PHOTO OF THE WEEK
July 29 I had the pleasure of fishing with my grandson, Zander, his bestie, Jacob and my daughter, Julie. I love fishing with family and their friends. I affectonatley called them “My Rock Stars!” We caught a bunch of Pinks, a Godzilla sized Chum (Zander’s words : ) ) and most of All, we had a lot of fun drifting the Kitimat River.
Thank You to everyone for helping me create a page in my HIstory Book of Life, I will always Remember.
Kitimat River
August 9 Jenna and Colbe fishing with Pro Guide for Relible Guide and Charters caught a bunch of Pinks and this Coho. Congratulation Janna and Colbe.
Desiree reports another Coho was caught in the same hole.
Thank You for using our Guide Services. Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime, pleaase call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net.
Aug 6 Bill Hyatt and Piers Hitchner took advantage of our 1/2 Driftboat evening drift. We caught a bunch of Pinks and had a lot of fun in the process. Congratulations on your catch guys and Thank You for using our guide services.
Aug 3 I had the pleasure of drifting with Shannyn and her Mom, Lynda. Landing fish started slow but all’s well that ends well. Just like the Super Bowl.
Thank You for using our Guiding Services. It was fun fishing with you both.
Anyone wishing to a 1/2 Day Driftboat Trip. It is 400.00 for 2 clients. We offer either morning or evening 1/2 Day (4hrs) Trips. Please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
Aug 5 Derek Cunningham Chinook Congratulations Anglers are reminded Chinook are closed for retention as of July 31st. Catch and release only.
Aug 2 I had the pleasure of fishing with Jason Klein and his son, Connor on a 1/2 Day Driftboat Trip. Gotta love when the little guy catches the first fish, the most fish and the biggest fish! Well done Connor!
The truth be known! Your Dad would not want it any other way!
Thank You for using our Guide Services. It was fun fishing with you both.
July 29 I had the pleasure of fishing with my grandson, Zander, his bestie, Jacob and my daughter, Julie. I love fishing with family and their friends. I affectonatley called them “My Rock Stars!” We caught a bunch of Pinks, a Godzilla sized Chum (Zander’s words : ) ) and most of All, we had a lot of fun drifting the Kitimat River.
Thank You to everyone for helping me create a page in my HIstory Book of Life, I will always Remember.
July 29th Desiree, Pro guide of Reliable Guide and Charters drifting with Aiden and Parker (the two sh..t heads).
I am sure there is a storyline behind Aiden and Parker’s nicknames. : )
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip with Desiree, please call Ron 250 632 1275.
SUMMARY
Chinnok retention ended midnight July 31st after an excellent Chinook return this year. Worthy of note was the exceptional number of Chinook under the 80cms. We all own the Kitimat River Hatchery and their staff a debt of gratitude. The past and present Hatchery managers and staff should be recognized of the amazing job they have done enhancing the Kitimat River. Well done everyone and the proof of your success are documented in many of our Fishing Reports.
Angler are warned to beware of Bears this time of year. Usually at the peak of Pink and Chum season atracts both Grizzly and Black Bears. Please be carefull to travel in groups and make lots of noice. Please please equipped with bear bells, bear bangers, horns and bear spray and most of All …common sense!
KITIMAT RIVER UPDATE
The Kitimat River is open for retention of One Chinook/day under 80cms. Chinook closes on the Kitimat River midnight July 31st
The Skeema River and Nass River closed for retention of Chinook.
SALMON QUOTAS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE KITIMAT RIVER
Please note: The Kitimat River is open for Bait including 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.
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
DOUGLAS CHANNEL
AUG 3, Dean Melo of Bites On Charters provided this photo and comments, “1 OUT OF 16 salmon!”
Wow! Congratulations! Well done Skipper! Anyone wishing to Book a Charter with Dean, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
July 29 John at Blue Heron Charters fishing with Kim and Dwayne and limiting out on salmon and crab.
July 28 Nikky .Chicken jigging just south of kitkiata.
SUMMARY
The Douglas Channel continues to produce good number of Halibut. Please refer to page 2 of your Tidal Water License for the “head on” and head off measurements for your Halibut.
There has been an exceptional return of Pinks this year and accordingly DFO has opened a few Seine Fishheries.
Coho returns have been exceptionally strong and Chinook has been really good for some boaters. One boater commented that he is catching more Chinook in Coho seasonthan he did in Chinook season. Such is life in the fishing world!