BABINE STEELHEAD LODGE
STEELHEAD FISHING THE BABINE RIVER
Welcome to the Babine River, home to the biggest wild steelhead found anywhere in the world. Get prime dates with these all-inclusive Babine steelhead fishing packages at the famed Babine Steelhead Lodge. Packages are offered from early September to late October and are all-inclusive, including helicopter transfers from Smithers, BC. This heli service maximizes your time on the Babine River and puts you into the heart of its most remote stretches.
PRIME DATES
Always get prime September & October dates.
FISH MULTIPLE RIVERS
Guided days on the Morice & Bulkley rivers.
RIVERSIDE ACCOMMODATIONS
On the famous Bulkley River.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Included from Smithers including airport pickup.
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
Including guided fishing, accommodations & meals.
FLY FROM VANCOUVER
Vancouver to Smithers is only 1.5 hours fly time.
HOME TO BC’S BIGGEST STEELHEAD
This is a seven night package that includes six days of guided fishing on the Babine River. This fully guided program gives you the chance to fish untouched water every day on remote stretches of the Babine, some of the finest runs on the river are minutes from the lodge. Trips run Saturday to Saturday and you’ll fly by helicopter from Smithers to the lodge on the Babine. The Babine is well suited to all anglers, with relatively easy wading and casting. Space is limited, please contact us for available dates.
BABINE STEELHEAD PACKAGE
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ABOUT THE LODGE
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES
The lodge, one of only three on the river, is located on the banks of the Babine within the confines of Babine Mountains Provincial Park. Comprised of a main lounge and dining room, three guest cabins and a shower room, the lodge offers comfortable riverside arrangements. The remote location doesn’t allow for opulence, instead tasteful simplicity welcomes you.
Comfortable guests cabins are shared accommodations with bunks for four anglers per cabin, perfect for a small group of friends on a trip. A hot breakfast is served daily and packed lunches are prepped to be taken on the water each day. Homestyle dinners are enjoyed in the main dining hall at day’s end.
FISHING THE BABINE RIVER
WILD STEELHEAD ON THE FLY
The Babine River is one of the major tributaries to BC’s famed Skeena River and it has gained incredible notoriety for its incredible fish and the quality angling for big steelhead throughout the season. Each year, from early September through early to mid October, some of the largest steelhead found on the entire Skeena system make their return to the Babine. These Babine steelhead packages will put you onto the upper Babine River, fishing the remote sections between Babine Lake and Babine Falls. The Babine Steelhead Lodge’s strategic placement puts you into stretch after stretch of incredible river, with no outside pressure and fresh water to swing flies in all day long. Steelhead in the 35 inch plus range are common on the Babine, so chances at a true fish of a lifetime is definitely a reality!
GUIDED PROGRAM
WITH TOP BABINE GUIDES
Packages to the Babine River are fully guided with top local steelhead guides. The central location of the lodge allows for ultimate access to the upper Babine River with vast selection of prime runs to fish. Groups can be split into 2 or 3 anglers and the guides will have a pre-plan for fishing each day, allowing for guests to rotate and fish a variety of water each day. The fishing guides at Babine Steelhead Lodge are excellent with years of experience. They’ll ensure you maximize your time on the water each day and give you the best opportunity at some big Babine steelhead. If you’re feeling keen, there’s usually time for a post dinner fish right in front of the lodge on the famed home run.
GEARING UP FOR A TRIP
WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR TRIP
Most of the steelhead fishing done in BC is with 2 handed spey rods. A 7-8 weight is a great rod, up to 13 feet. No need for anything bigger than that. A variety of sink tips is critical, Type III & VI are our go to tips and MOW tips fish nice as well. Fly choice for steelhead fishing is endless, our Fly Fishing for Steelhead Gear List has a list of favourite British Columbia steelhead patterns. Upon booking you’ll be sent a detailed list of what to bring, licensing instructions and more. Classified waters licenses and steelhead conservation licenses are required on this trip.
WHY BOOK WITH US?
THE TRUSTED SOURCE FOR BC’S BEST FISHING
There are lots of reasons why people have trusted us with the BC steelhead fishing plans for over 15 years. Honest local advice, hard work, dedication to customer service and loving what we do are just a few of the reason. Our fair pricing, thoughtful cancellation policy and easy booking process make planning stress free. Our Google Reviews and 5 Years of Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor will give you added confidence you’re planning your trip the right guys! You can use the contact form below to get a hold of us, we look forward to earning your business.
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PRIME DATES AT BC’S BEST STEELHEAD LODGES
THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT WE DO!
For almost 20 years Chromer Sport Fishing has been the trusted source for BC’s finest steelhead fishing trips. With an all-star lineup of British Columbia’s top steelhead lodges you’ll always get honest local advice, prime dates and dedicated service at zero extra cost than booking direct. Nothing beats local experience, when planning your BC steelhead trip make sure you go with the good advice and honest service you can always count on from Chromer Sport Fishing.
