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The Health of the Yellowstone River

Part One of a series of Field and Stream articles dedicated to examining the health of the Yellowstone River: http://www.fieldandstream.com/our-battered-yellowstone?dom=flipboard&src=syn&%3Fads=off

Fly Fishing in Labrador

Jason Tucker, of Gink and Gasoline, writes that he recently fished in Labrador. Some of the flies that worked well for pike, salmon and brook trout, were Caddis patterns, Deceivers, and White Woolly Buggers, among others. See the full article, as well as tying instructions, here: http://www.ginkandgasoline.com/fly-fishing-gear/5-flies-for-labrador/

Reliable Guide and Fishing Charters on the Kitimat River gave us a fabulous fishing experience today!

Really shallow in spots at the creek

One in a Million Catch for Manitoba Fishing Guide

In May, Blackwater Cats Outfitter owner Donovan Pearase was out fishing with clients on the Red River, when Harry, his client, hooked into a fish they'd never seen before. It turns out that it was a huge albino catfish! They landed the fish, took pictures, and released it. The client scored twice that day. The first was the rarity of the fish. Second, it was big enough for a Master Angler award! See the story here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/albino-catfish-hooked-in-the-red-river-1.3586504

Popular spot to fish from shore

Salmon Hatcheries Can Change Gene Expression

Some interesting work coming out of Oregon State University suggests some possible reasons for why hatchery-raised salmon are less capable of surviving in the wild than, well, wild salmon. They hypothesize that these fish, which are genetically different from wild salmon, have altered genes related to wound repair and immune function. This can affect wild populations in negative ways. See the full story here: http://www.asf.ca/salmon-hatcheries-change-gene-expression.html

Salmon in MacLure's Pond?

Apparently there are salmon showing up in strange places. Officials in P.E.I. are trying to determine how salmon got into MacLure's Pond. See the full story: http://www.asf.ca/salmon-mystery-in-pei.html

Moose In Wascana Lake

No selfies, please! This from Conservation officers, who are monitoring the moose's activity. http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/moose-on-the-loose-in-saskatchewan-lake-public-warned-against-trying-to-take-a-selfie-with-it

The New FlyFisher on Eagle River Labrador

As always these guys have produced a gorgeous video of fishing for trout on the Eagle River, Labrador. Not just any brook trout, but remote northern river monsters! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gQsnSsOGgo

Boat Launches

I came across a good resource for New Brunswick anglers. It's a Google map of public boat launches, found here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?msa=0&mid=10lWTIXRsejfOa4kjG7QmeJJ3AkM

Heading into some great fishing! We'd love to see your trip reports!

Central Interior Anglers Group on Mobile App

Welcome, anglers! This is a group to bring together discussion about conditions, techniques, etc, all around Central and Northern BC. Post at will and feel free to add others!

A popular spot to fish from shore

Windermere Valley Ice Fishing Derby January 30, 2016

Registration for this fabulous ice fishing derby begins at 8:00 a.m. Fishing goes from 9:00 to 3:00 on January 30, 2016. Tickets are $35 each. Prize money depends on ticket sales, so the more the better! The derby is hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. See the poster at http://www.cvchamber.ca/things-to-do/winter-in-motion-festival/ice-fishing-derby/

Fishing Derby in January

This is a big derby with a lot of prizes! The Lions Annual Ice Fishing Derby takes place on Lung's Beach on January 16, 2016. Registration is at 8:00 a.m., and the event runs from 10:00 to 3:00. For details, see: http://www.fishing-in-saskatchewan.com/product-detail?opid=109923

Regulation Errors

The BC Ministry of Environment has posted a note on the main page of the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations. They note that there is an error in the published regs for Babine Lake (since corrected). Please be aware the following are errors in the published 2015-2017 Fresh Waster Fishing Regulations Synopsis Water-specific tables located on page 58 and 59 of the Skeena Region: Babine Lake: No fishing within a 400 m radius of the Fulton River Aug. 15, 2013 to Sept 15, 2013 Babine River: No fishing downstream of the fence to the confluence with Nichyeskwa Creek. Aug. 15 to Sept 15 Fulton River: No fishing downstream of the spawning channels to Babine Lake Aug 15, 2013 to Sept 15, 2013 These publishing errors have been corrected to the online synopsis http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/ See the full page at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/#BabineErrata

Kayak Fishing Video

A beautiful video about kayak fishing in Buntzen Lake by Chris G. https://youtu.be/ChU4saN6Phk

Kids Can Learn to Fish!

Check out this opportunity for kids ages 5-15. BC Freshwater Fisheries Society is offering fishing classes in July and August. See the news release here: http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/learn-to-fish-classes-set-for-shane-lake-1.1996266

Fishing Ban

As the drought in BC is taking its toll, fishing is taking a hit. Here is a news release about the fishing ban for the southern part of Vancouver Island: http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/fishing-ban-issued-as-vancouver-island-drought-conditions-worsen-1.2452848