The Babine River
The Babine is one of the most unique and magical places on the earth. Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp is located on one of the many famous runs that make up the home waters for one of the worlds strongest and largest steelhead population. The Babine is a Class One river due to its remote wilderness location and quality of the fish. The steelies of the Skeena system are a completely wild stock of fish.

the steelhead
Babine steelhead come a long way to their home waters through class five rapids, gill nets at the coast and numerous natural predators while they are at sea. To hook one these fish, to feel the power and to admire their beauty makes for a magical moment. Babine bucks are known for their robust girth and bright red double stripe. The girth of these fish can be up around 22 to 25 inches. A fish that is 40 inches and has that girth is right around 30 pounds!

When the fish are fresh in September they will destroy a dry or waked fly. The surface takes are mind blowing. Fish on a dry are typically encountered in September and early October, however It is becoming more and more common to see fish nose up well into November.

Fishing a sink tip or dry line nymph rig produces the best chance at numbers of fish through the season. Traditional patterns, leech and spey patterns as well as egg flies fished down and across the current is the most traditional way of getting a steelie hooked up. Once you're hooked up, hold on! These fish are powerful and the average fish weighs in at 14 to 18 pounds. 20 to 30 pounders have been caught on the fly and have tested the best anglers and fly gear. So many times the fish has out lasted the angler, leaving the fisherman battered, bruised and wanting more. This fishery is strictly catch and release.

the details and dates
The camp accommodates 12 guests per week. Anglers are in camp 6 1/2 days. Arrival day is on Thursday and departure day is Wednesday.

2007 Steelhead season dates and availability

Call for Openings
There are only 4 spots available for the 2007 season. As the year goes on spots do open up, but they do not last long.

Weekly Rates $5,250.00 per person Canadian Funds (Includes $250 Babine Foundation Surcharge that helps keep the babine special)

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For more information and additional details about this incredible adventure, click on the link above for Babine Norlakes details. Please drop us a line with questions or to book your week in the Babine. 970.259.0484