PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Todd Haynes of Nautical West Sport Fishing provided this photo of his clients holding the Halibut they caught on their trip June 2 and 3rd 2017.
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Kitimat River
June 1 The Kitimat River level started to rise after a couple days of sun and a day’s rain. The river turned a glacial colour but remained fishable.
It is a little early for Chinook but a few hardcore anglers were “Bar fishing” at the Pump House and the Big Spruce
June 2 This photo of the Pump House shows that the Kitimat River has dropped and cleaned.
June 3: Scotty Westgate holding a 20 lb Chinook he caught in the lower Kitimat River. Scotty reports that he was Bar fishing with #2 Watermelon Spin N Glo. Scotty also reports, “that there was another Chinook caught the same morning” Congratulations Scotty. Thank You for sharing your photo.
Summary
We are still in the early stages of the Kitimat River Chinook season but there should be Chinook migrating into the Kitimat River with every high tide. The river level has been up and down but has steadily dropped and remained fishable most of the week. The Kitimat River Hatchery reports, “that this is the return of their 3 year old Chinook with the adipose fin clipped. Anglers are requested to return the heads of these marked Chinook to the Hatchery. See you all on the river!
Anyone wishing to book a Trip of a Lifetime on a Driftboat Trip down the Kitimat River or a Jet boat Trip to the lower Kitimat or Skeena River or A Saltwater Charter out of Kitimat or Prince Rupert please contact Ron wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275
DOUGLAS CHANNEL
Andreas Handl of Kingfish West Coast Adventures provided this photo of his clients from Hudson’s Hope holding a pretty nice catch catch of halibut. Anyone wishing to Book a Trip of a Lifetime with Andreas please call Ron 250 632 1275 or wakita@telus.net
June 1 Andreas Handl of Kingfish West Coast Adventures & Kitimat Estuary Lodge B&B reports ” Jordan Pacheco and Brando Dundas from Kitimat. Brando is working for me this summer as an assistant guide for the ocean and river.” Well done Brando! Congratulations everyone!
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June 3 Todd Haynes of Nautical West Sporting Fishing provided this photo of his clients. Todd reports,
“We limited out and boated 6 Halibut”. Wow! Congratulations everyone! Great Job Skipper!
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Summary
Chinook are coming! Colin Ridley of Hartley Bay reports catching Chinook in the Kishkosh Inlet area.
This is approx. 25 down the Douglas Channel but they are on their way. Yahoo!
Halibut fishing was outstanding last year. This year’s catch to date looks just as good as last year. This year could be even better! Anyone who has catching a Big Halibut on their “Bucket List”, this could be your year.
Anyone wishing to Book a Trip of a lifetime for a Driftboat Trip down the Kitimat River or a Jet Boat Trip to the lower Kitimat or the Skeena River or a Saltwater Charter out of Kitimat or Prince Rupert please contact Ron: wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275
I hope you enjoyed the Fishing Report!
Good Health! and Good Fishing!
Sincerely
Ron Wakita
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