August 12, 2019 River Report
The rivers in Fernie are looking and fishing amazing right now! Crystal clear and the fish are beauties. Alex has been guiding on the Wigwam River early in the mornings to catch Bull Trout with…
July 25th River Report
Summer might actually be here! The forecast is showing sunny skies and warmer temps turning the Elk River into the beautiful emerald green that everyone loves! The river is looking fantastic and the bugs are…
July 2, 2019 River Report
The rivers and creeks are starting to clear with good Dry Fly action and big Drake hatches in the evenings. Come into the shop so the staff can hook you up with the right flies…
June 4, 2019 River Report
The Elk River and Tributaries will open on Saturday, June 15th. Lakes are fishing extremely well and today, we did a little walking along the Crowsnest River for some beautiful Rainbow Trout. The shop is…
March 20, 2019 River Report
Spring has arrived in the Elk Valley and warm temperatures are melting the ice on the Elk River. At this time, it is not recommended for wade fishing as there are soft ice sheets along…
September 7 River Report
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has advised that angling and rafting is permitted on the Elk River between Sparwood and Elko from boat launches accessed from highways only. Please note that this…
July 17, 2017 Report
The Elk is now running at a good height but still has some glacial colour to it. It is fish well on nymphs in the morning and then on dries in the afternoon to the…
July 12, 2017 Report
The Elk is currently dropping and clearing daily with fish looking up to eat dries. We’re at the tail end of stoneflies and moving into our mayfly season. Green Drakes are starting to hatch as…
June 24, 2017 Report
The Elk is still running high and has colour but it is fish-able. In slower water such as back eddies, fish will look up to larger dries such as stoneflies. The mouths of creeks are…
June 17, 2016 Report
Well no rush to fish the Elk just yet, BUT give it a few days and it should be HOT. Fish are stacked up at the creek mouths and eating hard. Drop almost any nymph…