CHINOOK FISHING MAY 2008

Though there have still been a few fishing opportunities in the Skeena region near Terrace during the past week, conditions remain much the same as last week – high water and lots of it. Our warm, Spring weather has finally caught up with us, and the past few days have been warm, sunny, and pleasant. Greg Buck has made the most of this weather, and was able to consistently tie into some chrome Spring Chinook on a tributary of the Skeena, the largest of which were in the 40 lb range.

Other fishing opportunities in the area include ocean fishing, and trout fishing in lakes. Dustin, Ruby (the happy newlyweds!) and friends have done well fishing for crabs and prawns in the waters off Prince Rupert and in Douglas Channel, with the occasional halibut in between sets. However, if you were to target halibut or other bottom fish for most of a day, the fishing would likely be quite good. Sky Richard, being the adventurous angler he is, hiked into a few small, local lakes with an Abel Craft (a small, inflatable single person raft), and fished scud and leech patterns on long leaders for the large rainbows that cruise shoals. Sitting in deeper water, casting towards shoals, and retrieving your fly back through the depths is a common tactic and one of the best for enticing Rainbow and other trout species to the fly.

Over the next few weeks, we expect that the main channel Skeena will likely have some volume to it, but there will still be a few high percentage locations where Chinook fishing will be good. And, once the water conditions have improved even more, our guests will be able to enjoy some of the most exciting fishing of the year – Chinook up to and over 70 lbs! Contact Noel today if you’re interested in targeting the huge fish of the Skeena…

Until next week, tight lines and screaming reels…

Chad Black

Operations manager

Nicholas Dean Lodge…where every cast is an adventure!

CURRENT REPORT and summary for Northern Coastal Rivers:

Fishing Report from: Ron Wakita of Reliable Guide and Charters

KITIMAT RIVER: The Kitimat River was very high last Saturday and Sunday with the rain and hot weather we received last weekend but steadily dropped all week. By Friday, the river had dropped and cleared up nicely and was in great shape. We received some 20 degree weather today (Saturday) which caused the Kitimat to rise again and at the time of writing this report the river was starting to dirty.

There were two Chinook reported to be landed at the Pump House pool on Monday. Once the word circulated, the Pump House Pool was packed with anglers bar fishing elbow to elbow for the remainder of the week. There was only one report of a Chinook lost on Wednesday morning.

Chinook should start to migrate into the Kitimat River in sporadic numbers through May and the catch numbers should start to grow in June. The only hazard to this year's Chinook fishery may be the huge snow pack we have in the mountains. It would not be a bad thing if we receive hot weather now while the Chinook run is in its very early stages.

DOUGLAS CHANNEL: Todd from Nautical West Sport Fishing boated two Chinook and a 22lb Halibut with his clients last weekend down the Douglas Channel.

There were three Chinook reported caught in the south end of Kitimat Harbour on Monday.

With the Kitimat River high and producing dirty water in the harbour most boaters were fishing in the Bish creek area where the water clarity was better.

Todd boated another 15lb.Chinook with his clients on Friday. The catch rates should increase steadily in the Harbour fishery but erratic winds have prevented smaller boaters from getting out. With some favorable winds there should be some Chinook caught this weekend. Good Luck and Good Fishing to all! Ron

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:

Fishing Report from: Nimmo Bay Resort

This chrome beauty was caught May 22nd on one of the Mainland rivers. Nimmo Bay's Steelhead season is drawing to a close but next year we will be Steelhead fishing from December - May at a price of $9995 per person plus tax. There will be 4 anglers to a helicopter and 2 professional Steelhead guides. It is possible to also have a private helicopter for just two anglers.

Let Noel know if you want to reserve some space at Nimmo bay.

Craig Murray, Owner

Nimmo Bay Resort (Est. 1980)

To Fly is Human ...To Hover, Divine

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. Congratulations Craig, Deborah and staff.

Fishing Regulation Websites:

2007-2009 BC tidal waters and freshwater Salmon fishing information:

www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish

Effective April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2009

2008-2009 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:

www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish

Effective April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009

Note: For In-season Regulation Changes posted on the web check the above URL’s

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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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