Welcome back folks to another Kingfisher Report! The season is flying along already a handful of days into June. This past weekend was windy with a series of Southeast fronts moving across the sound and fishing grounds. But anglers Lodge wide toughed it out and put some serious numbers up on the boards.   Solid […] The post Kingfisher Report | Jun...

After welcoming staff mid-May to get things ready for our first round of guests we finally made it! We’ve been saying it for months now and though we’re only one week into the 34th season here at QCL it truly is turning out to be the best season yet. The Lodge has been filled with […] The post The Magic of the QCL Experience is in Full Force appea...

OUTLOOK  Nice Spring weather is coming; just maybe not this weekend. It looks as though we will see another mix of sun cloud rain and mid teen temperatures. Next week is the one to keep an eye on if you are looking forward to some warmth and sun with a warming trend over the next... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 31 2024 appear...

Things are in full swing up here in Naden Harbour! As is typical for May we’ve had a mixed bag of weather; sunshine overcast and torrential downpour sometime all within the same hour. Winds have been fairly tame out of the south east this past week and look to be getting stronger for the upcoming […] The post Kingfisher Report | May 30 2024 appear...

OUTLOOK  Cool weather with a mixed bag of sun cloud and a little rain is the trend for this weekend for almost the entire province.   The cool weather is not a bad thing for a number of fisheries. We tend not to look too closely at rivers in May and June but with low snowpacks... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 24 2024 appeared...

Family Day Weekend June 14-16. Get your family outdoors and join us for one of our guided tours. We have something for everyone. GUIDED FISHING: KAYAK TOURS: JET BOAT TOURS Our guided fishing tours depart daily from Mission Harrison Hot Springs and Chilliwack. For family day weekend bring your kids under 16 and … Continue reading Family Day Weekend...

OUTLOOK  Long Weekend Incoming! We hope everyone has a great long weekend and with luck you can head out on the water.   It looks as though mother nature is going to give us a mixed bag of weather but there will be some sun between the clouds and scattered showers. With temperatures not getting too... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report:...

Whether this will be your first visit to QCL or your tenth we know this time of year brings anticipation of a productive fishing and incredible memories. Our Concierge team is working to connect with each group lead to ensure that your QCL Experience is planned to a tee. Let us worry about the details […] The post Angler Orientation appeared first...

We’re only a few weeks away from another season of first class fishing! Which means that soon enough you’ll be bringing your catch home to enjoy while sharing stories of your time on the water. Prepare your Halibut with this Signature Series recipe before your trip or after. Our chef’s have crafted this to enjoy […] The post QCL Signatures Series...

OUTLOOK We are seeing a pretty interesting May so far!   It has hovered in a Goldilocks Zone – warm enough for good interior lake fishing but cool enough not to blow out our local rivers. This weekend may change things. With temps moving into the mid 20s we are in for a great weekend for... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 10 202...

Spring /Summer update It’s early May and looking at our schedule its shaping up to be a busy summer and fall. We still have some great dates open so please feel free to contact us for availability. Spring fishing has been good to excellent for sturgeon with quite a few double digit days. As I … Continue reading Spring / Summer Fishing Update →

OUTLOOK We are into May and the weekend’s weather looks a little cool in the Lower Mainland but the Interior’s temperatures might hit 20 this weekend so it is going to be a good weekend to head out. The cool weather is actually great for the Lower Mainland rivers that are seeing a good late... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: May 3 2...

The 34th season of operation for QCL is swiftly approaching and soon the doors will be open reels will be screaming and smiles will be plenty. Every season we welcome guests from around the world for the fishing adventure of a lifetime. From opening day to closing our guests are in constant awe of the […] The post 34th Season | Updates appeared fi...

OUTLOOK  We are going to see some weather this weekend and it could be a good thing for the end of the spring river fishing season. We are watching water levels bump up as we write the report and for many of the systems a little water is a good thing.   This week we have... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 26 2024 appeared firs...

We strive to push the boundaries when it comes to the level of service we offer and are always looking at new exciting ways to make the QCL Experience more memorable than the last. Experiencing fishing first class extends beyond the water into our dining room with dishes that will create memories all on their […] The post First Bites | A Sneak Pee...

OUTLOOK  We are coming to the end of April and we are seeing some great spring weather. It will rain a little this weekend in the Lower Mainland Saturday night into Sunday but that is also a good thing as most of our rivers could use some water. With temperatures hitting 19 this weekend in... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 19...

We’re back with another Signatures Series recipe to wow your family or your guests. Our Back of House team has done an excellent job creating dishes that are easy to prepare and worth adding to your dinner lineup. This Ginger Soy Lingcod is a great addition to any plate. Materials Lingcod Fillets | 4 x […] The post QCL Signatures Series | Ginger S...

OUTLOOK  We have very nice fishing weather this weekend with a mix of sun and cloud and mid teen temperatures.  It is a great time to be an angler in the Vancouver area for sure!  This week we have updates on the Valley Rivers Sea to Sky Rivers and Interior lakes fishing but it is... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 12 2024 app...

Pacific Angler 2024 Spring Super Sale Come down to our annual Spring Super 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 April 6th 10AM – 6PMSunday April 7th 11AM – 5PM Pacific Angler – 78 East... The post 2024 Spring Super Sale List! appeare...

OUTLOOK  Welcome to April everyone!  We are having a big weekend at the shop.  We are hosting our Annual Spring Super Sale.  Everything in the store is on sale.  This is the best time to get prepared for the Spring season.  Details are below and keep an eye out for the sales list to be... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: April 5 2024...

OUTLOOK  We are hitting the middle of November and we continue to hear great river salmon reports even from some of the systems that historically slowdown in the back end of November.  The only major challenge has been water levels and unfortunately we will see more rain this weekend and into early next week which... The post Pacific Angler Friday...