KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
June 8 Jacob Newman, former guide for Reliable Guide and Charters holding a beautiful Kitimat River Chinook he caught on a fly.
Congratulations Jacob! Thank You for sharing your photo with our Fishing Report.
SUMMARY
The Kitimat River levels have been rising and and dropping due to the snow melt. This is typical during this time of year when we receive hot weather. This will continue into July until all the snow at the lower elevations has completely melted.
The high river levels and the big tides will usually produce more fish.
Chinook are migrating into the Kitimat on the rising tides. Fresh Chinook straight from the salt water are more aggressive and many Fly Anglers have reported success taking advantage of these fresh, aggressive fish.
Bar fishing with Flame Chartreuse Spin n glos in murky water and Blue Pirate in the cleaner water. The Koho 65 Blue Scale with red Stripe is also producing.
Stay tuned to this Fishing Report.
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
PHOTO OF THE WEEK DOUGLAS CHANNEL
June 7 Curtis Nevraumont, Owner of Fishwestcoast Sportfishing Adventures provided this photo and comment, “Fishing has picked up in Kitimat recently with lots of nice sized chinook around while bottom fishing remains excellent for both ling cod and halibut.”
Congratualtions everyone. Great Job Skipper!
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Charter of a Lifetime with Curtis, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
June 5 Ryley Dewalt, owner of Big Buck Sportfishing provided this picture of this 76cm Chinook caught by his client, Larry Leibel. Larry had to buy a 75 Litre Cooler to transport his catch so he had a productive trip with Ryley.
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater trip with Ryley, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net. Ryley just had July 1st become avaialble for anyone interested as well as quire a few dates in August.
June 7 Curtis Nevraumont, Owner of Fishwestcoast Sportfishing Adventures provided this photo and comment, “Fishing has picked up in Kitimat recently with lots of nice sized chinook around while bottom fishing remains excellent for both ling cod and halibut.”
June 9 Curtis Weather was excellent on the Douglas Channel today, with excellent catches of halibut and Chinook abound.
SUMMARY
Feeder and Spawning Chinook stocks are being caught through out the Douglas Channel much to the delight of many Chinook anglers.
Halibut and bottomfish are also been caught through out the Douglas Channel. There have been an increased number of Bottomfish and Halibut caught at this end of the Douglas Channel earlier than normal. Crab and Prawns have also been very good.
The Douglas Channel is starting to show off her stock abundance and as the weather gets better, fishing the Douglas Channel is Spectacular!
Stay tuned!
