Frontier Farwest Fishing Lodge British Columbia

For more than twenty years, Frontier Farwest Lodge has been sharing the secrets of the Bulkley River with anglers from around the world. Bulkley fish, known for their willingness to move to a fly, range from 4 to 24 pounds, with the average fish typically weighing around 10 pounds.

Built in 1935 and known then as The Telkwa Creamery, Frontier Farwest Lodge was purchased by veteran guide Derek Botchford and his Chilean wife Andrea Soto. Rooms in the main lodge have private baths and sleep two anglers per room. Hearty meals are served with complimentary drinks each evening.
River travel is done via drift boat. All guests get to experience two rustic overnight trips that include two full days of fishing the Bulkley’s remote canyon waters. Camps are located on exceptional steelhead water and offer a spacious cook tent and a large guest tent with four comfortable cots and a portable heater. A must-do adventure for anglers in search of the beauty and bounty of this river’s least traveled realm.
 

Frontier Farwest Travel:

You will need to make travel arrangements to and from Smithers BC. The lodge staff will pick you up in the morning at your elected hotel and typically have you fishing by noon. At the end of your stay, you will be taken to the airport on Saturday morning to catch a flight for Vancouver that typically departs just after 10:00AM.

Frontier Farwest Documentation:

A valid US passport is required for entry into Canada!

Frontier Farwest Accommodations and Meals:

Built in 1935, Frontier Farwest Fishing Lodge was originally the Telkwa Creamery. Although the facilities are fully modern they have been decorated with fine antiques, collectibles and memorabilia of yesteryear. The chef prepares traditional breakfasts, hearty river lunches, and gourmet cuisine for the dinner hour. All guestrooms are immaculately clean and self-contained including bathroom and shower facilities.

Additionally, all anglers have the option to spend two nights out at the lodge’s remote river camps. Each camp consists of two large tents, one guest tent and one cook tent. These are equipped with comfortable beds and modern cooking facilities. Guides will prepare an evening meal for you on our outdoor barbecue. Each camp is located on exceptional steelhead water. Each client has the opportunity to experience two optional, overnight river camps. Each outing would entail two full days of fishing remote canyon waters by raft and offer a rare view of the breathtaking, scenic canyons of the Mighty Bulkley River. All bedding is provided.

Frontier Farwest Climate:

While the weather can be mild, always be prepared for cold when visiting the interior reaches of BC. Rain and snow can occur at almost anytime and typical day temperatures range from 40-60 degrees F.  

Frontier Farwest Season:

September – October

Frontier Farwest Fish Species:

Steelhead

Frontier Farwest Lodge Capacity:

8 anglers

Frontier Farwest 2010 Rates:

$4,850 CAD per week plus HST plus $40 hotel tax

Included:

Accommodations, meals, wine, and alcohol, guiding, transfers from Smithers airport to lodge.

Not Included:

Airfare, angling licenses, gratuities, arrival and departure taxes.