Steelhead stay in freshwater for one to three years before making their
way to the ocean. As they age, they prefer cold, deep pools and are
particularly reliant on shade to keep the slower moving water in these
locations cool. Some Steelhead return from the ocean during November to
May (“winter-run” Steelhead) at the age of four or five, while other
younger Steelhead (aged three) will enter freshwater between April and
October (“summer-run” Steelhead). Winter and summer Steelhead are
genetically different, though they both spawn between January to May and
often share the same stream or river.
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British Columbia is home to the
best wild steelhead fishing found anywhere in the world. Our
famed rivers on BC’s south, central and north coast host hard pulling
aggressive steelhead, the type dreams are made out of!
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