Summer trout season, June 16th to July 16th, features warmer weather and warmer water temperatures, bringing on the Stonefly, Mayfly, Caddis and Diptera hatches.
The rich aquatic food and highly concentrated fish density of the flyfishing only section will challenge and reward the novice or expert angler. The Babine River’s flyfishing only section is considered within the top five wild river rainbow fisheries of British Columbia.
Dry-fly casting to rising and feeding trout is typical to this area, but other techniques are deadly as well, such as wetfly casting and nymphing. Slow sections of river, Nilkitkwa Lake weed beds and some wading offer the angler enough options for days of pursuit.
We have downsized our trout lodge to accommodate four guests, fully guided, plus we will have two housekeeping cabins for unguided guests.
PACKAGE DATES:
June 16 - 22
June 24 - 30
July 2 - 8
July 10 - 16
TROUT LODGE TRAVEL ITINERARY:
Arrive at Smithers airport the evening before your package start date.
Recommended Smithers overnight accommodation: Stork Nest Inn - www.StorkNestInn.com.
Babine Norlakes shuttle van departs for the lodge at 8 a.m.
Return shuttle departs from the lodge mid-afternoon on the last day.
HOUSEKEEPING CABINS:
Reservations for the 2010 season are now available for two do-it-yourself housekeeping vacation cabins at the Babine Trout Lodge location. We, or our caretakers, will be at the Trout Lodge to ensure that these cabins are guest ready and the boats fully equipped and ready to use. Each cabin sleeps 2 adults and is fully equipped with a stove, fridge, hot and cold running water, showers etc. Just move in and go fishing!
If this appeals to you and your family or group, please use our online reservation request form or give us a call at (250) 847-6160 or Email us at clegg@babinenorlakes.com to request your preferred dates.
PACKAGE RATES & INFORMATION:
Our fully guided packages include meals and accommodation and are priced at $3000 CAD per person for a total of four persons.
The housekeeping cabin rate for unguided guests includes a boat and will remain at $1500 CAD per package date.
Arrival in Smithers is required the day before your package dates begin.
Package price includes meals, accommodation, guiding (2 anglers per guide), and round-trip transportation from Smithers.
Angling License: Electronic licensing is now required by government. We are no longer able to issue paper licenses at the Trout Lodge or Steelhead Camp. Guests must purchase the required angling licenses on line. The on line link is www.fishing.gov.bc.ca
