New St. Mary's Options for 2007

The St. Mary's river is located an hour from us here in Fernie and is also a blue ribbon trout fishery. Part of the allure of the river is the uncrowding of boats due to a serious lack of public access. The only way into the 'middle floats' (which are coincidentally the best) is through private access or city approval and from there, two sections exist until you reach a private takeout close to the Delta Eugene Mission Golf Course. This year we are offering a two day float package on the St. Mary's which will include an option of camping or clients will be shuttled to their chosen accommodation. The guides will camp on the river with the boats and meet up with the clients in the morning at the same drop off point and fish the following section. It is a beautiful drainage which is encompassed by hoodoos and pine trees and is a nice change from the Elk. The average size of fish here is smaller than those of the Elk, however; there are still some large fish here and this river still boasts my largest cutthroat to date; an incredible 22" that fought with the verocity of a rainbow. And oh yes, there are some rainbows in here as well.