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| Dave Brown Outfitters |
Water flow: good for this time of the season
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 50 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: afternoons
Best stretch: Sparwood to Elko
Best access point: Fernie
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Golden Stones Green Drakes PMD's
Fish species: Westslope Cutthroat and Bull Trout
Fishing season: June15 -April 1st
Nearest airport: Kalispell Montana or Calgary Alberta
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line
The Elk River near Fernie, British Columbia is the most easterly river in The Province of British Columbia and flows for 110 miles before it empties into The Kootenay River. The Elk River boasts 8 different floats and numerous walk and wade tributaries. Due to its proximity to the Alberta border, visiting anglers test their skills on multitudes of rivers found within a hour's drive of Fernie B.C. The Elk River ...
Fishing Foam Attractor Patterns and Streamers are producing the best results during none hatch periods
Yellow and Lime Sallies and Caddis are hatching.Flavs have also started.
