Bell II Lodge  British Columbia
Located north of the Nass River on a lonely section of the Cassiar Highway, Bell II Lodge fishes some of the most remote and scenic steelhead water in all of British Columbia. With the Bell-Irving River at its doorstep and numerous otherwise inaccessible rivers a stunning helicopter flight away, Bell II is one of the most unique summer steelhead operations anywhere. The lodge’s most popular fishing package includes three days of helicopter fishing on remote sections and tributaries of the Nass. In some cases these fly-outs will facilitate short float trips, and in other instances anglers will touch down at several productive wade fishing spots. The other three days will be spent fishing the Bell-Irving via jet boat. By special arrangement anglers can also spend several nights at the rustic Damdochax camp, where they will walk and wade this remarkably intimate and exclusive wilderness steelhead stream. The luxurious, recently renovated Bell II Lodge offers handsome and heavily built Swiss-style chalets with all the amenities — fine dining, sauna, hot tub, and a resident masseuse. The world famous Skeena and Nass rivers have their headwaters high in the mountains to the East of the Bell II resort. These two watersheds have become well respected for their world class steelhead fishing over the last century. The main focus of the Bell II fishing program is to provide exciting steelhead fishing on the Bell Irving River. This mountain river is a tributary of the mighty Nass, which is fed mainly by snowmelt and to a lesser extent rainfall. Anglers are able to fish floating lines with weighted flies or dry flies at almost all times of the season without having to cast heavy sinking tips. The Bell Irving provides a good variety of quality pools and runs offering exceptional opportunities to anglers.
Bell II Lodge Travel:
To get to Bell II Lodge you will need to make travel arrangements to Vancouver, BC. Plan to arrive in Vancouver on Saturday and overnight at the Fairmont Airport Hotel 604-207-5200 (price not included). On Sunday morning you will transfer to the airport for the 9 AM Air Canada flight to Terrace, BC. A lodge representative will meet you at the airport in Terrace and take you to the Bell II Lodge. The drive from the airport to the lodge is four hours.
Bell II Lodge Documentation:
A valid US passport is required for entry into Canada!
Bell II Lodge Fishing:
The world famous Skeena and Nass rivers have their headwaters high in the mountains to the East of the Bell II resort. These two watersheds have become well respected for their world class steelhead fishing over the last century. The main focus of the Bell II fishing program is to provide exciting steelhead fishing on the Bell Irving River. This mountain river is a tributary of the mighty Nass, which is fed mainly by snowmelt and to a lesser extent rainfall. Anglers are able to fish floating lines with weighted flies or dry flies at almost all times of the season without having to cast heavy sinking tips. The Bell Irving provides a good variety of quality pools and runs offering exceptional opportunities to anglers.
Bell II Lodge Accommodations and Meals:
The lodge has recently been entirely remodeled, refurbished and renovated. It offers the comforts of a first class hotel with a rustic touch of the Canadian wild. The dining room, lounge and bar act as the focal point for fishing stories to be shared. Guests are accommodated in log chalets, located approximately 100 meters from the lodge. All rooms have a private bathroom and two queen size beds. After fishing, a Jacuzzi/hot tub and sauna are adjacent to the chalets and ready for your relaxation.
Bell II Lodge 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 30-60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bell II Lodge Season:
September – October
Bell II Lodge Fish Species:
Steelhead
Bell II Lodge Lodge Capacity:
8 anglers
Bell II Lodge 2008 Rates:
$7950 Canadian per week, based on double occupancy plus 5% GST.
Included:
Ground transfer from Terrace to Bell II Lodge and back to Terrace at the end of the trip, lodging, meals, guiding.
Not Included:
Fishing license and alcoholic beverages (both of which can be purchased at the lodge), air transportation to Vancouver and from Vancouver to Terrace, gratuities, personal items.
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