Accommodations
Season
Species
Ideal for
Wild, Bright-Chrome Steelhead Fresh From The Ocean
Strategically situated on the banks of the Skeena River, Spey Lodge offers steelhead fishing trips to the unlimited availability of fly-friendly waters of the Lower Skeena watershed – home to the largest runs of wild fish in North America. The season at Spey Lodge begins in mid-March with the arrival of spring steelhead. Throughout the summer, anglers can catch five different species of sea-bright Pacific salmon in addition to resident trout. Starting in late July, Spey Lodge offers some of the best steelhead fishing in the world, action that continues into the fall. The target species and the rivers fished vary from month to month, but the techniques stay relatively the same. Swinging wet flies with floating lines and light wet-tips is always most effective. You can also skate dry flies to large steelhead, catching fish on the surface that can easily exceed 20 pounds!
Accommodation Details
Lodging Details
Spey Lodge offers six comfortable, double occupancy rooms, all with private baths. There is also a large lounge, a dining room, and a number of other amenities. Although Spey Lodge has the capability to accommodate twelve anglers at a time, they are happy to cater to small groups, couples, and even single anglers.Â
Food and Beverages
The staff at Spey Lodge have created an excellent small-lodge atmosphere, and all meals are enjoyed family-style after long days on the water. Guests are treated to a great selection of home cooking at both lodges.
Typical Length of Stay
A standard package is a six (6) nights / five (5) fishing days (Monday to Saturday). Change over days can be adjusted. Contact Yellow Dog for more details.
Non-Angling Activities and Options
This is primarily an angling destination. The staff at Spey Lodge recommends that angling be the primary reason for visiting the Lodge, although activities such as hiking and wildlife viewing can be arranged for non-anglers. Please call Yellow Dog for details.
Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi is available free of charge for Lodge guests. Please bring your own laptop or PDA to access the internet. Depending on your service plan, some cell phones may also work at Spey Lodge.
Travel Details
How To Get There
Your final flight destination is Terrace, British Columbia (YXT), which can be accessed via a number of daily commercial flights from Vancouver, B.C.
Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Lodge. Spey Lodge is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the airport.
Documents Required
A passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter Canada. Anglers are also required to purchase a British Columbia freshwater fishing license. We do recommend doing that online prior to arrival at the lodge. You can purchase that general freshwater license online by clicking this link. Depending on the fishery for the day you may have to purchase an additional classified waters permit and that can be done while at the lodge.
Drunk Driving or other Criminal Record
Anyone with a criminal record (including a drunk driving conviction) may be excluded from Canada. A waiver of exclusion may be issued but several weeks are required and a processing fee must be paid. Contact the Canadian Embassy or a Canadian Consulate in the U.S. for more information.
Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog works directly with and recommends Kanna Travel. They can assist with airline tickets, hotels, transfers, and all travel logistics for every destination that we offer. Contact them at 855-739-3139 or [email protected] for more details on airfare ticketing, travel services, and trip insurance.
Fishing
General Information
The Lodge begins its season in mid-March with the arrival of the spring steelhead. Throughout the summer, anglers can catch five different species of sea-bright Pacific salmon in addition to resident trout. Starting the end of July, Spey Lodge offers some of the best steelhead fishing in the world, with the action continuing into the fall. Late summer and early fall bring some of the best dry fly steelheading on earth, which can at times last until mid-November. The target species and the rivers fished vary from month to month, but the techniques stay relatively the same. Spey Lodge, of course, specializes in the use of Spey rods (two-handed fly rods). A single-handed eight-weight rod will work just fine most of the time, but with the salmon often exceeding thirty pounds and the steelhead sometimes exceeding twenty pounds, the risk of being under-gunned is always there. A Spey rod balances the odds in your favor. Spey Lodge will provide you with on-the-water lessons in all aspects of Spey casting. Swinging wet flies with floating lines and light wet-tips is almost always most effective. You can also skate dry flies to large steelhead, catching fish on the surface that can easily exceed 20 pounds! For those who are interested, the benefits of Spey casting are taught and encouraged by the experienced guides to guests of all skill levels.
Boats and EquipmentÂ
The lodges utilize a collection of rafts and aluminum jet boats equipped with Yamaha motors. The lodges offer a full line-up of Spey equipment, which can be used by clients.
Rates and Terms
Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are per person and quoted in Canadian dollars.
7 Nights/ 6 Fishing Days = $5,450.00 CAD
6 Nights/ 5 Fishing Days = $5,250.00 CAD
What’s Included:
- All accommodations
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages at the Lodges
- Guided fishing and expert Spey casting instruction
- All flies, tackle, and equipment
- Transfers to and from Spey or Boundary Lodge and Terrace, B.C.
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare from original destination to Terrace, B.C.
- Alcoholic beverages
- 2.5% Canadian sales tax
- Gratuities for staff and guides
Spey Lodge (British Columbia)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due within 10 days of booking for all Spey Lodge packages, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. If a reservation is cancelled outside of 180 days (six months) from the start of the trip, deposits will be refunded minus a $300.00 per guest cancellation fee charged by the lodge and a $100.00 cancellation fee per guest charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing. If a reservation is cancelled inside of 180 days, no refunds will be issued, but payments can be transferred to new dates for the following year minus a $300.00 cancellation fee retained by the lodge and a $100.00 cancellation fee per guest charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing. Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for your trip. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages.
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Payment Terms For All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
In order to lock in your trip reservation, we ask that you please remit payment within 10 days of receipt of invoice. For your convenience, Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a direct and secure ACH platform – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Note that all Yellow Dog invoices include a live link that takes you directly to the Yellow Dog ACH platform for fast and easy payment. For open and existing invoices with a remaining balance, payment reminders also include this easy link to the ACH page.
Other customary forms of payment that are accepted are checks or wire transfers. If you would like to pay in a different way or have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (888) 777-5060 or (406) 585-8667. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Beginning September 1st, 2020, Yellow Dog will apply a 2% convenience fee for all American Express credit card transactions, and a 3% convenience fee for Visa, MasterCard and Discover transactions.
Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Standard Forms For Payment
- ACH online payments (for US banking institutions only).
- Traditional checks (sent via mail)
- Electronic wire payments (client is responsible for any wiring fees)
*Please contact us if you prefer or require a different payment option. Convenience fees may apply for other payment methods.
**Please be aware that the ACH platform is only available for US financial institutions and bank accounts. International payments can be made via wire or with a credit card.