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Steelhead
The Steelhead is very large sea run Trout and can weight in up to 30 lbs (13.6kg). It is considered to be the most elusive of all the trout, but a true prize for those who seek them out. An excellent fighting fish with long runs and fine acrobatics. This makes landing them very challenging. There are both summer and winter runs into the Fraser River and its’ tributaries. Some rivers have both runs and others only one. Steelhead are protected by catch and release fishing regulations. Wild fish must be released but hatchery can be kept. This ensures a healthy run into the future. They’re identified by a square tail, black spots on the tail and a white mouth.

Best Times: July to October / December to April

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Trout

Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroats are another sea run trout, named because of the red slashes on its’ throat. All the local rivers hold populations of these feisty beautiful fish. As they migrate through-out the system during the year there are continuous new fishing opportunities just around the corner. They can grow to 3 lbs (1.3kg) but this is rare and usually they average 12 to 17 inches (30 to 43cm), with some over 20 inches (50cm). They fight hard for a small fish but feed aggressively during certain times of the year and readily take a variety of offerings.

Best Time: February to November

Rainbow Trout 
This fish love to put on an aerial display and run long and hard. Fishing is best in the higher elevations where there is less pressure. The Skagit river is a prime place for this beautiful silver fish. They get their name from the rainbow hue down their sides.