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Winter fly fishing Upper Lillooet River in Pemberton BC

by FishFinder · January 30, 2016

Winter fly fishing Upper Lillooet River in Pemberton BC

Winter fly fishing Upper Lillooet river in Pemberton BC

Winter fly fishing Upper Lillooet River in Pemberton BC. The Upper Lillooet River is the section of River that flows into Lillooet Lake. It originates at Silt Lake and flows South through the Pemberton Meadows, Pemberton and finally dumps into Lillooet Lake. The Upper Lillooet River is a slow meandering stream that is easily accessed from Pemberton, BC. Most of the fishing is done during Winter, early Spring and late fall due to heavy sedimentation during high waters. While temperatures are low, the Upper Lillooet River has a slight greenish tinge and holds an incredible population of Coho Salmon in the late fall. In the Winter months expect to catch large resident and migrant Bull Trout and Rainbow Trout while Fly Fishing. Spring, is my favorite time to fly fish the Upper Lillooet River. Continual waves of Coastal Cutthroat Trout enter the main stem of the Lillooet and Tributaries Throughout the Spring. Coastal Cutthroat are very active feeders and grow to a staggering 6.5 LBS. Pound for pound Cutthroat are one of the hardest fighting fish in the World!

Coastal Cutthroat Trout

Fly Fishing Lillooet River BC

While Targeting Bull Trout in the Upper Lillooet River use large White and or Chartreuse flies. One of my favorites is called the Triple Threat Streamer. The Triple Threat Streamer is tied live on FridayNightFlies.com you can see the full recipe and fly tying instructions there, A simple swing and strip motion with this fly will yield large Bull Trout. Use a 6wt fly rod with a fast sinking tip and a 9′ leader of no less than 5 LBS. I usually run 6 LBS tippet because I hate losing flies to monster Bull Trout. It is not uncommon to see Bull Trout upwards of 6 LBS in the Upper Lillooet River. While targeting Coastal Cutthroat Trout run the same gear just change your fly pattern and use hot colors. Coastal Cutthroat Trout love hot pinks, reds, blues and purple. One of my favorite flies for Cutthroat in the Upper Lillooet River is a Pink Intruder or Flaming Intruder. The Flaming Intruder is also tied on FridayNightFlies.com If you are looking for a great fly selection and helpful advise on where to fly fish. Stop by Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd. at 1380 Birch Street in Downtown Pemberton, BC. Spud is Whistler and Pemberton’s fly shop and is well stocked in all your fly tying and fly fishing equipment. Swing in and say Hello.

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Below is a picture of a Bull Trout caught while fly fishing the Upper Lillooet River in Pemberton, BC January 27th 2016. The Pemberton Fish Finder offers both Half day and full day Fly Fishing tours on The Upper Lillooet River. No one knows the Upper Lillooet River better than us! Let us put you on fish while fly fishing, book a fly fishing tour today. Call toll free (877)905-8121 or email info@pembertonfishfinder.com Visit our website for rates and more information about fly fishing in Squamish, Fly Fishing in Whistler and Pemberton, BC Canada. I have also attached a short fly fishing video from this time last year.

We look forward to Fly Fishing with you,

Pemberton Fish Finder.

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Winter fly fishing Upper Lillooet River in Pemberton BC.

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