Steelhead fishing in British Columbia: The Suskeena Lodge

Wild steelhead and salmon fly fishing at its best

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The Fishing

The Suskeena Lodge is located on the Sustut River, a tributary of the famous Skeena River. The Sustut is truly a jewel that is for most part largely unknown except among a core group of fanatics that fish the river on an annual basis hoping to crack the magic 30 pound mark for steelhead.

The Sustut River has several advantages to other rivers, no crowds, clear water and its fish are huge...built for a long cold winter. Due to its remote nature, it is too expensive for weekend travelers to visit, so there is little angling pressure and much of the water remains unfished throughout the season. The fish are all wild, large and very numerous and contrary to public opinion, steelhead are agressive and easily catchable for an angler of any skill level. Perhaps one of the greatest joys on the Sustut River is to fish the dry fly as it is without doubt one of the most exciting ways to catch a steelhead.

The Sustut is one of the finest steelhead rivers in British Columbia.

There are few rivers where it is possible to catch steelhead up 30 pounds. On the Skeena River these include the Babine, Kispiox or the Sustut. Occasionally other rivers produce these giants, but these three rivers produce them annually. The Sustut is widely regarded as one of the finest of the northern steelhead rivers in British Columbia. The fish on the Sustut are among British Columbiarsquo;s largest and average around 12 pounds, but often reach well into the high twenties. There are 30-35 pound fish landed yearly.

The river is also one of the most beautiful with a great mix of long boulder filled runs, short pockets, great side channels and unforgettable glassy dry fly guides.

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The Lodge

Suskeena Lodge is located on the Sustut River in Northern British Columbia. The lodge itself is accessed by either helicopter or fixed wing Grand Caravan from the town of Smithers. At a private airstrip you will be met by Suskeena Lodge staff in a vehicle for your transfer to the lodge. Cabins are well furnished and have a stove and a bathroom with a shower, flushing toilet and sitting area. The cabins are some of the nicest we have encountered at any steelhead lodge anywhere.

The main lodge building is a charming custom built log building with ample room to relax for a drink, eat a great meal or simply to sit and enjoy drinks by the fire place. With just nine anglers, the atmosphere is just right. The lodge has great views, overlooking a prime steelhead run and a mountainside flanked with cedar, aspen, birch and alder. In the autumn, the colours are simply beautiful.

Best Times to Go

The fishing season typically runs from March to December, with the special Nass River steelhead camp expeditions starting in September and ending in November. The following is a summary of fish species by month:

If you would prefer to speak to us directly regarding a trip to British Columbia, please contact us at the following:

United Kingdom Office:
Justin Maxwell-Stuart
Mobile: +44 (0)7711 519 857
Fax: +44 (0)20 7352 0942
justin@wherewisemenfish.com

United States Office:

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Telephone: 347 284 6333
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