Our Remote Fly-Fishing Packages
A short drive from Vancouver and then just a quick boat ride; there lies a watershed that has hardly felt the influence of modern society. The upper Pitt River is a far cry from its turbid southern cousin, the lower. A glacier fed, medium- sized river, the upper Pitt has a feel of utter remoteness.
Great River Fishing Adventures guides have many years experience fishing this watershed and are knowledgeable about the area and effective techniques to target all species. As Jet Boats and experienced boat handling skills are required to access and fish this river, you rarely see other anglers, and more importantly this area is not over fished. It is truly an adventure that is easily accessible within a day from Vancouver.
Only the excellent fishing challenges the sheer beauty of the area. As with most coastal rivers, the fishing can be quite seasonal, relying on salmon and Steelhead returns. However, the upper Pitt boasts a strong resident population of trout and provides the opportunity for you to catch Dolly Varden, Bull, Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout, thus making for excellent fishing at any time of year.
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The end of July finds Sockeye entering the river in huge numbers. These fish are the largest for their species in the world and can often exceed 10lbs. Along with the Sockeye comes the Chinook salmon, which can reach upwards of 50lbs. Although targeting these beauties is forbidden, they are quite the sight to see as they make their way up river. Sea run Dolly Varden, Bull Trout and Cutthroat Trout enter the river through June, awaiting the Sockeye and the upcoming bonanza of fish eggs. These fish are eager biters and quite aggressive.
Towards the middle of October, wild Coho salmon enter the river in substantial numbers. These fish are silver from the sea and ready to tussle with you. Aggressive and full of fight, these fish are some of the only remaining true wild runs of Coho left in the lower Fraser River water shed.
