Kitimat River, Douglas Channel and Prince Rupert
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Olivia Green holding her prize fish she caught on the Kitimat River. Look at that smile!
Olivia was fishing with her father, Matt and Grandfather, Rick and uncle Kris. For full details, please see the Kitimat section in the report below.
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Kitimat River
July 17
Dan Patchett, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters was on a personal trip with our good friend, Bill Schnupp. Bill and Dan caught these 2 Chinook on their drift of the upper Kitimat. Bill’s Chinook was pretty bright and Dan’s Chinook has been the Kitimat for a while. Congratulations Dan and Bill.
Anyone wishing to book a Trip of a Lifetime with Dan please contact Ron wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275
July 19
Joyce Bushett is holding a 17lb Chum she caught at the upper, lower dike. Joyce’s husband catches the most fish but Joyce definitely catches the biggest and pretty darn proud of it.
Congratulations Joyce! Well done!
July 20
Marc Girard, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters is holding a Chinook caught by Jerry McAssey on their drift with Larry Ginther. They caught 2 Coho on their drift in addition to bunch of Chum and Pinks. Congratulations Larry and Jerry! Thank You for using our Guide services.
Anyone wishing to book a Trip of a Lifetime with Marc please contact Ron wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275
July 21
Jamie Harker fishing with his daughter Selah and his friends Caleb and Trinity Coelho caught these Pink Salmon fishing on the gravel bar in front of Radley Park.
This was only the start of their fishing trip. I am sure their catch grew before the were finished their trip. Jamie and kids are members of the Harvest Church that I attend. We are truly blessed to share the passion of fishing with our kids. Well done everyone!
July 22
Justin Lowes, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters guided Chris Bruder and his grandson Isaac. Isaac is holding one of the many Chum and Pinks that they caught on their drift with Justin. Isaac was a very polite respectful young man who enjoyed fishing with his Grandfather and Justin. It is a pleasure to observe the special relationship between Grandfather and grandson evolve well enjoying the passion for fishing. I am not sure who was prouder. Isaac of his catch or Chris of his Grandson!
July 22
Justin Lowes and Dan Patchett, Pro guides for Reliable Guide and Charters had the pleasure of guiding Dave and Naomi Stainton and Dawn and Madeline Gennaro on a 1/2 day Driftboat trip on the Kitimat River. This group caught a bunch of Pinks on their drift and when I spoke to this group, they thoroughly enjoyed their trip. Well done everyone! Thank You for using our Guide Services.
July 23 and 24
Rick Green fishing with his sons, Matt and Kris and grand daughter, Olivia caught these Chinook while fishing at the upper, lower dike. Three generations of the Green family. Rick and Matt are proudly holding the Chinook they caught but the “Star of the show” is Olivia holding her catch! Look at her smile! These are precious family moments! Well done everyone!
Summary
Chinook season is coming to the end as retention for Chinook ends July 31st at midnight. The highlight of this week’s report on the Kitimat has to be the Pink fishery.
I counted 8 family groups of Grand parents fishing with their sons or daughters and their grandchildren. Their were 2 family groups of 4 generations fishing together. Great, great grand parents fishing with their great, great grand children. Wow!
It is indeed a pleasure to watch, admire and report this sentimental phenomenon. I am honoured to share some of these moments in this Fishing Report. Well done everyone!
Anyone wishing to book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime on the Kitimat River please contact Ron wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275.
Douglas Channel
July 18
Todd Haynes of Nautical West Sportfishing fishing with his “Lucky Charm”….his wife, Nesia. Nesia is holding a beautiful Douglas Channel Coho she caught on their personal trip.
It is a pleasure to observe couple enjoying the passion of fishing together. Well done Todd and Nesia!
Anyone wishing to book a Trip of a Lifetime with Todd, please contact Ron wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275.
July 19 to 21
Dan Lachapelle of Halibut Hound Charters provided these photos and info, “Zaine , Tracy, William and Verma all from Fort St. John , got a 118,109,103 and a 87cm halibut, hooked into 4 others but we couldn’t seem to find a small one , limit of crab most well over 7″ some 9″. We also got 3 coho , 1 chum and a bunch of pinks , and highlight of the trip was a breaching humpback that we could have almost touch from the boat at one point , waiting to receive the video they took and I will share that with you”. Wow! Congratulations everyone! Well done Skipper!
July 20,21
John from Blue Herons Charters provided these photos and details.
Lawrence with Dungeness crabs, June 20.
Gerry and 50lb halibut, June 20.
Ralph and 60lb halibut, June 21.
Congratulations Everyone!
July 24
John for Blue Heron Charters also shared this photo of his clients, Brent & Friends Halibut Fishing in the Douglas Channel. Wow! Congratulations Everyone!
Summary
Halibut fishing is awesome right now! Coho fishing on the outer waters of the Douglas Channel is outstanding as well. This is the perfect time of year. It is very possible to limit out on Halibut and Coho Salmon right now and the Coho fishing is only going to get better.
With each rising tide more Coho will migrate into the inner waters of the Douglas Channel and eventually into the Kitimat Harbour. The Kitimat Harbour fishery is a popular fishery with the local anglers. It is literally 20 minutes from our homes. We are truly blessed!
Anyone wishing to Book a Trip of a Lifetime on the Douglas Channel please contact Ron wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275.
Prince Rupert
July 17
Dave Payjack of Sea West Sportfishing provided these photos and info. “4 Halibut and 9 Coho and 1 spring”. Wow! Congratulations!
Anyone wishing to Book a Trip of a Lifetime with Dave please contact Ron at wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275.
Anyone wishing to book a Trip of a Lifetime for a Driftboat Trip down the Kitimat River or Jet boat Trip to the lower Kitimat or A Saltwater Charter out of Kitimat or Prince Rupert please contact Ron at wakita@telus.net
or call 250 632 1275
I hope you enjoyed the Fishing Report!
Good Health! and Good Fishing!
Sincerely
Ron Wakita
Reliable Guide and Charters
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WIN A FREE DRIFTBOAT TRIP ON THE KITIMAT RIVER FOR 2
Contest Rules: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST for our Fishing Reports and you will be entered into the draw to win a Free Driftboat Trip down the Kitimat River. If you are already a subscriber please forward the fishing report to your fishing partners and if they win they should take you.
Best of Luck in the contest. Contest ends Sept 30 2016. I hope you enjoy the Fishing Report.
Best of Luck in the contest. Contest ends Sept 30 2016. I hope you enjoy the Fishing
