Medium Levels & Clear Conditions

Clear and dropping

Feb 18 2015

 

Stamp River Winter Steelhead Feb 15 2015   The weekend past and week to date has had good fishing again as more fresh fish continue to move into the system.

Anglers on the trips have been encountering 4-8 fish per day. There are now fresh winter fish through out the system now and all the way to the most upper reaches.

The falls pool and areas below it continue to be very productive. 

Now that the river is entering a medium and into lower phase be sure to gear down and use smaller terminal tackle and lighter leaders. The fish will have lots of visibility so tread "lightly" on presentation and cast entry.


The fish are still trending larger than the past years averages.  This is great news for Coho Salmon because the Steelhead and Coho all grow up and feed in similar ocean areas, so conditions are likely favorable for both species.


The river conditions graphs below are generated from the upper system near Robertson Creek Hatchery. The lower system is generally higher and has more color, however this data is still very useful as it will indicate the trend.  The Stamp Falls data system was wiped out with the past flood and not hearing of any immediate plans for replacement.


Call us anytime for the latest conditions! We enjoy helping anglers plan their trips with or without guides. 
 

This weeks weather forecast:

Weekly Weather Forecast

Stamp River Water Conditions (click on image to expand) UPDATING NOW

*Below are conditions for the Upper River. Middle river monitoring equipment washed out with flood.

Stamp River River Level Last 7 days   Stamp River River Level Last 30 days
 
Stamp River River Level Last 90 days   Stamp River Monthly Rainfall Record



2014 Regulations:

Hatchery Steelhead may be retained. Two per day and 4 in possession is the limits. A Steelhead conservation endorsement is required on the fresh water license. All Wild Steelhead must be released. single barbless hooks required.

Also note that your licence has to be printed. An electronic format on a device such as an iPhone does not qualify as licence. Steelhead must be recorded on licence immediately upon landing them.

Here are snippets from the Regulations about The Stamp, Sproat and Ash Rivers.






The detailed 2014/15 Vancouver Island detailed fishing regulations are available for download in PDF format.


Winter Steelhead Fishing - Jet Boat

Winter Steelhead Fishing - Jet Boat

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