KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK
“Happy Father’s Day”
June 15 I had the pleasure of fishing with my Favorite grand daughter, Piper (I only have one : ) , and my Favorite Daughters, Julie and Michelle on Father’s Day.
I believe that the most special experience I can share with my family is my Love of Fishing!
Fishing together on Father’s Day makes it more Special.
What makes this Chinook even more special is that it was caught on Piper’s rod and Piper fought and landed the fish. Julie was on the oars, Michelle coached and helped Piper with the rod and I netted the Chinook.
It was a Total Team Effort! Good Job Team!
Congratulations everyone and Thank You for making this Dad/Grand Pa both Happy and Proud!
As most Fathers and Grandfathers can attest to is that fishing is best when shared with your family.
Lots of Love on Father’s Day!
June 12 Justin Lowes Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters caught this beauty on a fly.
Congratulations Justin! Nicely done.
Any one wishing to book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Justin, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
June 12 Carlos csught this beautiful Chinook on the gravel bar below the Kitimat River Hatchery on a Pink/white 3/4 oz Thunder jig. Congratulations Carlos and Thank You for sharing your picture with our Fishing Report.
June 13 Elijah Zwiers provided this picture and comment,
“Just wanted to say thanks for the tip on the blue spin-and-glo on Friday. Made for a good afternoon at the Lower Dyke on Saturday.A number of folks suggested I send a photo your way”
Congratulations Elijah. Thank You for sharing your photo and the kind words. We are always eager to help our customers catch fish. Gotta love when the plan comes together. The proof is in the picture.
Blue has been the colour all week.
Anyone wishing to share photos of their catch with our fishing report please email them wakita@telus.net
June 14 Dave Roller proudly holding the Chinook he caught barfishing at the Lower, Lower Dyke with an orange clown Spin n Glo. Congratulations Dave! Thank You for sharing your picture with our Fishing Report
June 14 This Chinook was caught at the Upper, lower dyke on a green and black 3/4 oz. Thunder jig.. Congratulations guys! Thank You for sharing your picture with our Fishing Report.
SUMMARY
Chinook fishing on the Kitimat River the past week has been outstanding. I believe a few significant factors caused the excellent Chinook fishing this week. As predicted in previous reports, the main factor was the significantly high tides we received this past week. The other factor was the number of Killer Whales that have been spotted in the Douglas Channel, especially in the Kitimat Harbour at the mouth of the Kitimat River. Lastly is the Kitimat River conditions have been excellent. River conditions were perfect for Father’s Day! The proof is in the pictues. 🙂
Stay tuned to this Fishing Report for more Chinook action.
KITIMAT RIVER UPDATE
SALMON QUOTAS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE KITIMAT RIVER
Please note: The Kitimat River is open for 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
DOUGLAS CHANNEL PHOTO OF THE WEEK
June 10 Ryley Dewalt, owner of Big Buck Sportfishing provided this photo of his client with a large Douglas Channel Chinook and him holding a delicious King Crab.,
Congratulations everyone! Great Jon Skipper.
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Charter of a Lifetime with Ryley, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
June 15 Rob Atanabchuk provided this photo of his group, Matthew, Brandi and Nicole Atamanchuk, Atamanchuk fishing Campina.
Well done everyone! and Thank You for sharing your picture with our Fishing Report.
SUMMARY
The Chinook through out the Douglas Channel this week have been “Hit and Miss”. While a few of the boaters have done exceptionally well, most boaters are struggling to find the larger schools of Chinook in their traditional spots.
The consesus amongst most of the Saltwater Anglers is that increased number of Killer Whales feeding in the Douglas Channel is causing this.. Many boaters are reporting seeing more pods of Killer Whales than they normally see. Killer Whales have been spotted from the outer waters of the Douglas Channel to the Gazebo in front of MK BAY Marina at the mouth of the Kitimat River..
As soon as the Chinook school up in any numbers, the Killer Whales are scaterring them.
Much to delight of the Kitimat River Chinook Anglers as theis week’s Chinook fishing in the river has been outstanding.
Since the Chinook fishing has been off, Halibut, Botomfish and crab has been the focus for many boaters. Halibut, Bottomfishing and Crabbing has remained very good.
No matter how good the catch was, many Fathers and Grand Fathers had an Amazing Fathers Day. : )
