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Can a beginner fly fishing person come
to Tsylos Park Lodge?
Yes. Our Fly Fishing packages are fully guided and for those needing
lessons or instruction, a guide will be more than happy to assist
you. The Chilko River and Chilko Lake are a great spot to learn the
sport of fly fishing. We keep a dozen Sage Fly Rods at the lodge for
those who need one. Most people bring their own rod and flies, but
we do supply them as well. We do ask that everyone signed up for the
fly fishing package bring chest waders. An inexpensive pair will do
just as well as the expensive kind.
Do we fish on the river or lake or both?
Most anglers who book in for the 7-night stay will fish the lake
1 or 2 days, depending on weather and their preferences. We encourage
a lake day, as Chilko Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the
world and the fishing can be outstanding. Fishing clients can also
join a day ride on our horses to an adjacent peak. Most of our "riders"
are quite good, and we cater to the intermediate, but there are 1
or 2 days when the trail ride is slow and beginner riders can enjoy
a daylong ride. Our lodge is located on the banks of the Chilko River
and most or all of the fishing days are on the river.
How do we fish the Chilko River?
Usually one day is spent on the "drift boat" taking
you down the river about 22 km's and driving back to the lodge by
vehicle. We have 4 flat bottom jet sleds that are used as "drift
boats" on the river, but have the motor for getting back to the
top of the runs. We also keep belly boats (float tubes) for our guests
to use, with the guide moving you back to the top of the runs with
the jet sled. Most fishing clients spend a good portion of their time
wading on the river shelves. It is a good mix of drifting, wading
and floating.
What kind of fish is in the system?
The Chilko River and Lake have resident native Rainbow Trout,
Dolly Varden (Bull Trout), and Mountain Whitefish. We also have ocean
run Steelhead, Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and possibly
Dolly Varden. The river opens June 11 and we fish for primarily Rainbow
Trout. When fishing sub-surface, especially in the lake, you will
catch Dolly Varden as well.
What temperature is the water?
Chilko River in late mid to late June runs around 50 degrees F.
It can reach up to mid 60's in August, but that is rare. The lake
is around high 40's at the south end and closer to the river temperature
at the north end.
What flies and rods do we bring?
Once you have arranged a stay with us, we will send you a "trip
tips" with all the important flies listed for you to tie or buy
at your local fly shop. You can use many different rods. A 9.5 foot
6 weight is ideal. You can use a 5 or 7 weight without any problem.
Make sure to bring a floating line and a fast sinking tip line as
well.
How many fly fishing guests do you accommodate at one time?
Our lodge can take between 14-16 guests. We normally have between
8-12 anglers at one time, the rest being made up of horseback riders.
What is your fishing policy?
We have been a "Catch-and-Release" lodge since 1990.
The river, by law, is catch-and-release only now and is, fly fishing
only, single barbless hook and has a bait ban. The regulations on
Chilko Lake are single barbless hook and have a bait ban. Our lodge
policy is to not take a fish back to the lodge.
What is the fly fishing season?
The Chilko River opens on June 11th and we fish until October
1st. The June weeks are excellent streamer fishing with large size
averages. July & August are primarily on the dry fly and once
the salmon start running and spawning in early September we move to
egg pattern fishing. No matter what time during our fly fishing season
that you come, the fishing is great!
How many anglers do you normally take at the lodge?
The lodge takes 14-16 guests. We usually have between 8-12 fly
fishermen and 2-8 lodge horseback riders. It is a small lodge and
there is never a problem with crowding!
How far are we from the fly fishing?
The lodge is located directly on the Chilko River and it is a
half mile downstream from the Chilko Lake...why fly out when you just
flew in?
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