General Fishing Information
Steelhead fishing? Salmon fishing? Trout fishing? River fishing? Lake fishing? Ocean fishing? We have it all here in our backyard. With world renowned rivers such as the Bulkley, Babine, Kispiox, Morice, Skeena only a cast away, it is no wonder our region is considered by many a fishing paradise.
Lake fishing can be enjoyed year round while most rivers in our vicinity are open from June 16 until December 31 (always check fishing regulations before venturing out: BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis ).
Steelhead fishing
- When: From mid August until the end of December. Peak period mid September until mid October.
- Where: All rivers
- Gear: Fly fishing: 7-9 weight single or spey rod. Sink tips or floating lines. Multi tip lines recommended. Spin fishing/casting: Medium weight rod. Koho, Blue Fox Vibrax lures
Salmon fishing
Spring Salmon (Chinook, King, Alaskan, Tyee)
- When: June 16-August 15 water conditions permitting
- Where: Morice, Bulkley, Kispiox, Skeena
- Gear: Fly fishing: 9-11 weight single or spey rod. Heavy sink tips. Spin fishing/casting: Medium-heavy weight rod. Spin n glow, yarn, Kitimat, Koho, Blue Fox Vibrax lures
Pink Salmon (Humpie)
- When: Mid August-mid September
- Where: Morice, Bulkley, Kispiox, Skeena
- Gear: Fly fishing: 6-8 weight single hand rod. Sink tips. Pink and green flies. Spin fishing/casting: Medium light-medium rod. Pink lures (Pink Crocs).
Sockeye Salmon (Red)
- When: August 1-August 31
- Where: Babine, Skeena
- Gear: Fly fishing: 7-9 weight single or spey rod. Appropriate sink tip lines for water conditions.
Coho Salmon (Silver)
- When: August 15-October 1
- Where: Bulkley
- Gear: Fly fishing: 7-9 weight single or spey rod. Sink tips. Boss and Comet flies in silver and blue. Spin fishing/casting: Medium weight rod. Kitimat, Koho, Blue Fox Vibrax lures, yarn.
Trout fishing
- When: First part of May (ice off) until October
- Where: Local lakes and Rainbow Ally
- Gear: Fly fishing: 4-6 weight rods. Floating and sinking lines. Spin fishing/casting: Ultra light-medium rod. Spoons, spinners, gang troll, bait
Salt water fishing
- When: Weather permitting (all year long)
- Where: Prince Rupert, Port Edwards, Kitimat, Stewart, Kincolith, Work Channel
- Gear: Bottom fish: 5.5 to 7ft rod with level wind reel with 60-100 braided line. Spring Salmon: 8-10.5ft rod with level wind or mooching reel with 20-30lb mono line. Coho Salmon: 8-10.5ft rod with level wind or mooching reel with 15-25lb mono line.
Above info is general. Please check regulations for any specific openings or restrictions. All rivers and streams in Region 6 are single barbless hook.