There is something special about bringing your fish home from your first class fishing trip cooking it and sharing those memories while creating new ones. Though this is one of our favourite ways to hold onto a summer adventure we also know that it can be easy to move through your delicious catch and for […] The post Taste of B-Sea | Current Oppor...

OUTLOOK We are getting to the back end of September and with it we are seeing many of our classic salmon river fisheries ramp up. Pink Fishing on the Fraser is now closed but there are still some opportunities to target fresh pinks on the Squamish and Chilliwack. Just note that there are now many... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: F...

Fishing & Tour update for September/October Fishing update – Words like incredible fantastic and best ever are being used to describe this past weeks fishing. Sturgeon fishing has been off the charts this past week. Steady action sore arms great memories and big smiles are what we are seeing when our guests return to the … Continue reading STS Fish...

Caught my first Pacific Tomcod with chartreuse paddle tail jig.

Pacific Angler Fall Fishing Sale 2023 The fall fishing season is upon us!  The rivers are starting to get their first push of chinook and coho pinks are open in the Fraser.  The saltwater salmon coho and chinook fishing is still going strong. The lakes are cooling off and the fishing is heating up!  This... The post Fall Fishing Sale – Sept 16+17...

OUTLOOK The first day of Fall is just around the corner! It Is one of the best times of year to be an angler in BC and the reports that we have been getting all week confirm this.   To celebrate the end of summer and the upcoming fall we are having our Fall Fishing Sale... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: September 15 2023 appeared f...

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...