Wild West Slope Cutthroat Trout

St Mary’s, Bull, Skookumchuck, Moyie and Kootenay River’s

These river’s are located in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia and are home to a unique and 100% natural fishery for native wild westslope Cutthroat Trout. Some intense stonefly, caddis and callibaetis fly hatches occur during the summer and fall months and these trout become very active making for some unbelievable dry fly fishing.

Average sizes are between 12 and 16 inches with some Cutthroat Trout reaching up to 20 inches. This alone should make the St. Mary’s, Bull, Skookumchuck, Moyie and Kootenay river’s a must destination for all fly fishermen and women!!

The B.C government and fisheries has limited the amount of guided days on these classified water’s and with very little public access we enjoy low fishing pressure … this combination has produced an amazing natural freestone fishery for fly fishing that is second to none!

Oh and not to mention the breathtaking views!!

The St.Mary’s is a crystal clear freestone river with many great pools and runs to fish along the way. These trout that live here are 100% natural with no human intervention, spawning and reproducing as they did hundreds of years ago. Access is difficult on the St. Mary’s River so it receives very little pressure from anglers therefore making it the perfect drift for avid dry fly fishing clients seeking a truly wild and exciting fly fishing experience!

Bull Trout

St Mary’s, Bull, Skookumchuck and Kootenay River’s

This colorful migratory fish lives in the Kootenay river system moving up its tributaries in the summer months to spawn. Some Bull Trout will remain here during the winter months but the majority will migrate back out into the Kootenay river in September. They can reach sizes up to and sometimes over 30 inches which makes them a real trophy for any avid fisherman or woman

Bull Trout can be very aggressive and will attack streamers when they are feeding, we also use large nymph patterns that have proven to be very effective as well. These large trout can easily take any fly reel into the backing so we recommend at least a 7wt but preferably 8wt fly rod and reel. Be prepared for an exhilarating fight that will keep you coming back to fish this incredible species of wild trout over and over!

Book your fishing trip for world class wild and native Bull Trout with Kimberley Fly Fishing today !!

The “Lower Bull” flows into the Kootenay river and offers world class fly fishing action for trophy size Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout.

Rainbow Trout

Lakes of the Kootenays

Our local lakes produce trophy size Rainbow Trout thanks to the healthy and flourishing aquatic ecosystem. If you enjoy chironomid fishing then you will love fishing our lakes. We also use leach, callibaetis and damsel fly patterns to entice trout to take.

When the opportunity arises and Rainbow Trout are seen feeding on top water flies/emergers we will switch to dry fly patterns. Sight casting to feeding trout is an exciting fishing experience you will not soon forget!