Douglas Channel PHOTO OF THE WEEK : June29; John at Blue Heron Charters provided this photo and comment, Fishing with Bryce, Brett, and Jake with our halibut catch today. Flat water and excellent fishing”.
Congratulations Everyone! Great Job Skipper.
Anyone wishing to Book a Halibut Trip of a Lifetime with John, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
June 24 Jacob Great day on the water with Les and Chavonne.
June 26 Dave Roller Bar fishing flame chartreuse lower Kitimat.
June 27 Blake Niwicki Chum Koho 65 Silver Flame back below Hatchery.
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Klaus Peter Germany Salmon.
Myranada and Justin upper lower dyke aka frog water.
June 29 picture provided by Arny 81.5cm spring caught by yaishia wishlow on a bluescale spin and glow at 250pm.
June-29 Jacob Neuman, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters caught this beauty on his Spey rod while fishing in between clients. Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net..
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June 30 Velibor Ivanovic from Germany caught this beauty above the new bridge.
July 2 The catch of the day by Liam Kossman. On a white clown spin and glow. Two happy lovebirds Yaishia and Liam.
Eaden, one of our Tackle Shop customers provided this picture and comment, “Hi Ron,
Thank you for helping me get on my first Salmon!I was fishing on the upper lower dyke I believe using a 1oz gold Koho spoon last night.”
SUMMARY
The Kitimat River Chinook run this year has been outstanding to date, especially the 3 year old males. These are the Chinook that are under the 80cms in length which anglers are able to keep.
A few Chum have been caught but more and more pinks are starting to show up with every high tide. I suspect the high tides either side of Sat. July 6th at 18.7′ will produce a bump of Chinook and Pinks.
The only negative influence is the Kitimat River levels have been slowly dropping. Our forecast is for some very hot temperatures. There is still some snow pack in the headwaters of the Kitimat River which will keep river levels up but as soon it melts, river levels will be very low.
Enjoy the sunshine and this year’s outstanding Chinook run.
KITIMAT RIVER UPDATE
The Kitimat River is open for retention of One Chinook/day under 80cms.
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
PHOTO OR THE WEEK
June 29 John Eckstein, owner of Blue Heron Charters provided this photo and comment, ” Bryce, Brett, and Jake with our halibut catch today. Flat water and excellent fishing.”
Congratulations everyone.
JUNE 28 Ryley, owner of Big Buck Sportfishing fishing with his client, Lyle limited out in Halibut and in Salmon during their overnight Charter. Congratulations Lyle. Well Done Skipper.
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater trip of a Lifetime, please call Ron 250 632 1275.
July 2,3rd Nikki fishing with Ryley from Big Buck Sportfishing. Nikki is an accoplished white water rower and it appears that now she is an accomlplished Chinook and Halibut Angler. Congratulations Nikki. Well done Skipper!
SUMMARY
We are entering the most productive time to fish the Douglas Channel. Chinook fishing is spread out from open waters of Douglas Channel to the mouth of the Kitimat River. Pinks, Chum and Coho are starting fill the entire Douglas with a bunch being caught in the Kitimat Harbour.
Usually when the Pinks start to run, Halibut and bottomfish start to migrate into the inner waters of the Douglas Channel. Halibut and bottomfish catch rates are already starting to show increased numbers.
The weather forecast is for outstanding weather. Enjoy the sunshine and the bounties of the Douglas Channel.
Good Luck and Stay Safe
Ron and Staff
