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From Jan 01, 1999 To Mar 12, 2010
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Oct 15, 2007; 04:27PM - Guided fly fishing for wild Steelhead Terrace BC Canada
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Gary Dickenson of Santa Rosa, California with a huge Zymoetz (Copper) River Steelhead caught on October 6, 2007 This could very well be the fly caught record for this river, unless someone else knows of a bigger one. Let me know. Congratulations Gary! Photo by: John Rusmisel
More detail below:
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
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RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated October 7 – October 14, 2007
(Number 40)
Dear Fishing Friends:
Water is fishable on some of the rivers. We are lucky to have so many different rivers to fish. One gets blown we just move to another. The Zymoetz (Copper) River is blown out today. The Skeena is still fishable even after all the rain we have had. Late fall Coho should still be coming in. Steelhead, at least the true summer-runs, are in their home rivers now. Fall and winter runs bound for the Kalum River are still coming in. Tomorrow, October 15 is the last day for guiding on this river. If you know where the Coho are holding in the Kitimat River they can still be caught. Check out the Ron Wakita report below.
I get my fishing reports from many sources but I would like to mention one I got yesterday from Bill Kiser of Portland, Oregon. Bill has been coming back for guided trips with me and now the Nicholas Dean Lodge since 2000. Bill went home yesterday after his week of fishing and told me he had great success on all the rivers he fished for both Steelhead and Coho. He said his guide Gregg Buck took very good care of him and put him onto fish everyday. See you next year Bill.
Out of curiosity I was looking back at some of my past guiding records and note that fishing on the lower Skeena River October 15, 1999 was fabulous. We fished for eight hours using conventional tackle. (Barry and Brian) hooked 45 fish, landed 33 of which 21 were Coho, 7 Steelhead and 5 Pinks. On October 16 (Jack and Diane) hooked 44 fish, landed 31 of which 18 were Coho, 13 Steelhead and 2 Pinks. My question is… shouldn’t we expect this kind of action even today? I say…YES…and if not we have to do a better job managing our fishery. I think we have our work cut out.
I have some wonderful fishing photos this week, anyone of them could have been the photo of the week.
Photo of the week more detail (from e-mail string):
E-MAIL: TO: Gary Dickenson FROM: Noel Gyger
Hi Gary, thank you for the photos. Nice fish! The following are the formulas I have used for years:
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULAS:
Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches)
Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
If your Steelhead had a girth of 25 inches the weight could be estimated (25 x 25 x 45 x 1.33 divided by 1000) at 37.40-pounds.
That is one BIG Steelhead. Thanks. Noel
E-MAIL: TO: Noel Gyger FROM: Gary Dickenson
Noel: You confirmed what I was thinking about the size of that steelhead. Could this actually be the fly-caught record for the Copper River? (If not, that is fine with me, but I would at least like an estimate of the weight for my story-telling purposes.) I saw the photos of the records of 30 and 32 pounds on your website, and my fish looks bigger than both of those fish. That's why I sent you my photos. I thought you would be interested.
I have many photos of the fish, and from different angles, so I think a good estimation of the girth can be determined based on the photos. The length measurement of 45 inches is accurate. Actually, the first rough measurement was 45-1/2' inches, but several re-measurements put it at 45 inches.
You can use the photos in your report. Here's the information on our day.
Fish caught by: Gary Dickenson, Santa Rosa, California
Date: October 6, 2007
River: Copper River, lower portion below confluence with Clore River
Photos taken by: John Rusmisel
Length: 45 inches; tip of nose to tip of tail
Girth: Not measured, (I'll let you estimate the girth)
Gear: Fly fishing; 9.5' 8wt Sage EP single-handed fly rod, Bauer LM3 reel, Rio Type 3 shooting head line, Maxima 15 lb test leader.
Fly: #6 purple egg-sucking leech.
Report: The big steelhead took a little over 20 minutes to land. Jumped completely out of the water on four different occasions. It was awesome to see. For the day, we (John and myself) had 7 hook-ups, with three steelhead and one dolly landed. The steelhead were approximately 8 lb, 12 lb, and 37 lb (?); the dolly was 16'. .
So, do think this fish has any chance at being a record for the Copper River? I have no experience with a fish of this size, so I leave the size estimate to the big fish experts such as yourself. Show the photos around to other guides and see what the consensus is. I am going to try to get a good estimate of the girth base on all my photos. If you want to see more photos of the fish, I'd be happy to send them to you.
Thank you for your response.
Best Regards,
Gary Dickenson
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If any of you have special fishing photos, scenic river photos or wildlife photos I would love to see them and post them on my site. Note to those who have already sent photos, I promise, I will get them posted soon.
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FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Chad Black
Craig Murray
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Coho in the river.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: ---GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 18-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena trib Angler: Andrew Fairclough
WEATHER: Periods of rain. Windy. Highs to 9 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 10 degrees C. Min. Temp. 4 degrees C. Sunrise 8:00 am Sunset 6:41 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three-day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena, Kitimat and Kalum Rivers are in fishable shape. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are also in fishable shape.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: The River is staying in shape. Coho are showing up in average numbers. Fly fishing and spin fishing for Steelhead is slowing down as most of the summer-run fish have moved through by now. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: The water is in good shape both top and bottom and is fishing good for both Steelhead and Coho. It is possible to catch both Steelhead and Coho on the same day although each species requires specific location and technique.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Coho are the target fish. Most fish have already moved to the top pools as the water has been high. Our record fish was a 27-pounder.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Coho are in the whole river now. The fish are starting to hold in deep pools and runs on the upper end. Sometimes they go so high they cannot be reached by jet boat. Heli fishing is the only way to go then.
EXSTEW RIVER: Coho are in the river now. This is a difficult river to fish because the water is a dark green colour.
Think about hiring an experienced jet boat fishing guide for the above three rivers for fall Coho (Silver) Salmon. It will change your life…believe me!
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Coho are throughout the whole river and may be into the lake by now. Access to this river is very difficult. Experienced jet boat operators only please.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Water is dirty. It is now that copper colour it is famous for.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides and should be dispersed through the whole river. With each high water the fish move further up the river.
ISHKHEENICKH RIVER: This is a fantastic river for Coho this time of year. The water needs to be rising and falling to keep the fish moving up river.
MEZIADIN RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day plus numerous local trout and Dolly Varden char. To clarify: Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon are only allowed at the very low end of the river below the boundary sign (you are actually fishing the clean seam of the Meziadin River in the Nass River). Trout fishing is available throughout the whole river and lake. Please check the fishing regulations.
The fall colours in the Nass and trib region are absolutely beautiful this time of year. Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm view some of the scenic photos.
In addition to scenic photos cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm to watch a few video clips from the beautiful Nass River system.
CRANBERRY RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day. Access to this river is not very good.
TSEAX RIVER: Has a late run of Chinook. The fish should be throughout the whole river. I have a report of good numbers of Chinook landed in the lower end down near the mouth. Coho should be right behind the Chinook or even mixed in with them.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now. More rain the better.
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now with the higher tides.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
Fishing Report from: Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge
Fishing Report for the Week of October 7 to 13, 2007
Andrew Fairclough poses with one of his 5 Steelhead landed in one day on a Skeena River Tributary. This fish was estimated to weigh around 16-pounds. Photo credit: Stuart Forsyth
This week at Nicholas Dean Lodge saw a number of anglers from the UK coming over to sample some of the great Steelhead fishing available here. And great it was. On their second day of fishing, Andrew Fairclough and Stuart Forsyth hooked 10 fish and landed 7, the largest around 18 lbs. These fish were fresh chrome, and only a few days from the Ocean. Peter McLeod, one of our newest booking agents, also attended the lodge with the renowned photographer and tv personality, Henry Gilbey. Though Coho fishing was slow for their first couple of days, their third and final day proved to be the winner. Peter landed an 18 lb Steelhead, and his client, Michael Joynson, landed three Steelhead, one of which was 18 lbs and the other a trophy at 20! Needless to say, I can’t wait to see some of Henry’s photos.
Long time Nicholas Dean guest Bill Kiser fished with one of our top guides, Greg Buck, and landed upwards of 5 Steelhead every day and several Coho. Finally, congratulations go out to Elizabeth Salisbury for landing her first Steelhead on the fly, and to Godfrey Butler, for a great 14 lb Skeena Coho.
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels.
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!
'Most people fish their entire lives without realizing it's not the fish that they're really after.' - David Adams Richards
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER (October 11 “mid week” update): There have been reports of Coho (Silver) Salmon being caught in the upper Kitimat River especially the first wash out area. The Coho that are being caught range in colour with the majority of them showing spawning colours. This is typical for the Kitimat River during this time of year. The river is fishable today but the river is rising with the recent rain that we are having. Cutthroat trout have been reported through the Kitimat River and is a great fishery if the river conditions remain decent. As usual this time of year we are totally reliant on the weather. Stay tuned.
KITIMAT RIVER (October 7 through October 14):
The fishing pressure on the Kitimat River slows down this time of year although there are still plenty of fishing opportunities to catch Coho or Cutthroat trout. The majority of the Coho will start to show spawning colors and fresh Coho will be fewer and fewer in numbers. Most of the Coho are being caught in the upper Kitimat with the Washout being the hotspot for this week. There have been reports of lots of bears on the upper Kitimat so anglers should beware to avoid confrontations. There have been sightings of both Black and Grizzly bears as they are fattening up for their winter hibernation so it is wise to be careful especially around dusk.
Cutthroat trout is a fishery that is growing in popularity as they are enhanced by the Kitimat Hatchery. Fly fishing is very productive. The most popular fly patterns are egg patterns or minnow patterns. My personal favorite is the muddier minnow with gold tinsel body. Small spoons and spinners are also effective but the most popular method is the float and worm rigs.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Trolling for Coho is finished for this year but trolling for winter springs should start anytime now. The timing of this feeder Chinook fishery is difficult to predict as the feeding Chinook follow baitfish up the Douglas Channel and into the Kitimat harbour.
Some years it is better fishing in October and November and other years it is better February and March. Crabbing and Bottom fishing is always an option but as previously reported totally reliant on the weather.
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
Fishing Report from: Nimmo Bay Resort
Here we have a mainland stream giving up her silver treasure. Pirates of
the Great Bear Rain forest are on the loose.
October 15 is Nimmo's last day for this year. We begin the spring season with Steelhead fishing. First trip starts April 17th. There will also be a summer steelhead program this coming year. 2008 will be a magic year for Salmon and trout, so we will look towards seeing some of Noel's anglers at Nimmo Bay.
Note from Noel: This year in 2007, out of 10 Heli fishing and tour resorts and lodges from around the world, Nimmo Bay Resort was voted number one by the prestigious, New York based Forbes Traveler magazine.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
World Fishing Network Check local listings
CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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Wanted to buy: large arbour reel for 9-10 wt Spey rod. Would consider a used one in good condition. Terrace BC E-mail Rick Morrison rkmorrison@telus.net
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Oct 15, 2007; 11:22AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Author E-mail: gmlandrum@hotmail.com
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Report Description:
FLY HOOKER SPORTFISHING
Captain George Landrum
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Cabo Fish Report
October 8-14, 2007
WEATHER: Nights have been a very comfortable mid 70’s for most of the week with a few evenings seeing a drop of a few degrees more. Our daytime highs have been in the mid to high 80’s. Winds have been out of the northwest for most of the week with a one day shift on Saturday when the came from the east. Wind speeds have been in the 10-knot range in the mid afternoon. No rain for the week, and if things hold as true as some folks say, tomorrow we should see the annual October 15 temperature drop. Long time residents say that every October 15 the average daytime temperature drops 5 degrees, almost like clockwork. Hmm…
WATER: Surface conditions on the Pacific side of the Cape were choppy early in the week and later on they quieted down a bit. Early in the mornings the water was rough up to the Cristobal area and then it smoothed out, later in the day the winds picked up a bit and it became choppy all the way up the line. As the week drew to a close things smoothed out and while there were still whitecaps, they were farther apart and pretty much confined to the current lines. Speaking of current lines, we had a fairly well defined break this week, all week long. It ran on both side of the Cape from five miles offshore from San Jose to Cabo on the Cortez side of the Cape and from just to the north of the Golden Gate to Cabo on the Pacific side. Inside the five-mile area and extending in a swath 10 miles wide from the tip of the Cape to at least 60 miles to the southwest the water was a very even 85 degrees. Outside this swath on the Pacific side the temperature dropped to 81-82 degrees and was quite a bit bluer and on the Cortez side it dropped to 83 degrees with about the same clarity.
BAIT: There was some Mackerel available this week but they were not lasting long in the bait tanks. Most of the boats were getting Caballito and both baits were the normal $2 per bait. There were Sardinas available as well at the normal $20 per scoop.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: This week was a total repeat of last weeks report; things did not change at all on the billfish front. Late in the week there was a good bite on Blue and Striped Marlin at the Gorda Banks, there were tailing Stripers to be found on the 95 Spot and there were Sailfish 6 miles off of the Arch. Billfish were scattered all over the place but the bottom structure seemed to be the place to find them this week. While I did not go there myself, I heard reports of a very good Striped Marlin bite up at the Finger Bank early in the week with many boats getting double digit numbers of fish released. Our best lure color this week was Bleeding Mackerel for the Sailfish and Striped Marlin and Purple-Blue-Silver for the Blue and Black Marlin.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: There were no large Tuna reported this week but there were schools of footballs scattered from the Cabrilla Seamount on the Cortez side to the area just to the north of the Golden Gate Bank on the Pacific side. All these fish were associated with porpoise and were averaging 15 pounds. A few larger fish in the 50-pound class were caught but there were not many of them.
DORADO: Once again there were Dorado scattered just about everywhere but the best concentrations were on the Pacific side 3 miles off the beach inside the Golden Gate Bank and north of there. In the middle of the week there was a log and an uprooted tree found to the inside of the Bank, and they were about five miles from each other, right on the current-color-temp break. It was a bonanza on Dorado for the first few boats there every day and even with 15 boats working the debris fish were caught by everyone. Not until the area became a parking lot with over 30 boats in a half-mile area did the bite drop off, but it renewed every day. The fish ran in size from small 5 pounders (please let the babies go!) to nice fish in the 15-18 pound class. Almost everyone was able to get a few fish in the box but a few greedy boats reported keeping 30-40 fish each. With only four anglers on the boat and two crew, these guys were killing 5-6 times the legal limit. Live bait was the key to getting these fish to bite early ion the day and later on live bait fished off of downriggers or dropped on 6 ounces of lead hooked anglers up to the by then hook-shy fish.
WAHOO: We did not have a full moon this week so the bite on Wahoo was a bit off compared to what it had been, but still, boats that worked the 100 fathom and shallower areas just off the beach on the Pacific side, and the Gorda Banks area on the Cortez side were able to report some action on these speedsters. The best lures were swimming plugs such as Marauders and big Rapalla countdowns run close to the boat, mostly within the first three wakes. A few boats reported two fish out of three or four strikes and the fish averaged 25 pounds.
INSHORE: The inshore Roosterfish bite started up again with most of the fish in the small range at 5-10 pounds but almost everyone that targeted the Roosters were able to release at least one or two in the 30 pound class. Dorado were plentiful just a bit farther off the beach and an average catch consisted of four or five per Panga. Plenty of Bonita and Skipjack with a few football Yellowfin rounded out the inshore fishery.
Notes: I am getting older and the last few days have taken their toll on me. With tournament time coming up it’s not going to get any better. I have been watching the baseball playoffs every night and staying up until midnight really hurts, and I get up before 5 am every morning. Sigh, to be young again! For those who have not done so yet, please check out the web site linked below, it is for a good cause, our continued ability to call ourselves the “Marlin Capitol of the World”.
To take the survey, please click: http://www.southwickassociates.com/surveys/cabo_survey/Default.aspx?sicd=AJJMEI-73. The Billfish Foundation has hired Southwick Associates to administer the surveys. We sincerely appreciate your help in protecting Cabos unique fishery, and hope to see you fishing again in Los Cabos.
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Oct 8, 2007; 01:16PM - Guided Spey Fly Fishing for BC Steelhead
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows Kurt Arens “rolling out” a perfect cast with a spey rod on a remote Skeena tributary, with the help of head guide and Nicholas Dean Lodge manager, Dustin Kovacvich. Photo by: Keith Kaneko
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
Cell: (250) 631-2678
E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Fishing Reports: www.noelgyger.ca/past-fishing-reports.htm
RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Home Page: www.noelgyger.ca
Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated September 30 – October 7, 2007
(Number 39)
Dear Fishing Friends:
I don’t usually start off the report with a photo but I thought this one is rather special as it is linked to the above photo of the week. Photo is courtesy of Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge.
Water is fishable on some of the rivers. The Skeena has been dropping all week but is on the rise today as the Zymoetz (Copper) River blew out because of heavy rain last night. Decent numbers of wild Steelhead and Coho are being caught now using both spin and fly fishing methods. Fishing is slowing down on the main stem Skeena as most fish are entering their home rivers now. We have had some rain (heavy Saturday night), typical for this time of year and most of it stayed in the mountains as snow.
Guides ventured north with their clients to fish the Nass and tributary rivers and the fishing was great. Steelhead and Coho were caught in all the rivers and in good numbers. The scenery this time of year is absolutely beautiful. Cast here http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm to view some of them. If any of you have scenic river photos or wildlife photos I would love to see them and post them on my site.
For a detailed report on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel read the Ron Wakita report and photos below. In addition, other guides have reports. See below.
Concerns were expressed by the local Sport Fishing Advisory Board (SFAB) in Terrace and Prince Rupert regarding the size of the Coho runs in the lower Skeena River tributary Rivers. A conference call was planned to discuss the situation but was cancelled when on October 2nd the DFO said, 'The coho situation on the lower Skeena appears to be improving. It appears that the runs are late and the most recent field information we have shows good numbers of bright fish are showing up. There is not allot of fishing effort but success is good in most areas where there is effort. Given this information we are not contemplating any management actions to the in-river sport fishery at this time. We will continue to monitor and hopefully get good aerial counts once the water clears up and the levels drop.'
NOTICE Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to view open dates for the guides and lodges. Their seasons are running short and there are not many open dates left.
NOW BOOKING FOR 2008 Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
Many people book three trips per year to our area; one trip in the spring (March-April-May), one trip in the summer (June-July-August) and one trip in the fall (September-October-November). They love having the same guide but fishing for different fish in different areas.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Dustin Kovacvich
Randy Marshall
Ron Wakita
Chad Black
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Coho in the river.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: ***Good***
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 18-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena trib Angler: Mike Linehan
WEATHER: Scattered showers. Wind southeast 40-60 km/h becoming south 20 this afternoon. Highs to 9 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 12 degrees C. Min. Temp. 5 degrees C. Sunrise 7:47 am Sunset 6:58 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three-day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena, Kitimat and Kalum Rivers are in fishable shape. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are also in fishable shape and the Nass tributary rivers are in great shape.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: The River has been dropping all week but has started to come up today. Coho are showing up in average numbers. Fly fishing and spin fishing for Steelhead is slowing down as most of the fish have moved through by now. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: The water is in good shape both top and bottom and is fishing good for both Steelhead and Coho. It is possible to catch both Steelhead and Coho on the same day although each species requires specific location and technique.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Coho are the target fish. Most fish have already moved to the top pools as the water has been high. Our record fish was a 27-pounder. See photo below:
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Coho are in the whole river now. The water is a good height and clean. The fish are starting to hold in deep pools and runs on the upper end.
EXSTEW RIVER: Coho are in the river now. This is a difficult river to fish because the water is a dark green colour.
Think about hiring an experienced jet boat fishing guide for the above three rivers for fall Coho (Silver) Salmon. It will change your life…believe me!
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Coho are throughout the whole river and may be into the lake by now. Access to this river is very difficult. Experienced jet boat operators only please.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Water blew out last night from the heavy rains and is now NOT fishable.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides and should be dispersed through the whole river. With each high water the fish move further up the river.
ISHKHEENICKH RIVER: This is a fantastic river for Coho this time of year. The water needs to be rising and falling to keep the fish moving up river.
MEZIADIN RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day plus numerous local trout and Dolly Varden char. To clarify: Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon are only allowed at the very low end of the river below the boundary sign (you are actually fishing the clean seam of the Meziadin River in the Nass River). Trout fishing is available throughout the whole river and lake. Please check the fishing regulations.
The fall colours in the Nass and trib region are absolutely beautiful this time of year. Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm view some of the scenic photos.
In addition to scenic photos cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm to watch a few video clips from the beautiful Nass River system.
CRANBERRY RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day. Access to this river is not very good.
TSEAX RIVER: Has a late run of Chinook. The fish should be throughout the whole river. I have a report of good numbers of Chinook landed in the lower end down near the mouth. Coho should be right behind the Chinook or even mixed in with them.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now. More rain the better.
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now with the higher tides.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
Fishing Report from: Randy Marshall of Randy’s River Guiding
October 1 – 2 plus the rest of the week: Randy reports good success for his two clients fishing the lower Skeena tributaries for Coho. They landed five on October 1 and five on October 2 and lost a few. Jeff and Ernie are from England and enjoyed the fishing and really enjoyed the beautiful river scenery. Fishing on the main stem Skeena was slow. Fishing on the Kitimat was GREAT in the upper reaches with six Coho landed. Of special note, a “fresh” fish with sea lice still attached and a large “fire engine” red one with a big hook nose (this fish has been in the river for awhile). A drift in the lower end produced nothing. Maybe most of the fish have moved through with the high but clean water. Maybe a “bump” of new fish will come in? Once the fish get upstream of the Hwy 37 Bridge they are safe from anglers. To protect the spawning Coho, as per regulation, most rivers close to Coho fishing on October 31.
Fishing Report from: Dustin Kovacvich of Nicholas Dean Lodge
September 30 and October 1 -2: Dustin guided a group of three anglers from Ontario. Fishing for Steelhead and Coho was fantastic! They landed over 20 Steelhead plus numerous Coho. They were fishing the Ontario developed 'high-tech' balsa float fishing system with 14-foot noodle rods and free-spooling center-pin reels. The rods were actually modified 14 foot Spey fly fishing rods. They 'bumped up' their tippet strength to 12-pound test to handle our bigger fish. One of their favorite reels is the “Steelheader” by Island Reels of British Columbia.
Fishing Report from: Chad Black of Nicholas Dean Lodge
Report for the Week of September 30 to October 6, 2007
It really is the proverbial Catch-22. The rivers, streams, and lakes of the Skeena region, the fish that reside in them and, in turn, anglers, are dependent on rain and cold water. However, it is these same rains that can and often do make the rivers rise and turn off fishing completely. Such is the case for fishing this week. The Steelhead fishing was very good early on in the week, as heavy rains elevated river levels and the corresponding drop in water height and improved clarity (that great Steelhead green stage) seemingly induced a bump of fish in the rivers, or at least made them more active. As the rivers continued to drop and clear though, the fishing began to taper off, for both Steelhead and Coho. Currently, as I write this, there have been major rains and the rivers have risen again, but this just means that the fishing will likely pick up when it starts to drop and clear again. More or less, it seems like everything else in life – it’s not good having too much or too little – somewhere in between is just perfect.
With this being said, the guests at our lodge experienced great fishing for Steelhead early last week. A number of anglers were using Spey rods to swim large, Intruder style flies through the holding water, and even a few were caught on a waking dry fly. Some of our guests were also using conventional float fishing gear and spoons, and were very successful. And surprisingly, one of our guests found that Coho can be quite receptive to a number 10 Prince nymph in shallow water conditions – not something that you’d expect! This is prime time for Steelhead when water conditions are right, as the rivers have received their Summer Run fish, and fall and early winter fish will continue to feed the building run. It is also the time for the “Northerns,” the big Coho of the Skeena and its tributaries, which are typically larger than the early run fish. If the Steelhead fishing is a little slow, don’t be afraid to try swinging or stripping a large fly through the “frog water,” as you might latch onto a chrome, hard fighting Coho…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge
'Most people fish their entire lives without realizing it's not the fish that they're really after.' - David Adams Richards
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CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
October 4 mid week update: Ron Wakita reports the Kitimat River fishing conditions remain volatile as the water level rises and falls with the fall rains. Although the river has not risen in height and that the river is not fishable, the fishing is far from ideal. Alex Nemeth guided Pat Butler who hooked six coho and landed only one on Sunday, September 30th. The river is dropping today and conditions should improve.
KITIMAT RIVER:
The Kitimat River has dropped and cleaned with the better weather and is producing Coho for anglers who venture out.
Pat Oliver an associate guide with Reliable Guides and his fishing partner Andi hooked five Coho and landed three on October 4th drifting the Kitimat in pontoon boats. Pat and Andi only did an afternoon drift and had a pretty good outing.
The angler effort on the Kitimat is minimal this time of year but there are plenty of Coho in the system. When the river conditions are good, Coho fishing can be exceptional. At this stage of the Coho season Coho can be found distinctly grouped in large schools. I discovered this when I had the amazing opportunities of being an observer during some helicopter flights over the Kitimat River with Department of Fisheries while they were doing fish counts. The flights were usually done in October and during low, clean river conditions. The most notable observation was that the Coho were stacked up in huge groups. From the air I could see up to two or three hundred Coho in one group. Even more amazing was that we would fly for sometimes two or three miles before seeing another group. This was the same situation on all the systems that we flew. The Dala, Kildala, Brim, Kemano, Chief Mathews, Wee Wananee, Kuntz as well as other rivers exhibited the same distinct grouping of Coho. The difference in the run timing of the specific systems was determined by where the Coho were grouped. If the Coho were observed in the lower sections, then Coho return on that system was in its early stages. If most of the Coho were observed in the upper sections then accordingly the run would be the later stages. These fly overs were an amazing experience and a huge lesson on how and why we fish for Coho the way we do.
When we drift a river for Coho we would fish a particular spot and catch a bunch and then drift for sometimes miles before fishing another hole. The trick is to find them and when you do, fish them hard because as observed from the air, there is usually a lot. Important to note that most of the Coho in the Kitimat are in the middle and upper sections of the river.
Anglers gather information from many sources to improve their ability to catch fish. I was fortunate to participate in the helicopter fly over which definitely increased my ability to find and catch fish so I thought I would share with the readers of this fishing report. Cheers!
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
The Douglas Channel in the fall has plenty of opportunities for the sports anglers. Although the Coho trolling in the salt water is pretty much done, trolling for Winter Springs (feeder Chinook) should start soon. Crabbing and Prawning can be exceptional this time of year. Bottom Fishing is also good this time of year.
Todd of Nautical West Adventures fishing with his clients Corey,Stephen, Zak and Gerry from Edmonton landed six Halibut and twelve Grey Cod during an outing on Sunday September 30th.
The weather is an important issue this time of year so it is always good practice to get the marine weather report prior to going and monitor the marine weather channel during the outing.
Good Luck to all and Stay Safe!
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
CHANNEL Friday Saturday Sunday
Sportsnet Pacific 6:30 AM PST
(9:30 AM EST)
Knowledge Network 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 1:30 PM PST
(4:30 PM EST) 11:30 PM PST
(2:30 PM EST)
A Channel 7:00 AM PST
(10:00 AM EST)
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CATCH & RELEASE FORMULA: Chinook: girth squared x length x 1.54 divided by 1000 (inches) Steelhead: girth squared x length x 1.33 divided by 1000 (inches)
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Wanted to buy: 18-20 foot flat bottom jet boat with centre console, motor and trailer a bonus but not mandatory. Peachland BC Contact Rob 250-767-6456 or 250-864-8644 or tarob@shaw.ca or Rick 250-212-2314 New Sept 1/07
For Sale: magnificent Fishing Lodge in the heart of Patagonia. Located in what probably is the very best spot for salmon runs in the whole South American continent. Ask for full information by contacting Carlos Hernandez of Hunting & Fishing in South America via e-mail hunting@chile.com New Aug 30/07
Wanted to buy: large arbour reel for 9-10 wt Spey rod. Would consider a used one in good condition. Terrace BC E-mail Rick Morrison rkmorrison@telus.net
For Sale: 12 foot Port-a-bote folding boat. $1000. Terrace BC Phone 250-631-3161
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GOOD LUCK and GOOD FISHING!
Yours sincerely,
Noel F. Gyger
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Home page: www.noelgyger.ca
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Oct 8, 2007; 11:08AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Author E-mail: gmlandrum@hotmail.com
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Report Description:
FLY HOOKER SPORTFISHING
Captain George Landrum
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Cabo Fish Report
October 1-7, 2007
WEATHER: Our temperatures continue to cool a bit as we start into October, normally we notice the first cool day on the 15th, but we don’t mind it starting a bit early. We have been very fortunate this year to experience a fairly cool summer. This week our daytime highs were in the high 80’s, occasionally touching the low 90’s and our nighttime lows were in the mid 70’s. A few cloudy days occurred during the middle of the week that threatened us with rain, but they dropped their water over the Sea of Cortez instead of on us.
WATER: As the weather has cooled off the water has warmed up. On the Cortez side of the Cape we have had temperatures as high as 90 degrees in some spots, but for the most part it has averaged 85-86 degrees and has been a deep blue color. On the Pacific side it has been cooler with most of the water in range of the fleets between 80-83 degrees with the cooler water farther north. Surface conditions at the end of the week were not great though as we had winds from the west-northwest develop Friday morning and it was like a sheep farm out there Friday and Saturday. The wind settled on Sunday but it was still choppy.
BAIT: There was some Mackerel available this week but they were not lasting long in the bait tanks. Most of the boats were getting Caballito and both baits were the normal $2 per bait. There were Sardinas available as well at the normal $20 per scoop.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: Late in the week there was a good bite on Blue and Striped Marlin at the Gorda Banks, there were tailing Stripers to be found on the 95 Spot and there were Sailfish 6 miles off of the Arch. Billfish were scattered all over the place but the bottom structure seemed to be the place to find them this week. While I did not go there myself, I heard reports of a very good Striped Marlin bite up at the Finger Bank early in the week with many boats getting double digit numbers of fish released. Our best lure color this week was Bleeding Mackerel for the Sailfish and Striped Marlin and Purple-Blue-Silver for the Blue and Black Marlin.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: At the end of the week there was a decent school of Yellowfin found at the Golden Gat Bank but you really took a pounding to get to them. Reports were the fish were averaging 20 pounds and most boats were able to get a dozen or more. Yellowfin were also found to the north side of the Cabrilla Seamount among porpoise and again, they averaged 20 pounds with a few larger fish to 50 pounds in the mix. For boats that were able to do multi-day trips up the Pacific side, the Ridge and Morgan Banks reportedly had fish in the 80 pound class holding deep, small Skipjack run on downriggers were the ticket for a few of the private boats that ventured that way and worked the fish.
DORADO: There were Dorado scattered just about everywhere but the best concentrations were on the Pacific side 3 miles off the beach inside the Golden Gate Bank and north of there. As was usual, bright colored lures trolled at 9 knots and better brought in the first fish and live bait dropped behind the first fish caught managed to get quite a few anglers hooked into doubles or triples. Also as normal, anything found floating on the surface was worth working and at the end of the week there were a couple of logs found just to the outside of the 95 Spot that supplied a lot of action on fish averaging 25 pounds. On Wednesday there was a school of fish found just one mile off of the Arch and that kept boats busy for the day working fish in the 15-pound class.
WAHOO: We did not have a full moon this week so the bite on Wahoo was a bit off compared to what it had been, but still, boats that worked the 100 fathom and shallower areas just off the beach on the Pacific side, and the Gorda Banks area on the Cortez side were able to report some action on these speedsters. The best lures were swimming plugs such as Marauders and big Rapalla countdowns run close to the boat, mostly within the first three wakes.
INSHORE: Inshore action remained slow for most of the week, at least for the traditional fish. There was a good bite for Dorado just off the beach, at least until Thursday morning, and then the wind really started to kick in. The remainder of the week the action shifted to the Cortez side and things became really slow with the exception of a good bite on Skipjack and a few Bonita.
Notes: I love baseball during the playoffs; it is fun watching the best of the best. My golf game is getting better but this is the time of year when I get busy on the water so I know that the golf is going to suffer. Oh well, the paycheck is worth it! I know that I have been running the following for the past three weeks, but if you have not yet had a chance, or have been reluctant to go to the attached web site, please take the time this week to fill in the survey, it’s important for our fisheries here. Thanks for your support, and until next week, tight lines!
To take the survey, please click: http://www.southwickassociates.com/surveys/cabo_survey/Default.aspx?sicd=AJJMEI-73. The Billfish Foundation has hired Southwick Associates to administer the surveys. We sincerely appreciate your help in protecting Cabos unique fishery, and hope to see you fishing again in Los Cabos.
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Oct 1, 2007; 01:05PM - Guided fishing Terrace BC Skeena River Canada
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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The photo of the week shows Jason Hartwick with a beautiful wild Steelhead caught while Spey fly fishing. The fish was estimated to weigh around 18-pounds. Photo courtesy of Nicholas Dean Lodge
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Noel Gyger – Guided Fishing Adventures and Weekly Fishing Report
4012 Best Street, Terrace BC V8G 5R8, Canada
Tel/Fax: (250) 635-2568
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E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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RECORD SALMON & STEELHEAD Spin or fly-fishing
RIVER, LAKE, STREAM or OCEAN!!!
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated September 23 – September 30, 2007
(Number 38)
Dear Fishing Friends:
We have survived the mid week heavy rain. Water conditions are good. Zymoetz (Copper) River and the Kalum are both clean as of Saturday, September 29th. Even though it is still raining off and on and heavy at times, most of the rain is staying in the mountains as snow. All the local mountains have received a fresh dusting of snow. Good numbers of Steelhead are still coming up the Skeena and the Coho run is peaking. It’s hard to find the Coho in the lower Skeena tribs as the water is high and the fish just keep on moving. You need an experienced guide and good jet boat to find them.
I’ve had many questions as to the size of this years wild Steelhead run on the Skeena River. Yesterday I spoke with a friend of mine who has been an angling guide for many years on the lower Skeena River and in his opinion the run is average. He also comments the Coho run seems to be average also. Depending on the water and weather conditions he had some great days with lots of action and then some days with very little action. He says this is normal. I really hope that our friends in the upper tributaries are getting enough fish now. Apparently that was not the case early on.
For a detailed report on the Kitimat River read the Ron Wakita report and photos below. In addition, other guides have reports. See below.
I was thrilled to receive the following e-mail and photos from Mike Donovan. ”Noel - I was out your way last week fishing the Kitimat River and the salt water. The coho fishing was spotty, good one day and moderate to poor the next. We had great halibut fishing down near Princess Royal Island but the high light of the trip was seeing a Kermodei bear on the north shore of Gribbell Island on Sept the 18th. I took ninety pictures of this young bear and towards the end we got within 20 yards of shore and the bear ignored us while I took more pictures. I’ve attached two pictures but have more if you are interested. Feel free to share the attached pictures. Thanks for your weekly update. Mike Donovan, Quispamsis, New Brunswick”
Drum roll please…the Kermodei Tourism web site is officially live online at www.kermodeitourism.ca. Welcome to Terrace BC, home of the Kermodei Bear. Situated in the heart of the spectacular Skeena Valley and Northwest BC’s Coast Mountains, Terrace is an exhilarating blend of outdoor adventure, spectacular wilderness, First Nations culture and warm hospitality. May I extend my personal congratulations for a great looking website.
NOTICE Cast to http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to view open dates for the guides and lodges. Their seasons are running short and there are not many open dates left.
NOW BOOKING FOR 2008 Let me know if I can be of service to book you with the 'best' fishing guide and/or fishing lodges. There are NO extra charges to book through me, just a lot of free information and advice from a person with years and years of fishing and fish guiding experience. It is like hiring two guides for the price of one. I will promptly answer your questions and concerns. Cast here http://noelgyger.ca/special-guided.htm to read more of what I have to offer and review the latest updates regarding last minute openings. Contact me for all the details and to book. These dates are updated on the website whenever there is a change.
Be sure to check out my website at www.noelgyger.ca for news bulletins, mid week fishing updates, conservation, my history, quality waters strategy, special guided fishing trips, video clips, scenic river photos, wildlife photos and others, comments from past guests, informational articles, archived fishing reports from 1996 through 2002 and a sportfishing market place. I hope it meets with your entire satisfaction.
FISHING GUIDE REPORTS FOR THIS WEEK ARE FROM:
Ron Wakita
Chad Black
Craig Murray (photo only)
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Steelhead and Coho in the river.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: ***GOOD***
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 18-pound Steelhead Where: Skeena trib Angler: Jason Hartwick
WEATHER: Showers. Highs to 8 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 14 degrees C. Min. Temp. 6 degrees C. Sunrise 7:34 am Sunset 7:15 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three-day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena, Kitimat and Kalum Rivers are in fishable shape. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are in fishable shape also.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: The River came up but is still in fishable shape. Coho are showing up in average numbers. Fly fishing and spin fishing for Steelhead is good. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: is good for both Steelhead and Coho now on both top and bottom. It is possible to catch both Steelhead and Coho on the same day although each species requires specific location and technique.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Coho are coming in fair numbers. Let us hope the run continues to build. I have good reports from guides both fly and spin fishing. Water is a good height now after the rain we had. Our records fish was a 27-pounder.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Coho are in the whole river now. The water is a good height and clean. The fish are starting to hold in deep pools and runs.
EXSTEW RIVER: Coho are in the river now. This is a difficult river to fish because the water is a dark green colour.
Think about hiring an experienced jet boat fishing guide for the above three rivers for fall Coho (Silver) Salmon. It will change your life…believe me!
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Coho are throughout the whole river and may be into the lake by now. Access to this river is very difficult. Experienced jet boat operators only please.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Good numbers of Steelhead are being caught. I have reports of some nice fish landed using both spin and fly. The water is in good shape. This is the time of year to try and get them to take a dry fly. As the temperature drops it is more difficult to get them to chase a dry fly.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides and should be dispersed through the whole river. With each high water the fish move further up the river.
ISHKHEENICKH RIVER: This is a fantastic river for Coho this time of year. The water needs to be rising and falling to keep the fish moving up river.
MEZIADIN RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day plus numerous local trout and Dolly Varden char. To clarify: Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon are only allowed at the very low end of the river below the boundary sign (you are actually fishing the clean seam of the Meziadin River in the Nass River). Trout fishing is available throughout the whole river and lake. Please check the fishing regulations.
The fall colours in the Nass and trib region are absolutely beautiful this time of year. Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm view some of the scenic photos.
In addition to scenic photos cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm to watch a few video clips from the beautiful Nass River system.
CRANBERRY RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day. Access to this river is not very good.
TSEAX RIVER: Has a late run of Chinook. The fish should be throughout the whole river. I have a report of good numbers of Chinook landed in the lower end down near the mouth. Coho should be right behind the Chinook or even mixed in with them.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now. More rain the better.
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now with the higher tides.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
Fishing Report from: Nicholas Dean Lodge
Fishing Report for the Week of September 23 to 29, 2007
The fishing last week continued to improve, with water conditions being nearly ideal, at least for the first few days. Steelhead responded well to wet flies fished on either a dry line, or with heavier sink tips, depending on the pool and river. A few fish were even landed on dry flies – one of the ultimate experiences of fly fishing for Steelhead! However, mid week there were heavy rains that raised and muddied a lot of the rivers, and fishing did slow down a little. After the downpours though, there were cool, dry conditions, which helped the rivers come back into shape and the fishing has responded in suit.
Though we are always optimistic as anglers, the forecast for this week is supposed to be rain, showers, rain etc., so we are keeping our fingers crossed that the rivers stay in shape! Or, let’s just hope that the weatherman is wrong…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge
'Most people fish their entire lives without realizing it's not the fish that they're really after.' - David Adams Richards
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
This week was a prime example of how extreme the weather can affect the fishing conditions on the Kitimat River. Wednesday night September 26th it rained heavy all night. The Kitimat River rose 6 feet and was not fishable at all on Thursday. Friday the rain stopped and the river dropped 3 feet. It was cloudy with showers on Saturday morning and the Kitimat dropped another 2 feet and was fishable. Although conditions were still not ideal, I had the pleasure of drifting with Natalie McKelvey and her four year old son, Adon. We hooked five Coho and managed to land one about sixteen lbs.
Alex Nemeth guided John McCulloch from Scotland and they managed to hook three Coho and they also landed one. We both encountered other boaters that had similar results. There were also the odd Coho caught in the lower Kitimat by anglers fishing from shore. The Kitimat River this time of year should have Coho holding throughout the river system but the fishing conditions are restricting anglers to mediocre fish counts. This is the typical unpredictable nature of Coho fishing on the Kitimat during late September and October. There are good numbers of Coho in the river but we are totally reliant on Mother Nature providing good fishing conditions in order to catch them. When and if the conditions are good the fishing should be good. Stay Tuned.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
Sorry, no report this week.
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
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Oct 1, 2007; 12:01PM - Gordo banks pangas San Jose Del Cabo
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: eric bricston
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Author E-mail: emails
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Report Description:
Gordo Banks Pangas
San Jose del Cabo
September 30, 2007
Anglers –
Much the same story this past week, warm tropical weather, high humidity and through the first part of the week anglers enjoyed very comfortable offshore ocean conditions for the increasing crowds to take advantage of wide open dorado action, as well as a mix of other species. Water temperatures are now averaging close to 84 degrees throughout most of the region and supplies of live sardinas remained abundant off of the Puerto Los Cabos area. Over the weekend there was Tropical Storm Juliette that developed out west of the southern Baja peninsula and it did not seem to pose any problems for land as it is projected stay offshore and weaken as it enters cooler waters. There was some local rain squalls that moved in on Saturday night and into Sunday, this created some rougher seas, but still a handful charters headed out to see what they could find.
Dorado action seemed to be found in all directions, anywhere from one to 12 miles offshore, striking well on a variety of lures and the various available baits. Sizes ranging from 5 to 40 pounds, with many smaller fish being released. Most of the fish being landed were more in the 5 to 20 pound range. One of the more consistent places were the fishing grounds between La Fortuna and Iman Bank. It was common to see charters account for a dozen of more dorado in one outing. Yellowfin tuna action was more hit or miss, most boats averaged just one or two yellowfin per trip in the 12 to 15 pound class, but other anglers reported better success on the tuna, one problem was having to deal with all of the aggressive black skipjack were dominating the surface activity where the tuna had been more prevalent in recent weeks.
There was a mix of billfish found as well. Mainly blue marlin, sailfish and striped marlin. The best marlin action was for striped marlin around the corner on the Pacific, but there were also fair numbers being found off of Chileno and sailfish seemed to prefer the warmer waters in the direction of the Sea of Cortez. Also an occasional wahoo strike was reported, with a handful of 25 to 40 pound fish being accounted for, the fall season is typically when these largest members of the mackerel family become more active and scores of anglers arrive to specifically target this elusive highly sought after game fish.
Not much action reported off the bottom, though a few nice grouper were landed and a mix of pargo species. This in the same area of La Fortuna to Iman where there was surface action highlighting the activity.
The combined panga fleets launching from La Playita sent out approximately 82 charters for the week, with anglers reporting a fish count of: 1 blue marlin, 3 striped marlin, 9 sailfish, 2 wahoo, 8 grouper, 34 various pargo, 155 yellowfin tuna and 810 dorado.
Good fishing, Eric
GORDO BANKS PANGAS
Eric Brictson
Owner/Operator
800 4081199
Los Cabos 1421147
ericgordobanks@yahoo.com
www.gordobanks.com
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Oct 1, 2007; 11:51AM - ixtapa zihuatanejo fish report
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Category: Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Author Name: Stan Lushinsky
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Author E-mail: ixtsptf@epix.net
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Report Description:
September 21, 2008
Although weather improved dramatically last week, very little angling activity was reported. Those few boats which went offshore reported a good Dorado Bite with averages between 6 - 7 fish per day and the size remains good -- in the 25 - 40 lb class. The Sailfish activity slowed as the on-again off-again pattern continues to be the norm for this season. Inshore, the mountain rains have swelled the rivers bringing in brown water which have been pushed all along the coast. This condition has all but shut down the inshore fishing for last week.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo weather: Humid with temps in the 90’s
Sea Conditions: Calm to moderate
Bait Supply: Good
Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
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Oct 1, 2007; 11:17AM - Cabo Bite Report
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Category: Mexico Cabo San Lucas
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Author Name: George Landrum
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Author E-mail: gmlandrum@hotmail.com
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Report Description:
FLY HOOKER SPORTFISHING
Captain George Landrum
gmlandrum@hotmail.com
www.flyhooker.com
Cabo Fish Report
Sept. 24-30, 2007
WEATHER: It seems that every week this time of year offers something a little bit different. An example was that at the start of this week we were recovering from the anticipated effects of Hurricane (later Tropical Storm, and then Tropical Depression, Ivo) which ended up consisting of some good sized swells and cloud cover along with a light sprinkling of rain. The middle of the week was back to normal with sunshine and hot, high 90’s daytime temps and mid 80’s in the evenings. At the end of the week we were back to cloudy skies and sprinkling of rain, Sunday morning saw the rain starting at 2 am and there was a resulting drop in the temperature to a very comfortable mid 80 degrees.
WATER: The start of the week saw the remanents of Tropical Depression Ivo bring in the last of the large swells with 6 feet on the Pacific side and at all south-western exposures. The rest of the week had swells from the west and north-west at 3-5 feet with plenty of space between them. At the approach of the weekend the swells picked up once again as there was a area of convection move over us bring in the rain and a slight breeze, along with an increase in swells resulting from the formation of Tropical Storm Juliette well to the southwest of us. Water temperatures on the Sea of Cortez were 85-88 degrees and on the Pacific side of the Cape we had 81-85 degrees with no strong breaks. The water on the Pacific side, besides being just a little bit cooler, also had a slightly greener cast to them.
BAIT: This week we had plenty of Mackerel available as well as some Mullet at the normal $2 per bait and there were plenty of Sardinas available at the normal $20 per scoop.
FISHING:
BILLFISH: The Striped Marlin bite continued this week but moved a bit farther to the north on the Pacific side, up pas the Golden Gate and toward the Finger Bank. Boats focusing on them were able to release as many as 6 fish per boat but it was a bit farther to run than last week. There were still fish found clioser to home though, and every boat out there had a chance to catch one. There were still Sailfish to be found and the bite improved on Blue and Black Marlin as well. I had a four day trip early in the week and we released a Striper on the first day, went one for three on Blue Marlin the second day (releasing one of about #200), one for two on Sailfish on day three and on the fourth and final day, two for two on Black Marlin, releasing one of about #180 at Estilladera and then tail-wrapping one and having it die, then boating it, weighing out at #265, at the Outer Gorda Banks.
YELLOWFIN TUNA: Finally these fish are starting to show. There have been plenty of the football-sized fish out there and boats have had a lot of luck on the Pacific side around the San Jaime and inside the Golden Gate. These fish are associated with Porpoise, as is the norm. There have also been some nice school fish in the 40-100 pound range caught a little farther out in the same areas, but normally to the first few boat to get there. I also heard of some very nice fish in the #150-#200 class caught by Pangas working out of La Playita and fishing the Inman Banks area using live Skipjack as bait. Not red hot action, but consistent enough that there were boats fishing there every day, all day hoping to hook one of these nice fish up.
DORADO: Steady and consistent action was to be had on the Pacific side of the Cape this week on fish between 12 and 25 pounds with a few fish in the 50+ range. From just off the beach to out at the Banks and farther, the larger fish seemed to be a bit farther out, the smaller fish closer to shore. Finding debris in the water was a sure bet with the wash-out from the rain dropped by Ivo. If the debris was large enough you could be sure of at least a fish or two and a few boats were able to find small schools concentrated under the floatsam, boating limits of two Dorado per angler (of course no one exceeded the limit, sigh)
WAHOO: Just like last week, there were scattered Wahoo again this week and they were mostly caught by boats working close to shore for the Dorado. The largest fish I heard of was 40 pounds and most of them were half that. These speedsters were not common but a few boats were flying two flags at a time. I imagine that if you had targeted these fish this week there might have been some decent action.
INSHORE: A repeat of last week. Inshore fishing remained slow for the traditional species this week as the number of Roosterfish was down and the Pargo just were not on the bite. Most of the Pangas were focusing on Dorado and did have fine action with them. Bottom action was slow as well with mostly small snapper and an occasional Amberjack and Grouper in the mix.
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To take the survey, please click: http://www.southwickassociates.com/surveys/cabo_survey/Default.aspx?sicd=AJJMEI-73 . The Billfish Foundation has hired Southwick Associates to administer the surveys. We sincerely appreciate your help in protecting Cabos unique fishery, and hope to see you fishing again in Los Cabos.
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Sep 24, 2007; 06:57PM - FISHIN' IS GREAT
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Category: Carolina's
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Author Name: Captain Butch Foster
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Author E-mail: captainbutchf@earthlink.net
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Report Description:
I am planning an offshore trip tomorrow then I will know if they are still biting out there.
But until then, here's the scoop::::
The rains we have had can only improve the fishing situation. And with the influx of mullet minnows on the beach, Spanish Mackeral here as well as the Blue fish,the King Mackeral will have to be here in full force real soon.
And it may be sooner than later!!!! Today 9-21-07, I was on the pier and about two hours before dark, there were four King Mackeral hooked up.
Another boat caught 14 Kings at the Yaupon Reef and several more boats had King Mackeral there as well.
So, I would say, until the Pogys get back from their vacation up the river, get yourself some mullet and go catch some King Mackeral.
The fall fishing is starting to take shape.
There have been some spots caught in the surf and on the piers, and some have been the 'yellow bellies'. Try your bloodworms here, a good bait for spots.
The pompano, the small ones (Florida Pompano) have been biting in the surf and on the piers, shrimp is hard to beat, the fresher the better.
Blues are biting as well, they will hit just about anything from bait to lures!!
Spanish Mackeral are hit and miss, various spoons and jigs are the choice here.
The grey trout should be cranking up soon on the near shore reefs and while jigging for these you can most likely expect to hook up with some big red drum, so don't rig up too lite!!!
There are still flounder being caught, although this is slowing down a little from a slower year than usual already.
October should bring the bite back to the Gulfstream with the cooling waters of fall and winter inundating the area.
Wahoo's and Tuna's will most likely be in the area of the Black Jack to the Same Ol' soon!!
The biggest trouble with fall is trying to figure out what you would like to fish for!!!
Sometimes I sit at the mouth of the Cape Fear River where it empties into the ocean and will have to flip a coin to decide if I'm going offshore or staying inshore to fish that day, it's that time of year!!!!!!!!
Till next time, FISH ON!!! Capt Butch and 'Admiral Bodie' the fish dog says, this is my time of year!!!! www.yeahrightcharters.com |
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Sep 24, 2007; 01:29PM - Spey Fly fishing for Steelhead Skeena River
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Category: Canada
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Author Name: Noel Gyger
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Author E-mail: noel@noelgyger.ca
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Report Description:
The photo of the week shows that it is not too late to angle for Chinook (King) Salmon. The photo is courtesy of Nimmo Bay Resort and as you can see it is still “prime time” for Chinook on some central coast wilderness Rivers. Kevin O'Neill their helicopter pilot/guide provided access to this Chinook, while their young guest reaped the reward. More detail in the Craig Murray report below.
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Noel Gyger - WEEKLY FISHING REPORT dated September 16 – September 23, 2007
(Number 37)
Dear Fishing Friends:
I have recovered from my hard drive crash on Sept 11. Thank goodness I had my files backed up on disc. Lesson for all: Get in the habit of backing up your stuff on a regular basis!
Fishing is good on a variety of rivers. Steelhead and Coho are the only target fish now, unless you are interested in the Trout and Dolly Varden fishery (which by-the-way is good year round, river or lake) or fishing the central or northern wilderness coastal rivers. The Skeena River is in “fishable” condition. We’ve had some rain which in one way is a good thing as the waters were getting too low and the fish were not moving. Now they are. You decide what you want to target, Steelhead or Coho or would you like to try and catch both on the same day? Are you into fly fishing, spin fishing or both? It’s your call. The guides know all the techniques and are here to help you. Read more regarding each river below.
The photo above is the crew of Fish Bone Productions www.fishboneproductions.tv from Rome, Italy who were here in the northwest for eight days to shoot sport-fishing shows to air in Italy and Europe. In the photo (left to right) are Kuso, Carlo, Francesco and outdoor photographer and writer Antonio. They are also shooting shows in the lower mainland, Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlottes. Their plan is to produce a series of documentaries composed of 11 episodes of 26 minutes each. The series will focus on the cultural and naturalistic aspects, giving particular importance to outdoor activities as a whole. The “Caccia e Pesca” TV channel will broadcast the TV series according to the following schedule: A new episode per week will be transmitted 10 times in the space of one week. After a period of 12 months, the entire series will be newly broadcasted and successively used as library material.
For a detailed report on the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel please read the Ron Wakita report and photos below. In addition, other guides have reports. See below.
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CURRENT REPORT and summary for Skeena and Tributaries:
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Salmon forecast for 2007: Chinook look very good for the Skeena and Kitimat systems; Coho are good to excellent; Pink expect a reasonably good run; Sockeye returns to the Skeena are expected to be good this year; Chum average return.
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT: Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Pink, Chinook and Steelhead in the river. Halibut, bottom fishing and Coho in the Kitimat Douglas Channel and Prince Rupert.
Thank you for using barbless hooks.
FISHING THIS WEEK: GOOD
LARGEST FISH OF THE WEEK: Specie: 15- pound Coho Where: Skeena trib Angler: Erkki Kainulainen
WEATHER: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers except periods of rain near Stewart BC late this afternoon. Becoming windy early this morning. Highs to 12 degrees C. Region normal: Max. Temp. 15 degrees C. Min. Temp. 7 degrees C. Sunrise 7:21 am Sunset 7:33 pm
WEATHER REPORTS VIA TELEPHONE: Environment Canada taped messages constantly updated, giving current conditions and three-day forecasts. Terrace 250-635-4192 Kitimat 250-632-7864 Prince Rupert 250-627-1155 Smithers 250-847-1958.
For current Terrace weather information please cast on:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CABC0292.htm?ref=wxbtnold
WATER CONDITIONS: The Skeena, Kitimat and Kalum Rivers are in fishable shape. Other Skeena tribs towards Prince Rupert are in fishable shape also.
CURRENT WATER HEIGHTS FOR:
SKEENA RIVER: RIVER AT USK (08EF001 RIVER AT USK (08EF0
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08EF001
KITIMAT RIVER:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08FF002
SKEENA RIVER: The River came up but is still in fishable shape. Coho are showing up in fair numbers. Fly fishing and spin fishing for Steelhead is good. The main stem is the “highway” for Salmon and Steelhead heading to their many different tributary rivers.
KALUM RIVER: is good for both Steelhead and Coho now. It is possible to catch both Steelhead and Coho on the same day although each species requires specific location and technique.
This is a Classified River year round and can be guided from March 15 through October 15 only. The Steelhead record is 32-pounds. To see a photo of this fish cast to: http://noelgyger.ca/records/Record003.jpg The angler is Dennis Therrien.
KASIKS RIVER: Coho are coming in fair numbers. Let us hope the run continues to build. I have good reports from guides both fly and spin fishing. Water is a good height now after the rain we had.
EXCHAMSIKS RIVER: Coho are in the river now. Fishing the lower end may still be the best plan but some fish have moved upriver after the bump in water height.
EXSTEW RIVER: Coho are in the river now. This is a difficult river to fish because the water is a dark green colour.
STARTING NOW Think about hiring an experienced jet boat fishing guide for the above three rivers for fall Coho (Silver) Salmon. It will change your life…believe me!
GITNADOIX RIVER: The Coho are throughout the whole river. Access to this river is very difficult. Experienced jet boat operators only please.
ZYMOETZ (COPPER) RIVER: Good numbers of Steelhead are being caught. I have reports of some nice fish landed using both spin and fly. This is the time of year to try and get them to take a dry fly.
KINCOLITH RIVER: Coho should be coming in on high tides.
ISHKHEENICKH RIVER: This is a fantastic river for Coho this time of year. The water needs to be rising and falling to keep the fish moving up river.
MEZIADIN RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day plus numerous local trout and Dolly Varden char. To clarify: Fishing for Steelhead and Salmon are only allowed at the very low end of the river below the boundary sign (you are actually fishing the clean seam of the Meziadin River in the Nass River). Trout fishing is available throughout the whole river and lake. Please check the fishing regulations.
The fall colours in the Nass and trib region are absolutely beautiful this time of year. Cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/for-sale-videos-dvd-photos.htm view some of the scenic photos.
In addition to scenic photos cast to http://www.noelgyger.ca/video-clips-web.htm to watch a few video clips from the beautiful Nass River system.
CRANBERRY RIVER: Both Steelhead and Coho can be hooked on the same day. Access to this river is not very good.
TSEAX RIVER: Has a late run of Chinook. The fish should be throughout the whole river. I have a report of good numbers of Chinook landed in the lower end down near the mouth. Coho should be right behind the Chinook or even mixed in with them.
KWINIMASS RIVER: Coho are coming in now. More rain the better.
ECSTALL RIVER: Coho should be coming in now with the higher tides.
Fishing Report from: Randy’s River Guiding
September 18, 2007: Pro guide Randy Marshall reports an exceptional day on the lower Skeena River for his two clients Nick and Peter from England. They landed 9 Coho and 2 Steelhead between them and lost a bunch more. The rods were “jumping” all day. Needless to say his clients were very impressed. They absolutely loved fishing on the Skeena River.
OCEAN FISHING PRINCE RUPERT:
A summary of what is available year round can be read in the Archived Fishing Report dated April 13, 1997. For a direct link cast here: http://noelgyger.ca/archived-fishing-reports/Old%20Fishing%20Reports%201997.doc
Cast to this link for Prince Rupert tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
AREA RIVER RECORDS: Chinook Salmon: Skeena River, 92.5-pounds; Kalum River, 85-pounds; Kitimat River, 74-pounds; Steelhead: Skeena River, 45-pounds; Coho Salmon: Skeena River, 27-pounds.
Fishing Report from: Nicholas Dean Lodge
Fishing Report for the Week of September 16 to 22, 2007
Al Sasuga Spey casting into the “River of Mists”. Photo credit: Cam Thiessen/Al Sasuga
The Skeena River and its tributaries have been coming into shape quite nicely after heavy rains early last week, and the middle of this week. The Skeena itself had dropped substantially early this week, but has since leveled off and there have been consistent flows. Certain areas of the Skeena have been producing well for Steelhead and Coho, although catch rates are much lower than they were when Pinks and Sockeye were migrating up the river. If you are on the Skeena though when a pod of fish moves through, there is no place like it!
And for the past week, we have hosted Jeff Bright and 9 anglers from Finland. Very experienced fly fishermen, each one hooked into some great Steelhead on the Skeena and its tributaries, along with cart-wheeling Coho on the fly. In many cases, the Coho were found holding in shallow sand flats in 2-4 feet of water, and the Finns did a great job of sight casting to them and employing rapid strips to exploit the Coho’s aggressive nature. Once hooked, the Coho often put up acrobatic, high flying runs. Erkki Kainulainen landed the largest Coho – a 15 lb chromer. Not to mention that 5 Steelhead were taken on the dry fly as well. It certainly was a great time had by all, and thanks also go out to Ismo Uosukainen for his finely prepared carpaccia and sushi!
The fall season is now upon us, and we are in the prime time for Fall Steelhead and Coho. With each day and certainly each freshet, more of these spectacular fish will be ascending the Skeena…
Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…
Chad Black
Operations Manager
Nicholas Dean Lodge
'Most people fish their entire lives without realizing it's not the fish that they're really after.' - David Adams Richards
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:
Fishing Report from: Reliable Guide and Charters
KITIMAT RIVER:
Marc Girard of Reliable Guide and Charters drifted with his clients Luc, Steve and Deni on September 17th and landed 2 Coho and lost a couple more.
There were six Coho landed at the hatchery Friday morning September 21st. Five of these were all hooked bottom bouncing roe with a spin n glo. The sixth was hooked on a jig. The Kitimat River is very low and clear and most of the Coho are being caught during the morning and evening bite. The Coho seem to be grouping at the Hatchery and the Goose Creek run in the lower river. Friday night there were another five Coho caught below the hatchery. Drifting the middle section river right now is a bit spotty with the new fish holding in the lower end. The river needs a bump of water to move fish but in the Northwest one has to be careful what one wishes for. There is some rain forecast for this weekend, so here's hoping for a little rain for the river anglers but not too much.
On Friday night September 21st the Kitimat rose 4' and a bunch of Coho were on the move. Alex Nemeth drifted with his clients Robin Frosse, Dave Eby and Rod Fitzpatrick on Saturday September 22nd. They hooked fifteen Coho but only managed to land four.
I had the pleasure of guiding John Harder and Tony Tiani on Saturday. We hooked eight Coho and were able to land four. Coho fishing on the Kitimat is not as good as it normally is this time of the year but there are a fair number of Coho in the system and with a little effort Coho are being caught.
DOUGLAS CHANNEL:
With the Kitimat River staying relatively low for this time of year there are some Coho still schooling up in the harbour.
My neighbor, Ted Hrynkiw boated 4 Coho and lost 4 Wednesday September 19th.
Wes Owens from Golden Adventure Charters also boated four Coho on September 21st with his clients. There are Coho being caught in the Harbour fishery but not in the numbers that we have become accustomed to. The main run is either late or not going to happen. Only Mother Nature knows what will happen with this year's Coho run but stay tuned to this Fishing report and either way we will report the results.
Thank You to everyone who contributed to this report.
Report from Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters
Cast to this link for Kitimat tide tables http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showRegion&language=english®ion=1
CURRENT REPORT and summary for Central Coast/North Van Island Wilderness Rivers:
DFO Salmon forecast for 2007: Coho return is expected to be normal; Chinook were at or above average, so good fishing is anticipated; Chum are always strong; Pink returns are expected to be normal, which means very plentiful; Sockeye is not expected to be high.
Fishing Report from: Nimmo Bay Resort
Fishing is very much ongoing at Nimmo Bay. October 15 is our last official day. Kevin O'Neill our pilot / guide provided accesses to this Chinook, while our young guest reaped the reward. See photo-of the-week above.
For the most part the fall has been beautiful, with sunny days and great fishing. There are rivers we access where the Coho haven't started to come into. Each day provides a new pageant and the angling odyssey at Nimmo Bay continues to amaze fishers from around the world. Ireland, England and South Africa will be taking back their stories of great catches and magnificent scenery, while stopping to enjoy a shore lunch at 7000 feet.
The food from our coastal kitchen continues to amaze anglers with a big appetite, after a day on the rivers. This gourmet collection of coastal delicacies goes beyond 'numbers of stars' and is best described as Bombastic or Almost Biblical. But I guess you just have to be here to truly understand how the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Note from Noel: This year in 2007, out of 10 Heli fishing and tour resorts and lodges from around the world, Nimmo Bay Resort was voted number one by the prestigious, New York based Forbes Traveler magazine.
To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine
Craig Murray, Owner
Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)
FISHING REGULATION WEBSITES:
2005/2007 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish
Effective April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2007
2006/2007 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/intro.html
Effective April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007
NOTE: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s
2007 TV SHOW SCHEDULE FOR SPORTFISHING BC with host Mark Pendlington
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