This past week the North shores of Graham Island have been blessed by weather typical of July. With light to moderate winds and a mix of sun and rain guests have experienced a true Haida Gwaii summer. Salmon fishing has been consistent throughout the season with plenty of Chinook and Coho keeping rods bouncing and […] The post Kingfisher Report |...

The fishing industry is subject to constant changes in regulations aimed at preserving fish populations and ensuring sustainable practices. Fishing lodges play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance between anglers’ interests and environmental conservation. This article examines how a fishing lodge effectively handles fishing regulation...

OUTLOOK  It is almost the middle of July – Wow time sure is moving fast this summer!  With tomorrow being the 15th of July we are on the edge of our seats waiting for the regulation announcements regarding southern chinook fisheries this week.  The announcements came through yesterday and the short story is regulations are... The post Pacific Angl...

“Fish on!” A common phrase in the QCL anglers’ vocabulary defining the past trip here at QCL. It’s halfway through the season and we’re seeing consistent action on the water. There has been plenty of opportunity to land Chinook the majority ranging in size from 9-16 pounds. Complementing the fishing we’ve seen tons of wildlife […] The post Kingfis...

These past few days of fishing have been fantastic. With fish being caught at every point by both anglers mammals and birds alike. The waters still calming down from the rough seas a week before were rife with bait as the wind and currents pushed schools of herring needlefish and clouds of krill onto our […] The post Kingfisher Report | July 10 20...

OUTLOOK  We hope everyone who hit the water on the Canada Day Long Weekend had a great time with friends and family.    The saltwater anglers had some windy conditions to contend with but the fishing continues to be excellent and it is still well worth getting out to the Bowen Island area for coho.  We... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Rep...

Sometimes the fishing success of a day can boil down to the angler’s ability to capitalize on the smallest of windows. For us this was no different. Our day started on the eastside over at Cape Edenshaw. When we arrived just outside Piggie’s Bay we were fortunate enough to be met by calm seas and […] The post It’s a Guide’s Life appeared first on...

And just like that we’ve had another trip of first class fishing. While salmon fishing the past week has continued to be consistent we’ve seen success throughout our fishing grounds. Fish have been found at Green Point all the way east to Cape Edenshaw. Weather has been the primary factor when choosing a spot which […] The post Kingfisher Report |...

OUTLOOK  It’s the Canada Day long weekend and with it we have a big report for you! With July 1st hours away we have updates on a number of fisheries that open July 1. We also have a detailed pink river fishing article.   No the pinks have not arrived yet but they are close and the... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: June 30 2023 app...

A spell of classic Northwesterly weather last week certainly brought sunny skies and some “busy water” down from Shag Rock but along with it came a noticeable change in our fishery. That “change for the good” was defined by greater abundance of migratory salmon in the twenty-plus class and an increase in the Tyee count […] The post Kingfisher Repo...

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  A few pics from this week call us 604-671-3474 or email us to book at sts@guidebc.com Please feel free to call or email with any questions or concerns. best regards Team STS 604-671-3474 STS@guidebc.com http://www.guidebc.com

A few pics from this week call us 604-671-3474 or email us to book at sts@guidebc.com Please feel free to call or email with any questions or concerns. best regards Team STS 604-671-3474 STS@guidebc.com http://www.guidebc.com

Well June has been very good for both trout and sturgeon fishing. The Fraser and tributaries started the month with extreme high water but has since dropped and now looking great with 16-24” of visibility. Facebook issues- for some unknown reason our STS Facebook page has been under review from FB. No idea why as … Continue reading June 25 Fishing...

OUTLOOK  Happy Friday!  This week we’ve got some great reports and an update for some upcoming fisheries.     First off for our saltwater anglers we are seeing some amazing coho fishing out off Bowen. Jason has a detailed report in the saltwater section but in short we have been hearing some of the old timer guides... The post Pacific Angler Frida...

Waking up to the vibrant sunrise in Naden Harbour always ensures the day starts out just right. As you pass through the Narrows on your way to the fishing grounds you might see a Humpback feeding or playing in the nearby shallows. An assortment of sea birds fly past the boat as you run towards […] The post Kingfisher Report | June 22 2023 appeared...

At QCL we spare no expense when it comes to providing our esteemed guests with the finest fishing experience. We understand that exceptional equipment is the key to a successful and enjoyable fishing trip. Therefore we have curated a collection of premium fishing tackle rods reels and rain gear to ensure that every angler is […] The post Providing...

In true Haida Gwaii fashion the North coast has seen some diverse weather and fishing conditions throughout the past few days! We saw South Easterly winds to a Northwest only hours apart. Through these conditions anglers have seen great success out on the fishing grounds. Bigger Chinook have started to roll through and Coho are […] The post Kingfi...

I really do have the best job in the world. As the Vice President of Sales and Corporate Relations for Queen Charlotte Lodge I get to do some incredible things. Every year has its cycle and rhythm. In the fall after a busy summer the Lodge is put away for the winter and our team […] The post The Best Job in the World appeared first on Queen Charlo...

OUTLOOK  Happy Father’s Day everyone! Before we get started we wanted to remind everyone that we still have some awesome Father’s Day Sale deals on at the shop.  The sale runs until close on Sunday so there is lots of time to pop in a grab a little something for the Dad or other Father... The post Pacific Angler Friday Fishing Report: June 16 2023...

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...