The Shearwater Resort, located on Denny Island off the west coast of British Columbia, is one of the oldest fishing lodges in BC. The lodge is accessible only by air or boat. Because of its location, the area offers rare opportunities to view killer and humpback wales, white bears, and bald eagles. Sport fishers from all over come for the coho and chinook salmon as well as halibut, lingcod and snapper. There are two choices for accommodations: The Great Bear Lodge, which caters mostly to all-inclusive packages, has 27 double-bed rooms. Four-day/three-night packages start at $2,500 as of 2010. The Fisherman's Inn has 16 double-bed rooms and four kitchenette suites. Prices range from $65 to $125 as of 2010. On-site and nearby facilities include restaurants, a grocery and liquor store, and boat rentals.
Shearwater Resort
115--6086 Russ Baker Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1B4
800-663-2370
shearwater.ca
Set in the Canadian wilderness, 300 miles north of Vancouver, and surrounded by wildlife, Moose Lake Lodge is accessible only by air. Fish for rainbow trout in Moose Lake or fly to nearby rivers and streams for cutthroat and steelhead trout and salmon. Peak fishing here is between May 15 and the end of September. The rustic lodge offers eight log cabins that sleep two to four people and a spacious dining room overlooking the lake. Packages, starting at about $2,300 (for two people) as of 2010, include return air from Vancouver, meals and fishing at Moose Lake. Fly-outs cost extra.
Moose Lake Lodge
Box 3310
Anahim Lake, BC V0L 1C0
250-742-3535
mooselakelodge.com
[email protected] (They preferred to be contacted by email.)
Nootka Sound, on Vancouver island, is about 260 miles north of Victoria in McBride Bay and is accessible by a combination of car and ferry or plane. The lodge offers guests "a 5-star experience at a 3-star price," boasts the owner, Adrian O'Connor. All rooms have waterfront access, private bathrooms, king-size beds and fireplaces. On-site there is a hot tub, steam room, patio lounge, and phone and Internet access. In an excellent location, guests often leave with their limit of salmon and halibut. The halibut often range between 50 and 100 pounds. Trips range from one-day guided tours to two-, three- or four-day packages, which include meals, accommodations and 10 hours per day of fishing. Packages start at $1,300 as of 2010.
Reel Obsession Sport Fishing
888-855-7335
reelobsession.ca
