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!
Nass River
The Nass River
The Nass River System is one of the most beautiful and scenic river systems in northern British Columbia. In 1700, a volcano erupted in the Nisga’a Valley and expelled hot lava within a radius of 32 square miles. Today, the lava beds are covered with white moss and the rivers are Emerald-green, full of waterfalls and lava tubes. The Nass region, with its incredible scenery, is almost untouched and a perfect location for targeting fresh, wild Steelhead and Chinook-Salmon. These secret rivers, in the wild, untouched rainforest, are considered to be the best Steelhead rivers in the world!
The Nass River
The Nass River System is one of the most beautiful and scenic river systems in northern British Columbia. In 1700, a volcano erupted in the Nisga’a Valley and expelled hot lava within a radius of 32 square miles. Today, the lava beds are covered with white moss and the rivers are Emerald-green, full of waterfalls and lava tubes. The Nass region, with its incredible scenery, is almost untouched and a perfect location for targeting fresh, wild Steelhead and Chinook-Salmon. These secret rivers, in the wild, untouched rainforest, are considered to be the best Steelhead rivers in the world!
Kasiks River
The Kasiks River
The Kasiks River is known to be one of the best Coho-Salmon rivers in North America, with outstanding, beautiful scenery. The jet-boat ride up the river is fantastic! The way leads upstream, where slate-grey rock is confining the river to a narrow slot and thousands of tiny waterfalls are skittering down the rock faces.
The Kasiks River
The Kasiks River is known to be one of the best Coho-Salmon rivers in North America, with outstanding, beautiful scenery. The jet-boat ride up the river is fantastic! The way leads upstream, where slate-grey rock is confining the river to a narrow slot and thousands of tiny waterfalls are skittering down the rock faces.
Kalum River
The Kalum River
The Kalum River offers exceptional Chinook-Salmon fishing from the middle of May to the middle of June and again from the middle of July to the beginning of August. Excellent Coho-Salmon fishing is possible from the end of August to the middle of October. The Chinook-Salmon migrating into the Kalum River are reaching weights of 50 to 100 pounds. A new world-record is possible to any time! Excellent Steelhead fishing is possible from the middle of March to the middle of May, as well as from the middle of September to the end of October.
The Kalum River
The Kalum River offers exceptional Chinook-Salmon fishing from the middle of May to the middle of June and again from the middle of July to the beginning of August. Excellent Coho-Salmon fishing is possible from the end of August to the middle of October. The Chinook-Salmon migrating into the Kalum River are reaching weights of 50 to 100 pounds. A new world-record is possible to any time! Excellent Steelhead fishing is possible from the middle of March to the middle of May, as well as from the middle of September to the end of October.
Copper River
The Copper River
The Copper River, a tributary of the Skeena River, is small in size but receives the largest return of Steelhead-Trout! There is a large run of Steelhead in the summer time, with an average weight of 8 pounds. The Copper River is only a few minutes away from “Little Wolf”, appropriate to explore this river on your own!
The Copper River
The Copper River, a tributary of the Skeena River, is small in size but receives the largest return of Steelhead-Trout! There is a large run of Steelhead in the summer time, with an average weight of 8 pounds. The Copper River is only a few minutes away from “Little Wolf”, appropriate to explore this river on your own!
Kispiox River
The Kispiox River
The Kispiox River is an upper Skeena tributary. On a trip by rental car, one hour away from “Little Wolf Resort”, the Kispiox River Valley can be visited! The Kispiox River is small and intimate, but its Steelhead are world-famous. In late summer and in the fall these Steelhead are very large and aggressive!
The Kispiox River
The Kispiox River is an upper Skeena tributary. On a trip by rental car, one hour away from “Little Wolf Resort”, the Kispiox River Valley can be visited! The Kispiox River is small and intimate, but its Steelhead are world-famous. In late summer and in the fall these Steelhead are very large and aggressive!
Alternate Rivers
Alternate Rivers
The Bulkley River is an upper Skeena tributary, having a large Steelhead population during the summer-run and fall-run. The Morice River is a tributary of the Bulkley River. This river is having a fall-run of countless Steelhead. The Babine River is an upper Skeena tributary with an enormous number of summer-run and fall-run Steelhead. The Bell Irving River is a tributary of the upper Nass River. The Steelhead are numerous and aggressive! Remote scenery and wild stocks are making this river an attraction! The Exstew River and the Exchamsiks River are both well known as exceptional locations for fishing for Coho-Salmon during the fall season. The Gitnadiox and the Ecstall River, surrounded by beautiful scenery, are both well known for having a rich King-Salmon population.
Alternate Rivers
The Bulkley River is an upper Skeena tributary, having a large Steelhead population during the summer-run and fall-run. The Morice River is a tributary of the Bulkley River. This river is having a fall-run of countless Steelhead. The Babine River is an upper Skeena tributary with an enormous number of summer-run and fall-run Steelhead. The Bell Irving River is a tributary of the upper Nass River. The Steelhead are numerous and aggressive! Remote scenery and wild stocks are making this river an attraction! The Exstew River and the Exchamsiks River are both well known as exceptional locations for fishing for Coho-Salmon during the fall season. The Gitnadiox and the Ecstall River, surrounded by beautiful scenery, are both well known for having a rich King-Salmon population.
Remote Rivers
Remote Rivers
Untouched are the remote rivers where you can fish for the wildest and strongest Steelhead on earth! These rivers are only accessible by helicopter! Take off at “Little Wolf Resort” and explore the remote, scenic wilderness of British Columbia!
Remote Rivers
Untouched are the remote rivers where you can fish for the wildest and strongest Steelhead on earth! These rivers are only accessible by helicopter! Take off at “Little Wolf Resort” and explore the remote, scenic wilderness of British Columbia!