KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Sept 15 Des and I had the pleasure of drifting with Larry and Shirley Timm and Jody and Shennelle Gardiner. This was the Mother, daughter, father in law and son in law Fishing Team.
As I mentioned in my previous fishing report, one of the best qualities in a good guide is to do “Homework drifts” (Preclient drifts) to stay tuned with the run. Des did the Homework and her efforts paid off for Shennelle.
Shennelle (the daughter) was the Hot Rod! The proof is in the picture. Well done Shennelle! Great Job Des!
Thank You for using our services. Des and I had a wonderful time fishing with you all.
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime with Des, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
Sept 17 Desiree Nevraumont fishing with Richard and Dafyd caught these beauties on their 1/2 Day morning driftboat trip. Richard and Dafyd were fly anglers. Congratulations on your catch.
Great Job Des!
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip with Des, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
Sept 16 I had the pleasure of drifting with Brian Reardigan on a 1/2 Day Evening drift.
Brian hooked 4 Coho landed 2 beautiful Coho. Brian was extremely happy with his catch and is literally “Glowing” in the picture with his first Coho! This was a last minute booking. Sometimes things just work out for the Best!
Thank You to Brian for using our Guide Services! It was a lot of Fun fishing with you.
Sept 15 I had the pleasure of drifting with Martin and Rick on a 1/2 Driftboat Trip Special. 400.00 for 2 clients.
We hooked 4 Coho landed these 2 beauties. It was fun fishing with Rick and Martin.
SUMMARY
Early this week the Kitimat River provided good catch rates of Coho albeit not in the numbers we typically catch this time of year. Most Coho anglers commented that the river was too low and were hoping for a little rain. Friday night their wish was granted and it rained all of Saturday and the Kitimat River rose over 8.2′. The rain stopped early Sunday morning by Sunday evening, the Kitimat River has dropped almost 6′.
As the river drops, the Coho will stack up in specific spots. The rising river shuffled the deck and now it will be hide and seek to find them.
Smart money says to first look in the release sites for the hatchery.
Stay tuned!
Good Luck!
Lucky High Five!
KITIMAT RIVER UPDATES Face Book PAGE
In response to drownings on the Kitimat River a few years ago, a group from Kitimat developed a Facebook page called Kitimat River Update. This group is comprised of Kitimat Drift boat anglers, River Guides, Kitimat Search and Rescue, Kitimat Hatchery staff and the R.C.M.P.
This is a public Facebook Page that anyone can post to. Anyone observing any hazards on the Kitimat River are encouraged to post pictures and/or videos complete with specific details of the hazard to this page. Please include accurate details of the location of the hazard and the time the pictures or videos were taken.
Anyone drifting the Kitimat River is encouraged to view this Facebook Page to acquaint themselves with any potential hazards. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2395579904062237
KITIMAT RIVER SALMON QUOTAS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE KITIMAT RIVER
Chinook is CLOSED for Retention July 31st
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.
BABINE SPECIAL REPORT
Sept 11 I was chatting with my Scotia McCleod Investment Expert, Jamie Browne. As always our conversation turned to fishing. Jamie emailed me this picture of his Dad with a very impressive Steelhead he caught on the Babine. Congratulations to Jamie’s Dad! Thank You for sharing this picture with our Fishing Report.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Sept 14 Curtis of Westcoast Fishing Charters fishing with Shannelle and Jody Gardner and Larry and Shirley Timm. Shannelle is holding a beautiful Halibut she caught on their charter with Curtis,
Congratulations Shannelle. The pictures show that Shannelle outfished her husband, Jody “big time”‘ Judging by Shannelle’s smiles, she is enjoying the moment. The truth be known, Jody wouldn’t want it any other way. : )
Anyone wishiing to Book a Saltwater Trip with Curtis, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
SUMMARY
The Douglas Channel will continue to produce Halibut, Crab, Prawns with a sprinkling of late Coho and early Chinook feeders as long as the weather will allow boaters access.
Good Luck!
Stay Safe!
Lucky High Five!
Anglers are reminded that the new regulations for 2025 is on page 2 of your Tidal Water Fishing License. Please be sure to be aware of the changes.
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
