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When you see words like pristine and paradise table, big screen TV, and a wet bar. At night, you can
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attached to a fishing lodge, there is always some join the other guests as they gather around the fire pit to


disbelief. When you arrive at the Escott Sportfishing enjoy cocktails and appetizers. That’s for later, because
lodge in the Queen Charlotte Islands, all doubts will now it’s time to go fishing!
fade as you experience the majesty of ocean, the land
All five species of salmon are available in the Queen

and the comfort of the lodge.
Charlotte Islands. Salmon are the heart and spirit of
The moment you step off the plane you experience fishing here with the best Chinook and Coho fishing
pure adventure. grounds in the world. Pinks, Chum and Sockeye can also
From the thrill of adrenal pumping trophy fishing to
be caught in these waters. This area is considered the
the awe you experience whale-watching, hiking, biking
starting line for migrating salmon so these fish are in the
best shape of their lives prepping for the journey ahead.

and walking on the beaches or trails, you know you’ve
found the perfect getaway.
This may be your best opportunity at a 30 lb Tyee!
The adventure begins as a passenger van picks you up
The Chinook or King Salmon start arriving as early

from the airport and takes you back to the lodge where
as the first week of May and feed anywhere from five
a hot lunch awaits you. The lodge, located along the
minutes to thirty minutes from the lodge. They range in
waterfront of the Delkata Inlet, is surrounded by the
size from 15 lbs to over 50 lbs. As June approaches, the

legends and history of the Haida Gwaii. The upper
numbers of fish heading south increases and the fish
level lounge and the dining room present you with an
start their most rapid rate of growth. These waters are
impressive view of the inlet and outside deck equipped
known to have Chinook salmon up to 90 pounds; our

with hot tub. The lower floor is outfitted with pool
record is a massive 73 pounds! In late June the Coho
table, poker
or Silvers show up in sizes ranging
from 10 to 15 lbs and as the season

progresses coho up to 20 lbs are
common. These fish are plentiful as
late as October.
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Whatever time of year you arrive,
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Dan and his expert team of guides are
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there for you. By daybreak you are
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down at the docks, on the boats and
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experience you have, every
excursion is fully guided,” explains
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Dan. “Everyone on the boat works

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as a team. If you need guidance we’ll
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help you become a better fisherman
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Dan and his team are very savy
about how they fish. As Dan puts it
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