July fishing for salmon & halibut as well as lingcod has exceeded our expectations. Double headers on coho/silvers, along with more Chinook/kings than we've see in a long time filled almost everyone's dreams of an awesome fishing adventure at the Sportsman's Club. Not to be outdone by the salmon catches, halibut of all sizes were caught from Cranston Point to the Bean & Safety Cove. [...]

What's happening? Well, the 2023 season started with all the guests enjoying great fishing close to the lodge at the Wall, Dome & Dowling Point. The catches of Chinook/kings exceeded our expectations & delighted our guests. <...>

This time last year we were preparing the Sportsman's Club for the season after an almost three years pandemic break (September 2019 - July 2022). Apart from all the maintenance, our struggle was to teach the almost all 'new to the lodge' employees their jobs because most of our past employees had gone on to career jobs...This year, all the employees we invited back from the 2022 season are here at the Sportsman's Club & have worked exceedingly hard to prepare for our first guests of the season to arrive soon. <...>

Not everyone was fortunate to grow up on a daily basis with a father figure in their home. Some were way at war, others travelling for the job, etc. However, often there was someone to stand in for the father figure. On Father's Day, June 18, we'll be celebrating all the 'father figures' - fathers, grandfathers, sons, uncles, nephews, associates, teachers, & mentors who have helped all of us along the way. [...]

It’s that time of year once again, when the school year is coming to a close.  For the Kelly family, we are excited to report that Shayna, Simon’s daughter, is graduating from Ryerson University in Toronto.  Many of our past guests will remember her at the Sportsman’s Club as a golden haired toddler who loved to fish. [...]

Celebrating 40 years! Monsters still lurk in the depths nearby the lodge. Put your time in & you could have a chance at a barn-door halibut like this. It's that time of year where spring is approaching in British Columbia, & the days are getting longer & warmer. Summer [...]