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July 23rd - This could be it - the largest Chinook of the season!  Hooked back in the shallows ...View Full

July 22nd - As we say here in the Charlottes, "if you don't like the weather just wait 10 minut...View Full

July 21st - The Steller Sea Lion bull is a most majestic site when he's hauled out of the water!&nbs...View Full

July 20th - The Queen Charlotte Islands Black Bear is a distinct subspecies, euarctos americana ...View Full

July 19th - Research on salmon catch & release survival rates by fisheries scientists in BC and ...View Full

July 18th - Our fishing grounds are well known for relatively easy Halibut fishing - lots of "c...View Full

July 17th - The Pacific White-sided Dolphin sometimes ventures into our fishing area, thrilling QCL ...View Full

July 16th - As the warm air mass moves offshore in the summer months banks of morning fog sometimes ...View Full

July 15th - As we are visited by different pods of Orcas they all have their own dietary  prefe...View Full

July 14th - Humpbacks are our most common whale species and we are fortunate to see them quite regul...View Full

July 13th - A double-header on Chinooks is the perfect start to an awesome fishing day at Queen Char...View Full

July 12th - Pods of Orcas pass through the fishing grounds on a regular basis.  Although there ...View Full

July 11th - The Giant Pacific Octopus is the largest octopus species in the world and we often encou...View Full

July 10th - We followed the radar and GPS-equipped Fishmaster out to the fishing grounds this foggy ...View Full

July 9th - More commonly seen in the southern parts of the islands, the kayak is a wonderful way to ...View Full

July 8th - Wolf Eels are not actually eels - they are fish.  They can grow to over 2 metres in ...View Full

July 7th - The Queen Charlotte Lodge guide team has grown from 6 to 23 in just 6 years!  Offeri...View Full

July 6th - Releasing a really big fish is a thrill that you don't soon forget.  With advances i...View Full

July 5th - This little Harbour Seal pup has been hanging out on our dock for the past few days. ...View Full

July 4th - Shag Rock is a prominent landmark for QCL anglers, marking a "corner" of the fi...View Full

July 3rd - The MV Driftwood sits at anchor in front of the lodge in Naden Harbour awaiting changeove...View Full

July 2nd - Our first ever Canada Day fireworks display made quite an impression last night.  Th...View Full

July 1st - Canada Day - QCL guests enjoy lunch right on the fishing grounds at Kenny's Burger Bar - ...View Full

June 30th - Anglers looking for BIG fish come to the Queen Charlotte Islands to pursue the big Tyee ...View Full

June 29th - The Chinook fishing is good these days, rewarding anglers with all the salmon they could...View Full

June 28th - We're seeing lots of bears on the beach these days.  Too early for berries and spaw...View Full

June 27th - We live by the weather.  These days it seems to be particularly changeable but at l...View Full

June 26th - The Chinook double-header will keep the guide and guests on their toes right through to ...View Full

June 25th - Just when you think it can't get any better than this... the sun comes out!...View Full

June 24th - Sometimes when you think the fish should be ready for the net it surprises you with a su...View Full

June 23rd - Every once in a while someone lands a fish that catches our attention.  The Cabezon...View Full

June 22nd - The pursuit of salmon in the salt with a cast fly - for both Coho and Chinook - has to b...View Full

June 21st - The jumping salmon has to be one of the most exhilarating challenges of the fishing expe...View Full

June 20th - Sharing the thrill of the catch with their sons & daughters, even from an early age,...View Full

June 19th - Ringing the "Tyee Bell" on the dock at Queen Charlotte Lodge is a thrill cheri...View Full

June 18th - Poised at the crest of a swell a QCL guide works his way closer to netting the trophy Ch...View Full

June 17th - Often when you least expect it, a large Halibut will take your bait while mooching for s...View Full

June 16th - Surf crashes onto the "wall" at Bird Rock 2 during a rare easterly, a favourit...View Full

June 15th - The moment of truth - when everything is tightened up to breaking strength and the guide...View Full

June 14th - An amazing variety of wildlife is seen everyday while QCL guests are out fishing.  ...View Full

June 13th - Huge balls of herring and needlefish are commonly seen as feeding salmon and seabirds pu...View Full

June 12th - The impressive Steller Sea Lion is an occasional visitor to the fishing grounds and can ...View Full

June 11th - Shag Rock is a major landmark on the north coast of Graham Island, marking the entrance ...View Full

June 10th - A common site out on the fishing grounds (and particularly appropriate at Eagle Rocks) t...View Full

June 9th - Father & son fishing trips are popular packages at Queen Charlotte Lodge....View Full

June 8th - Downrigger fishing for salmon has become a popular alternative to traditional power mooch...View Full

June 7th - a triple header is one of those moments that the angler remembers for years!...View Full

June 6th - Some of the friendly crew on the dock at Queen Charlotte Lodge....View Full

June 5th - Each year more women come up to enjoy the thrill of Queen Charlotte Lodge salmon fishing....View Full

June 4th - Early season Chinooks are full of the "right stuff" that gets anglers excited a...View Full

June 3rd - Cape Edenshaw continues to be the favourite early season fishing spot....View Full

June 2nd - Another perfect day on the QCL fishing grounds....View Full

June 1st - The Charlotte House firepl...View Full