BC is a big place so we thought we’d break down fly fishing options here to the five main regions. Find where you’d like to go and we’ll let you know the different options for the region…
There is a ton of great fly fishing to be had close to Vancouver. BC’s South Coast region offers 365 days of fly fishing opportunities on wild rivers, hidden lakes and mountain streams. You don’t have to travel far to enjoy some epic BC fly fishing for salmon, steelhead and trout. Read more about fly fishing close to Vancouver here…
This is the true mecca of wild steelhead and salmon fishing found in Canada. The Skeena Region is home to the Skeena River, which is the main drainage of northern BC. The Skeena River and its many tributaries are are world famous for their salmon and steelhead fly fishing opportunities. Prime dates are April through mid November. Read more on fly fishing Northern BC’s Skeena Region here…
This area is known for having the best stillwater (lake) fly fishing in North America. Home to big trout, the Interior Region of BC is a fly fishing paradise for anglers looking for budget friendly trips and some great fishing. Read more about fly fishing BC’s interior lakes here…
In the southeast corner of BC you’ll find some pretty special fly fishing in the Fernie area. This region is home to several beautiful fly fishing rivers, with the Rocky Mountains as their backdrop. Read more on fly fishing in the Rocky Mountains of BC here…
Vancouver Island is best known for its saltwater salmon fishing opportunities but it also offers year-round fly fishing for salmon, trout and steelhead. This is a fun destination any time of year for a fly fishing trip. Read more about Vancouver Island fly fishing trips here…
There are few river systems in the world as prolific as the Skeena River and her many tributaries. The main stem of the Skeena is about 540 kilometres in length draining an area of about 51,000 sq. kilometres. The Skeena has many famous tributaries, all offering their own unique fly fishing opportunities.
On the Skeena you can go fly fishing for wild salmon and steelhead. There is a Spring run of steelhead in March and April and a run of Chinook (King) salmon through June and July. August and September are great months for both salmon and steelhead. October and November the focus is generally on steelhead as salmon runs have dissipated by that time. Here’s some more info on guided Skeena Lodge Packages.
The tributaries of the Skeena are too many to mention, but some of the more famous ones include the Kispiox, Kalum, Copper, Babine and Bulkley rivers. These are some of the most, if not the most, famous steelhead rivers in the world. Prime time for steelhead on these smaller rivers is late August through to mid November. We offer a variety of fly fishing trips to the Bulkley River and the Babine River for summer-run steelhead.
There are some other well know fisheries in the region, including the Kitimat River and the Nass River. The Kitimat River offers some very consistent fishing overall and is fairly accessibly and a great option for both conventional gear anglers and fly anglers. The Nass River which is much harder to access has a small group of guided fly fishing outfitters, including our partners at Nass River Steelhead Company.
Contact the pro team at Chromer Sport Fishing about a BC fly fishing trip. We’ll send you more info, pricing and availability. You can also call us toll free 1-877-902-3393 or email us at chromersportfishing@gmail.com.