KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK: May 24 Linda and Bruce Shore fishing with Justin Lowes, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters landed this beautiful Kitimat River Chinook.
Linda and Bruce took advantage of our 400.00 1/2 Day Driftboat Trip and rewarded with this Chinook and had another Steelhead on.
Thank You to Linda and Bruce for using our Guide Services.
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Justin, please call Ron 250 632 1275.
SUMMARY
There are still a few Steelhead being caught through out the Kitimat River, although some are “Kelt’ (spawned Steelhead returning to the ocean).
Anglers sre reminded that Steelhead is closed on the Kitimat River May 15 to June 15.
Chinook are starting to show up and we can expect a bump of fish during this coming week’s high tides..20.3′ on Tuesday and Wednesday. It is still relatively early but for most Chinook anglers, it has been a long winter and many are anxious to start organising their tackle and respooling their reels in preparation for the upcoming season.
Good Luck and Stay Safe!
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:
May 24 Curtis Nevraumont, Owner of Fishwestcoast Sportfishing Adventures provided this photo and comment, “Had an excellent day bottom fishing with the newly available Tina Turner Jig Geek Hootchie Backstop Jigs at Ron’s Tackle Shop in Kitimat.”
Congratulations everyone! Great Job Skipper!
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Trip of a Lifetime with Curtis, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net.
SUMMARY
The Douglas Channel started to show her stock abundance through out the May Long weekend. Halibut, Bottomfish, Crab (King and Dunganess), Prawns and Chinook were caught in really good numbers.
Although the weather forecast of high winds will deter fishing on the outside, the big tides show help push Chinook to migrate up to this end of the Douglas Channel.
Many Saltwater Chinook Anglers are getting excited to catch “Mr Big”.
Anglers are reminded that the new regulations for 2025 is on page 2 of your Tidal Water Fishing License.
Most Note worthy change is the reduction of the Halibut limits.
“No person shall retain a Halibut greater than 102 cms head on length. (78cms head off) The possession limit is one (1) Halibut
Good Luck and Stay tuned!
