Fly Fishing Pemberton BC Canada Upper Lillooet River

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Fly fishing in Pemberton BC Canada

Fly Fishing Pemberton BC Canada Upper Lillooet River.  The Upper Lillooet river is only fishable through the Winter month to early Spring and then again in late fall.  Once spring run off starts the Lillooet River becomes very silty with zero visibility.  The Lillooet River receives one of the largest runs of Northern Coho in British Columbia during October and taps out by mid January.  The Coho Salmon bring along a ton of Trout in search of Spawn.  Once the Coho Salmon start to die off in January the Trout turn onto flesh Patterns.  Flesh patterns work great throughout February.  In March the Salmon fry start to emerge from the spawning beds.  The fry quickly take cover in structure along the river banks or become victim to hungry predator Trout.  By late March an incredible run of Coastal Cutthroat Trout visit the Lower sections of the Upper Lillooet River.  Cutthroat quickly spread throughout the Lillooet River and Tributaries.

Fly Fishing Pemberton BC Canada Upper Lillooet River

Selecting a Fly for fly fishing

When Fly fishing the Upper Lillooet River Make sure you bring along a sink tip Fly Line with either a type 3 or 4 sink rate.  The river is well suited for single hand fly rods and switch fly rods will allow you to work more water efficiently.  Personally I like to use either a 5wt or 6wt fly rod while fishing the Upper Lillooet River in Pemberton, BC.  There are large fish in this system, with my largest being roughly 8.5 Lbs.  Once the Coastal Cutthroat Trout move in they can reach a staggering 6.5 Lbs.  Patterns I would be focusing on for this time of year would be the Lillooet Killer, Pink Belly and the Motto Minnow.  All of these patterns and more are available at Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd. 1380 Birch street in downtown Pemberton, BC.  This is Whistler’s and Pemberton’s Fly Shop.  They have a huge map on the counter that highlights some of the key fishing spots on the River and the boys don’t mind sharing some local secrets.

The Fly fishing, wilderness and Scenery of the Lillooet River is truly spectacular!  The thing I like the most about this River is the feeling that wilderness is all around you.  While walking the shoreline you will see lots of animal foot prints that include Moose, Wolf, Beaver, Coyote, Otter, Bear and much more.  You get the feeling that you may actually be the first person that walked these shores. In some places this may be true!

Moose Tracks

Wildlife tracks along the shoreline of the Lillooet River

Below are a few pictures from the Upper Lillooet River in Pemberton BC.  You will note If you would like to experience the Lillooet River first hand with one of our Professional Fly fishing guides, send us an email or call toll free 1-877-905-8121.  Our contact information is available on our website along with rates.  This fishing report has been provided by the Pemberton Fish Finder, Whistler’s fishing guides and Pemberton’s number #1 rated outdoor activity by TripAdvisor

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Pemberton Fish Finder.

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Fly Fishing Pemberton BC Canada Upper Lillooet River

Bull Trout from the Lillooet River

A field full of Swans on our way to the Lillooet River

Pink Belly Fly on a Redington Fly Rod

One of the many beautiful fishing spots along the upper lillooet River

Make sure your barbless on the River

Fly Fishing Pemberton BC Canada Upper Lillooet River.