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St. Mary Angler Fly Fishing

Guided fly fishing tours in Southeast British Columbia.

401 Cranbrook Street
Cranbrook, BC V1C 3R5
1-800-667-2311
stmaryangler@gmail.com
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Elk RIVER

The Elk River begins its journey in the MacDonald Range of the Rocky Mountains. It flows some 135 miles (220 kilometers) south where it drains into the Kootenay River. With wild West Slope Cutthroats from 13 to 20 inches and Bull Trout from 18 to 30, the Elk is our regions' best-known river. It has quickly gained a reputation as a must fish river when you come to southeastern British Columbia. During the fishing season you can expect catch rates from 10 to 30 cutthroats per day with the odd Bull trout mixed in.

The season on the Elk River usually begins in early July with good hatches of stoneflies and some mayflies. Nymphing with a Prince Nymph, Bead Head Stoneflies and Hares Ears will work well all summer long. Any good attractor or terrestrial will work great all of August and September. October is a great time to fish Blue Winged Olives.

 

“Amazing knowledagble staff and owners that always have the time to impart local knowledge and expertise.”
STUART M.

 

RATES

ELK RIVER FLOAT TRIPS
June through October

1 or 2 anglers, per day

The float includes; 8 hours of guided fly fishing, gourmet lunch, transportation and all equipment. Taxes, licenses and gratuity are not included.

U.S. dollar conversion amount based on the current exchange rate at time of booking.

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View more images of the Bull River on our Photos page

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Winter hours are: open Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday

Spring
April 1 to July 1
Mon-Sat 9.30am to 5.30pm; closed Sun

Summer
July 1 to Sep 30
Mon-Sat 8.30am to 5.30pm; Sun 8.30am to 1.00pm

Fall
Oct 1 to Dec 31
Mon-Sat 10.00am to 5.00pm; closed Sun

Winter
Jan 1 to Mar 31
Tues-Sat 10.00am to 4.00pm; closed Sun and Mon

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