The river produces these exceptionally aggressive fish because of it's source , the very large Morice Lake which makes the Bulkley a warmer river than other watersheds on the Skeena System. Because of this the Bulkley River has a rich aquatic insect life for the juvenile Steelhead to feast upon before their ocean journey. When they return to the river as adult Steelhead they have an imprinted "trouty" attitude, inspiring them to attack flies near or on the river's surface. This is what sets the Bulkley River apart from others. It is not uncommon to raise the same Steelhead to a dry fly four to six times. The Bulkley River is easy to wade and with an experienced guide is a magnificent river to drift or jet boat. Because the Bulkley river is the most stable river in the entire Skeena system it is less likely to flood or color, and that translates to superior fly fishing conditions throughout the season. The prime time to fly fish for Steelhead is August 20th to November 30th . If you wish to tangle with a mighty Chinook (King) Salmon from 20 to 50 lbs; the Bulkley River hosts a large run of these beauties arriving in early July. The river also has populations of Cut-throat, Rainbow, and Dolley Varden.
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The Bulkley River has one of the largest, if not the largest wild Steelhead run in the world. The river is blessed with over ninety miles of classic fly water holding scrappy Steelhead ranging from 6 to 30 pounds which commonly attack flies on the surface.