It's always exciting to see the fishing line tug & the reel start to zing when a salmon bites...it's especially exciting when the rod flies out with the big fish... This past season guide Kyle was out at Dowling Point not far from the lodge when the rod ripped out of the holder & Kyle caught the rod with one hand. <...>
Our flights depart from the Seair Seaplane Terminal on the Fraser River or Pacific Coastal Airlines (PCA) at the Vancouver International South Terminal. These flight terminals are only a short taxi or shuttle ride from the main Vancouver International Terminal & hotels with special rates for Rivers Inlet Sportsman's Club 'FISHING LODGE RATE'. <...>
We thank our very appreciative guests & our amazing group of dedicated employees for making the Rivers Inlet Sportsman's Club 2025 season, one of the best in 42 years operating our lodge. Opening at the end of June, our fishing season started with a bang. <...>
Our last group of employees finished the 2025 season rig-down & reached land in Port Hardy on Vancouver Island a few days ago to meet their loved ones whom they haven't seen all season. They were excited but very happy and plan to return next season. <...>
Rivers Inlet Sportsman's Club is situated in a small bay just 10 minutes from the 'hot' salmon fishing spot at The Wall. There is no need to waste valuable fishing time travelling to the salmon because they almost come to us... Often we are asked what is best, guided or unguided fishing. Really, it depends on what the guests want their fishing experience to be... <...>
Guide Jakob who joined our Sportsman's team in 2018 reported that his guests caught a BIG salmon on July 7, 2025: "Got the 42.5 pounder at The Wall, just after coming out of Jackson’s Hole, 77ft on the downrigger, using a black flasher and a maverick spoon! <...>
The morning mist clung to the water as our boat cut through the glassy surface of Rivers Inlet. The air was thick with the scent of salt and pine, and the promise of big fish hung in the crisp northern breeze. My guest, Mark was a first-time salmon angler, gripped his rod with eager anticipation. "Today’s the day," I said, steering us toward Smiley Bay, a known hot spot for massive Chinook salmon. "This is where legends are made." Mark grinned, adjusting his hat. "Just tell me what to do." <...>
Our Sportsman's Club team is very keen to get the season started & the lodge is being towed from winter moorage to Sportsman's Bay this week. Once everything is in place, we'll be ready to welcome our first guests of the season. <...>
Now for a bit of history which some of you are aware of having fished at the Sportsman's Club for over 40 years. More than ever recently we are receiving requests for information from guests who came to fish with us as youngsters with parents &/or grandparents. <...>
It's mid May & we are preparing for the Sportsman's Club fishing season - our 42nd... Thank you so much for contacting Cathy, Simon, Stephanie, Barbara & crew about fishing with us in 2025 or 2026. <...>
Spring is in the air here in BC & the sun is finally out after a cold blast of Arctic air has finally retreated. We are getting ready to head up to the lodge with the A-Team work party this week to do some float maintenance & other repairs. <...>
After 42 years of the Kelly family running our remote fly-in fishing lodge, we are more excited than ever for the upcoming summer! <...>
