Our luxury tent camp is a short drive downriver from Smithers and your home for the week. With only six clients at a time, Bulkley Basecamp offers luxury "glamping" in an intimate setting. Every angler is sure to receive adequate attention both on and off the river. During the week and depending on the best available options, guests will have the ability to fish the Bulkley, Morice and Skeena.
Each day anglers will leave camp for a section of river with ample and varied water with the opportunity to catch some of the biggest steelhead in the world. Your guide will be familiar with the beat and will provide you with the very best chance at success. Bulkley Basecamp is centrally located to access the best of the upper and lower Skeena regions. From a mere 5-minute drive to helicopter options in remote parts of the Babine, Copper and far upper Skeena, your options are almost endless. The camp simply represents the most varied steelhead experience possible!
The Bulkley system is our bread and butter and directly down from our camp is exceptional canyon access. These remote beats offer exciting swift water with a large hard-moving steelhead. A short drive up or downstream dramatically alters the runs and choppy ledgrerock gives way to wide sweeping glides. Whatever your preference we guarantee you'll find it here.
Over the course of your stay, you will make new friends, see varied and vibrant landscapes and improve your angling ability. Whether your goal is adding 10 ft to your cast, catching your first skater fish, learning to read water or advanced line control we are here to accommodate you. Eat, fish, relax, repeat.
Here is your itinerary
Friday - Arrive in Smithers
Overnight at your chosen accommodations (independently arranged, not included). We recommend the Stork’s Nest Inn - 250.847.3831. Please call them immediately after arrival at and have their free shuttle come pick you up for transfer to the inn. All shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance, as is the fishing shop Oscars - 250.847.3377
Saturday - Day 1
After a free breakfast provided by Stork’s Nest, you will be picked up at 730 am by our guides. Please be prepared with tackle, appropriate clothing and waders on. From here your guide will transport you directly to your beat for a day fishing with a fresh lunch. After your days' angling, you will be transported to Bulkley Basecamp in time for dinner, drinks, appies and ultimately dinner.
Sunday - Day 2
After an early breakfast, depart for fishing by 7:30 am returning back to camp for 7:30 pm dinner. Enjoy a creekside fire into the evening, freshen up in our cedar-framed shower houses and rest in your luxury wall tent.
Monday - Day 3
After an early breakfast, depart for fishing by 7:30 am returning back to camp for 7:30 pm dinner. Enjoy a creekside fire into the evening, freshen up in our cedar-framed shower houses and rest in your luxury wall tent.
Tuesday- Day 4
After an early breakfast, depart for fishing by 7:30 am returning back to camp for 7:30 pm dinner. Enjoy a creekside fire into the evening, freshen up in our cedar-framed shower houses and rest in your luxury wall tent.
Wednesday - Day 5
After an early breakfast, depart for fishing by 7:30 am returning back to camp for 7:30 pm dinner. Enjoy a creekside fire into the evening, freshen up in our cedar-framed shower houses and rest in your luxury wall tent.
Thursday - Day 6
After an early breakfast, depart for fishing by 7:30 am returning back to camp for 7:30 pm dinner. Enjoy a creekside fire into the evening, freshen up in our cedar-framed shower houses and rest in your luxury wall tent.
Friday - Day 7
Depart by 7 am at the airport.