In the fall guests at Skeena River Lodge have the rare opportunity to target both Steelhead and great Northern Coho in the same week. You have to experience it for yourself to understand what it’s all about. We have the best steelhead rivers on the planet in our program. The Skeena is the Mother of all steelhead rivers and has the largest run of wild Steelhead in the world.
Our Steelhead/Coho program offers guests the opportunity to fish the main Skeena and Kitimat River as well as other secret Coho rivers when the conditions are ripe. The Kalum will complete our Steelhead/Coho program in Terrace. The Kalum also known as Kitsumkalum River meanders through an old growth forest with magical long sweeping bends and runs. The Kalum River is most famous for its Giant Chinook Salmon, big Coho and Steelhead. There are very few rivers in the world where guests can catch Steelhead and Coho in the same day!
What you can expect when booking this package
We like the 13-14-foot 7-8-9 weight rods. You will be fishing the Skeena, Kitimat River and some secret rivers if they are fishable. The Skeena River is a big river and distance will be a plus. The Kitimat River is a medium size river, easier to cast and fish.
Skagit, rage, scandi or shooting heads would be the best lines to use for this time of the year. But any line you are comfortable with casting is ok.
In the early summer season, we like to use light tips or even go full floating for the aggressive fish just coming out of the salt. Later in the year, the heavier tips like t6 would be used most of the time. But make sure you bring the following tips, because the Kitimat River is very different from the Skeena River or our secret rivers. Bring Intermediate, t3, t6, t8 and t11.
We strongly advise Maxima ultragreen in the 15-20lb range. We have seen many large fish breaking off other brands of leader material.
In the early season the fish are very aggressive and not picky. Black with blue flash flies like the HOBO spey are some of the best flies. Bunny leeches with some blue flash work also very well. Pink flies will do fine as the river gets clearer. Bring some flashy flies for Cohos.
It can be very wet, cold and warm in the same day. Wearing different layers is a must. Most times the jet boat ride will be cold and during the day it can get quite warm in the sun. Make sure you bring a solid rain jacket and a chest wader.
Ask us anything. We’re happy to be there for you. You can also browse our Q&A section and find answers for frequently asked questions.
