Author: CaptainRon

PHOTO OR THE WEEK: Kitimat River.  Brandon, Pro Guide from Skeena Salmon Lodge took this photo of a 36″ Kitimat River Chinook he caught with the adipose fin clipped. The Kitimat Hatchery is asking for all Recreation Angler's assistance to provide photos of any clipped Chinook that are caught in the Kitimat River.  Chinook produced by the Kitimat River Hatchery will have the adipose fin missing.  In order for the Kitimat Hatchery to receive credit for their production, they must be able to provide proof. Typically the Kitimat Hatchery receives credit via the Hatchery Head Recovery Program.  With zero retention of the larger Chinook, the only way the Kitimat Hatchery will receive credit is by producing pictures of clipped Chinook. Please take a photo of any clipped...

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KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK:  June 26: Marc Girard, Pro guide for Reliable Guide and Charters holding 35 lb Kitimat River Chinook.  KITIMAT RIVER THE KITIMAT RIVER IS OPEN TO ONE CHINOOK/DAY UNDER 80CMS STARTING JULY 1. Fishery NoticeCategory(s): RECREATIONAL - Salmon Subject: FN0538-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Chinook - Area 6 - Kitimat River - Daily Limits/Gear Change - Effective July 1, 2018 All of the rivers and streams of the north coast have been closed to retention for Chinook salmon. The Kitimat River is a predominantly Hatchery Chinook stockand can support a fishery. Kitimat River (and tributaries) downstream of the Hwy #37 bridge: Effective July 1 to July 31, 2018 - One (1) Chinook per day under 80...

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: KITIMAT RIVER: Dustin Kovacvich of Nichalos Dean Outdoors provided this photo of a Chinook his client hooked on a fly.  Nicholas Dean specializes in Flyfishing for Chinook on the Kitimat River and Summer Run Steelhead on the Skeena in addition to numerous other rivers. Anyone wishing to Book a Flyfishing Trip of a Lifetime with Dustin please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net KITIMAT RIVER IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE KITIMAT HATCHERY NEEDS OUR ASSISTANCE.  WITH ZERO RETENTION OF CHINOOK ON THE KITIMAT RIVER, THE KITIMAT HATCHERY WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR CHINOOK PRODUCTION VIA THE HEAD RECOVERY PROGRAM.   THe KITIMAT HATCHERY USUALLY RECEIVES CREDIT  BASED ON THE NUMBER OF HEADS RETURNED UNDER THE HATCHERY HEAD...

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