KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
2022 July 17 Young Amaya and her Dad, Ryan Yamada provided this photo and comments, “This Pink was caught on the jig you gave her. We had been fishing for an hour with no luck when Amaya finally got sick of being Skunked and demanded we use the “lucky one Ron gave us” and no joke, 2nd or 3rd cast with it and we got a fish.” Something she will hopefully never forget,
Amaya was using Ron’s Tackle Shop’s exclusive 1/2 oz. Pink Thunder Jig.
Congratulations Amaya! Well done! It is always refreshing to witness Father and Daughter enjoying the fun of fishing together. Thank You for sharing your photo with our Fishing Report.
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2022-July-19 Kody, employee of Rons Mobile Fishing Tackle and Bait Shop, and Ben Unrau were catching at 7am at the hatchery using pink jigs. Good job boys, keep er up!
2022-July-22 Wendy, the one and only “pink lady”, and Neil Courtice had an amzing couple of days on the river. Wendys massive spring was a catch and release, but before putting it back they landed this great picture. Thank you guys for sharing this with us !
July 22-24 2022 Hatchery Island, Desiree, Layne, Levi and the fish gut lover Willow caught over 60 chum, a couple chinnok and pinks. Mainly caught with spin n glows purchased at Rons tackle and bait shop. These two handsome fellas came into the store after a weekend of slaying the river and helped Desiree tie up some amazing spin n glow rigs so that our customers can have a successful trip as we did.
July 23 2022 Larry’s first chum caught on one of Rons flys. Pro fishing guide Ryland helped Larry land this beauty on a reliable guide and charter trip.
If you want to book a trip of a life time with an amazing guide, call or email Ron Wakita at (250) 632-1275 wakita@telus.net
2022 July 24 Herb was catching chum in the early morning near the hatchery, caught on a dark pink jig. The most action was just before the high morning tide, although he caught his largest chum at 1:34 pm. Thank you for the pictures Herb and friend from spain !
July 25, 2022. Jack Willisko proudly holding a chum. This very sweet young man is such a die hard fisherman, and absolultely loves picking out the very best jigs for him and his dad. Great catch jack !
2022 July 25 Neil, Wendy “pink lady”, and Trista, Courtice. Beautiful chum yall.
Simone and Pierluigi proudly holding there best catches from throughout their trip to Kitimat from Italy. These imaculate anglers fished from there favourite spot on Hatchery Island because they clearly knew what that pool held. Thanks for sharing these amazing pictures guys!
2022 July 29 Ethan caught this nookie at 8am at hatchery island
2022 July 30th Heather OBrien slaying harder than the husband.
2022 July 31 Desiree caught this big guy at Hatchery Island, mid day, on a pink fly.
SUMMARY
For the past few weeks, the Kitimat River has been a spectacular River to be fishing. All 5 species of Salmon are being caught on the Kitimat River. The abundance of Chum and Pinks have been the delight of many anglers, young and old. Chinook season is drawing to a close. Anglers are reminded that Retention of Chinook ends midnight July 31st.
There have a higher than normal number of Coho caught in the past couple of weeks with a few Sockeye also been reported. Anglers are reminded that there is zero retention of Sockeye on the Kitimat River.
My apologies for the delay in circulating our Newsletter on our regular weekly routine but our Fishing Report on our website is usually updated every day. Please view our LIVE FISHING REPORT: Reliable Guide and Charters and Ron’s Mobile Fishing Tackle and Bait Shop Fishing Report Week ending July 30/2022 – Reliable Guide and Charters
The Kitimat River will continue to create some awesome Fishing Stories and some amazing memories especially for family groups.
Have Fun and Please Stay Safe!
SALMON QUOTAS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE KITIMAT RIVER
Please note: The Kitimat River is open for Bait including Roe Sept 1st 12:01am
| Kitimat River (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. |
DOUGLAS CHANNEL
Well done Eveyone! Great Job Skipper! Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Trip of a Lifetime, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email Ron at wakita@telus.net
Well done Eveyone! Great Job Skipper! Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Trip of a Lifetime, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email Ron at wakita@telus.net
2022 July 26 John from Blue Heron Charters, Derek, Chris, Keith, Ahmed proudly holding a 30 and 5 lb halibut, flat water blue skies.
Well done Eveyone! Great Job Skipper! Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Trip of a Lifetime, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email Ron at wakita@telus.net
2022 July 27 Curtis and James, Jessefalls.
2022 July 27 John from Blue Heron Charters, with Justin, John, and Yanick, proudly holding a 44, 20, and 15 lb halibut. Blue skies flat water.
Well done Eveyone! Great Job Skipper! Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Trip of a Lifetime, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email Ron at wakita@telus.net
Summary
Halibut fishing in the Douglas Channel continues to be outstanding.
Many boaters have reported either catching their first Halibut or doing the best they have done in recent times.
Coho catch numbers are steadily improving in the inner waters of the Douglas Channel while Coho fishing has outstanding in the outer waters. Many boaters are reporting filling the cooler with Coho, Pinks, Chum and Chinook on the same day.
Well done everyone and Thank You for sharing your photos with our Fishing Report.
Have Fun and Please Stay Safe!
