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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jjfish2 on March 30, 2021, 03:45:49 PM

Title: Flyfishing the tulameen river?
Post by: Jjfish2 on March 30, 2021, 03:45:49 PM

Hey I’m a new fly fisherman headed up to tulameen for Easter weekend. I was wondering if the tulameen river holds any fish, and if so, what are some good flies or just general advice for this time of year and this area. Thank you.

Title: Re: Flyfishing the tulameen river?
Post by: RalphH on March 30, 2021, 04:20:31 PM

Certainly trout and whitefish in there. Never fished it myself but people I knew who lived in the area said trout were very plentiful but small. The Smilikameen system is known to have a sizable population of whitefish. If the water is clear you can likely spot the schools. Use a small beaded nymph and an indicator.

Title: Re: Flyfishing the tulameen river?
Post by: Jjfish2 on March 30, 2021, 04:46:30 PM

Awesome thanks a lot for your advice! I’ll be sure to post in this thread if I end up getting anything! Cheers!

Title: Re: Flyfishing the tulameen river?
Post by: redside1 on March 31, 2021, 07:51:00 AM

trout population has taken a big hit with the very warm low summer flows the last few years. Easter was always a good time to fish whitefish in the Similkameen river.

Title: Re: Flyfishing the tulameen river?
Post by: Jjfish2 on March 31, 2021, 08:50:37 AM

That’s too bad for the trout, Imo white fish are an underrated sport fish in bc,
Any advice for flies? From what I’m hearing nymphing is my best bet this time of year. Gonna bring my spinning rod as well for the girlfriend.