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Nicholas Dean Outdoors

Terrace, British Columbia

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Accommodations

Comfortable Log Cabins // Guest Capacity: 6 Spring, 8 Fall

Season

March-November

Species

Steelhead, Salmon & Trout

Ideal For

Families & Couples

Authentic Canadian "North Woods" Experience

Ideally situated in the rugged coastal mountains near Terrace, British Columbia, the mighty Skeena River, and its tributaries form the major arteries that fork through stands of old-growth forest and steep valley walls. It is in this river system that some of the strongest runs of large, wild steelhead and salmon left in the world return each season. Each year, steelhead, chinook (kings), coho (silvers), sockeye, pink, and chum salmon ascend the Lower Skeena from the Pacific Ocean, joining the trophy trout and char that reside in the rivers year-round. It is here that Nicholas Dean Outdoors is strategically situated to provide anglers with world-class guided fishing adventures, along with fine dining and first-class accommodations at the Yellow Cedar Lodge. Because the Skeena and its tributaries receive such diverse runs of fish, Nicholas Dean Outdoors is able to offer a number of different fishing packages throughout the year, including spring steelhead, Chinook, summer steelhead, fall steelhead, and trophy coho. The highly qualified guides at Nicholas Dean Outdoors know the Skeena, Kalum, Copper, Kitimat, Lower Skeena Tributaries, and Nass River Tributaries incredibly well, ensuring you have the best chance possible at finding these amazing fish as they migrate upriver each year.

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Lodging Details
Recently purchased by Nicholas Dean in 2020, Yellow Cedar Lodge provides guests with the finest accommodations you can find in Terrace. The Main Lodge building is the heart of the operation and the construction and layout truly capture the essence of the Canadian wilderness. It houses a communal socializing and dining area, and a full bar where guests can unwind after each day on the water beneath high vaulted ceilings or enjoy the spectacular views of the wrap-around deck. Guests are housed in both single and double rooms with comfortable beds, a private bath and shower, and ample room for storage for all of your gear. The lodge also features a state-of-the-art wader room to house all your fishing gear, making sure everything is organized and dry for each day on the water. The lodge also features its downstairs game room to enjoy the latest sporting events, billiards, foosball, and relaxation each night.

Food and Beverages
Yellow Cedar produces some incredible first-class meals that are locally sourced whenever possible. Start your day off with either a cooked-to-order breakfast or a lighter continental breakfast. A packed cooler lunch that consists of freshly-made sandwiches, fresh fruit, chocolate, and more are taken on the river each day. During the spring and fall seasons, guests are given the option of taking hot soup, coffee, and tea to the river as well. In the late afternoon, guests return to the Lodge for a hearty, three-course, home-cooked supper. Specialties include bison bourguignon, local halibut, elk BBQ, and the Lodges’ popular “Spice Night.”

Typical Length of Stay
The standard package at Yellow Cedar is seven (7) nights / six (6) fishing days. Shorter custom packages can also be arranged. Please call Yellow Dog for details.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
Yellow Cedar Lodge has set up an extensive seasonal ecotour portfolio, making full use of the surrounding Canadian wildlife, rivers, mountains, glaciers, and rainforests. Tours can be arranged to go whale watching, visit First Nation’s Indian Tribe arts and culture, hike to a volcano, whitewater raft down the Copper or Kalum River, or play golf.

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, most cell phones will also work at the Lodge.

How To Get There
Guests must book flights into 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 at Terrace, you will be met by a staff member from Nicholas Dean Outdoors and transferred to Yellow Cedar Lodge (a 15-minute drive from the airport). During this transfer, you have the opportunity to visit the local liquor store to pick up your favorite beverages and visit the area fly shop for a license, and some last-minute fly purchases. Please note that Nicholas Dean prefers check-in is between noon and 6 PM on arrival days and check-out between 9 AM and noon on departure days. This will ensure that you have enough time to unpack, relax, and enjoy dinner on your arrival day and maximize your travel time back home on your departure day. Later arrivals and early departures can be accommodated.

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 and we do recommend doing this online prior to arrival. 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.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes.

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
If you enjoy long casts using a double haul or Spey fishing big water, there is the Skeena River. If you want to focus on gin-clear small streams, sight casting to spring steelhead, or skating a dry fly across a coastal river pool, then there are numerous smaller waters that are also easily accessed. No matter what you want to focus on, the Lodge can typically provide a different fishing experience every day of the week. Whether rafting a river to fish, utilizing a drift boat, hiking into a small stream, or accessing a river via jet boat or helicopter, Yellow Dog and the Lodge can prepare a trip itinerary that gives you maximum diversity and endless options. With over 54 rivers, lakes, and saltwater estuary destinations, you can easily fish a different river or location every day – even if you were to visit multiple times in one year! Depending on the time of year, you decide the adventure you want based on the species you are targeting. The Lodge has highly qualified fly fishing guides and the most knowledgeable fly fishing service available in the area, with a policy of one guide for two clients and a strong line-up of destinations where you may not see another angler or person all day.

Boats and Equipment
Nicholas Dean uses 12-foot Aire Rafts, 18-foot NRS Rafts, ClackaCraft Drift Boats, 16-foot Custom Jet Sleds with 40HP Yamaha Jet Drives, and 22-foot Woolridge Jet Sled. Nicholas Dean Lodge guides on over 50 rivers in Northern B.C. alone, requiring very diverse means of access and transportation. Some of the bigger rivers are accessed with Jet Boats, whereas the remote coastal rivers require helicopter transportation and at times smaller Aire inflatables. The Lodge is happy to provide all fishing equipment including Spey Rods or single-handed fly rods.

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, quoted in Canadian dollars. Rates listed below DO NOT include Canadian sales tax or fishing licenses. Please contact Yellow Dog for details and custom package pricing.

6 Nights / 5 Days of guided fishing (Double Occupancy) = $6,695.00 CAD per person
7 Nights / 6 Days of guided fishing (Double Occupancy) = $7,695.00 CAD per person

*Cost for the helicopter fly-ins can vary based on a number of logistical factors. Each expedition will be quoted based on the particulars of the trip. Please Call Yellow Dog for Details.

What’s Included:

Transportation to and from the Terrace Airport
All accommodations at Yellow Cedar Lodge
All meals at the Lodge
Transportation to and from the river each day
Professionally guided fishing while on the river
A reasonable amount of fishing tackle and flies

What’s Not Included:

Airfare from original destination to Terrace, B.C.
Alcoholic beverages at the lodge
Canadian sales tax (Included on final invoice)
Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
British Columbia fishing license and classified water endorsements

Nicholas Dean Outdoors (British Columbia)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all Nicholas Dean 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 outfitter and a $100.00 cancellation fee per guest charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing. If a reservation is cancelled between 90 to 30 days prior to the start of the trip, payments can be transferred to new dates for the following year minus a $500.00 cancellation fee retained by the lodge and a $100.00 cancellation fee per guest charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing. No penalty will be assessed if the client has an immediate replacement at the time of cancellation. For cancellations inside of 180 days from the start of trip, the deposit will not be refunded, but if space is available, your booking may be transferred to a date later in the same season (minus a $300.00 per guest cancellation fee charged by the outfitter and a $100.00 cancellation fee per guest charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing). All deposits and final payments are only valid for the calendar year (March 15 to November 15), after which all deposits and final payments are forfeited. 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.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment

Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3
Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees)
Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.