We’re looking at cooler temps heading into the weekend which should be great for fishing!
Blue skies, Green Water
The Elk is turning into a beautiful blue-green, winding her way through the lush valley.
River on the River
River the shop dog reports from Fernie Boat Launch that the Elk is looking good!
Mid July Update
With the weekend on the way and nothing but sunshine on the forecast, it’s time to get out on the rivers! (Which are clearing and improving daily by the way). The Elk is well on…
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Summer is here!
Finally, warm (but not too hot) weather has arrived in the Elk Valley. The Elk River is flowing at 116 m³/sec today. A significant improvement! Several gravel bars have become visible in the Elk although…
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The Waiting Game
It has been a slow start to the season for us here at Kootenay Fly Shop. Every morning we look longingly at the muddy Elk, hoping it will magically clear by the end of the…
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Let the fishing begin…in 6 days!
The Elk River and tributaries open on June 15th for the 2021 season. We are hoping for good weather and clear waters but it may take a little longer as the rivers are looking a…
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March 1st River Report
Have you seen the weather for this week? Sunny skies and warm temperatures! Great time to get your waders on, grab your fly rod and some flies and hit the Elk River. Sections have been…
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July 7, 2020 River Report
The Elk River is flowing at 105 m3 per second and a primary water level of 2.4 m. The water is currently a light Earl Grey tea color with approximately 2 feet of visibility. Today’s…
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June 26, 2020 River Report
And here is David’s river report for fishing the Elk River. The Elk is running at 158m3/s with a primary water level of 2.6 meters. And the Bull River is sitting at 105m3/s with a…
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