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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.

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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.

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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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Queen Fishing Report

December 11, 2018

What separates Queen Charlotte Safaris Lodge from other fishing destinations is the protected, calm waters and the opportunity to catch Chinook “King” Salmon all season long, with zero down time. Every Pacific salmon passing by our fishing grounds feed in our inlets and bays, then move onto their destination. It’s literally a feeding frenzy! The Chinook Salmon that pass by our lodge are “Transitory Salmon”, which makes fishing around Haida Gwaii very unique. We specialize in catching Trophy Chinook Salmon and the additional bonus, our coastline also has numerous pinnacles and reefs; these areas provide the perfect habitat for Pacific Halibut, Lingcod, and several species of Rockfish.

Our beautiful, rustic lodge overlooks the gorgeous Shingle Bay in Sandspit. You will enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, our friendly staff and their attention to detail. Dinner time is always a highlight for our guests after a long day of fishing. We proudly serve many dishes indigenous to the islands prepared by our seasoned chef. After dinner step outside onto our spacious, relaxing deck and watch the eagles soar above you.

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