Beautiful Langara Island, home to some of the world’s best salmon fishing, sits less than 30 miles south of Alaska and just off Canada’s mainland British Columbia in the North Pacific. It is part of a small collection of isles formerly identified as the Queen Charlotte Islands. Today this area is known as Haida Qwaii. Langara Island is about 8000 acres in size and contains a trio of world class resorts specifically designed for those who want to enjoy a wilderness fishing experience without sacrificing the luxury and service to which they have been accustomed.
Whether for a corporate outing or a personal get-away, visitors will be captured by the unparalleled raw beauty of ocean and ancient rain forest surroundings. Activities such as scenic helicopter rides and whale watches enhance the vacation experience, but the primary reason to visit Langara is to enjoy the incredible fishing opportunities. Situated along the natural migratory route and the excellent salmon-feeding grounds, Langara Island guarantees that west coast fishing lodges can offer close encounters with Chinook (King Salmon), Sockeye, Coho, Chum and Pink varieties. Halibut are just off shore and Ling Cod and Red Snapper are popular bottom fish. For a fun challenge, nothing compares to battling a giant Marlin! Because of the sheltered bays and inlets that surround the island, protected fishing is more enjoyable and always close at hand.
West coast fishing lodges offer retreat settings for both important corporate fishing adventures and private relaxation. The 5-star accommodations are intimate, friendly and conducive for mixing both business and pleasure. What an excellent place to forge a new or deeper business relationship! Comfortable rooms have personal en-suite facilities as well as twin, queen and king bed options. Sit on an expansive deck overlooking the water or in front of a roaring fire place. Enjoy the peace and quiet or gather for social hour at the bar. Choosing how to spend vacation time on the island is solely a matter of personal preference.
Not only are the accommodations impressive, but each lodge offers world-class cuisine. Every meal, whether a buffet or an a-la-carte breakfast, a packed lunch or a gourmet three-course meal is prepared by chefs from the finest culinary schools. With its own west coast flair, local farm produce is incorporated into daily meals, and, of course, wonderful seafood entrees are always on the menu. Dine in a sunny solarium or a private and gracious dining room. As always, the choice is always up to the guest.
Visitors return again and again to Langara Island lodges, not just for the food and the fishing, but for the excellent personal attention. From customer service and the reservations desk indoors to the experienced, professional fishing guides and boat captains outdoors, providing assistance that doesn’t just meet but exceeds expectations seems to be a common goal. Service personnel and hospitality hosts work diligently to make every vacation experience one to remember and cherish. After all, turning new visitors into yearly regulars is what it’s all about!
