Tips On Fly Fishing In British Columbia

[Newsman]

British Columbia offers some of the most spectacular fly fishing streams in the world; not only is fly fishing BC a breathtaking experience, it is also an easily accessible and relatively low cost fishing adventure. Fly fishing BC is also available year round making it convenient for a wide variety of fishers. All types of fish can also be found in British Columbia depending upon the season. British Columbia has an incredible variety of lakes and rivers in which to cast a fly. Many of the back country streams are virtually uncharted. A guide can take visitors fly fishing BC into areas where they may not see other fishers the entire trip. For beginners looking to upgrade their skills or experienced fishers who want to add to their repertoires British Columbia has many schools run by expert fishers who can offer instruction followed by guided individual and group tours. There also many instructional DVDS on fly fishing for beginners. Fraser Valley and the Pitt River are two of the best fly fishing locations in all of Canada. No matter what time of year a fish flyer visits this area of British Columbia there will be a fish worthy of the trip. Coastal Cutthroat Trout are in the waters of Fraser Valley throughout the year. Steelhead run the Fraser Valley streams from winter through mid spring and Salmon take over mid summer until late fall. Bull Trout and Salmon are common to the Pitt River during the summer and fall. The Elk River is another don’t miss location for fly fishing BC. Near depletion levels only a decade or so, careful management has restored this river to its near legendary levels. Dry fly fishing is plentiful and the waters are easily navigable for competent fishers of all levels. The Terrace region in northwest British Columbia boasts three large streams headed by the Skeena River. Fish jump in the Skeena offshoots almost the whole year round. These cold but largely ice free waters see wild migratory fish topping twenty pounds. May through August enormous salmon that respond readily to the lure of dry flies fill the streams. Fall sees the arrival of Steelhead and Coho. Chilko River headed by the pristine Chilko Lake is a haven for a variety of trout. Those who go for fly fishing BC in this area will find one of the most beautiful and renowned fly fishing rivers in the world. Come here to dry fly fish enormous hungry rainbow trout from mid summer until early fall. Investigate this area early as fishing is restricted and fills up quickly. So, for some of the best fly fishing in the world, consider fly fishing BC; jet into Vancouver’s International Airport and enjoy this sophisticated city for a day before hopping a flight into the back country of British Columbia. No matter what direction a person decides to take extraordinary vistas and water full of fish will greet the visitor who comes for fly fishing BC. More...