“The Best Fly Fishing In British Columbia”

If you’re wanting to experience some of the best dry fly fishing in beautiful British Columbia then the St Mary’s River is exactly what you’ve been searching for! This river is abundant with wild westslope Cutthroat Trout averaging 14 – 18 inches! Bull Trout can also be targeted in these waters reaching sizes up to and even over 28 inches and it is not uncommon to have opportunities at catching both species of wild trout found here. The St. Mary’s is a remote river and it’s headwaters start deep in the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy and covers over 80 km’s before it eventually flows into the Kootenay River

The St. Mary’s River is divided by a big beautiful natural lake that is also named St. Mary’s which is a perfect nursery for the young trout. This lake generates two completely different river systems as the water flowing into the lake is very diverse from the water flowing out. Both stretches of this river above and below the lake are perfect trout habitat and holds great numbers of wild trout! We begin fishing the St. Mary’s River mid to late June and enjoy great fishing right into October. Join Kimberley Fly Fishing and our experienced guides for an incredible day of fly fishing on the pristine St. Mary’s River and we probably won’t see any other people all day !!

Set behind the Rocky Mountain range known as “The Steeples” flows the beautiful Bull River. This is an aqua blue glacier fed freestone river that holds some of the worlds wildest Trout found anywhere. We fly fish two different sections known as the “Upper Bull” and the “Lower Bull” which is seperated by the Aberfeldie Dam. Whether you’re looking to hook up to some beautiful westslope Cutthroat Trout or battle a monster Bull Trout in the East Kootenays, the Bull River does not dissapoint!

The “Upper Bull” is a stunning mountain freestone river and is full of beautiful wild westslope Cutthroat Trout averaging 12 – 16 inches! The “Lower Bull” flows into the Kootenay river  below the Dam and offers world class fly fishing action for trophy size Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout and even Rainbow Trout. The Bull River fishes very well from mid to late July to the beginning of October. You will enjoy an unforgettable day on this incredibly scenic river with your experienced guide whether you are in one of our outfitted fishing rafts or alongside on a walk ‘n’ wade trip. We have a limited number of guide days on the Bull River so advance booking  is recommended!

The Skookumchuck is a genuine river/creek that produces trophy size Bull Trout and westslope Cutthroat Trout ! This wild trout fishery is 100% natural and is our equivalent to the world renowned Wigwam river but receives much less fishing pressure. This is a *walk’n’wade* trip as moderate hikes down to the river banks is the only way to access it’s remote canyon pools. The Skookumchuck is highly recommended for anglers that are seeking a more intimate fly fishing experience and are willing to make these approaches to our favorite creekside hideaways. We fish two different sections of the Skookumchuck knows as the “Lower Skook” and the “Upper Skook” which are divided by an inaccessible canyon.

 Your efforts will be rewarded with some of the finest fly fishing imaginable for big healthy Cutthroat Trout and Bull Trout! We fish “The Skook” a little later in the summer as the migratory Bull Trout start moving up this Kootenay river tributary in mid July. There is some great dry fly fishing for westslope Cutthroat Trout in this gin clear creek as well that should not be overlooked. Join us for a unique fishing experience with our ‘Overnight Trips’ on “The Skook” for the adventurous angler’s that wish to experience all this truly remarkable wilderness fishery has to offer! We have a  very limited number of guide days on this world class river/creek so advanced booking is highly recommended!!

The Moyie River is the perfect slow moving fly fishing destination for beginner fly fishers. A hidden gem this magnificent calm little river receives very little angling pressure and is the only river in Region 4 that fishes excellent on opening day every year! It’s also ideal for those early season anglers who are itching to get on the rivers as soon as they open from the spring spawning closure. The Moyie fishes very well from opening day into early July and offers an awesome spring fishing experience, producing large amounts of dry fly strikes for Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout and even Brook Trout!

Another wild and native Trout fishery this enchanting river offers anglers superb fly fishing opportunities for all 3 Trout species averaging 12-14 inches and we usually enjoy steady action all day long on the dry fly. We drift this river in one of our outfitted fishing rafts and you will of course be accompanied by one of our experienced guides and enjoy a healthy riverside lunch.

If you’re an angler who’s looking to try your hand at fly fishing for big Bull Trout aka “The River Shark” then the Kootenay River offers just what you’re looking for! There are also some trophy sized Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout found in the Kootenay river and should not be overlooked. These trout are indigenous to the Kootenay river and have been flourishing here since the very beginning. This incredible river’s headwaters begin deep in the heart of the Rockies and Kootenay National Park near the Alberta border and Banff National Park. Come spend a day with Kimberley Fly Fishing on the Kootenay River with one of our experienced guides, you won’t regret it!

The Kootenay river is well known for some of the best fishing for native and wild Trout in British Columbia. Bull Trout are a predatory and migratory fish that live in the Kootenay River until it is time for them to spawn in mid to late July when they will begin travelling up the tributaries. Upon their return in the fall they are very aggressive and hungry to replenish their energy from the spawn. The best time to fish the Kootenay is during the early spring and fall months. The Kootenay is a big river and the best way to fish it is with the use of jet propelled motor boats enabling us to cover big distances to the “honey holes”. Advance booking is required for our jet boat trips as we have to plan for the use these boats!

Our area boasts countless lakes from valley bottom to the high alpine. Rainbow Trout are managed in most of our lakes with a vigorous stocking program. Most lakes are stocked with trophy Pennask and Blackwater Rainbow Trout, hard fighting and colorful fish reaching sizes up to and sometimes over 25 inches.

We enjoy fishing the lakes here in the East Kootenays with an assortment of different fishing techniques. Early spring season chironomid, calibaetis, damselfly and leech patterns work great and the fishing is fabulous! Late summer and fall season we shift to surface dry flies and sight cast to hungry feeding trout.