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 […]

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 […]

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 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...

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 […]

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...

August has burst onto the scene with a thrilling mix of sizzling weather and spectacular fishing action! The sun has been blazing in clear skies with temperatures increasing daily. The warm air has been met with some lively Northwestern winds making the seas a bit choppy but these winds are beneficial for our fishing grounds. […] The post Kingfish...

Becoming a fishing guide isn’t just a career choice; it’s a testament to one’s patience passion and love for the sport. Many people often ask me “Why do you want to be a fishing guide?” and for me the answer is simple. It’s the thrill of the fight and the mystery of not knowing what’s […] The post Becoming a Guide appeared first on Queen Charlotte...

Chinook salmon continue to be elusive but are growing larger each week. Recent updates to the regulations now allow for two Chinook per day and a total of four. Our last trip yielded several impressive Tyees including a notable 39-pounder that was successfully released at Green Point. For those heading offshore Coho salmon are available […] The po...

OUTLOOK  Welcome to August everyone!  Bring on the long weekend! It looks like we are in for some great weather and it should be a great weekend to get out on the water!  We start it off with some fisheries news. As expected they have announced chinook retention opportunities locally and long story short is... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishin...

As Hogust looks on the horizon we find the frequency of Chinook salmon on the slow side though over the last few days several of the biggest fish this year the biggest fish in the last four years have been caught. The tides are beginning to return to normal after a recent full moon. This […] The post Kingfisher Report | July 29 2024 appeared first...