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It’s All About the Herring

May 27, 2022

Image by Daishi Naruse via Flickr

By Guest Blogger Elizabeth Kempton

We’d like to believe the salmon think about us as much as we think about them, but for the salmon- it’s all about the herring!

The herring are critical to the Haida Gwaii ecosystem, keeping it all in balance. The First Nations of Haida Gwaii refer to the herring as an “indicator species” and “cultural keystone species”, greatly recognizing their importance. In the Haida Gwaii culture, herring are referred to throughout history as a valuable resource and are to be protected. Some say, with spring the herring signify the food season, where life is coming back to Haida Gwaii.

The relatively shallow waters in Haida Gwaii, specifically, where Queen Charlotte Safaris goes to fish (in the Cartwright sound), are full of baitfish, including huge schools of herring, which provide perfect feeding grounds for the salmon. Each spring, the herring arrive by the thousands of tons to this pristine habitat on the B.C. coast, for their spawning ritual. Interestingly, herring can spawn for years throughout their lifespan, unlike salmon. This is ideal for the hungry, homeward-migrating salmon, where herring is most of their diet. Each spring, the salmon begin their migration from the Arctic southward in March, and they arrive to Haida Gwaii by April. Located right along the continental shelf, no matter where the salmon are headed home to spawn, they must all pass through Haida Gwaii. The salmon continue to migrate throughout the summer, wave-upon-wave, feeding on the herring, which uniquely allows Queen Charlotte Safaris to offer a lengthier fishing season than most. Three cheers for the herring that bring our beloved salmon!

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The Path to Fishing is Narrow and Winding

April 1, 2022

Skidegate Channel

Queen Charlotte Safaris is located in Haida Gwaii in the little town of Sandspit. Sandspit is on the east coast of Moresby Island. And if you didn’t know, we do all of our fishing off the west coast of the islands in Cartwright Sound. So how do we get there? Well, we definitely don’t go around the island, that would take way too long. Lucky for us, there is a channel that goes between the northern and southern main islands (Graham Island and Moresby Island respectively). This channel is the Skidegate Channel.

 

The Skidegate Channel is narrow, winding, and fairly shallow. The depth of the channel is greatly influenced the daily tides. Because of the constantly changing depths it can be difficult to navigate through, if not impossible, for typical fishing boats with outboard motors. Even up to a few years ago, we had to go out to fish and come back to the lodge with the tide to make sure it was safe to travel through the Skidegate Channel. This meant leaving to fish at different times every day and sometimes leaving to fish before the sun came up! But we now have an amazing fleet of jet boats, so our fishing times are no longer as influenced by the tide.

Skidegate Channel View

The travel from Sandspit to Cartwright Sound takes about an hour and it’s an incredible journey! The Skidegate Channel is a very scenic route, to say the least. The forests of Haida Gwaii go right up to the coasts, so the views from the boats are full of lush trees and little beaches. And not to mention all of the wildlife! Bald eagles often nest among the trees through the channel, and many can be seen flying and eating through this area. Deer and sometimes Haida Gwaii Black Bears can be seen on the beaches as well! The Skidegate Channel may be a long, winding journey, but we think it’s a journey well worth it.

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Haida Gwaii’s Rare Bear Species

March 25, 2022

Haida Gwaii Black Bear

Photo by David Gurr

Meet the Haida Gwaii black bear. These bears are endemic to Haida Gwaii, meaning that they are not found anywhere else in the world! The Haida Gwaii black bear is a subspecies of the American black bear and is considered the largest of the subspecies. Over time they have evolved to have a larger head, jaw, and molars to crack open crabs and barnacles more easily [1]. Unlike mainland subspecies of the American black bear, the Haida Gwaii black bears are exclusively black with tan muzzles. They are omnivorous, meaning they eat a mixture of shellfish, salmon, and greenery (including berries in the summer). They hibernate for three to five months during the winter and make their dens in hollow cedar trees or stumps. Females typically give birth in while they’re hibernating in January to two or three cubs before coming out of hibernation in April or May. Haida Gwaii black bear cubs stay with their mothers for about a year and a half before moving on to make a life of their own [2].

 

Haida Gwaii black bears serve as a keystone species to the islands, meaning their presence has changed their environment, and their ecosystem would not function the same way without them. A large part of the bears’ diets include salmon, and they tend to bring at least part of the salmon carcasses inland to the forests. As I stated in a past blog post about the difference between Chinook and Coho salmon, salmon carcasses release nitrogen and phosphorous into the environment as they decomposition. By bringing dead salmon into the forests, the bears are fertilizing the soil and promoting healthy plant growth [3].

 

The bears prefer to avoid areas on the islands that have high populations of people but will enter these areas when hunting or foraging. If you come across a bear on the islands, it is recommended by Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve to calmly leave the area. Bears typically will only attack people if they are startled or believe that their food source or cubs are being threatened [4]. They tend to prefer to mind their own business as they just want to live their lives and eat food like the rest of us!

 

 

 

 

[1] “Meet Haida Gwaii’s Black Bear,” Haida Tourism, accessed January 27, 2022, https://www.haidatourism.ca/news/blog-post-title-four-kp8hj.

[2] “Haida Gwaii Black Bear,” Bear Conservation, accessed January 27, 2022, http://www.bearconservation.org.uk/haida-gwaii-black-bear/.

[3] “Meet Haida Gwaii’s Black Bear.”

[4] Government of Canada Parks Canada Agency, “Bear Aware – Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site,” May 8, 2019, https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gwaiihaanas/securite-safety/ours-bears-1.

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Chinook vs. Coho. What’s the Difference?

March 11, 2022

What are Chinook salmon?

Chinook salmon are also commonly known as king salmon as they are the largest salmon species. An average adult Chinook salmon is about 3 feet long and 30 pounds. But they can grow to be up to 4.9 feet and over 130 pounds! Chinook are born in rivers, spend their adulthood in the ocean, and return to the rivers to spawn. While in the ocean, Chinook have silver sides, white stomachs, and are blue green on their backs and the tops of their heads. They also have black spots on their upper bodies and tail fins and have black gums, which is where they got their nickname of “blackmouth”. Chinook change in color when they return to the river they were born in to spawn and become brown and or red. Spawning females have rounded noses, while spawning males have hooked noses [1]. Chinook meat is red in color, has an oily and flaky texture, and is rich taste [2].

Jack's chinook salmon on boat in Haida Gwaii

Chinook Salmon

 

What are Coho salmon?

Coho salmon are also commonly known as silver salmon as they have silver sides and silvery blue backs. Adult Coho salmon that live in the ocean also have black spots on their backs and tails and they have lighter colored gumlines that Chinook. Like Chinook, Coho salmon return to the rivers they were born in to spawn and change in appearance when they do so. Spawning Coho are darker in color and have dark red sides. Spawning males have significantly hooked noses. At maturity, they are about 8 to 12 pounds and about 24 to 30 inches long [3].  Coho meat is pinkish-orange in color, has a flaky and firm texture, and a lighter taste that is even milder from larger Coho [4].

Linda's coho salmon on a boat in Haida Gwaii

Coho Salmon

 

What do Chinook and Coho salmon have in common?

Chinook and Coho salmon have a lot in common. They both range from the coast of central California to Alaska and have similar life cycles. They are anadromous, meaning they hatch in freshwater rivers, mature in the river (a few months for Chinook and about a year for Coho), migrate to and live in the ocean for a few years (Chinook spend a little more time in the ocean than Coho), return to the stream or river they hatched in to spawn, and die after they spawn. Spawning females of both species make nests in the gravel at the bottom of rivers called redds for their eggs. When salmon die, they serve as great nutrients to the rivers’ ecosystems by providing nitrogen and phosphorous, creating a healthier environment for the eggs to develop and hatch [5].

 

 

 

[1] “Chinook Salmon,” NOAA Fisheries, May 27, 2021, Alaska, West Coast, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/chinook-salmon.

[2] “Chinook Salmon,” Fish Watch, accessed January 27, 2022, https://www.fishwatch.gov/profiles/chinook-salmon.

[3] “Coho Salmon,” NOAA Fisheries, September 19, 2021, Alaska, West Coast, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/coho-salmon.

[4] “Coho Salmon.”

[5] “Chinook Salmon,” May 27, 2021; “Coho Salmon.”

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7 Reasons Why June is a Great Month to be in Haida Gwaii

March 2, 2022

1. Longer days

June has the longest days of Summer with more daylight than the later months. More time with the sun up means more time fishing, touring, and having fun!

 

2. Less rain

Not only are June days the longest, but they are also the driest in Haida Gwaii! We never let the rain stop us from our fun activities, but that doesn’t mean we don’t prefer to spend our time warm and dry!

 

3. Better fishing

The early bird catches the worm! Or fish! Salmon begin their yearly migration from the Bering Sea in March and arrive in Haida Gwaii by the end of April. June is the beginning of the fishing season in Haida Gwaii, so there has been little to no fishing pressure on the fish during this time. And who doesn’t want to be among the first to fish of the season when it’s even more likely to get an amazing catch?

 

4. Less crowds

Did you know the busiest month of summer travel is July? Beat the travel crowds and go on your summer trip early! There will be less people in airports, on planes, and in Haida Gwaii!

 

5. Greater chance of seeing whales

Humpback whales migrate from Mexico and California up to Alaska in the late spring. June is the tail end of their travels and many of them pass through Haida Gwaii during this time (“Humpback Whale”). Humpback whales also tend to stick to the coasts at the beginning of summers for feeding, and because it’s the beginning of the fishing season, there’s more fish for them to eat!

Although there is a small population of grey whales that live year-round in British Columbia, most grey whales migrate from Mexico to Alaska in late spring and can be seen passing through the west coast of Canada in June (“Grey Whale”). Grey whales feed on small invertebrates in eelgrass beds that grow abundantly around Haida Gwaii which makes the islands a great place for a lunch break in June (“Eelgrass Beds”).

 

6. Best chance of seeing all other types of wildlife

In addition to whales, there are many other types of wildlife that are commonly seen in June. In June, you might see a northern fur seal during its migration to Alaska for the summer breading season (“Northern Fur Seal”). Sitka black-tailed deer are typically born in late May to early June, so it is the most likely to see a baby deer with its mother in June (“Sitka Black-Tailed Deer Biology”). And the Haida Gwaii black bears come out of hibernation with their cubs in May and are most commonly seen in June (“Haida Gwaii Black Bear”). Did you know that Haida Gwaii black bears are endemic to Haida Gwaii and can’t be seen anywhere else in the world?

 

7. Father’s Day

Is there a better way to celebrate Father’s Day than by fishing? We don’t think so. Here at Queen Charlotte Safaris we know how to celebrate. For this June holiday we have fun games, specialty cocktails, and a delicious surf and turf dinner!

 

 

 

Sources

“Eelgrass Beds.” Oceana Canada, https://oceana.ca/en/marine-life/eelgrass-beds/. Accessed 25 Feb. 2022.

“Grey Whale.” B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, https://wildwhales.org/speciesid/whales/grey-whale/. Accessed 25 Feb. 2022.

“Haida Gwaii Black Bear.” Bear Conservation, http://www.bearconservation.org.uk/haida-gwaii-black-bear/. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.

“Humpback Whale.” B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, https://wildwhales.org/speciesid/whales/humpback-whale/. Accessed 25 Feb. 2022.

“Northern Fur Seal.” NOAA Fisheries, 8 Feb. 2022, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/northern-fur-seal. Alaska, West Coast.

“Sitka Black-Tailed Deer Biology.” The Sitka Black-Tailed Deer Coalition, https://sitkablacktail.org/deer-biology. Accessed 25 Feb. 2022.

 

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Megan’s First Haida Gwaii Experience

February 18, 2022

Megan on fishing boat

 

The first time I visited the Queen Charlotte Safaris I was eleven years old. It was my first time out of the U.S. and the first time I was going on a trip that centered around fishing. I grew up fishing as it was something that my dad made a priority to do every time we went camping at a lake. I enjoyed fishing, but it wasn’t something that I really loved. What I really loved was being with my family and having fun experiences. And this trip I experienced with my grandparents, parents, and brother. My grandparents and my dad had been to Queen Charlotte Safaris a few years prior, and it was a place that became very special to the three of them. Especially my grandfather. For him, fishing wasn’t just a hobby, fishing was part of his personality.

Flying into Sandspit was a unique experience. We were on the smallest plane I had ever been on, and probably the loudest, too, since it was a propeller plane. When we got off the plane and made it inside the one-gate airport, Valerie was waiting there for us with a warm smile and greeted us like we were family. Valerie’s warmth translates into the lodge as it felt like coming home when I first stepped inside. Comfy couches, big windows, and friendly faces everywhere from both the staff and other visitors.

The first day of fishing we woke up bright and early. Or I guess dark and early since the sun wasn’t up yet. I loved the yellow coveralls and jackets and the big rubber boots. I felt like an official fisherwoman! I was on a boat with my grandparents, dad, and brother and it was an unforgettable day. Not only did we catch some amazing fish (the biggest fish I’ve ever caught since the only fish I’d caught previously was rainbow trout), but we also saw some amazing things! I saw the stunning greenery of islands, too many bald eagles to count, and a humpback whale!

One of the best parts of that day was coming back into the lodge. We got to share stories with other people that were on different boats, talk about what we caught that day, and ate a delicious meal that was ready as soon as we were settled in. As a kid, I didn’t love meeting new people, but I genuinely enjoyed getting to sit with strangers at the dinner table and getting to know them. Every single person that I’ve met at the lodge has had such an interesting story and a unique perspective. It was a great learning experience for me, and it helped encourage me to talk to new people.

On another day of staying at the lodge, my brother and I didn’t go fishing, and instead spent the day with my mom and Valerie touring the island. We drove down the road to different rocky beaches, and even had to stop the car to let a black bear cross the road! After exploring the different rocky beaches, we went back to the lodge for lunch and some down time in the lounge area working on puzzles. While I was waiting for the rest of my family to come back in from fishing, I went across the road to the beach to look for sea glass and seashells. I picked up some amazing finds: large pieces of different colors of sea glass and so many different types of whole shells! It started my collection of sea glass and shells that I have in home today.

I’ve gone back to Queen Charlotte Safaris twice since then, and each time I counted down the days until I arrived and cried when I had to leave. The lodge is my home away from home and I have so many amazing stories and pictures to share from my experiences there. I never got to go back with my grandparents and my grandfather has since passed on. But it will always hold a special place in my heart that I got to have this experience and I will forever be grateful to my parents and grandparents for sharing it with me. I am so proud and excited that I now get to work for such an amazing lodge and an incredible human and I look forward to returning to the lodge this summer.

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What Makes Deep Sea Fishing in Haida Gwaii Special

February 24, 2021

Haida Gwaii sits off the northwest coast of British Columbia. The ‘Misty Isles’ is a remote archipelago, home to the Haida First Nations, and features stunning mountains, rainforests, and water bodies.

Haida Gwaii fishing

You can catch salmon and bottom fish such as Pacific halibut, lingcod, and various species of rockfish in the network of fjords, inlets, channels, and rivers, but deep-sea fishing is where you want to be. So, apart from the enchanting inland features, what makes deep sea fishing in Haida Gwaii special?

Five Reasons Why deep sea fishing in Haida Gwaii is special

  1. Location

You’ll struggle to find a fishing spot that is as abundant in deep sea fish as Haida Gwaii. It sits close to the continental shelf. Cartwright Sound is the only area in Haida Gwaii that provides great fishing opportunity, yet still has a number of areas that offer protection from the Pacific winds. Because of that, one can easily fish throughout the season and never miss a day.

Take the Salmon: Haida Gwaii sits smack in the middle of the salmon migration route. That means it’s the only point where millions of salmon must pass through each year, so you can expect consistently high catch levels.

What also separates Haida Gwaii from other fishing destinations is its unique geographic location. The islands create a 200 mile long archipelago about 90 miles off the mainland, essentially forcing every salmon in the Pacific Northwest to bypass them on their annual migration. It’s important to point out that all salmon caught in the Pacific off these island coasts are transitory fish. That is, they are not the terminal fish finding their way up river in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. There is a big difference in their fighting ability and, more importantly, taste and nutritional value.

Once you’re done fishing, Queen Charlotte also offers guided land tours to many locations such as:

  • North Beach
  • Nikoon Park
  • Tow Hill
  • Gwaii Haanas National Park
  • The Haida Heritage Center
  • Agate Beach
  • Crystal Cabin
  • And more…
  1. Abundance

Abundance is the name when you’re out deep sea fishing in Haida Gwaii. Millions of salmon go through the area searching for feeding grounds, while other types of fish are in plentiful supply. 

Besides, expect to find all manner of fish when you’re out deep sea fishing in Haida Gwaii, including:

  • Lingcod
  • Halibut
  • Salmon
  • Rockfish
  1. Ease of reach

To qualify as deep sea fishing, you must fish at depths of at least 30 meters. In most cases, you would have to travel extensive distances off the coast.

Not so with Haida Gwaii, as you can happily fish for many fish species approximately 20 miles offshore. It means you can start deep sea fishing in Haida Gwaii 45 minutes after leaving the dock.

  1. Service and facilities

Remote as it is, Haida Gwaii has a commercial airport in Sand Spit, serviced by daily flights from Vancouver BC. This is a Dash 8 aircraft operated by Air Canada. Private planes are welcome.

Our beautiful, modern lodge built from Sandspit Cedar trees overlooks the picturesque Shingle Bay Harbor.  We will welcome you at the Sandspit Airport to transport you to the lodge that is three short miles away.  The quaint town of Sandspit has only 11 miles of paved road, 2 stops signs and more eagles than residents.  Once you arrive at the lodge you will settle in, enjoy some delicious hors d’oeuvres, take a walk on the beach, play horseshoes, shuffleboard, or just relax. We proudly serve many dishes indigenous to the islands prepared by our seasoned chef and team.  After dinner step outside onto our spacious, relaxing deck and watch the eagles soar above you. Our guest’s rooms accommodate two people per room with private washrooms and showers.  You will enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, our friendly staff, and their attention to detail.  

  1. Seclusion

Ask most anglers what’s included in their ideal fishing destination and you can bet it’s probably be a pristine and quiet place. Haida Gwaii remains to be an untouched, unspoiled region of the world.

Haida Gwaii fishing

Seated in a remote area right on the border between Canada and Alaska, you can rest assured visitors will not outnumber fish!

There are plenty of reasons why deep sea fishing in Haida Gwaii is special. It is easily accessible and has a variety of fish and fun. Further, it’s in a great location where lots of fish congregate and migrate.

Contact Queen Charlotte Safaris today to book the opportunity to experience the exceptional deep sea fishing in Haida Gwaii.

Valerie Hoperich

 

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Pacific Halibut Fishing In Canada Is Unique

February 8, 2021

Searching for a truly unique fishing experience? Don’t overlook the opportunities of Pacific halibut fishing at British Columbia’s Haida Gwaii area.

Pacific Halibut Fishing

Halibut is part of the flounder family, the largest flatfish in the Pacific. Pacific halibut fishing is one of the most exciting adventures for any angler, and it doesn’t take years of experience to appreciate.

The Pacific halibut is truly a whopper, weighing up to 200 pounds and more than eight feet long. The best table-fair halibut is under 100 pounds. That’s almost twice the size of the legendary Chinook salmon, which runs just shy of six feet long.

Canada is known for its outstanding salmon runs – but record Pacific halibut catches also take place here every year. British Columbia’s Haida Gwaii archipelago is a truly unique halibut habitat. If you’ve heard big things about Alaska halibut fishing, you simply can’t miss the chance to see what Haida Gwaii has to offer.

Three of the biggest reasons halibut fishing in Haida Gwaii Canada stands out

  1. Canada’s Haida Gwaii Gives Alaskan Halibut Season a Run for Its Money

Halibut season in Alaska runs about five months from mid-May to mid-September, but only July and August offer peak fishing. On the other hand, Haida Gwai will delight you with brisk fishing for halibut, ling cod, yellow eye, and bottom fish all through the season. There’s virtually no downtime from morning to night!

Sport fishing regulations in Alaska limit catches per day, especially for non-residents. Even if you find the best spot around – and it’s not too crowded – you will often be done for the day in just a few hours. Try halibut fishing in Haida Gwaii and it’s not unusual to bring home 50 pounds of catch a day.

  1. Haida Gwaii Halibut Fishing is Friendly for Vacation Travelers

In the summer months, Haida Gwaii is a few crucial degrees warmer than the most popular halibut fishing villages in Alaska. Plus, fish are highly active along our coastal pinnacles and reefs, so you will spend a lot less time getting to and from fishing spots and a lot more time landing the day’s Pacific halibut catch.

When you choose Haida Gwaii fishing with Queen Charlotte Safaris, you can enjoy a rich and varied landscape like nothing you’ve ever seen. You’ll spend comfortable nights and luxurious mornings at our cedarwood lodge right on beautiful Shingle Bay. Far beyond any usual Alaska hotel, our guests make memories that last a lifetime.

  1. Canada’s Pacific Halibut Fishing Means Delicious Meals

Pacific halibut fishing isn’t just about fish stories – it also means mouthwatering meals for a fitting end to a day full of adventure. Pacific halibut is the ultimate fish for anyone who doesn’t like a “fishy taste”: It’s mild and sweet while remaining satisfyingly thick and firm, ideal with bold citrus and herb seasonings.

With Queen Charlotte Safaris, visitors to Haida Gwaii will enjoy spectacular seafood delights. In addition to halibut, our guests feast on a full selection of crab, lobster, steak, and indigenous fish with all the trimmings. You will go to bed happy and wake up raring to go for another invigorating day out on the water.

Nothing Compares to Halibut Fishing in Canada – Let Us Show You Why

Don’t let Pacific halibut fishing pass you by. Alaska is classic, but British Columbia is unique. The team at Queen Charlotte Safaris is professional, sincere, and always ready to meet new friends. We’ll be delighted to show you all Haida Gwai holds in store so you can see for yourself what keeps anglers coming back.

Contact us today to discover the best Pacific halibut fishing in Canada.

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What Makes A Unique Salmon Fishing Resort?

January 21, 2021

Just like the prizes they seek, the most dedicated anglers migrate all over the world in search of the best salmon fishing.

Increasingly, that has meant going to the ends of the Earth – the last unspoiled places – looking for a unique salmon fishing resort that lives up to the name. For many anglers, that ideal land is somewhere pristine and quiet, where crowds of people never outnumber schools of fish no matter the time of year.

Salmon fishing resorts

British Columbia, Canada, may not seem like the most exotic place on the top salmon fishing list. Take a second look, though, and you’ll see ours is truly the last frontier for salmon fishing. And at Queen Charlotte Safaris, we think we have a pretty good claim as a truly unique salmon fishing resort.

Let’s take a closer look.

The World’s Best Chinook Salmon Fishing

A unique salmon fishing resort should have unique salmon – and Queen Charlotte Safaris stands out.

The Chinook is the largest species of Pacific salmon. An adult Chinook salmon averages two feet long and 30 pounds, but record catches can grow up to 4.9 feet and 129 pounds. Chinook salmon meat is red and softer than other wild salmon meat, making it a pleasant and inviting seafood main that goes with many dishes.

British Columbia’s breathtaking Haida Gwaii Archipelago is a magnet for these salmon, drawing them from the Bering Sea each March to arrive in April. Once there, fishing season stretches seven whole months – more than three times as long as the fabled Alaskan salmon season.

Almost every major salmon run from the Skeena, Frasier, and Columbia River systems on Vancouver Island’s west coast must pass through Haida Gwaii on their annual journey. Cartwright Sound spends the whole season packed with salmon, giving intrepid anglers plenty to do day and night!

No other salmon fishing resort can promise virtually no downtime between salmon runs – because there is simply no place on Earth quite like Haida Gwaii. From beginners to experts, anyone can enjoy a salmon fishing resort where hardly a week goes by without a record catch for the year.

And what other salmon fishing resort also offers ample opportunity to catch halibut, ling cod, yellow eye, and bottom fish? Our calm coastline waters are dotted with reefs used as habitats by a diverse array of desirable fish. From May through September, visitors can catch delicious halibut – the Pacific’s largest flatfish – with no quota.

Fresh-Cooked, Chef-Prepared Meals in a Fishing Lodge You’ll Never Forget

Our lodge is your home away from home, including private washroom and shower with each guest room. Each morning you’ll wake to the view of golden sun on picturesque Shingle Bay. After a long day out on the water, a unique salmon fishing resort should offer a comfortable place to rest and tell all those fish stories!

But that’s not all: Every evening is capped with an unforgettable chef-cooked meal.

salmon fishing resort

From lobsters, clams, oysters, crabs, steak – and, of course, every variety of Haida Gwaii fish – each meal is prepared from the freshest and finest ingredients right in our kitchen. Years of experience mean every delicious dish is handcrafted to tantalize your palate. No matter what the day’s catch, you’ll never go to bed hungry!

And there’s one more thing we should mention about a unique salmon fishing resort: An all-inclusive, no strings attached experience so you can focus on fun. That’s our promise, and that’s just one more reason you’ll want to come back again and again. Discover Haida Gwaii with us. Contact Queen Charlotte Safaris today.

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An Important Update Regarding Coronavirus

April 17, 2020

Dear Family of Friends,

None of us could predict our current situation and it is difficult to predict the next few weeks or even the month ahead of us. For the time being, we remain optimistic and focused on preparing for our 2021 season to open in June. We will keep everyone who has booked for 2021 up to date as more travel information becomes available through our Government and Health Organization announcements.

For those who have not booked for summer 2021, please feel free to reach out with anticipated travel dates if interested (not collecting money, only date reservation). Everyone will be ready to get out of their house when travel restrictions are lifted.

Please know we are taking every precaution to keep our staff safe as we make our preparations for the 2021 season and we are also working to ensure our environment is safe for all our guests. We have implemented stringent sanitation measures throughout our lodge and fishing vessels to ensure health and wellness at Queen Charlotte Safaris Lodge.

The remainder of the trade shows we were schedule to do have all been rescheduled for April-May. We will keep you posted. Currently all our team members are all working remotely from home. For any questions or concerns you may contact Brittany on our toll-free number or contact me directly on my cell phone.

Valerie- 1-805-698-9590, valerie@qcsafaris.com

Brittany- 1-877-815-2892, qcsafaris.brittany@gmail.com

This is my twentieth year in Sandspit, and my fifteenth year as owner of the lodge. Over the years we have weathered many storms. I have confidence that together with your continued support and encouragement, we will weather this one too. Thank you for your loyalty, patience, understanding, and for sharing our optimism.

God Bless you and your families.

Sincerely,

Valerie Hoperich & the Queen Charlotte Safaris Team

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