Elk River | British Columbia Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

Fish Streamers until the water warms up

Fishing Report Last Updated:

9 / 17 / 2018

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Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Elk River is currently Excellent

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
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:

October Caddis Slate Wing Drakes B.W.O.s Hoppers Ants Beetles

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

Fly Name:	Fly Color:	Fly Size(s):
Sparkle Dun	green	10-14
Adams Wulff		8-10
Adams Parachute Dry Fly		10-16
Elk Wing Caddis		#10-12
Tunghead Pheasant Tail		8-12
Double Bunny		4-6

Foam Stone		8-10
Chernobyl Ants	tan-red	8-10
Fat Alberts	tan-red -purple	8-12
Ant & Beetle Patterns		12-18

Elk River Description

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 ...

Techniques & Tips

Streamers and Nymphs are good methods until hatches start

7-Day Forecast

The Elk River has been excellent watch for October Caddis