Bulkley Basecamp is a simple, comfortable steelhead camp built for the anglers who put the fishing first.
The magnificent sea-going trout of of Northern British Columbia enter their natal Skeena drainage in late July, and move upstream into the clear headwaters of the Bulkley River by the end of August. Fresh fish continue to accumulate in the river right through the end of the season in late October and into November. The average annual return to the Bulkley River is between 25,000 and 45,000 Steelhead, which represents approximately 50% of all steelhead returning to Skeena watershed!
The Camp is perfectly located in about the middle of the Bulkley system, which makes for minimal travel time to the various boat launches, whether you are fishing the upper or lower river. Accommodations at Bulkley Basecamp are very comfortable. The heavy duty, double occupancy, canvas wall tents more than keep you warm and dry, even in the later season. All wall tents are equipped with comfortable beds and heavy duty bedding and comforters for a goods nights rest. All tents are erected with solid wood frames on elevated wooden platforms. All Tents have wood burning stoves and propane heaters if needed, to keep you toasty warm, even late in the season. The Camp has a wonderful shower facility to get you all prettied up after a long day on the water. Flush toilets put the finishing touch on making this camp over the top. The Kitchen/Dining room itself is very warm and inviting, with a great little covered porch area out front that is arranged for cocktail and relax time after a long day on the water. Guests can expect delicious hearty meals both at camp and on the river. Most importantly however, the fishing on the Bulkley and other rivers of the area is 1st class!
Steelhead on the Bulkley average 8-12 lbs, with chromers up to and exceeding 20 lbs caught on a semi-regular basis. The first fish arrive in August, and by the 1st of September, top quality fly fishing is in full swing. The big bucks are usually in the river by the 2nd week of September and fish continue to accumulate in prime holding water right through the end of November. So when is the best time to visit the Bulkley? The answer is; when you have time to come!
If you are seriously considering a trip to the Bulkley, we recommend getting on the waiting list more than a year out. At the conclusion of the season, if some people release their rods, we will go down the list to fill in the new holes. Make your reservations as early as possible to avoid disappointment! It is extremely hard to get into a good BC operation at the last minute.
Headed out on your next adventure with us? The Fly ShopⓇ has you covered. As a thank you to our travel guests, enjoy 15% off all retail purchases for a year! — the perfect chance to gear up before your trip.
Whether it’s flies, leaders, apparel or a new rod and reel outfit, we’ve got everything you need to make your journey more comfortable, more successful, and more fun. (some exclusions apply)
