OUTLOOK  October is here and with it we are into prime-time river salmon fishing season prime time interior lake fishing season and prime time sturgeon fishing season! It also looks like saltwater fishing is still well worth an outing. We are hearing great reports for the back end of the season.    In this week’s report... The post Pacific Angler...

OUTLOOK  The first real Fall weather system is rolling through as we are writing this report. As storms go it is pretty mild and this is a good thing for all the fisheries. We needed water on our rivers but we also didn’t want to see a large dump of water into the estuaries because... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: September 27 202...

OUTLOOK  We have passed the midway point of September and Fall is in the air here in the Lower Mainland and with that we are enjoying many of our Fall fisheries!     On the saltwater front we are still seeing excellent fishing off the mouth of the Fraser and we have seen other areas around the... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: Sept...

There’s something about sharing a meal with those you love especially if you’ve prepared it yourself. Now pair that with this incredible seared scallop recipe and it makes for an amazing dinner to send off the summer. Materials Romesco 60g Raw Hazelnuts 54g Slivered Almonds 1 small can | Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes drained 1 […] The post QCL Signa...

Pacific Angler Fall Fishing Sale 2024 The fall fishing season is upon us!  The rivers are starting to get their first push of chinook and coho sturgeon fishing has been fantastic in the Fraser.  The saltwater salmon coho and chinook fishing is still going strong. The lakes are cooling off and the fishing is heating... The post Fall Fishing Sale –...

OUTLOOK  Our Fall Fishing Sale is almost here! Starting tomorrow almost everything in the store is on sale. We designed this sale so you can restock the gear you have used over the last few months of Summer fishing and load up for the upcoming Fall fisheries. Fly reels waders boots flashers float fishing gear... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fish...

Working remotely is the adventure of a lifetime. Through the interview process and the months before departure the anticipation and excitement builds. From the moment staff arrive at the South Terminal to stepping onto the boat that will bring them to the red roofs and lush surroundings the thrill of starting their next adventure runs […] The post...

OUTLOOK  Fall is here at least on the calendar. It isn’t here on the weather front. We have a great weekend of weather ahead of us with temps in the mid 20s and clear skies.   This week we have a big report.  In our saltwater report this week we focus on fall chinook off the... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: Septermber 6 2024 appea...

On May 17th a collection of 125 excited crew arrived in Naden Harbour to start their summer adventure. 16 weeks working together to provide every one of our guests with a first class QCL Experience. We’ve officially come to the end of our season and after saying goodbye to our final group of 2024 guests […] The post A Wrap on 2024 appeared first o...

It is truly amazing how fast 3 months can fly by in Naden Harbour it feels like just yesterday we were arriving for a week of training. As we head into the final stretch of the season big smiles are still to be found all around. August has recently brought some sunny weather and fishing […] The post Kingfisher Report | August 31 2024 appeared firs...

OUTLOOK  Opening weekend is here!  You are going to have to wait until Sunday but on Sunday the 1st we can finally fish almost all of the local waters around Vancouver for chinook. This week we have a detailed report from Jason. He looks at where and the how to target chinook plus some important... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: Au...

The doors close and a loud roar comes from the engine. The rotor above starts to spin. This is it just a 10-minute ride and I am finally there. As we take off the excitement starts to build. I had never been in a helicopter before now. Ripping through the sky over an untouched part […] The post My First QCL Experience appeared first on Queen Charl...

We’re nearing the tail end of the 2024 fishing season in Area 1. Following a bout of strong Northwest winds the final weeks have shaped up with calmer seas and a welcome touch of sunshine. Inshore Chinook fishing has been a bit challenging but patience and the right timing have occasionally paid off with some […] The post Kingfisher Report | Augus...

OUTLOOK  Happy Friday everyone!  We have a summer storm incoming this weekend.  It looks as though we will see drizzly weather for the next 3-4 days with a sizable dump of rain showing up tonight into Saturday morning.   If the weather man is on his game this will change things for several fisheries.  The fishery... The post Pacific Angler Friday...

BOOK NOW for October and secure your dates. It’s that time of year again when we fill up our last remaining dates for what we consider the best of the best for both salmon and sturgeon fishing. Last season we had record late returns of both Chinook and Coho and so far it is shaping … Continue reading it’s that time again for Primetime Sturgeon and...

Mid-August traditionally provides some of the most “summerlike” weather that we experience here and this past week was no exception. Warm sunny days on the water have lots of appeal; guests and staff alike were soaking it up with giddy smiles! The clear full moon nights haven’t appeared to affect the fishing so much either. […] The post Kingfisher...

OUTLOOK  We are in for a weather change this weekend. It looks as though Friday and most of Saturday will continue to be nice with some rain and wind pushing in Saturday afternoon. It will then be a mixed bag of cloud sun and light rain into next week.   This is not a bad thing... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: August 16 2024 appea...

If you are a lover of seafood like us then you’ll love these Dungeness Crab Cakes. Our twist on a classic turn your Taste of B-Sea order into this delicacy. Enjoy as an appetizer or as the main event. Materials x2 large eggs 12ml mayo 7ml Worcestershire 2.5g Old Bay seasoning 60g finely chopped celery […] The post QCL Signatures Series | Dungeness...

With only a few weeks left in our 2024 season fishing has been pretty exciting for the fleet of boats at QCL. Over the past week we have had a large amount of pink salmon invade the grounds. But not to worry we have also been seeing a slight increase in numbers of Chinook the […] The post Kingfisher Report | August 12 2024 appeared first on Queen...

OUTLOOK  We have another great looking weekend incoming! With temps in the low to mid 20s and a little bit of cloud it should be perfect to get out.   It’s funny; we feel a little like a broken record with a number of our fisheries. “The fishing is great get out and enjoy it!” has... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: August 9 2024 app...