Elk River Fly Fishing
The 2nd most popular fly fishing river in British Columbia.
Friday 29 July 2016 06:18 GMT
Near Fernie, the Elk River is popular with fly fishermen for westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout. The Elk River is a mid-sized freestone river that runs 110 miles from the headwaters up in the MacDonald Range down to the Kootenay River confluence. It is known for deep pools and riffles. You can expect to find cutthroats up to 20 inches and bull trout up to 30 inches. It has a good hatch season from late June through September.
Overall, Elk River is the 2nd most popular fly fishing river of all 16 fly fishing spots in British Columbia.
Elk River (BC/CAN)
Elk River (BC/CAN)
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Local Contact(s): Elk River Angler Service, Fernie (250) 423-5575; St. Mary Angler Fly Shop, Kimberley (800) 667-2311; Dave Brown Outfitters (520) 604-2729; Visitors Info (250) 423-6868
Recommended Book: "Orvis Fly Fishing Guide" from Tom Rosenbauer
Base Camp: Fernie Log Inn (250) 423-6222; Raging Elk Hostel (250) 423-6811; Fernie Ski Lodge (250) 423-7367
Luxury Loding: Island Lake Lodge (250) 423-3700; Park Place (604) 423-6871; Alpine Lodge (250) 423-4237
Breakfast Restaurant: Grandma's Cafe; Cappacino Corner; Mean Bean
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GPS: 49.527973, -115.041854
Date Published: 12/28/2015
Date Updated: 7/29/2016
ID: 22710
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