Bulkley River
British Columbia

Where is Bulkley River?

Bulkley River (54.6605, -126.8108), located in Skeena Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 4306.7 hectares (approximately 10642 acres or 43.1 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at Bulkley River?

The most popular species caught here are Steelhead, Dolly Varden, and Coho Salmon. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

What does Bulkley River have?

No one has left markers on Bulkley River yet, you can add markers on the map.

Lodging and Camping

Access from Hwy 16 via Main St. Located on the beautiful Bulkley River, close to town, shopping and recreation. Additional features include flush toilets and showers, playground, WiFi, firewood, camp kitchen, bicycle and nature trails. Online reservations available.

May 15 - Oct 1

3843 19th Avenue

Access off Hwy 16, up Main St. to 19th Ave

The 40-site campground is located 30 km north of Smithers just off Hwy 16. Overlooks the beautiful Witset Canyon with access to world-class salmon fishing. 32 sites have 30/50 amp service, 19 fully-serviced with water (8 pull-thrus). Free WiFi and one load of firewood. Laundry facilities and fishing gear available for rent. Museum onsite. Contact us for special discounts on group bookings, guided fishing and smokehouse tours. Book online.

May - Sep

159 Telkwa High Road

Hwy 16, 32 km west of Smithers. 1 km on Telkwa High Rd, on lefthand side. Located behind Museum

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2 years ago

My biggest coho so far this year.

6 years ago
6 years ago

Nice 8 pound coho salmon to start the morning.

6 years ago
7 years ago

A long long time ago!

7 years ago

Another primo Bulkley River Steelhead!

7 years ago
7 years ago
7 years ago

Beautiful steelhead

8 years ago

Patiently waiting to get my new boat back on the water,

8 years ago
8 years ago

My grandson, Ade, is learning a lot about salmon fishing on the Bulkley River, in Smithers BC.

8 years ago

A good day of fly-fishing for Pink salmon on the Bulkley River, near Smithers BC

8 years ago

Fly fishing for Pink salmon on the Bulkley River in Smithers BC

8 years ago

Nothing like coming home to...

Nothing like coming home to catch this beauty. 34" Chinook salmon caught June 30th on the Bulkley River in Telkwa, BC.

10 years ago

Foggy morning

Salmon fishing on The Rock

10 years ago

Bulkley River Report

Oscar's Source for Adventure posted a river report for the Skeena region: Further east along the Bulkley River, the "water is looking awesome. Coho caught in the Trout Creek area as well as Chicken Creek. Pinks are around Telkwa.... [They are] a great fish for young children to experience!" http://oscarssports.com/resources/fishing-report http://oscarssports.com

11 years ago

Glacier View RV Park view of Hudson Bay Mountain and Glacier

Not a bad view at all, great place

11 years ago

Glacier View RV Park

Great place to stay in Smithers, great staff too, amazing view :)

11 years ago

Worlds biggest Fly Rod

Great stopping point in Houston BC.

11 years ago

Riley's favorite Hat

loves his hat, suits him eh :)

11 years ago

A Black and White Day

The beginning of freeze up on Bulkley Lake on a cold and dreary day..Rose Lake B.C

11 years ago

Sun Up over the river

Bright sunlight over the bridge on the Bulkley River

11 years ago