KITIMAT RIVER PHOTO OF THE WEEK
April 19 Justin Lowes, Pro Guide for Reliable Guide and Charters holding a Kitimat River Steelhead. Justin was fishing with his Buddy, Darren Bruno who also caught a very nice Steelhead photoed below.
Congratulations to Justin and Darren. Well done. These are some very nice Steelhead , very typical of the Kitimat River.
Anyone wishing to Book a Driftboat Trip of a Lifetime on the Kitimat River with Justin, please call Ron 250 632 1275 or email wakita@telus.net
April 26 Kyle Yamada holding a wild Male Kitimat River Steelhead he caught fishing at the Kitimat River Pump House. This picture was provided by Kyle’s friend Michael who said, “Kyle caught this Steelehead float fishing a 6” Pink Hawkeye worm.
Congratulations Kyle and Thank You to Michael for providing us with the picture.
April 27 Mike Strong First Steelhead
April 27 Carl Pacquette landed first Steelhead
SUMMARY
The Kitimat River is producing excellent numbers of Steelhead throughout the entire system. From the Tide line to the Hwy 37 Bridge.
Anglers are reminded that there is No Fishing in tributaries and upstream of Hwy 37 Bridge Mar 15 – May 31.
Anglers are also reminded that you MUST have a Steelhead Stamp to fish for Steelhead even if you intend to Catch and Release.
There are also excellent catches of Trout on the Kitimat River.
Anglers are reminded that Cuthroat, Dolly Varden and Wild Rainbow Trout must be released.
Hatchery Rainbow Trout (adipose clipped <50 cm Daily Quota = 5 No miniumum size all year.)
Anglers who are drifting, please beware that there are many changes in all the different stretches of the Kitimat River. Please visit the “Kitimat River Updates” page included in the Newletter below.
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
To see the full weekly report click here
LIVE FISHING REPORT : Reliable Guide and Charters and Ron’s Mobile Fishing Tackle and Bait Shop Fishing Report Week ending April 27 /2024 LIVE FISHING REPORT : – Reliable Guide and Charters
DOUGLAS CHANNEL
April-19 Curtis-Nevraumont of FishWestCoast Sportfishing holding a beautiful Douglas Channel Chinook. Although it is still early, Chinook season has officailly started for Curtus. Congratulations Curtis.
Anyone wishing to Book a Saltwater Charter of a Lifetime on the Douglas Channnel with Curtis, please call Ron. 250 632 1275 or email wakitatelus.net
April 27 Piper Brady (my favorite grand daughter..I only have one : ) ) rather proudly holding her first King Crab!
Congratulations Piper! Well done!
Piper was fishing with her friend, Elly, Aunt Michelle and Uncle Chris. They were focused on Crabbing. They caught 2 King Crab and a bunch of Dungeness.
Mission Accomplished!
Well done everyone!
SUMMARY
There have been a few Chinook caught through out the Douglas Channel. Most are suspected to be Feeders.
Crab and Prawns have been the most common target species with most boaters enjoying their first feeds of the season.
Depending on who you talk to, some boats of done exceptionally well for Halibut despite the reduced size and quota of Halibut for the 2025/26 season.
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 limit.
“No person shall retain a Halibut greater than 102 cms head on length. (78cms head off) The possession limit is one (1) Halibut
