Wow fishing has been quite amazing for January two monster fish landed in the last two outings. On Sunday Carly and Blake landed this 10ft 4 monster white sturgeon while fishing with guide Nathan. The sun is about to shine for a week so if you’re looking to get out of the cold give us … Continue reading Lets Go Fishing →

From our team to your family Happy New Year. Hope to see you in 2026. To book you next guided Adventure call us at 604-671-3474 or email sts@guidebc.com Best Regards Team STS

Merry Christmas from STS Guiding From all of us at STS Guiding we’d like to wish our guests friends and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for spending time on the water with us and for being part of another unforgettable season. Please feel free to call or email … Continue reading Merry Christmas →

As the year draws to a close we’re reflecting on the incredible moments that made 2025 so special. From unforgettable days on the water to breathtaking wildlife encounters and pristine wilderness this past season at QCL was filled with remarkable adventures. Whether it was your first visit or a return trip your enthusiasm for fishing […]

The 2025 season delivered some of the most unforgettable sturgeon action the Fraser River has seen in years. Guided clients battled powerful chrome-bright giants that leapt rolled and surged with raw strength showcasing why this fishery is world-renowned. Consistent warm weather strong river conditions and exceptional fish numbers created day-after...

November fishing has been nothing short of amazing. I’m always mistified as why the month of November is so hard to convince people to come fish as it really is some of the best fishing of the year. I guess back in the day when we ran open boats fishing in November could be a … Continue reading November Fishing and Update →

We are nearing the end of the season but spirits are high. The salmon run is still in full force with patience paying off for Chinook. Shipwreck has been recent hot spot. Boats willing to put in the time for a large August Chinook are spending time inshore tacking hot spots like Parker Point and […]

I am often asked what it’s like being a fishing guide.  Every day starts the same. Your alarm goes off at 4am. You get up immediately resisting the temptation to hit the snooze button. That’s one of your rules. You head to the Cook Shack to pick up coffee and have your breakfast while looking over […]

A few days of northwest wind have pushed plenty of bait in from the west side of the island and the salmon have followed. A few days ago a beautiful 51lb Chinook was released off Bird Rock One and you’d better believe we’re all eager to get back out there to find his bigger brother. […]

Hogust came early this year. We had a trip in late July where over a dozen tyees were caught with more than ten of those coming in just two days. Talk about a hog tide. The big fish have been coming through consistently with a lucky angler or two landing one nearly every day since. […]

As we move through the heart of the season at Queen Charlotte Lodge the action on the water remains strong and steady. Chinook salmon are becoming more active by the day and each morning starts with anticipation while evenings end with full totes tired arms and fish stories worth sharing. Over the weekend a southeast […]

This week at Queen Charlotte Lodge we’ve welcomed a shift in the fishing dynamics thanks to a steady Northwest wind that has been pushing bait and salmon into our grounds. While the wind has made for a few bumpy rides the payoff has been well worth it. Daily Chinook action is on the rise and […]

Fishing has remained steady at the Lodge with several hot spots continuing to deliver great results for our guests. Shag Rock has been especially active with increasing numbers of Coho and smaller Chinook salmon keeping rods bent and spirits high. Bird Rock 2 Parker Point and the always reliable Cape Naden are among the top […]

Well folks welcome back to another Kingfisher Report from QCL!  This past trip marks the official halfway point of the 2025 season and things are rolling along just as expected. Larger Chinooks are being found inshore at the main points while Coho mixed with smaller Chinook offshore are making for exciting days all around including […]

It’s been an exciting week at QCL with a noticeable shift in the fishery as we move further into July. The return of steady bait and some more forgiving weather has really kicked things into next gear. Coho have officially made their presence known and we’ve been seeing some great action just offshore of Shag […]

I have been fishing in Haida Gwaii for 11 summers and every morning as I push my throttle down and we take off on our way to the grounds I still feel the same sense of unknown and excitement that I did my first year. After hundreds of days on the water I know that […]

We are finally at the end of June and the Coho run seems to be in full gear. The New Moon this week brought a 14+ foot tide change and with it plenty of bait. The Coho have been primarily offshore while the big Chinook seem to be staying in tight close to the kelp […]

It is now well into June and the fishing continues to excite!  Northwest winds have pushed bait inshore and the salmon have followed. The size of the Chinook salmon continues to increase with several beautiful hogs being caught and released. Whole herring cut plugs and anchovies have all got some attention from the bell ringers […]

It’s been an incredible kickoff to the season here at Queen Charlotte Lodge where the waters off Naden Harbour are alive with energy. From first light to the last drop of the tide our guests and guides have been kept busy with consistent action on the water. Chinook salmon are showing up in solid numbers […]