring cash and the correct change if possible. It is 21.00 for Adults and 10.50 for youth.
WEIGH IN is at the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club
KITIMAT RIVER UPDATES Face Book PAGE
In response to drownings on the Kitimat River a few years ago, a group from Kitimat developed a Facebook page called Kitimat River Update. This group is comprised of Kitimat Drift boat anglers, River Guides, Kitimat Search and Rescue, Kitimat Hatchery staff and the R.C.M.P.
This is a public Facebook Page that anyone can post to. Anyone observing any hazards on the Kitimat River are encouraged to post pictures and/or videos complete with specific details of the hazard to this page. Please include accurate details of the location of the hazard and the time the pictures or videos were taken.
Anyone drifting the Kitimat River is encouraged to view this Facebook Page to acquaint themselves with any potential hazards. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2395579904062237
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 PHOTO OF THE WEEK
DOUGLAS CHANNEL PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Aug 19 Captain Michelle and First Mate, Chris Peacock fishing with Claire, Pippa, Archie, Faye caught these beauties. Well done Everyone! Congratulations on your catch and Thank You for sharing your pictures with our Fishing Report.
Aug 19 Captain Michelle and First Mate, Chris Peacock fishing with Claire, Pippa, Archie, Faye caught these beauties. Well done Everyone! Congratulations on your catch and Thank You for sharing your pictures with our Fishing Report.
August 23-John at Blue Heron Charters fishing with Joe, Chase, Scott, and Adam and catching halibut and coho.
Anyone wishing to Book a Salt Charter of a Lifetime with John please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
SUMMARY
Halibut, Crab and prawning remains really good.
Coho are being caught in the outer waters of the Douglas Channel but the Kitimat Harbour Fishery Coho catch numbers are lower than normal.
The Kitimat River levels are dropping. Usually when this happens this time of year, the Coho “Stack up” in the harbour.
The Saltwater anglers are hoping this happens for the Coho Derby while the river anglers are hoping the Coho run the river.
Either way, lots of Coho are going to be caught and a Good Time will be had by All!
Anyone who would like to partipate in the Annual Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Coho Derby this Labour Day Weekend are reminded to get tickets on Friday. Please bring cash and the correct change if possible. It is 21.00 for Adults and 10.50 for youth.
WEIGH IN is at the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club
There is seperate Saltwater Largest Coho Prize this year.
Stay Safe!
Lucky High Five!
Aug-24 Curtis Westcoast Sportfishing “Catch of the Day”!
Anyone wishing to Book a Salt Charter of a Lifetime with Curtis please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
