Overview
Queen Charlotte Lodge sits in Naden Harbour on Haida Gwaii — one of the most remote and productive salmon and halibut fisheries on the British Columbia coast. Guests arrive by QCL’s exclusive private charter jet from Vancouver, followed by a helicopter transfer to the lodge. Each fishing day runs eleven hours on the water in GPS-equipped boats with quality Islander salmon reels; guided options include Chinook, Coho, and Tyee class boats for targeting trophy salmon and halibut that commonly exceed 200 pounds. Accommodation options range from the MV Driftwood vessel to main lodge rooms and private houses. Catch processing is included. The lodge operates May through September.
What’s Included
- Round-trip charter flight from Vancouver to Masset, Haida Gwaii
- Helicopter transfer to the lodge at Naden Harbour
- Fishing boat with GPS and Islander salmon reels (11 hours/day on the water)
- All-weather fishing apparel and equipment
- Double-occupancy lodge accommodations
- All meals and snacks throughout the stay
- Catch processing
Not Included
- Travel to Vancouver, British Columbia
- British Columbia sport fishing license and salmon/halibut stamps
- Guided boat upgrade (Tyee, Chinook, or Coho class — priced per boat, contact for current rates)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Guide and staff gratuities
THE EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
Charter jet departure from Vancouver to Masset; helicopter transfer to Queen Charlotte Lodge at Naden Harbour; settle in and prepare for first fishing day.
Eleven-hour days on Haida Gwaii’s waters pursuing Chinook salmon, Coho, and halibut — guided or self-guided depending on package selection.
Final morning fishing if schedule allows; catch processing completed; helicopter and charter jet return to Vancouver.
Best Time to Go
May – September (Chinook peak June–July; Coho peak August–September; halibut available throughout the season)
This package can be customized — contact The Elite Compass to adjust dates, group size, or add-ons.