OUTLOOK September is in full swing and there are so many great fisheries to get out and enjoy! The saltwater fishing is still going strong and Jason tunes in this week with an update from this week and what to expect as we head into September.  We can’t tell you what spot will fish best... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: September 8...

“And when we hear the call of the geese in the harbour we know that it’s time to wrap it up for another season…”  That time has come!  We sent off our final group of guests yesterday followed by a large portion of our crew.  Wow!  Is it ever a different place when they’re not here! Our 33rd season at […] The post Thank You for an Adventure-Filled...

OUTLOOK  GOOD NEWS and more GOOD NEWS! It is opening day for chinook salmon retention in many of the local saltwater areas. We have been eagerly awaiting this opening.  If you’re heading out pay attention to the marine forecast as there are some strong winds forecasted but get the teaser heads out it’s GO Time! Check... The post Pacific Angler Fri...

With the sun gleaming over Naden Harbour guests and guides start the day keen on finding Chinook and Coho salmon. With these northwest winds the fish and bait have been pushed into Cape Naden and the Mazarredo Islands – Where most of our fleet has been tacking hard on each tide putting guests into action. […] The post Kingfisher Report | August 26...

OUTLOOK  If you haven’t heard by now the in season tests for pink salmon are coming in much higher than predicted. Given that and meetings we have been in with DFO this week we were anticipating an announcement relating to the opening of the tidal portion of the Fraser River for pink retention today.  But unfortunately due to... The post Pacific A...

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My best luck so far these past couple of trips has been at Cape Naden fishing quite shallow. My most consistent action with Chinook salmon has come from running a cut-plug herring at 19 feet tight in the pocket during and soon after high tide. Otherwise   fishing deep offshore near the Little Peanut and the […] The post Kingfisher Report | August...

OUTLOOK  We have another warm weekend incoming and though we are still seeing some water level and clarity issues on the river fishing front we have had good reports come in all week.   Saltwater fishing continues to be great even though the warm weather has brought with it the NW winds.  Chinook pinks and coho... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fi...

Ah yes… it’s August!   Later starts but still long days on the water; the warm summer weather has us in t-shirts as much as in fleece.  Some morning fog is typical adding lots of atmosphere as boats quietly tack around the fishing points; the sounds of voices seem amplified when you can’t see the speaker. […] The post Kingfisher Report | August 17...

We have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible flora and fauna that Haida Gwaii has to offer. QCL is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife making it the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For many both guests and staff alike one of the highlights of visiting the […] The post...

OUTLOOK  We are almost in the middle of August and we hope everyone is getting time to get out on the water. There are lots of fisheries doing well right now and worth looking at.   The big one that everyone is talking about is the pink salmon fishery. Reports continue to be spotty but we... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: August 11...

It’s a foggy morning in Naden Harbour. New guests have been anxiously waiting for the fog to clear while old guests are reluctantly waiting to return to the busy world from their time in paradise. Finally the fog lifts and the helicopters fly in one by one. The dock becomes a busy and excited place […] The post It’s A Guide’s Life appeared first o...

OUTLOOK   Long Weekend Incoming! We hope everyone can get out for some time on the water. A few fisheries are slowing down and we are still waiting for major pushes of pinks to the beaches and rivers but we have heard some spotty reports of fish in the Squamish and off the beaches; they are... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: August...

While we are known for our access to some of the most sought-after salmon fishing grounds in the world what QCL offers doesn’t stop there. Our fishing grounds are also home to rich bottom fish populations offering our guests a multitude of fishing adventures all within one day. In order to grasp the appeal to […] The post The Fishing Grounds | Bot...

As the Northwest winds start to settle down this week the fishing continues to thrive. With the odd kelp line rolling through being our biggest obstacle the inshore Chinook fishing has been consistent and with Coho still being caught at most points. Keeping your hooks in the water as much as possible has been key […] The post Kingfisher Report | J...

OUTLOOK  Well August is almost upon us – this summer is flying by!    We have had another great week on the water.  Saltwater fishing continues to be excellent with local coho fishing still being caught off of the South Bowen Area.   When the wind allows we have been heading across the strait for chinook retention... The post Pacific Angler Friday...

Every day fishing in Haida Gwaii is a totally new adventure! We were off the dock at 7am. The wind was blowing from the northwest and the tide was ebbing. On the way out we encountered some 6-7′ waves but by the time we dropped in on the west bay of Bird Rock 1 all […] The post Kingfisher Report | July 27 2023 appeared first on Queen Charlotte Lod...

OUTLOOK Before we get into this week’s report if you are reading this on Friday we trust that you saw the fisheries notice yesterday requesting no fishing on the Capilano River today (Friday) as they opened the dam to try to get some water for the fishing in the system. It is worth noting that... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: July...

If the 2023 fishing season will be remembered for any one particular thing it’s very likely to be the shear abundance of fish!  From the early masses of needlefish we’ve encountered inshore since May and the dense schools of herring now over the pinnacles and halibut grounds it’s no wonder there are so many salmon around!  Throughout […] The post...

Fishing has been steady the past few weeks lots of sturgeon being caught in all size ranges. We have been fishing mostly out of Mission and Harrison with a few trips out of Chilliwack. Our Fraser Canyon trips start up August 1. We are going into our prime time fishing season so if you are … Continue reading July 18th Fishing Update →

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...