Fishing · British Columbia
Westcoast Fishing Adventures
A guided fly fishing and lodge operation near Terrace, BC, known for Spey coaching on the Skeena and Kitimat systems, steelhead trips and warm, home-cooked hospitality.
What visitors say
Westcoast Fishing Adventures is run by Gil and Mandi near Terrace in northwest BC, combining guided river fishing with lodging and meals. All of its reviews are five stars, including from well-travelled anglers who rank it among their best trips anywhere.
Gil and his guides, including Gord, fish the Skeena, Kitimat and nearby tributaries. Reviewers highlight expert knowledge of the river systems and fish behaviour, and coaching that noticeably improves Spey casting and technique, even for complete beginners. The operation offers week-long steelhead 'boot camps' as well as shorter trips, and clients appreciate its commitment to ethical guiding and care for the environment. Gear is described as top notch.
Mandi's hospitality comes up in nearly every review: excellent meals and packed lunches, cosy accommodation and a family feel. One guest recalls a six-hour round trip to deliver a birthday cake to camp mid-week. Father-and-son trips, groups of friends and first-time visitors to the region all feature, and communication before the trip is described as fast.
There are no complaints in the reviews. Trips are multi-day and weather-dependent on northern rivers, so plan well in advance and pack for changeable spring and fall conditions.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 41 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Westcoast Fishing Adventures directly.