Birkenhead River is Fall Fly Fishing at its Best in British Columbia Canada
Birkenhead River is Fall Fly Fishing at its Best in British Columbia Canada.
Birkenhead River is fall fly fishing at its best. That’s quite the statement and if you are from around here, you”ll back this statement up with a “hellz ya”. Not everyone celebrates the turning of the leaves and the cool breeze that comes with the onset of fall. If your fishing the West Coast of British Columbia Canada this change of seasons brings a welcome change to our trout rivers. Local fly fishers rejoice the sight of the spawning Salmon that enter the rivers.
Spawning Salmon leave Tasty Trout Treats
Spawning Salmon send trout into a feeding frenzy that is unmatched by any hatch that may occur throughout the summer. During the months of September and October there are two Salmon species of importance in the Birkenhead River, Chinook and Sockeye Salmon. Even though the Chinook Salmon have been present in the river system from mid July, they are just now starting to actively spawn. Their eggs are a highly attractive food source for trout and a easily imitated pattern for the fly fisher. Come into Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd. for details about your fly choice and presentation tips. The Chinook Salmon although impressive, weighing in around 30 to 50lbs are not the most important piece of the puzzle.
September is a Great Month for Fly fishing in Whistler and Pemberton BC
September on the Birkenhead River hosts one of the largest Sockeye Salmon runs in the Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton BC area. They are the true stars of this fishing report. They alone are responsible for some of the biggest Trout species being caught on the Birkenhead River. During the Sockeye’s migration to this local tributary, the larger Trout follow them up into the river for one last big protein kick before the snow starts to fly. The Sockeye Salmon usually start bedding down to spawn right on the heels of the Chinook Salmon creating two months of incredible Trout fishing on the Birkenhead River in Pemberton British Columbia Canada.
This fishery is nothing short of magical. Larger trout from all over the water system flock in to feast on the Salmon eggs. This is your chance to catch a fish of a lifetime. Rainbow Trout can be found throughout the river in abundance and there are tons of average sized fish to keep you busy between your trophy catches. Larger Rainbow Trout can exceed 4lbs so be ready when that indicator drops. You don’t want to miss your opportunity because you were sleeping at the wheel. Bull Trout are one of the most sought after game fish on the river during this time of year because of their larger size. Bull Trout can be found in the 8 to 10lbs range and provide an exceptional fight. The larger Bull Trout have broad shoulders and love to fight it out on the bottom of the river.
No one Knows the Birkenhead River Better
The Birkenhead River is very wade-able during September and October because of the lower water which makes covering lots of ground easy. The Birkenhead River is full of life and you will be entertained all day by the huge Salmon showing themselves in shallow water. Bears are often encountered during outings on the river banks. Just as the Salmon bring the Trout up they also bring the Bears down from the mountains. Make sure to have Bear Spray ready on your hip as they can be a little more temperamental at this time of year. The Birkenhead River just so happens to be in the backyard of Pemberton Fish Finder your local guiding service. Nobody knows the area better.  For more information or to book a fishing tour call toll free 1(877)905-8121 or email info@pembertonfishfinder.com .  Our rates and other fishing tours that we offer are on our website, share with your friends and family.
We look forward to fly fishing with you,
Pemberton Fish Finder. Â https://pembertonfishfinder.com
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