Dean River British Columbia

BC West has a unique fishing program targeted towards experienced anglers and combines fully-guided and self-guided fishing, as well as fishing both above and below the Dean River ‘falls’. Below the falls, guests fish long, broad runs that stretch literally to the mouth of the river. In this lower section of river, fish are continually moving from the salt to their spawning grounds upriver- each run is constantly being replenished with hot fish, fresh from the ocean. Above the falls lies the classic ‘holding water’- a smaller, more intimate river that rewards classic techniques for targeting holding fish.

Days on the Dean River at BC West start early, with a quick breakfast and a short trip to the river- anglers start fishing soon after dawn. At mid-day, guests return to the lodge for the main meal- a great chance to relax, share stories from the morning and enjoy a few hours of downtime before the evening fishing session, which starts in the late afternoon and runs until dusk. After the evening fishing session, appetizers are served in our clubhouse. Some relaxing conversation typically wraps up the very long fishing day, and guests retire to their cabins in anticipation of doing it all again tomorrow!