The Elk River, near Fernie BC is renowned for its incredible cutthroat, bull trout and whitefish fly fishing with a long season that runs from June to October. How can this mid-sized river have such a strong fishery through the whole summer? Well, there are a few great reasons.
The southern Canadian Rockies are home to some of the most spectacular mountain National Parks in Canada - Kootenay, Banff, and Yoho. The surrounding summits gather snow from late September through till late May or even later some years, and this supplies high alpine lake with pristine water that lasts all summer long. Because the much of the rock is exposed, and because of the rich mineral veins in the region, the runoff is loaded with minerals and nutrients for all kinds of aquatic insects That means nymphs abound in the Elk River and make it some of the best fly fishing for trout that can be found in Canada.
The altitude also means that temperatures stay moderate even in the heat of the summer. Cooler water temperatures caused by glacial and high alpine headwaters, plus the surrounding air temperatures mean that dissolved oxygen levels stay high. Fish love water they can breathe in (wouldn’t you?), so populations stay strong and fish stay active all summer long. Fly fishing either by wading or drifting is always productive, and the numerous tailwaters and hidden creeks resist warming because of the surrounding alpine environment.
The Elk River runs through the town of Fernie BC, a short drive from Calgary but a world away from the rush of the city. The Calgary Herald endorsed Fernie’s vacation cred this week, including the amazing reputation Fernie has for fly fishing. When there’s limited time to get the most out of a couple of days off, it’s a good idea to book a guide. A guide that’s been endorsed by other devoted fly fishermen will make the most of precious time off and mean you get exactly what you need from a fly fishing adventure.
Holy Waters has taken the time to visit each location, stay at every accommodation and fish with every guide. You can be assured that you will be fishing with a professional that knows the waters, knows the hatches, knows the techniques and will take care of you as you deserve to be taken care of Holy Waters was conceived to eliminate the guesswork when planning a fly fishing adventure in British Columbia.
The Elk River, near Fernie BC is renowned for its incredible cutthroat, bull trout and whitefish fly fishing with a long season that runs from June to October. How can this mid-sized river have such a strong fishery through the whole summer? Well, there are a few great reasons.
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