KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK: May 10 Zachary Sands proudly holding a Kitimat River Steelhead he caught and released during our 1/2 Day Driftboat Special. Zachary was fishing with his two friends and co-workers, Justin Irving and Kelsey Rice. (Please view below, the others pictures we caught during our drift.
May 10 Zachary Sands-Justin-Irving-Kelsey Rice. 1/2 Driftboat Trip
Summary
Steelheading on the Kitimat River is on it’s downward slide as many Steelhead have changed into their spawning colours. Spawning pairs have been observed in the tributaries. Anglers are reminded that the tributaries of the Kitimat River and upstream of Highway 37 Bridge is closed to angling until after May 31st.
While there are some brighter Steelhead being caught, many anglers are looking forward to this year’s Chinook season on the Kitimat River.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL
DOUGLAS CHANNEL PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Young Eli Braun
proudly photoed here lying down next to his very first Halibut. More details below.
May 6-9 Dan Lachapelle provided these pictures and this comment. ”
“Hi Ron , thought I would share these pics from our trip , young Eli Braun and his dad Joe and I did well , limited out on halibut , crabs and a few prawn, the ones the octopus didn’t get lol , biggest Hali was 127cm caught by Eli , his first Hali , him laying beside it is a pretty good candidate for Douglas photo of the week lol See ya in June , thx”.
Congratulations to Eli and his Dad! Well done Skipper and Thank You for sharing your pictures with our Fishing Report.
May 7 Andreas Handl of Kingfish Westcoast Adventures LTD provided these photos. Wow! Congratulations everyone! Great Job Skipper.
May 15 Andreas Handl of Kingfish Westcoast Adventures LTD provided these photos. Wow! Congratulations everyone! Great Job Skipper.
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Trip of a Lifetime, please contact Ron 250 632 1275 or email at wakita@telus.net
Summary
The Douglas Channel is producing really good numbers of Halibut in the outer waters. Crab and Prawns is very good. King Crabbing has been exceptionally good this year.
A few Chinook have been reported but I anticipate Chinook catch numbers will increase in the near future.
Good Luck Everyone and Please Stay Safe!
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Trip of a Lifetime, please contact Ron at wakita@telus.net or call 250 632 1275.
Please also inquire about our All Inclusive multi day trips. These packages are the best and most relaxed way to enjoy the stock abundance of the Douglas Channel especially when the Natural Hotsprings are included.
To view entire LIVE FISHING REPORT: Reliable Guide and Charters and Ron’s Mobile Fishing Tackle and Bait Shop Fishing Report Week ending May 15/2022 – Reliable Guide and Charters
Please return the Head of any Salmon caught with the adipose fin missing to the Kitimat River Hatchery or Ron’s Mobile Tackle and Bait Shop. Ron’s Mobile Tackle Van will also accept Hatchery Heads.
Anyone returning hatchery heads to Ron’s Fishing Tackle shop, we will freeze the remainder your fish for free.
