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Winter fly fishing in Squamish British Columbia Canada

by FishFinder · January 22, 2017

Winter fly fishing in Squamish British Columbia Canada

Squamish BC Winter fly fishing

Winter fly fishing in Squamish British Columbia Canada. Since the warm rain we have had in the past week the Rivers surrounding Squamish, BC have opened up and are free of ice. This is a welcomed sight since Squamish holds some fantastic fly fishing opportunities for Steelhead, Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout. Although today we were targeting Steelhead we had many bycatches in the means of Bull Trout. Bull Trout are the Largest resident fish in the Squamish River and tributaries. These fish can grow as large as 15 LBS and have a length in excess of 30″, not a bad bycatch if you ask me. Bull Trout are not know to put on aerial displays, but they are known for long hard runs and violent head shakes.

Winter fly fishing in Squamish British Columbia Canada

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The Winter Fly Fishing season in Squamish is a great way to spend the day. Typically the weather in Squamish is mild compared to Whistler’s Ice Fishing temperatures that are well below freezing. Now that the banks are clear of ice, fly fishing can easily be done during walk and wadding sessions. During the Winter months you want to be using egg patterns and flesh fly patterns while fly fishing. You can see some great examples of flies to use for the Squamish River on Friday Night Flies or come into Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd in Pemberton to fill your fly box before your outing. These fly patterns work well this time of year because the Coho Salmon have recently finished spawning and the Trout are still swimming around cleaning up after them.

Cheakamus River fly fishing in Squamish

This river contains the highest concentration of Bull Trout and a close second is Steelhead. The Cheakamus River is a favorable River for wading although there is limited access. For this reason we suggest to pack a lunch and book a fly fishing tour with the Pro’s at Pemberton Fish Finder. The Cheakamus river is home to the only Salmon hatchery in Squamish making it a fool proof area to focus your fly fishing efforts.

Mamquam River fly fishing in Squamish

The Mamquam River is the first major tributary to the Squamish River from the ocean. It is a reasonably short River with great access that makes it a popular fly fishing destination. Throughout the Winter season look forward to catching Steelhead, Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout while fly fishing. One of the most popular spots to fly fish on the Mamquam River is where the CN Railway bridge crosses the River. At this point you can fly fish both upstream and downstream to the mouth where it meets the Squamish River.

Friday Night Flies egg pattern

Squamish River Winter Fly Fishing

The upper sections of the Squamish River sees the highest concentration of Steelhead in the Winter months. This area is best fly fished from mid February – April if you are looking for Steelhead. The upper sections of the Squamish River are easily accessed by the Squamish River FSR. The Squamish River FSR follows along side the Squamish River for 20+ KMS. While fly fishing the upper Squamish River look for large holding waters and never pass up the opportunity to fish the tail outs. Steelhead also love to sit in the fast waters, so fish it all. The upper section of the Squamish River is very remote and not fly fished by your average Joe.

Book a Fly Fishing Trip in Squamish, BC this Winter

For more information and rates on fly fishing in Squamish visit our website https://pembertonfishfinder.com/ Below are a few pictures and a fly fishing video from Squamish, BC on January 21st, 2017. Enjoy the Video and we look forward to fly fishing with you,

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FishFinder

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 http://pembertonfishfinder.com for more information and rates.