Rivers
In a rugged knot of mountains in northern British Columbia lies a spectacular, beautiful valley, known to the First Nations as the “Sacred Headwaters”.
This sub-alpine basin is the birthplace of three of British Columbia´s most important wild Salmon rivers:
The Skeena, the Nass and the Stikine.
Like the Serengeti in Africa, this paradise is one of the last remaining intact biotopes on earth!
British Columbia´s clear flowing rivers are populated with sea-running fish, such as:
Salmon and Steelhead, Dolly Varden, Bull Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
British Columbia is known for its beautiful rivers full of Salmon and wild Steelhead. Not only the fishing is incomparable, but natural scenery is also unmatched, with breathtaking mountains, giant moss-covered trees, crystal-clear flowing rivers and glittering lakes, making British Columbia an amazing outdoor destination, attracting adventure travelers and fishermen from all over the world!
Rivers
In a rugged knot of mountains in northern British Columbia lies a spectacular, beautiful valley, known to the First Nations as the “Sacred Headwaters”.
This sub-alpine basin is the birthplace of three of British Columbia´s most important wild Salmon rivers:
The Skeena, the Nass and the Stikine.
Like the Serengeti in Africa, this paradise is one of the last remaining intact biotopes on earth!
British Columbia´s clear flowing rivers are populated with sea-running fish, such as:
Salmon and Steelhead, Dolly Varden, Bull Trout and Cutthroat Trout.
British Columbia is known for its beautiful rivers full of Salmon and wild Steelhead. Not only the fishing is incomparable, but natural scenery is also unmatched, with breathtaking mountains, giant moss-covered trees, crystal-clear flowing rivers and glittering lakes, making British Columbia an amazing outdoor destination, attracting adventure travelers and fishermen from all over the world!
Skeena River
The Skeena River
The Skeena River, the largest in size, is the mother river to many well-known tributaries, including the Bulkley, Kispiox and Copper River.
The Skeena River is set in an amazing landscape, full of mountains and forests and flows directly into the ocean. This gives it another unique feature, as fishermen can target Steelhead and Salmon fresh from the saltwater, still dripping in sea lice.
The Skeena River in front of “Little Wolf Resort” and the surrounding rivers are offering exciting fishing adventures for experienced and skilled fishermen. The mighty Skeena River forges its path through the valleys of the magnificent Coast Mountains of British Columbia, to join the Pacific Ocean in Prince Rupert. The Skeena River System offers numerous rivers and streams, all rich with Salmon, Trout and Steelhead. The name Skeena River comes from the Gitsan word “Ksan”, which means “River of the Mists”. The Ksan Historical Village and Museum is a reconstructed native village, located where the Skeena River and Bulkley River run together, close to the native village of Gitanmaxx.
Gitanmaxx means:
“people who fish by firelight”.
The Ksan Historical Village and Museum is explaining the village life and culture of the Gitsan Nation. The historical village of Ksan is one of the main attractions to visit, while staying at “Little Wolf Resort”!
Thanks to the continuous return of Salmon and Steelhead, the Skeena River is holding the world-record for the Chinook-Salmon, with 92 and a half pounds and also holds the world-record for the Coho-Salmon, with 25 and a half pounds, as well as the world-record for the Steelhead-Trout, with 36 pounds.
In comparison to other catches, taken elsewhere in the world, the average size of fish in the Skeena River Region are considered to be trophies! Chinook-Salmon over 50 pounds and Steelhead weighing over 20 pounds are not uncommon!
Biologists have also netted world-record size Chum-Salmon, as well as Chinook-Salmon over 100 pounds! The prime time for targeting King-Salmon is in July. In August, fresh runs of Steelhead, Coho-Salmon as well as lots of Sockeye-Salmon are running into the Skeena.
The Skeena River
The Skeena River, the largest in size, is the mother river to many well-known tributaries, including the Bulkley, Kispiox and Copper River.
The Skeena River is set in an amazing landscape, full of mountains and forests and flows directly into the ocean. This gives it another unique feature, as fishermen can target Steelhead and Salmon fresh from the saltwater, still dripping in sea lice.
The Skeena River in front of “Little Wolf Resort” and the surrounding rivers are offering exciting fishing adventures for experienced and skilled fishermen. The mighty Skeena River forges its path through the valleys of the magnificent Coast Mountains of British Columbia, to join the Pacific Ocean in Prince Rupert. The Skeena River System offers numerous rivers and streams, all rich with Salmon, Trout and Steelhead. The name Skeena River comes from the Gitsan word “Ksan”, which means “River of the Mists”. The Ksan Historical Village and Museum is a reconstructed native village, located where the Skeena River and Bulkley River run together, close to the native village of Gitanmaxx.
Gitanmaxx means:
“people who fish by firelight”.
The Ksan Historical Village and Museum is explaining the village life and culture of the Gitsan Nation. The historical village of Ksan is one of the main attractions to visit, while staying at “Little Wolf Resort”!
Thanks to the continuous return of Salmon and Steelhead, the Skeena River is holding the world-record for the Chinook-Salmon, with 92 and a half pounds and also holds the world-record for the Coho-Salmon, with 25 and a half pounds, as well as the world-record for the Steelhead-Trout, with 36 pounds.
In comparison to other catches, taken elsewhere in the world, the average size of fish in the Skeena River Region are considered to be trophies! Chinook-Salmon over 50 pounds and Steelhead weighing over 20 pounds are not uncommon!
Biologists have also netted world-record size Chum-Salmon, as well as Chinook-Salmon over 100 pounds! The prime time for targeting King-Salmon is in July. In August, fresh runs of Steelhead, Coho-Salmon as well as lots of Sockeye-Salmon are running into the Skeena.
Kitimat River
The Kitimat River
The Kitimat River, another coastal river, cuts its way through a beautiful valley to the Pacific Ocean.
This river never sleeps. Years ago, the Kitimat River was nearly destroyed by man and nature.
Pollution and over-logging in the Kitimat Valley, combined with heavy rain periods leading to floods,
were changing the river´s course and damaging natural spawn.
Because of these damages, the Kitimat River Hatchery was established
to protect the Salmon and Steelhead populations in the Kitimat River.
Today you can fish for all five species of Salmonidae:
Chinook-Salmon, Coho-Salmon, Chum-Salmon, Pink-Salmon and Steelhead-Trout.
“Hatchery returns, together with the natural, wild stocks,
are making the fishing experience absolutely fantastic!” (Noel F.Gyger)
The Kitimat River is excellent for fishing for Steelhead in April, for Chinook-Salmon in June and for some of the world´s largest Chum-Salmon, ranging from 15 to 32 pounds, as well as for Pink-Salmon and Coho-Salmon throughout the entire summer and fall. Exploring the Kitimat River with its unique scenery and wildlife by drift-boat is one of the big highlights and an unforgettable adventure!
The Kitimat River
The Kitimat River, another coastal river, cuts its way through a beautiful valley to the Pacific Ocean.
This river never sleeps. Years ago, the Kitimat River was nearly destroyed by man and nature.
Pollution and over-logging in the Kitimat Valley, combined with heavy rain periods leading to floods,
were changing the river´s course and damaging natural spawn.
Because of these damages, the Kitimat River Hatchery was established
to protect the Salmon and Steelhead populations in the Kitimat River.
Today you can fish for all five species of Salmonidae:
Chinook-Salmon, Coho-Salmon, Chum-Salmon, Pink-Salmon and Steelhead-Trout.
“Hatchery returns, together with the natural, wild stocks,
are making the fishing experience absolutely fantastic!” (Noel F.Gyger)
The Kitimat River is excellent for fishing for Steelhead in April, for Chinook-Salmon in June and for some of the world´s largest Chum-Salmon, ranging from 15 to 32 pounds, as well as for Pink-Salmon and Coho-Salmon throughout the entire summer and fall. Exploring the Kitimat River with its unique scenery and wildlife by drift-boat is one of the big highlights and an unforgettable adventure!