June 15th marks the opening of fishing season for moving waters (streams & rivers) in the Elk Valley. With a lower snowpack this spring, conditions for fly fishing this summer are going to be excellent right from the get go this season.

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For those unfamiliar with the surrounding Elk River & its tributaries, Fernie in British Columbia offers the fly angler some of the world’s finest fly fishing for pure strain Cutthroat Trout and Bull Trout. Freestone clear waters surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

If you are looking for some more reasons to plan a fly fishing vacation to Fernie, here’s a great video Tourism Fernie put together:

With the Fernie Wilderness Adventures office located right here in the hotel and two top notch fly shops located directly across from the hotel, the Park Place Lodge is your perfect basecamp for an Elk River fly fishing vacation. Call us today to book your holiday.

 

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