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Nicholas Dean Lodge is pleased to offer numerous fishing packages for each of the main seasons on the world-renowned Skeena River and its tributaries in 2012. Depending on the species and time of year, we can create an adventure package that is unique and meets your exacting specifications. To provide a customer-focused experience of the highest quality, we offer 5 day packages for up to 8-10 clients in the Summer and no more than 6-8 in the Spring and Fall. Here’s an overview of peak fishing times for Steelhead and Salmon on the Lower Skeena River and its tributaries, by month:
With an incredible number of fishing options available to anglers each year, we suggest taking a look at our 2012 Seasons and Packages brochure to get a better idea of which fishery you might like best. This general information brochure will give you a concise look at each fishery we offer, as well as dates, rates, and booking details. Of course, if you want to discuss anything in further detail, please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time!
Once you’ve determined which fishery you’re interested in, we encourage you to look at our more in-depth descriptions below. There, you’ll find detailed brochures for each fishery, including river fishing options, a rough itinerary, inclusions and exclusions, and specific weeks.
March 18 to May 19, 2012
Classic Northwest Steelheading at its best. We guide on many wild and scenic rivers ranging from small, not-to-be-named coastal rivers, to medium sized rivers like the Kalum and Copper for large, wild Steelhead. Adventure Steelhead – our newest program and the product of years of exploration, offers anglers the chance to target Steelhead up to and over 20 lbs in remote waters at the heart of the British Columbia wilderness. Quickly becoming a lodge favourite, this program is designed for the adventurous angler seeking a Steelhead trip that is quite literally off the beaten path. Mid way through the season, aggressive Spring Chinook begin to show and add an exciting dimension. We have very limited space during this popular season.
April 8 to August 4, 2012
Looking for big game fly fishing in freshwater? Like the challenge of hooking and landing big, sea-run fish? If so, we have just the package for you. The Skeena region offers the fly fisher prime opportunities to target chrome-bright, aggressive Chinook (King) Salmon in two seasons.
June 10 to August 4, 2012
Trophy Chinook season in Northwestern British Columbia is when we do battle with the giants of the Skeena. The rivers are full of massive Chinook (King) Salmon, which average an astounding 20 to 50 pounds. Fish over 70 pounds are caught every year and there is even a chance at a Salmon over 100 pounds. These fish are fresh from the sea and in peak condition. They are chrome bright and extremely powerful. Expect sore arms and hot thumbs!
August 5 to September 1, 2012
Simply put, Northwestern British Columbia’s Skeena River is the Steelhead and Salmon superhighway. In summer and fall the lower main channel Skeena hosts vast numbers of migrating Steelhead, Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chums, and Pinks headed for numerous upriver tributaries. To take full advantage of this prolific fishery and offer a high-quality, high-value fishing adventure, Nicholas Dean Lodge has developed an on-river Skeena Camp package. Renowned rivers such as the Babine, Kispiox, Sustut, Bulkley, Morice, Copper (Zymoetz) and Kalum enter the Skeena above our camp and all fish bound for these rivers must pass directly in front of us before reaching their spawning grounds. Only a day or two out of the ocean, at the peak of their size, strength and beauty, these are among the biggest and most aggressive Steelhead and Salmon on Earth. To hook one of these fish on the fly in the broad, lower Skeena is to touch the heart of the wilderness – an experience not to be forgotten!
August 5 to September 1, 2012
If you’re after the ultimate Trout – the meanest, hottest, sea-lice covered, Monster Steelhead – you’ll want to be on the lower Skeena and tributaries during this season. These awesome fish average 8 to 15 pounds, 20 pounds is not uncommon, and a world record catch is not beyond imagination. It’s typical for even average fish to go on unstoppable runs, leaping all the way. These ultra-chrome rockets have left many an angler with shaking hands and wanting more. There is also the added bonus of being able to catch all five species of Pacific Salmon during this time.
September 2 to October 27, 2012
This is the season that has made the Skeena justifiably famous. Fish wild rivers for huge, aggressive Steelhead. Our fall fish are surface-oriented and can readily be taken with waking and dry flies. Skeena Coho (Silver) average 10 pounds, commonly reach 20 pounds, and world record 30-plus fish are always present. We fish some of the most beautiful wilderness rivers in the world. Towering, snow-capped mountains rising over 3000 feet above meandering streams surrounded in the orange, red and green of British Columbia’s coastal autumn make for an experience that you’ll never forget. It doesn’t get any better!
September 1 to October 31, 2012
Skeena Coho average 10 pounds, commonly reach 20 pounds and world record 30-plus fish are always present. We fish some of the most beautiful wilderness rivers in the world. Towering, snow-capped mountains rising over 3000 feet abovemeandering streams surrounded in the orange, red and green of BC’s coastal autumnmake for an experience you’ll never forget. If that’s not enough, many of our Coho rivers also host Steelhead during this season. It doesn’t get any better!
October 27 to November 17, 2012
This is indeed a special season, a season of legendary fish and legendary anglers. Non-steelheaders think it’s insane to step out into a frost-covered morning and wade into a freezing, wild river. We know better though. We know pools full of large, Wild Steelhead awaiting any angler brave enough and prepared to face the elements. A few casts. A solid strike. A savage battle and it all comes together as you look down on the shimmering, broad shoulders of a large buck Steelhead in the shallow water at your feet. If this is what you live for, our Early Winter Steelhead season is for you.
April 8 to November 17, 2012
Nicholas Dean Lodge offers many unique helicopter fishing options for the adventure-minded angler. Helicopters allow the opportunity to fish untouched expanses of spectacular wilderness rivers that teem with Trophy Steelhead and Salmon.
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