Trip Report: British Columbia Spring Steelhead

Guide Dustin and Sonja with a beautiful BC Steelhead

BC in the spring is my favorite time of the year to pursue the mighty Steelhead in the Lower Skeena region. It is at this time of the year that fly anglers have a dense mix of winter-holdover Steelhead that arrived during the previous fall months, along with the new arrival of dime bright spring Steelhead. And just this past weekend, a couple of my die-hard Steelhead customers, Sonja and Don, just returned from their Steelhead adventure near Terrace, British Columbia. Both of them are long time repeat guests and anglers of Nicholas Dean Lodge.

Sonja and Don scored an impressive week while fishing with guides Dustin and Sky. Don's personal bests for the week were two Steelhead that went 15+ pounds! And not to be outdone was Sonja who topped the week with an impressive Steelhead that went almost 19 pounds! Yes, spring is truly an incredible time of the year to fish for BC Steelhead.

They fished a variety of river during their week. Steelhead pursuits were on the Kalum River, Kitimat River, and a remote coastal river. All fisheries yielded Steelhead during their week. Impressive! Way to go Sonja and Don!

Looking ahead to next year's spring season, Angling On The Fly will be hosting another spring week at Nicholas Dean Lodge next season. The exact dates of next year's spring trip is April 11 - 17, 2010. Please contact us if you would like more information about this trip.

Well, spring is fading away fast now... it won't be long before us Steelheaders will be chasing summer Steelhead. Until then, keep your loop tight and Fish On!

Keith Kaneko

Dustin grinning over Don's chrome catch (and release)...

Dustin and Don with one of two 15+ pound Steelies...

Sonja with her impressive fish of the week...

Majestic BC Steelhead...