Langara Floating Fishing Lodge - British Columbia

King Salmon and Halibut Fishing

Guided and Unguided Fishing

Langara Island, also known as Haida Gwaii

Langara Island lies just 30 nautical miles south of Alaska, off the northern tip of Canada's majestic and remote Haida Gwaii ~ Queen Charlotte Islands. This remote island is the centerpiece to one of the richest marine environments on earth. Luxury floating lodge, world-famous salmon fishing, and spectacular wildlife viewing in North America. 2023 is Langara's 39th year in the sportfishing industry.

Langara Fishing Lodge, a floating lodge, is nestled in the sheltered waters of Henslung Cove, just minutes from the fishing grounds. Langara Fishing Lodge combines the atmosphere of a classic on-the-water lodge with first-class service and fine restaurant-style dining. The docks are just steps away from the Lodge, providing immediate access to the boats and great fishing grounds.

Langara Species:

In 2019, one of Langara's guests landed a near-world-record Chinook salmon of 77.2-pounds before being released.
All five species of Pacific salmon can be found at Langara Island. The star attractions here are Chinook salmon, ranging from 12 to 70+ pounds, and coho salmon, from 7 to 20+ pounds. At certain times of the season, it is not uncommon to catch three or even four different salmon species in one day.
Unlike many other fishing areas that are targeting salmon returning to a specific river system, Langara benefits from being on the migratory path of salmon returning to rivers all along the west coast, from SE Alaska to northern California. So we see a more consistent abundance of salmon over a longer period of time.
King Salmon: The Langara area record is a 78-pound king salmon. Mooching or slow trolling with herring is the preferred method. Plugs or spoons are also effective. Success can be found in virtually any location around the Island and at depths from near-surface to 300 plus feet. Kings are available all season long--late May to September.
Silver Salmon: An increasing number of anglers are enjoying fly fishing for silvers in the ocean waters around Langara Island.
Solid numbers of silver salmon (Coho) from mid-July through September.
Halibut and Lingcod are generally abundant in the Langara Island area all season long. They are found at depths ranging from 60 to 150 feet nearshore to 300-500 feet offshore. The gear consists of stout rod and star drag reel with herring, squid, or salmon head for bait. The Langara area halibut record is 307 pounds. Lingcod are found in numerous locations around Langara Island in depths from 50 to 500 feet. When initially hooked, they fight similar to salmon. Gear includes salmon or halibut rods, with jigs or herring as bait. Lingcod are an extremely durable fish with a very high survival rate when released.

Fishing Facts:

Season: Late May to mid-September.
Travel Time: Langara's entire fishing area is just 5-25 minutes from the Lodge, so it’s easy to break up the day with some time off the boat. Some of their very best salmon fishing is literally within sight of the Lodge docks. Even their deeper-water bottomfishing spots are no more than 20-25 minutes away.
Langara's Fleet: 20' and 24' custom-designed, double-hulled, welded aluminum with 75-115 HP Yamaha outboards, and 27'-29' Grady White Express Cabin Cruisers with twin 255 HP Yamaha outboards. All boats have Raymarine GPS/fishfinder, AIS global positioning system, VHF radio, and recommended safety equipment.
Equipment: For salmon fishing, 10-foot mooching rods with single-action reels, and 25-pound test line, level-wind reels are also available. For halibut and other bottomfish, stout 6-foot halibut rods with level-wind reels and 50-pound test line. They also stock a limited supply of fly fishing gear for guests interested in ocean fly fishing. Of course, you're always welcome to bring your own rods and reels.
Bait: Herring is the bait of choice.
Mustang Flotation: All guests are provided with a Mustang Survival’s Catalyst Flotation jacket/pants and rubber boots.
Fishing Licenses: are not included in the package. A Canadian Tidal Water Sport Fishing license is about $35.00 Canadian (2022). You will also need to purchase a Pacific salmon stamp. Anglers under 16-years of age, do not need a license, but a Salmon Stamp is required.

Dining Room of Floating Lodge

Langara Fishing Lodge accommodates up to 65 guests. The Lodge has three hot tubs. From the docks, you can stroll Henslung Cove's scenic shoreline.
The dining room has the feel of a fine restaurant, plus several spacious lounges, including the main lounge with a full-service bar.
Dinners: Each evening features a different menu with up to six different entrées, accompanied by a selection of fine wines.
Alcohol: Alcohol served with meals is included in the package. Alcoholic drinks ordered outside of meals will be added to your tab.
Communications: Wireless internet is available at the Lodge. Speed is adequate for light browsing and email. Cellular phone service is not available at the Lodge. A phone line is available for guests wishing to call out.

Bedrooms with Private Ensuite Bathrooms

Two Twin-Sized Beds and View of the Water

Very comfortable double-occupancy bedrooms with a private bathroom.

Getting to the Lodge:

Plan on staying one night at a hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. The next morning, 6:15 a.m. is your check-in time for the flight from Vancouver, B.C. to Masset. You'll take a 90-minute 737 flight to the town of Masset in the remote Haida Gwaii Islands. Upon arrival in Masset, you'll take a scenic one-hour helicopter flight to Langara Island and the Lodge. (Both the 727 flight Vancouver to Masset and the helicopter flight are included in the package.) Please limit your check-in and carry-on soft-sided luggage to 30-pounds total.
After the Lodge orientation and lunch, you'll be fishing by early afternoon.
Departure Day: Your expected return time to Vancouver, B.C. by 3:00 on the final day of your trip. The Lodge recommends booking returns flights for the following day and spending one more night in Vancouver. (Due to possible weather delays, we recommend booking your return flights a minimum of four (4) hours after your anticipated return time, or the following day.)

Langara Fishing Lodge

Fish Limits:
(Note: The allowable limits for each species are subject to change)
Limits, as of September 1, 2022, are:
Salmon: Total limit is 8 salmon per person; within that limit of 8, you can retain up to 4 Chinook (spring), and up to 8 of any other species (Coho, Chum, Sockeye, Pink).
Halibut: Total limit is either 1 or 2, depending on the length of Halibut you choose to retain — you can retain a total of 1 Halibut if its length is between 90cm – 133cm (between approximately 20-70 lbs), or you can retain a total of 2 Halibut if both are under 90cm (up to approximately 20 lbs).
Lingcod: Total of 3 in possession.
Rockfish: Total of 3 in possession. This excludes Yelloweye Rockfish and Bocaccio Rockfish, which are non-retention.
Within these retention limits, there is no weight limit for how much fish a guest can have shipped back to Vancouver at the end of your trip.

Fish Care: The Lodge has a certified commercial-grade fish processing facility. Your catch will be filleted, vacuum-packed, and flash-frozen at the lodge, and on the day of departure packaged in insulated styro-boxes with a waxed cardboard outer box. These boxes should keep your catch frozen for up to 24 hours, and are suitable for transport on any airline — just treat them as extra pieces of luggage.

If staying in Vancouver after your trip, our recommended hotels have freezers for storing your fish boxes if staying in Vancouver post-trip.

Fish you choose to take home will be transported to Vancouver on the return charter flight; if you are flying home, the fish boxes can be handled as extra luggage items.

At the Lodge, you’ll also have the option (and for an additional charge) of having all or some of your catch sent off for further processing, such as smoking, canning, or portioning. This fish will be sent from the lodge to our processor, and shipped to you at a later date.

Langara Fishing Lodge is certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as an approved facility for the export of fish products to the European Union (Approval No. SFL-001), which means you can return home with your full catch.

Smoking of Your Catch: Langara strongly recommends St. Jeans for guests who want excellent-quality smoking, portioning, or canning of their catch. Guests can place an order at the Lodge, and have some or all of your catch shipped by the Lodge directly to St. Jean’s. After processing, St. Jean’s will ship your catch directly to your home anywhere in North America and most parts of the world. Samples of St. Jean’s processing options will be available at the Lodge for guests to enjoy before placing orders. For more info on St. Jean’s products and services, visit Stjeans.com.

2023 USD Rates - Lodging and Meals Only:

Please note that lodging and meals are priced per person, while boat and guide options are priced per boat.
Rates do not include 5% sales tax.
Saturday - Tuesday: Lodging and meals only: 3-nights and 4-days $4,495.00 per person
Tuesday - Saturday: Lodging and meals only: 4-nights and 5-days $4,895.00 per person

Add Guided Fishing to Your Package:

Add 4-Days of Guided Fishing:
Split between 1 to 2 guests: $1,850.00 per 20' Console boat
Split between 1 to 4 guests: $2,165.00 per 24' Console boat
Split between 1 to 4 guests: $2,475.00 per 27' Console or Cabin
Split between 1 to 4 guests: $3,020.00 per 30' Grady White

Add 5-Days of Guided Fishing:
Split between 1 to 2 guests: $2,165.00 per 20' Console boat
Split between 1 to 4 guests: $2,550.00 per 24' Console boat
Split between 1 to 4 guests: $2,940.00 per 27' Console or Cabin
Split between 1 to 4 guests: $3,645.00 per 30' Grady White

Self-Guided Fishing with use of 19' Console Boat:
4-days of Self-Guided Fishing:
Split between 1 to 3 Guests: $385.00 per boat
5-days of Self-Guided Fishing:
Split between 1 to 3 Guests: $460.00 per boat

Packages Include:

• Roundtrip air from Vancouver, B.C., to Haida Gwaii via 737 plane
• Helicopter transfer between Haida Gwaii and the Lodge
• Double-occupancy accommodations
• All meals at the Lodge
• Alcohol with meals
• Use of marine clothing (2-piece Mustang Catalyst jackets and pants, rubber boots)
• All fishing equipment, except for fly gear
• Private boats (if fishing guided, no restricted hours for guide services)
• Vacuum-packaged fish care and Styrofoam-box shipment to Vancouver, B.C.

Packages Do Not Include:

• Airfare to Vancouver, British Columbia, and return
• First and last hotel night in Vancouver B.C.
• Additional fish processing such as smoking, canning, etc.
• Alcoholic drinks ordered outside of meals (added to your tab)
• Gratuities to guides and Lodge staff
• Canadian Tidal Water Sport Fishing License
(License Type: Pacific Region)
• Pacific salmon stamp
• 5% GST on total package
• Items purchased at the lodge
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.

LANGARA FISHING LODGE
Deposit: Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a 50% deposit. Full balance is due 90 days before the start of your trip.
Cancellation Policy: Deposits are non-refundable; however, with at least 90 days’ notice before departure, they will transfer deposits to a trip later in the season or following year, pending availability.
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