OUTLOOK  Happy Friday!  This week we’ve got some great reports and an update for some upcoming fisheries.     First off for our saltwater anglers we are seeing some amazing coho fishing out off Bowen. Jason has a detailed report in the saltwater section but in short we have been hearing some of the old timer guides... The post Pacific Angler Frida...

Waking up to the vibrant sunrise in Naden Harbour always ensures the day starts out just right. As you pass through the Narrows on your way to the fishing grounds you might see a Humpback feeding or playing in the nearby shallows. An assortment of sea birds fly past the boat as you run towards […] The post Kingfisher Report | June 22 2023 appeared...

At QCL we spare no expense when it comes to providing our esteemed guests with the finest fishing experience. We understand that exceptional equipment is the key to a successful and enjoyable fishing trip. Therefore we have curated a collection of premium fishing tackle rods reels and rain gear to ensure that every angler is […] The post Providing...

In true Haida Gwaii fashion the North coast has seen some diverse weather and fishing conditions throughout the past few days! We saw South Easterly winds to a Northwest only hours apart. Through these conditions anglers have seen great success out on the fishing grounds. Bigger Chinook have started to roll through and Coho are […] The post Kingfi...

I really do have the best job in the world. As the Vice President of Sales and Corporate Relations for Queen Charlotte Lodge I get to do some incredible things. Every year has its cycle and rhythm. In the fall after a busy summer the Lodge is put away for the winter and our team […] The post The Best Job in the World appeared first on Queen Charlo...

OUTLOOK  Happy Father’s Day everyone! Before we get started we wanted to remind everyone that we still have some awesome Father’s Day Sale deals on at the shop.  The sale runs until close on Sunday so there is lots of time to pop in a grab a little something for the Dad or other Father... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: June 16 2023...

So far there are few surprises with our early season fishing.  As you would expect this time of year the fishing grounds are flush with large numbers of aggressive feeder Springs.  These are not the migratory spawners that we see through much of the summer but young fish in their ocean phase bulking up on the incredible […] The post Kingfisher Rep...

OUTLOOK  We have some interesting stuff in this week’s report. First off we have a Father’s Day Sale starting tomorrow and running all week!  If you’re looking for something for Dad or something for yourself this is a great time to drop into the shop and pick up that perfect gift!   Check out the sale... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Repo...

This past trip was distinguished by four excellent weather days with calm seas two full days of sunny skies and no precipitation – Haida Gwaii summer vibes all around! Fishing was good overall with most guests picking up their limit of Chinooks and most had two halibut plus some assorted bottomfish. Halibut fishing is also […] The post Kingfisher...

Pacific Angler 2023 Father’s Day Sale Come down to our Father’s Day Sale and save big on the industry’s top brands. From beginner to expert we have some great deals for you to take advantage of! SALE INFORMATION Saturday June 10th to Sunday June 18thRegular Business HoursPacific Angler – 78 East Broadway Vancouver BC PARKING... The post Pacific An...

Step into an angler’s paradise where the past week has been filled with excitement and bountiful catch. This past weekend saw mild mixed skies and light rain. Salmon fishing has been consistently impressive throughout the grounds. These days in the early season we commonly see lots of “feeder Springs” – powerful fighters and aggressive feeders […]...

OUTLOOK  June Is here! We had a slow start to spring but somehow June is already here and the official start to summer is just around the corner. With summer in mind we will see many of our fisheries start shifting. Now is also the time when we start looking hard at water levels.... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: June 2 2023 appe...

We’re almost a full week into the new season and things are ticking right along.  Our crew has settled in and the 2023 summer is off to a perfect start.   Typical island weather has provided the full range of conditions often all in one day!  Beautiful sunshine grey and wet dramatic and flat… we’ve seen it […] The post Kingfisher Report | May 31 2...

We’ve had the whole QCL ‘23 team onsite for the past week and this place is buzzing. They’re in full reunion mode settling in catching up and meeting new friends. A solid training week is certainly the key to a successful season up here; there’s much to learn and share and the enthusiasm is infectious. […] The post The Day We’ve All Been Waiting F...