Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Bushwhackers Society Work Hard. Fish Harder ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/blog/) - Information on river conditions and fly-fishing stories in southern Alberta and British Columbia. - [Trout by Name, Char by Nature: The Bull Trout Identity Crisis](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/trout-by-name-char-by-nature-the-bull-trout-identity-crisis/) - *Originally published in 2026 spring edition of 'Flylines' magazine by the BCFFF (https://flyfishers.ca/). Consider becoming a member today for $20/year. The focus of the article is fishing in BC, where Dolly Varden and Bull Trout are both native. In Alberta, Dolly Varden have a very limited range in the Upper Peace watershed, but can be - [In Search of Steelhead: A Recap of Fall 2024](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/in-search-of-steelhead-a-recap-of-fall-2024/) - For the longest time, the steelhead rivers of BC's Northwest beckoned me from afar. Being a landlocked prairie-boy, steelhead always seemed like a far away dream. Big Bow River rainbows were the closest thing I had growing up as an angler. As good as Bow River Rainbows are, I knew steelhead must be even more - [Fiber over fish: The debacle in the Highwood shows the true allegiance of Alberta's UCP Government](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/fiber-over-fish-the-debacle-in-the-highwood-shows-the-true-allegiances-of-albertas-ucp-government/) - One of the hottest topics in Alberta right now is water security, and the looming threat of severe and prolonged droughts, both now and in the future. This risk is greatest in the dry agricultural regions in the south of our province, which rely on water from the Bow and Oldman rivers and their tributaries. - [The Angler's Haunt](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/the-anglers-haunt/) - In the the rolling hills of the southern Alberta prairies, there exists a perfect trout stream. A trout stream that starts along the divide, meanders through boulder fields, waterfalls, and rapids. A trout stream with the perfect amounts of riffles, runs, and pools; with several different species of excellent sportfish to pursue and abundant bug - [State of Alberta's Trout: Cutthroat Trout PT. II](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/state-of-albertas-trout-cutthroat-trout-pt-ii/) - Current Threats and Management In the last post, I introduced the Cutthroat Trout and talked about some of their ecology, along with hybridization with rainbow trout. If you missed it, check it out by clicking here. In this post, I am going to get into the nitty gritty.... How did we end up here? What - [State of Alberta's Trout: Westslope Cutthroat Trout](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/state-of-albertas-trout-westslope-cutthroat-trout/) - The Westslope Cutthroat Trout is a favourite for many anglers in Southern Alberta, myself being one of them. They aggressively eat dry-flies, are relatively easy to fool, and inhabit some of the prettiest streams in the province. They have a distinctive red-slash under their jaw, a trait which gives them their name. They are a - [State of Alberta's Trout: Cutthroat Trout Pt. III](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/state-of-albertas-trout-cutthroat-trout-pt-iii/) - What Can You Do As An Angler? Hello everyone, and welcome back to Part 3 of this series examining the status of Westslope Cutthroat Trout in Alberta. In part one, I introduced the Cutthroat Trout and talked about one of the key factors to consider when talking cutthroat trout conservation— hybridization with rainbow trout. In - [Sallys and Trout: An Ecological Conundrum](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/sallys-and-trout-an-ecological-conundrum/) - Typically when anglers hear the word 'Sally,' they think about a big, juicy, yellow stonefly- known as the Yellow Sally. However, in this post, I am going to talk about another type of trout food - the Long-toed Salamander, or what I have come to know as 'Sallys'. Much of what I am going to - [Fly-Fishing Ethics: Is Catch and Release Cruel?](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/fly-fishing-ethics-is-catch-and-release-cruel/) - There is many, many benefits to catch and release angling. I have always condoned it, primarily as a way to ensure healthy stocks of trout and continued angling opportunities moving into the uncertain future. In todays world, there are too many anglers for the amount of healthy, sustainable trout populations- hence, C & R has - [Late Season Physcosis](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/late-season-physcosis/) - The day is Halloween. Also, today is the final day for fishing in the high country streams of Alberta. It is a monday, and I should be at work. But I am not. I am at home, bored out of my mind, hooked up to an IV unit and wondering why I am struck by - [Short Story: Shit out of Luck](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/short-story-shit-out-of-luck/) - The small spring creek burbled gently, with big foamy white bubbles pressing against the undercut brush of the outside bank before rushing over a log and into a wide, deep pool. That log had claimed 3 of my flies in the past hour; the big brown who relied on it for refuge seemed to have - [The Tickler: The Story of the Perfect Trout](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/the-tickler-the-story-of-the-perfect-trout/) - I sat on a large rock and squinted as I attempted to tie on a small PMD pattern onto my fly line in the vanishing evening light. Moments ago, I drifted my large caddis pattern through an enticing run, prompting a large cutthroat to reveal his hiding spot amongst the cobbles- a brief flash of - [Discovery: The Rewards of Fishing New Water](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/discovery-the-rewards-of-fishing-new-water/) - What is it that brings you back to the river each time? Perhaps, it is the lingering memory of the last time a fish came up and slurped your fly. Or maybe it is the pestering thought of the big one that got away. Perhaps, it is the thought that next time out will be - [Short Story: The World of Gods and Men](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/short-story-the-world-of-gods-and-men/) - The hulking peak rose up to my right and the large river canyon plummeted away to my left. The air was hazy; thick with smoke from nearby wildfires, choking our breath as we trekked down the double track path, down and down, towards the confluence where two trout rivers met, and the spot that marked - [Forestry Roads and Trout Fishing: A Love-Hate Relationship](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/forestry-roads-and-trout-fishing-a-love-hate-relationship/) - An article discussing effect of forestry roads on trout habitat, and the ethical dilemma we face as anglers. - [PT. II: Forestry Roads and Trout Fishing](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/pt-ii-forestry-roads-and-trout-fishing/) - Scientific researching about foresrty roads and their effect on trout habitat in Alberta and BC - [PT. III: Forestry Roads and Trout Fishing-where do we go from here?](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/pt-iii-forestry-roads-and-trout-fishing-where-do-we-go-from-here/) - A discussion of the future of industry and conservation of trout streams in BC and Alberta - [Coal Mines and Cutthroat Trout](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/coal-mines-and-cutthroat-trout/) - Check out our most recent video, where we went and fished for native Cutthroat Trout in many different tributaries (and their tributaries) of the Oldman and Castle watersheds of Southern Alberta. These fish face a myriad of threats from poaching, overfishing, habitat degradation, hybridization from non-native fish, and now the prospect of open-pit coal mining - [Fly-Fishing in the Selfie Era: A reminder about Proper Fish Handling](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/fly-fishing-in-the-selfie-era-a-reminder-about-proper-fish-handling/) - Hey everyone, just a quick post for everyone targeting trout this year about selfies. Yes, selfies. And proper fish handling, and why it’s important that we prioritize our fish over our own ego’s. We take on the question ‘if you don’t get a picture, did it really happen?’ Our trout, particularly our native trout, already - [An Update on New Coal Mines in Alberta](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/an-update-on-new-coal-mines-in-alberta/) - An overview of recent Coal Mine Development in Alberta, including Grassy Mountain, Tent Mountain, and the Chinook Projects. - [How do Albertans feel about Coal Development?](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/how-do-albertans-feel-about-coal-development/) - Results from the Alberta Coal Engagement Survey. - [Invasive Fish Species- What are they, and why should we care?](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/invasive-fish-species-what-are-they-and-why-should-we-care/) - Hello everyone, I thought I would take the time to discuss an interesting topic that I get lots of questions about- invasive species. There seems to be a lot of confusion when it comes to invasives... Why are some non-natives considered invasive, while others are not? What are the impacts of invasives? Can native species - [Grassy Mountain REJECTED, Small Streams Open, Water Temps rising as Heat Wave Settles in Over Western Canada](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/grassy-mountain-rejected-small-streams-open-water-temps-rising-as-heat-wave-settles-in-over-western-canada/) - Hello all, just a quick post here to update you on some of the recent events of note. It has now been 10 days since small streams opened in Alberta and BC, and for the most part they opened with clear water and very fishable flows, which is always a blessing. Personally, the fishing was - [New Video: HEAT WAVE](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/new-video-heat-wave/) - In the midst of a historic heat wave in western Canada, we decided to head to the water in search of some world famous Columbia River Rainbows and some cold water to cool us down. Luckily, the fishing was as hot as the weather and we were able to get into many nice rainbow trout - [New Video: ALPINE EATS](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/new-video-alpine-eats/) - This trip was one to remember! We hiked into a beautiful alpine lake in the Kootenay region of BC and caught endless small, but feisty rainbow trout. We each kept 4 trout each and were able to enjoy a delicious meal from a truly sustainable and unpolluted source of food. You can check the video - [Rocky Mountain Gold](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/rocky-mountain-gold/) - A stunning journey in search of Western Canada's most elusive trout. - [Tiny Bugs and Big Trout in Southern Alberta](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/tiny-bugs-and-big-trout-in-southern-alberta/) - A reminder to ignore the weather forecast and go fishing anyways. - [Book a Guided Fly-Fishing Experience](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/book-a-guided-fly-fishing-experience/) - Hello bushwhackers, Thank you all for your continued support and enthusiasm for fly-fishing in western Canada. A special shoutout to all patrons; your financial support means the world and is vitally important to keeping the site going. THANK YOU! For those who might not know, I am an experienced guide and fly-fishing instructor who has - [Cutbow Trout: The Future of Alberta's Cutthroat Streams](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/cutbow-trout-the-future-of-albertas-cutthroat-streams/) - Are fully hybridized trout the future of southern Alberta's most popular cutthroat trout streams? - [Into the Canyon](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/into-the-canyon/) - An early season adventure through Alberta's front ranges. - [Whirling Disease in Alberta](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/whirling-disease-in-alberta/) - This topic seems to have fallen off the public radar recently, so I wanted to take a moment to provide some updates, remind everyone the importance of decontamination, and briefly explain the parasite that causes the disease and its life cycle. There have been some frightening studies in the past few years that warn of - [NEW VIDEO: The Perfect Weekend in Southern Alberta. Check it out now!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/new-video-the-perfect-weekend-in-southern-alberta-check-it-out-now/) - Hey all, a new video has been posted to youtube. You can check it out below! We did a two-day 50 km loop- 30 of hiking and 20 biking- and caught some pristine cutthroat trout along the way. Anytime we began to overheat, we cooled down with a plunge into a cold an alpine lake. - [Whirling Towards Disaster](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/whirling-towards-disaster/) - From rockslides to mining explosions, this Southern Alberta trout town is no stranger to catastrophe. Now, a fish epidemic threatens their world-class fishery. *Article featured in Hooked Magazine, Summer 2022 edition. This is the unedited version I submitted to the editor* The Crowsnest River drains from the continental divide out of Crowsnest Lake, flowing 40 - [The Promised Land: Fly-Fishing the Stellako River](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/the-promised-land-fly-fishing-the-stellako-river/) - There isn't many rivers in Western Canada that come with a resume as impressive as the fabled Stellako River, situated smack dab in the middle of BC, 2 hours west of Prince George. - [Legendary Fly-Fishing in BC's Rainbow Alley](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/legendary-fly-fishing-in-bcs-rainbow-alley/) - "Well, I did hear about this one place, supposed to be real good... It's called Rainbow Alley." I overheard the grizzled old-timer say as I picked through flies at the fly shop. He spoke loudly, as if inviting anyone else in the fly-shop to join in on his conversation. Rainbow Alley... I vaguely recalled a - [When Self-Sabotage becomes a lesson in humility (and good trout etiquette)](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/when-self-sabotage-becomes-a-lesson-in-humility-and-good-trout-etiquette/) - I looked into my fly-bag and shook my head in dismay. I could've sworn I had one more 3X leader. But as I dug through my unorganized bag of goodies, all that I could round up was some 5x... I looked at my mangled, bent, 4 feet of leader I had left. A sorry mess - [Roadtrippin' Part I: A Call to Adventure](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/roadtrippin/) - A grand road trip through Golden, Chase, Kelowna, and Nelson. - [Roadtrippin Pt. 2: Columbia River Rainbows](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/roadtrippin-pt-2-columbia-river-rainbows/) - All about fishing in the West Kootenays and Fishing the Columbia River. - [5 Tips for Fishing in the Fall](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/5-tips-for-fishing-in-the-fall/) - Well, it is that time of year once again; when the leaves start changing colors, and your breathe wisps up in front of you in the crisp morning air. The vibrant colors beckon fisherman to their banks, hanging on to the season of fishing that fleetingly hangs on for however long mother nature decides. And - [5 Tips for Alberta's Spring Creeks](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/5-tips-for-albertas-spring-creeks/) - It is spring time in Alberta! And ever since I first fished in south Central Alberta, that has meant one thing to me; Spring Creek Browns. And while this season, we had to wait, ever so impatiently, the ice is finally off all moving water and our spring creeks are good to go! I was - [The Annual Pilgrimage](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/the-annual-pilgrimage/) - A journey into the Southern Alberta Wilderness in search of Cutthroat Trout and Monster Bulls - [Return of the Salmon](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/return-of-the-salmon/) - After 80 years of injustice, the time has finally come to bring Salmon back to the Canadian Columbia. - [Support Bushwhackers Today for $1/month!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/support-bushwhackers-today-for-1-month/) - Dear Bushwhackers, Since 2016, our blog has provided western Canadian anglers with a unique resource. We have worked tirelessly to bring you engaging and unique fly-fishing content, top-notch information regarding your favorite streams, and in-depth research into conservation issues in our backyard. We have strived to inspire the next generation of conservation minded anglers, and - [Mastering the Art of Pointlessness](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/mastering-the-art-of-pointlessness/) - Many action sports, recreational activities, and outdoor pursuits could be perceived as completely useless, when examined by outsiders, and the end result of these types of things often accomplish absolutely nothing. This type of behavior might even be considered psychotic or delusional by some in the field of human psychology. Knowing myself, my pursuit of - [State of Alberta's Trout: Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus)](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/state-of-albertas-trout-bull-trout-salvelinus-confluentus/) - A comprehensive overview of Bull Trout and Bull Trout Conservation in Alberta. Including: About Bull Trout, Threats facing Bull Trout in Alberta, and what Angler can do. Population numbers and data from Oldman River, Highwood River, Red Deer River and more - [Royal Coachman T-Shirts Now Available!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/royal-coachman-t-shirts-now-available/) - You scrounge through your old fly-box frantically, sifting through old mangy looking patterns, desperately searching for the collection of feathers and fur that will bring you a trout. You start second guessing, unsure what the best choice is. You wish you knew more about entomology. You wish you stopped in and bought more flies. You - [Welcome to the Society of Uncompromising Anglers](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/welcome-to-the-society-of-uncompromising-anglers/) - I remember being a young child of maybe 10 or 11, trekking through the thick brush near the bank of a small trout stream in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, with my dad, my brother, and a small spin-rod in my hand. We had just caught endless tiny brook trout in a small pond - [New Videos and Exciting News!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/new-videos-and-exciting-news/) - Hello all! I hope everyone is having a fantastic spring and is enjoying our first taste of nice weather, and catching lots of nice fish. We have posted two new videos to our Youtube channel. If you haven't already, check out our channel and subscribe; we will be posting lots of video content this summer - [Fly Fishing Dates: A brief history from a heartbroken Bushwhacker](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/fly-fishing-dates/) - BY: Mark Rossi My girlfriend is the best! She loves to fly fish. We go together every weekend. She packs us lunches and picks the driving playlist...tons of Tragically Hip and Bob Dylan! We talk strategy on the drive out; what flies to start the day off with, what areas of the river she wants - [Welcome to Fly Fishing in the Okanagan](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/welcome-to-fly-fishing-in-the-okanagan/) - Written by: Mark Rossi I have no idea what I am doing when I’m on the river. And let’s be honest, none of us really do. We all go out fishing thinking we know exactly where the fish will be and what flies to get em with only to have our confidence crushed time and - [The cringeworthy history of Alberta's Fisheries- And how we are barely hanging on.](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/the-cringeworthy-history-of-albertas-fisheries-and-how-we-are-barely-hanging-on/) - A summary of 'Two fish, one fish, no fish'. Information about the destruction of Trout habitat in Alberta. - [We are back!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/853-2/) - Hello fishy friends! Hope everyone is in good health and dealing with isolation well, despite the COVID-19 turmoil. Personally, it has offered me the much needed time to revamp the Bushwhackers Society website and work on some things prior to the 2020 fishing season, and also time to recollect on some amazing days from years - [Reflections from the 2017 Fly Fishing Season](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/reflections-from-the-2017-fly-fishing-season/) - What a season of Fly-Fishing it has been! And, even now, as we proceed deeper into October, the lines have still been tight and the rod has been bent over more days than not... As always this time of year, I find my mind wandering and reflecting back on the many great times the river - [The July Dry-Fly Parade!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/the-july-dry-fly-parade/) - It's been a while since I've had any time to sit down and write about all the adventures so far this season. Running a fly-fishing blog is great in concept; until you realize you can't take your laptop out fishing, and then inevitably one must choose between sitting around writing about fly-fishing and actually fly-fishing. - [Here she comes!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/here-she-comes/) - Well folks, its been a pretty good start to spring so far. Not epic, or amazing, but pretty solid and enough to at least scratch my 'fishing itch' that has been building all winter. But things are about to change. In most mountain fed rivers across the province, run-off is around the corner (GASP!). I - [Bushwhackers Society Spring Preview](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/bushwhackers-society-spring-preview/) - Hello everyone and Welcome back to the Bushwhackers Society Blog for the 2017 Fly-Fishing season. Open water has arrived in Alberta; a good chunk of fine trout water is now open for the season, and the ice is coming off in time for anglers to enjoy some great fishing! Spring time for me usually means - [Whirling disease in the Bow River](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/whirling-disease-in-the-bow-river/) - As most anglers in southern Alberta are aware, this past season of fishing came with some very scary and dreaded news. Whirling Disease has been discovered in our treasured and world renowned Bow River. This was accompanied by a general feeling of dread and fear, as past case studies (Montana being the most commonly noted) - ["I am God's gift to fishing" : Reflection's from the Local Pond](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/i-am-gods-gift-to-fishing-reflections-from-the-local-pond/) - -Written By: Mark Rossi “I hope my wife calls,” he chuckled through his thick Russian accent “every time she calls the fish start biting.” “ All the more reason to not answer!!” laughed his friend in the wheelchair at the end of the dock. I overheard this conversation as I sat on park bench on - [Endless Fall and fading Rainbows](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/endless-fall-and-fading-rainbows/) - The plan was to go to Lake Louise for the opening day of skiing and the beginning of winter... But what began as a promising beginning to what is hopefully a winter full of powder and good times has quickly taken backseat to a fall season of fly-fishing that has truly been nothing short of - [Going with the Flow: The qualms of a working man](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/going-with-the-flow-the-qualms-of-a-working-man/) - Life, I have come to realize, is unpredictable, and unrelenting. Like a mountain stream, we do not control the flow of our lives; instead, we are immersed in it, amongst it, shaped by it. There will be riffles, pools, and tailouts; waterfalls and canyons. But always flowing, always moving, towards some end that can not - [Canada Day Forecast: Sunny with a Chance of Trout](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/canada-day-forecast-sunny-with-a-chance-of-trout/) - A Canadians Guide to catching fish in the crowds. Today, our great Nation turns 149 years old. Happy Birthday Canada. Although that seems like a long time, it really is quite young as far as nations go; I kinda see Canada kinda like some young adult, maybe in its early 20's, just coming into it's - [Photos from a Trout filled week!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/photos-from-a-trout-filled-week/) - Well, what a great week of fishing it has been! All of our rivers are now open and with the improved weather the bugs are hatching and the fish are hungry! And the smiles seem to be coming more and more frequently... I guess Cutties smashing big stoneflies all day can do that. Here are - [River Update: Freedom at last!](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/river-update-freedom-at-last/) - Hello and welcome to the first River update of the 2016 fishing season! For those of you that have been living under a rock; you can now stop. Our Trout waters are all open on Thursday, and finally we can freely explore as we wish without always having to check our regulations, while constantly asking ## Pages - [Welcome to the Bushwhackers Society](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/) - A one-stop resource for adventurous anglers in Alberta and BC. We are passionate about promoting native fish conservation in Alberta and British Columbia. - [Writing Inquiries](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/writing-inquiries/) - Freelance writing/publishing inquiries are welcome: I am the author and creator of all the writing and media content on the website (unless otherwise stated). Please do not hesitate to contact me for any freelance writing inquiries, publishing opportunities, or for any other questions about my work Kevin Rossi bushwhackersflyfish@gmail.com Phone (please text, don’t call): 403-978-2692 - [Fly-Fishing Inquiries](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/guiding-inquiries/) - Inquiries about personalized fly fish guiding in Alberta and BC, trip planning, and fly fishing lessons. - [Central BC Fly-Fishing: Prince George and Area](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/central-bc-fly-fishing-prince-george-and-area/) - Information regarding popular Central BC Trout Streams, including the Stellako River, Nechako River, Crooked River, Blackwater River, Rainbow Alley and more. - [Donate](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/support/) - Our website has provided top-notch fly-fishing and conservation information to people across western Canada since 2016. I began this site as a blog to share my passion for fly-fishing with the world. Since then, it has evolved into a multifaceted resource that is visited 12,000 times annually. My goal is to further the ethics associated - [Salmon Conservation](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/salmon/) - Salmon represent a crucial resource for Canada's Pacific coastline. They are important ecologically, culturally, and economically, and every year they infuse the landscape with an abundance of nutrients. The five types of Pacific Salmon are Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Chum Salmon, and Pink Salmon. Anadromous Rainbow Trout, known as Steelhead, are one of - [Alberta Fish ID Quiz](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/alberta-fish-id-quiz-2/) - Alberta Fish ID Quiz Test your fish identification knowledge with our of Fish Species of Alberta Quiz. Start Quiz Question Your answer: Correct answer: Next Please wait..↺ You got {{SCORE_CORRECT}} out of {{SCORE_TOTAL}} Your Answers - [BC Salmon ID Quiz](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/bc-salmon-id-quiz/) - Pacific Salmonid ID Quiz Test your Pacific Salmon and Trout ID skills with this Pacific Salmonid ID Quiz.The five types of Pacific Salmon include Chinook Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, and Pink Salmon. Also included on the quiz are Steelhead (anadromous Rainbow Trout). Warning: THIS TEST IS VERY DIFFICULT! It is meant to - [Quizzes to Test your Fish ID](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/alberta-fish-id-quiz/) - Knowing how to properly identify fish is important to make sure all provincial regulations are followed. It's also part of what makes fishing fun; you never know what you might catch! See where your skills stand with our notoriously hard Fish ID quizzes. One tests your knowledge of sportfish in Alberta, while the other tests - [Newsletter](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/newsletter/) - [newsletter] - [Central Alberta](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/central-alberta/) - Information about fly-fishing in the Red Deer River basin and the North Saskatchewan River basin. Rivers include the North Ram River, South Ram River, the North Raven River (Stauffer Creek), Dogpound Creek, and more. - [Pt I: About Bull Trout](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/state-of-albertas-bull-trout/) - Information about Bull Trout Conservation in Alberta - [Whirling Disease in Alberta](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/page-whirling-disease-in-alberta/) - Whirling disease was first detected in Alberta in 2016, in the Bow River system. Subsequent testing revealed that the parasite was present in rivers across Alberta, including the Oldman, Bow, Red Deer, and N. Saskatchewan watersheds. The map below shows its extent in Alberta. What Is It? Whirling disease is a condition affecting trout caused - [Featured Articles](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/featured-articles/) - The following articles were featured in Hooked Magazine, a niche western canadian publication focused on fishing and hunting. For more, visit https://www.hookedmagazine.ca/ This content is available for PATRONS ONLY. Click here to become a Patron for only $1/ month. Into the Canyon (Spring 2022) An early season adventure through Alberta's front ranges Rocky Mountain Gold - [Trout Conservation in Alberta and BC](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/conservation/) - Resources and Media for trout conservation in Alberta and BC - [Contact](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/contact/) - Still have questions? Need more info? Interested in trip planning services, a guided trip, or maybe an introductory lesson? Or maybe you just want to chat fishing. Whatever it is, I want to hear from you! 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Includes info on Flat Creek, Cataract Creek, Etherington Creek, Gorge Creek, and more. - [Oldman River Fly Fishing Alberta](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/oldman-river/) - Information on Fly Fishing the Oldman River Drainage and it's many Tributaries, including the Livingstone River, Dutch Creek, The Castle and West Castle Rivers, and more. - [Central Alberta Spring Creeks](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/central-alberta/spring-creeks/) - Information on the spring creeks of central alberta, including the North Raven River (stauffer creek), Dogpound Creek, Fallentimber Creek, Little Red Deer River, and more. - [Kootenay Fly-Fishing](https://www.bushwhackersflyfish.com/kootenay-fly-fishing/) - A rugged landscape like none other, carved out by two great rivers. A place where people have caught fish for millennia. This is the Kootenay Region The region known as the Kootenays (or Kootenai) is comprised of the Columbia River watershed area located within Canada. 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