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Steelhead fishing BC
Welcome to one of the most pristine natural paradises in the world for BC fishing where a diversity of climatic zones supports an intricate eco-system of mammal and marine life.

With vast expanses of natural habitat, the Terrace British Columbia area is home to some of the best Steelhead fishing BC has to offer. All species of salmon including Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum and Pink run in lakes and rivers making BC salmon fishing one of the best experiences in the world. Freshwater angling adventures are only minutes away from Terrace, with the convenience of Terrace BC hotels, lodges and campgrounds nearby for an easy to plan BC vacation.

Although some lakes are home to only one species of fish, others may contain upwards of a dozen such as Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Lake Trout, Dolly Varden, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Whitefish and Burbot. Steelhead fishing BC waterways is heralded in the fall months with the Steelhead, Sockeye, Chinook and Coho salmon on their spawning runs.

BC fishing is a 365 day a year sport when the weather is cold enough to freeze the lakes. Lakelse Lake is a year-round recreational lake that hosts an array of winter sports. Smaller lakes in the Terrace BC area are also good for ice fishing however, the rivers are not recommended as they are too swift.

Saltwater fishing for halibut, ocean salmon, crabs, etc., is only a short drive away from Terrace in either the Douglas Channel in Kitimat or the Pacific Ocean in Prince Rupert, perfect for the BC fishing enthusiast to experience both freshwater and saltwater expeditions.

Did you know? The world record for catching (and releasing) a 99-pound Chinook Salmon is held by a visiting German tourist who had her first fishing experience in the Skeena River in 2001. Previously, the world-record was a 92 pound Chinook salmon.

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