Haida Gwaii sport fishing
British Columbia, Canada. (Queen Charlotte Islands)

Sport Fishing the Queen Charlotte Islands Archipelago is a world class adventure that attracts anglers from all over the world all year. Both the ocean and the many rivers and lakes in the Charlottes are prime fishing grounds for, both, the novice and experienced fisherman.

Some of the remote and rugged wilderness islands in the archipelago are home to

fishing lodges complete with accommodations, guides, gear and privacy. Many are listed in Masset.

Others wishing to fish and sightsee, may chose to stay at a village on the populated Graham and Moresby Islands where there are fishing charters and accommodations operating year round.

The ocean sport fishing is particularly good because the island archipelago is the first encounter of land for the migrating Pacific Chinook, Coho, and Chum Salmon as they travel from the Arctic feeding grounds to their spawning grounds in the Pacific Northwest.

The Charlottes is a prime stopping ground for the salmon because the kelp beds are home to many herring and needlefish - a prime food source. Other fish in the area, that adds to the island fishing experience include lingcod and ground fish like halibut.

The lakes and rivers of the Charlottes do not disappoint. It is a fly fisherman's dream. Depending on the fresh water fishing season and which river or lake you are on will play a big part in whether you reel in a cutthroat, rainbow trout or dolly varden.

Some of the rivers and lakes are accessed by guide only, while others are accessible by vehicle like the Tlell (Tlell) and Sangan River (Masset) or the Mayer (Tlell) and Skidegate Lake (Sandspit).