Fishing Season
Steelhead Heaven Fishing Season
Northern BC and its coastal tributaries offer many freshwater species to choose from.
Below is a easy to read chart that will give you a chance to a have a look at what species and time period suite you the best. |
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| Fishing Probabilities* |
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Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
| Steelhead |
4 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
| King |
0 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Silver |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
| Chum |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
| Sockeye |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Pink |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Dolly Varden |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
| * The probability of “0” (least likely) to “5” (most likely) are only estimates based on our history and experience and may vary. |
Fishing at Steelhead Heaven
Our morning begins with a 630AM wake-up call with a hot breakfast ready by 7AM. Anglers are geared up and off to the river by 8AM. The pools and runs we fish are accessed by rafts and driftboats only. We feel this is the finest way to fish. It is very stealthy and each pool is covered with maximum 2-3 guided anglers. By noon we have fished 1-3 pools/runs. Lunch is served, hot beverages, fresh breads and sweets are on the menu, etc.
We finish the late afternoon after another 2-3 pools and try to be back at the lodge by 630-7PM. Supper is served at 730PM. After dinner guests can enjoy the comforts of the lodge mingling, reading by the fire, playing cards, darts, etc. By 10-11PM most anglers are ready for bed.
Guests can request a schedule catered to their own liking as this is your holiday.
Recomended Tackle
FLY-FISHING
 For avid fly anglers we do recommend that you bring at least two rods.
Personally the Upper Kalum is a excellent Spey casting river as many
pools are sidelined with overhanging trees, while the lower section and
other streams are covered with single handed rods as trees are not as
close to the shoreline.
Rod selection for Steelhead and Salmon are 7-9wt rods 9-14ft long. Our
selection includes Sage, G-Loomis and Fenwick.
Suggestion for reels should be large arbor 3.8"-4.5" with spare spools
for a variety of water conditions and flows.
When it comes to fishing lines a full floating system with a multi-tip
is recommended. Sink tips I use are type 4-8. Air-Flo and Rio are
excellent lines. Monofilament line used for tippet, I recommend Maxima
Ultragreen in 25lb-8lb test, this helps to make tapered leaders in a
variety of lengths. The use of loops is the finest way to connect fly
lines to monofilament, nail and blood knots are also used, the choice is
yours.
Fly selection we recommend hairwing patterns, leeches in a variety of
color, as well large dry flies. Flies can be purchased from your guide
if you are interested in the local patterns.
SPINCASTERS
AND BAITCASTERS
 For anglers who use spincasters we suggest a rod for Steelead and
Salmon that is 8ft. long with a reel loaded with 15lb. test
monofilament.
Anglers who are bait fishermen we suggest Ambassador 5000-6500 reels
with a 8-9ft. rod spooled with 15lb. test.
Tackle should include a variety of lures like Ironheads, Koho35-45's,
Croc's, spinners, jigs and BC Steel. Float fishermen should bring
numerous floats either in foam or cork, hooks in size 1-2/0. Weights
used can be either split shot or coiled lead with rubber tubing.
Swivels are a must and size is not that important. As for bait (salmon
roe) it is available at a cost.
All tackle can be supplied as we have a well stocked supply including
numerous rods/reels for our clients.
Weather at Steelhead Heaven
Temperatures throughout the prime fishing season vary from
hot and sunny to overcast and raining.
Packing for Your Trip to Steelhead Heaven
We recommend you bring items that will keep you warm and
dry on the rainy days, as well as sunglasses, sunscreen and
a hat for sunny days. We provide fishing (neoprene) waders
upon request.
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