"Our tradition is that of the first man who sneaked away to the creek when the tribe did not really need fish."
 ~Roderick Haig-Brown, about modern fishing, A River Never Sleeps, 1946

Summer Opportunities

Guests of Masset House, during the salt water salmon season, can take a break from the rigors of the salt and try their hand for some Coastal Cutthroat trout. These little battlers fill the lakes, streams and rivers of the Queen Charlotte Islands. One can also happen into the much prized Bull Trout which occupy the prime waters in most streams and rivers on the islands as well.

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Winter Opportunities

The Queen Charlotte Islands offer some of the finest winter Steelhead fishing in the world. The local rivers range in size from small creeks filled with Coastal Cutthroat Trout to the long runs of the larger rivers where Steelhead abound throughout the winter months. It is not at all uncommon to tie into a fish exceeding twenty pounds in this system and reports of thirty-plus pound Steelhead are heard every year! The large numbers of nickel-chrome winter Steelhead start migrating to their home rivers in late October and can be found in good numbers right through April. Cutthroat Trout and Dolly Varden Char will readily swipe a well-presented fly or spinner throughout all four seasons of the year.

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Saltwater Fishing:  The north end of the Queen Charlotte Islands is arguably the finest saltwater salmon fishing destination in the world. With its shallow bait filled waters situated right  read more...
Fly Fishing:  These islands are literally a fly fisherman's paradise. Every season of the year holds some kind of temptation to tease the ardent fly tosser. Through the winter months  read more...

Fish Species:  Below is sample of what kind of fish one can expect to intercept when visiting Masset House. Peruse freely to find out what opportunities await you on Haida Gwaii  read more...

Fishing Reports:  What a season! This summer was what west coast saltwater fishing is suppose to be like. With water temperatures  back to normal from a warm '05 season the bait ...   Full Report
 

 

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