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2. Chinook (King Salmon)
Chinook (King) Salmon are the largest of the Pacific
Salmon and for many years have been the target species of gear fisherman armed with heavy
tackle. With advancements in equipment and technique the King Salmon has emerged as the
ultimate quarry for the dedicated spey angler.
These fish are caught mid river and eat the largest flies you can cast. They are so strong
that some fish may simply be unlandable. Our fish range in size from 20 to 80 or more pounds. In
2001, a 99 pound Chinook was caught and released in our waters.
3. Steelhead
Steelheads are the most famous of BC gamefish. These beautiful wild sea run
Rainbow trout are lauded for both their strength and willingness to take a well presented fly. The
Skeena river system is known for consistently producing the largest Steelhead on the planet with
numerous world records coming from these waters. Many fish are caught every year close to 20lb
and some even up to 30lb. Ocean bright wild Steelhead can be found in the Skeena many months
of the year. There is a winter/spring run as well as a summer/fall run of fresh fish.
4. Coho
Coho Salmon are some of the most sought after game fish in the Skeena
River. Smaller than the Chinook, Coho Salmon are known for their acrobatic jumps and powerful
runs. The legendary ‘Skeena Northerns’ that return in the fall months can reach a tremendous size.
Anglers come to the Skeena specifically to target these larger Coho, many of which are up over 20
pounds. They respond well to the fly and can be caught swinging flies in the same manner as
Steelhead.
5. The Rest
The Rest of the fish in the Skeena includes an abundance of Pink, Chum and Sockeye
Salmon as well as healthy populations of wild Trout and Char. Many anglers come to Skeena
country specifically to target Steelhead and Salmon, yet are surprised with the quality of the Trout
fishing we have here. Bull Trout(Char) populations in the Skeena are very healthy and with catch
and release regulations in place the average fish size is on the rise. These incredibly pretty Char
are known for the aggressive manner in which they take the fly.