Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus) are apex predators that dominate their section of river. These fish are known to travel great lengths to strike a carefully presented fly. In NBC Hunts territory, Bull Trout can easily measure over 28 inches and provide a real opportunity for that “fish of a lifetime”.
Our Cabins
Our Cabins
We accommodate our guests with 5 different cabins strewn around the lakes in the territory. With cabins tucked strategically around crystal lakes through the wilderness, expect to have a memorable fishing trip in Northern British Columbia. The cabins are situated on Toodoggone Lake, Chukachida Lake, Chukachida River, Metsantan Lake, and Moosehorn Lake.
Fishing Techniques
Fly-fishing rods should range between a 5 to 8 weight with a matching disc drag reel. 7 foot graphite spinning rods can also be used, while paired with a 8 to 12 pound test.
All lures will have a single barbless hooks as Bull Trout are part of the catch and release. The best lure actions are those which resemble baitfish, as larger Bull Trout will strike at anything that resembles an easy meal. Minnows and larger streamer type flies are ideal and provide an exciting fight from the time you hook into them.
Bull Trout are usually found in moving pools of water around rocks. They are opportunistic feeders, but will conserve as much energy as possible by waiting for a meal to come by. They are a hard fighting fish and will fight from the time you hook them until you have landed it.
Fishers should be equipped with the proper tackles. There are several fishing tackle assortments. Every angler must be supplied by at least a hook, bait, and fishing line.
Sculpin are a constant source of food for Bull Trout. Select patterns that ride with the hook point upwards and have a heavily weighted head. Any combination of brown, olive, and black should work nicely.
Classic Deer Hair Mouse
This may be one of your only opportunities to catch the infamous “mouse hatch”. Bull Trout are known to strike mouse patterns that are skated along back eddies and deep holes. Don’t be left unprepared.
Fishing Etiquettes
Fishing Etiquettes
Leave no trace of you being there. Pick up any trash or wrappers from food or gear. Do not dump or spill any chemicals into the water and make sure to pack up all fishing gear before leaving.
General Things to Know Before Fishing
Fishing Regulations
It is a shared responsibility to manage Canada’s fisheries between the territorial, Provincial, and federal government. Since there are various roles between different territories and provinces:
- The responsibility of all marine species is on federal government with the exception of inland waters’ catadromous and anadromous in some regions; and
- The freshwater responsibility is on provincial and territorial governments with the exception of British Columbia’s Salmon.
Fishing Licenses and Tags
Before fishing you need to have a valid:
- Outdoors Card (a three years valid identification card),
- A fishing licence (for one or three years)
Fishing licences are for:
- Conservetion (for reducing limits of catch)
- Sport (for normal limits of catch)
Fishing Trips
NBC Hunts take you through awe-inspiring wilderness speckled with crystal lakes. The serenity of nature besides the idyllic environment calls for a unique fishing. The tour packages provide guests with all they expect from a fishing trip.
Identification
Fish profile
A Bull Trout and a Dolly Varden have such similar external characteristics that one cannot positively identify the two apart without taking size and habitat into account. As a rule a guide will identify and confirm a bull trout. A large, wide head and pronounced upper jaw, similar to that of a bull will be viewed. Along with a long, slim body that is of olive-green to blue-grey, pale spots will be found along the back and sides. Spawning males will obtain red, orange, or yellow bellies from their normal pale colour.
Cast a line, enjoy the breath-taking scenery, inspire by the true nature.
Our Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) populations live in some of the cleanest waters in British Columbia. You can really tell the difference between the average Rainbow and others.
NBC Hunts boasts some of the most densely populated Arctic Grayling rivers in British Columbia. Arctic Grayling (Thymallus arcticus) can be finnicky, but provide the ultimate dry fly experience for discerning anglers.
Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) are fresh water char that are uniquely Canadian. Our Lake Trout here in NBC Hunts territory are excellent tasting and easily exceed the average 2-10 pounds.
