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Fly fishing Birkenhead River in Pemberton British Columbia

by FishFinder · May 7, 2016

Fly fishing Birkenhead River in Pemberton British Columbia

Fly fishing Birkenhead River in Pemberton British Columbia. The Birkenhead River holds some of the best fly fishing in British Columbia, Canada and the World. During the month of May the River has a heavy influence of spring run off. The spring run off is caused by the melting snow in the mountains. This keeps the water very cold, well oxygenated and it also washes a ton of feed into the water. Feed in the form of black ants, stonefly nymphs and case caddis. During the month of May expect to catch Rainbow Trout, Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Whitefish and Bull Trout. Although the main stem of the Birkenhead River is very high and swift, it will hold fish. What we would suggest is for people to fish the side channels, we have found this to be a much safer alternative to fishing the main stem of the river. The side channels branch off into much smaller less swift and wadeable sections that carry a ton of structure, structure that hosts great hiding for Salmon fry and a wide variety of aquatic Nymphs. The Month of May also triggers great dry fly fishing. The days become much longer and warmer. We have found that as soon as the sun sets behind the mountains in the evenings the Birkenhead River comes to life with many hatches, hatches that include sedges, black gnats, caddis and of course the Mayfly.

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The Birkenhead River is located 15 minutes North of Pemberton on Portage road. Follow the signs North toward the village of D’arcy once you leave Pemberton. The River is well marked on the Bridge that crosses it. Once you cross the bridge the Birkenhead River is on your left, pretty well anywhere you see a pull out there is a trail that will take you down to the River. We always recommend that you carry bear spray while fishing the Birkenhead River because it is common to run into bears throughout the day. Although there has never been a recorded Bear attack on the River, bear spray is an inexpensive piece of mind. Bear spray and all of your fly fishing needs are available at Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd. in Pemberton, BC at 1380 Birch Street. The sportshop is well stocked with all of your fishing needs, they have a great map on the counter and their staff can help you pick out some flies for fly fishing that are working.

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If you would like to get on the fast track to catching fish on the Birkenhead River the Pemberton Fish Finder offers 3 fishing tours varying length. A 3 hour introductory fly fishing tour, a 5 hour “half day” and an 8 hour “full day” fishing tour. Our full day tour includes a tasty shore lunch. Visit our website for more information about our fly fishing tours, rates and information about our professional fishing guides.

We look forward to fishing with you,

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Below we have included a short fly fishing video and some pictures of Trout from the Birkenhead River. The fly fishing video was filmed May 5th, 2016. Enjoy, share and visit us on Facebook!

Cautionary Note: Avoid wading in the main stem of the Birkenhead River until the spring run off has settled down. Spring run off typically wraps up by mid July. Some of the side channels can be very swift, use common sense andf if you are questioning yourself – Don’t Do It!

Fly fishing Birkenhead River in Pemberton British Columbia.

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I was born and raised in Pemberton, British Columbia. As a young boy, the small town of Pemberton didn't offer the youth many things other than great fishing. So every waking moment I would be seen fishing the local rivers and lakes on a daily basis. In 1976 My Father "Ivan Knowles" opened Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd, and how fitting he had his two boys running the shop who were both very avid in hunting, camping and most of all ... fishing. Everyday people from all over the World would come in and get the local scoop, buy their gear and be off to catch fish. Later on My local knowledge and ability to help people catch fish would come in handy. Soon I ventured away from the family business to work as a angling guide for 5 years. In those 5 years I stared in my own fishing show called ELITE FISHING which was seen by 100,000 people a week on Whistler Cable. I have made a name for myself as the man to see if you want to catch fish. Now back working at Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd, "The Family Business", I love working with my brother Sheridan and father Ivan. Also a proud member of the fisheries committee for Pemberton Wildlife Association - helping make local decisions on local fisheries. I have a passion for fishing and seeing other people catch fish and this shows with my New Business venture The Pemberton Fish Finder, Visit my website for the Best fishing Tours and Fishing Reports for Whistler, Squamish, Vancouver, Lillooet and Pemberton BC, Canada. Book a Fishing tour of a lifetime today call toll free 1-877-905-8121 or email info@pembertonfishfinder.com Visit our website https://pembertonfishfinder.com for more information and rates.