Michel Creek

The little creek with BIG fish!

Michel Creek is probably one of the finest walk n’ wade cutthroat streams in North America. A small and intimate tributary of the Elk River, it is well known for having a healthy population of surprisingly large cutthroat. Big boulders and log jam structure make this creek a great place to test your accuracy and skill. If you time it just right you may get to experience one of the many great hatches that come off this amazing stretch of water. The angler must match the hatch in order to outsmart these fish. With easy access the Michel Creek is a beautiful piece of water to be enjoyed by all ages and ability levels.

Michel Creek Licensing 

In 2015, regulatory changes were made to the Kootenay Angling Management Plan by the BC Government. Classified waters permits for the Michel (as well as the Wigwam River & Skookumchuck Creek) are limited for non-BC residents. Licenses are available March 1st each year, and are sold on a first-come first-served basis. Once they are gone, they are gone. There are separate allocations for Canadian residents and non-Canadian residents. Licensing for guided clients is limited by a separate allocation. 

When coming to fish on your own, we strongly encourage that you plan ahead and pre-purchase your licenses when possible to avoid disappointment. 

For more information on the initial regulatory change, feel free to look at the following link, https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2015FLNR0268-001443