Plan your winter at Crescent Spur. Book Now
Plan your winter at Crescent Spur. Book Now
Travel by helicopter, raft and jet boat to fish remote rivers, mountain creeks and subalpine lakes across our 1,500-square-mile tenure in the Northern Rockies and Cariboo Mountains.
A look at how our summer weeks are built — ability level, group size, and what’s included, at a glance.
Crescent Spur Lodge sits in the Robson Valley, between the Northern Rockies and Cariboo Mountains. From the lodge, the helicopter takes anglers into rivers, mountain creeks and subalpine lakes that are difficult to reach by road or on foot. Some of these waters would otherwise require days of hiking to access.
Once there, the pace is unhurried. Each fishing guide spends the day with only two anglers, allowing the experience to be shaped around their interests, abilities and the conditions. Trips typically host six to eight anglers, or up to eight when no hikers are along.
We intentionally limit the program to approximately 50 anglers throughout the summer. That’s the whole season, across every trip, on water that supports wild bull trout and rainbow trout. It’s a deliberate limit, not a capacity ceiling we happen to hit, and it’s what keeps the fisheries healthy and the fishing pressure low. All fishing is catch-and-release using barbless hooks.
We limit the number of anglers who access our waters to help protect the fisheries.
We accommodate up to eight anglers when no hikers are participating.
Each fishing guide works with only two anglers throughout the day.
Our fishing focuses on wild bull trout and rainbow trout. All fishing is catch-and-release using barbless hooks.
The variety of water is one of the defining parts of fishing at Crescent Spur. One day may be spent walking and wading a freestone river for bull trout. Another may include dry-fly fishing for wild rainbow trout, sight fishing in a clear subalpine lake or floating a larger river system.
Depending on the water and conditions, a day may include:
Our guides choose the best water each day based on weather, water levels, fish activity and aviation conditions, as well as the interests and experience of each pair of anglers.
The rivers surrounding Crescent Spur flow through vast wilderness between the Northern Rockies and Cariboo Mountains. Their cold, clean water provides important habitat for wild bull trout and rainbow trout.
Depending on the location and time of year, guests may fish for migratory bull trout in clear mountain rivers and creeks, or rainbow trout in both river and lake environments.
Chinook salmon also move through the Fraser watershed and play an important role in the ecosystem, but they are not a target species within our fishing program.
All fishing is catch-and-release using barbless hooks. By hosting only approximately 50 anglers each summer, we can limit fishing pressure and help protect these fisheries for the future.
Breakfast is served at 7:30 a.m., followed by a morning helicopter departure. The day’s water may be a remote river, mountain creek or subalpine lake. Guests enjoy a picnic lunch in the field and usually return to the lodge between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. for après, followed by a three-course dinner.
Departure times and fishing locations vary with weather, water and aviation conditions.
Each guest stays in a private ensuite room at our 14,000-square-foot, hand-hewn log lodge on the Fraser River. Meals are prepared by Chef Greg and his team, from family-style breakfasts and picnic lunches to après snacks and three-course dinners.
The lodge also includes a full-service bar and lounge, wood-burning fireplace, outdoor hot tub, cedar sauna, fitness room, games room and wader dry room.
Guided heli-hiking is available for non-angling partners and mixed groups. Anglers and hikers can take part in separate activities during the day and return to the lodge together each evening. Hiking must be arranged before arrival.
Tell us which tour and package type you’re considering — our team replies within one business day with availability and next steps.
Our advisors know the schedule cold — call for real-time availability on any tour above.
No. Our guides adjust the day to the experience of each pair and can help with technique throughout the trip. Guests should be comfortable walking and wading on uneven riverbeds.
We focus on wild bull trout and rainbow trout. All fishing is catch-and-release using barbless hooks.
Yes. Many guests travel on their own. We pair individual anglers with another guest of similar experience and fishing style whenever possible.
We provide rods, tackle, personal flotation devices, landing nets, wading staffs, a waterproof backpack and a water bottle. Guests should bring their own stocking-foot waders and dedicated wading boots.
Yes. Every angler needs a valid British Columbia freshwater fishing licence. We provide purchasing instructions before arrival.
