Destination Overview
Destination: Bell 2 Lodge
Country: Canada
Freshwater: River and stream fishing
Capacity: 8 per week
Season: Mid March to Mid March
Specialties: Fine food and wine
Species: Bull Trout, Coho Salmon (Silver), Steelhead

Bell 2 Lodge

The Lodge is located on the Bell Irving River, 360 km (220 miles) north of Terrace on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway (Hwy 37 North). Driving time is approximately 3 ½ hours from Terrace or Smithers. Helicopter transfers to the lodge are available and take 1½ hours.

The Bell Irving is a major tributary of the Nass River. It is fed mainly by snowmelt and to a lesser extent, rainfall; therefore the highest water tends to be in spring (May / June) with relatively stable flows in the fall. It does not have maintained launches for boats and rafts. It has difficult rapids, numerous logjams and side channels. High quality aluminium jet boats are used on the Bell Irving. The average steelhead on this river is 8 - 10 pounds. Fish in the 15-pound range are common and the largest buck measured to date is 42”. The fish start to show up in late August with numbers building through September. A big push of fish can be expected in late-September and if conditions are right, anglers can expect multiple hook up days. On average it’s realistic for fly fishermen to expect to land one fish per day. The lodge also has access to the Upper Nass, Craig, Meziadin, Damdochax and Bear rivers, each with their own personality and topography. To really the see the wilderness you may decide to take a helicopter fly out. Fly through jagged peaks and huge glaciers, over dense old growth rainforest and river valleys to find the perfect spot to spend the day. Inflatable rafts positioned on a number of rivers allow for daily float trips. Smaller streams are accessed with the helicopter and anglers walk and wade. The helicopter stays with the group of anglers all day. Sightings of grizzly and black bears, bald eagles, moose, wolves occur almost daily.

The Lodge holds a Canada Select rating of 4 stars and resembles a mini-village with walkways connecting all the buildings. While they have capacity for more they limit the number of fishing guest to only 10 anglers at a time. Guest are accommodated in chalets approximately 100meters (300feet) from the main lodge building. Each of the rooms within the chalets is spacious with either two queen size beds or one king size bed ensuite bathroom, wood burning stove (in addition to heating) and internet connection. The sauna and hot tub are ready for you to relax in after a day of fishing and are only steps from your room. Massage services are available most weeks. Unique and creative meals prepared with fresh ingredients by our chef will impress and satisfy the most cultured of tastes. We can cater to all dietary requirements and any special diets with advance notice. Breakfast is served buffet style, lunch on the river is varied and prepared by your guide and dinner usually consists of four courses. A good selection of wine and liquor is available from their cellar.
Client Comments:
"Back to Bell 2 for trip number 8, on our first day we landed 7 and hooked 15 steelhead the next. Great lodge with great food set in stunning scenery. So far have not come across anything in that is better and shall definitely be returning next year" Mr E. Day USA

Travel Tips:
Canada is 8 hours behind GMT and flying time from London to Vancouver is approximately 9 hours plus transfer time. British Airways have direct flights from London Heathrow to Vancouver 7 days a week.

Visa's are not required for British passport holders.

Please contact Aardvark McLeod with any questions or for booking information.