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Mink, very common neighbors
The lodge's locally-milled cedar interior provides a warm ambiance
Bald eagle lift-off
View from the dock at the Wakeman landing
Dad and girls celebrating quite a varied catch
Hannah and Chris, your hosts, in front of the lodge
Big King salmon
Bald eagle catching dinner
A King salmon
A beautiful silver salmon
Showing off a nice salmon
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A good day of fishing
A majestic sight - whales may dive deep in search of a meal
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Soft and quiet, full of life - the sun filtering through the canopy of tall fir trees.
Salmon awaiting the right moment to climb the waterfall and head upstream
The Ahta river, Bond sound
A beautiful inlet
Nature fulfilling it's mission, and providing nutrients for the environment
You may not be the only one fishing the river!
A nice pool
This beautiful rainbow trout will be returned to the water as soon as the moment is documented
Very efficient noses make up for poor eyesight in the black bear world
Black bears love to forage on the beach, turning over stones looking for a quick snack
A rainbow trout
Breathing through blowholes on the top of their heads creates a plume of mist
Orca diving
The calligraphic simplicity of our surroundings
Serene and remote fishing on the Wakeman River
A guest enjoying the good results of his efforts
The Lodge and staff quarters
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The view from our lodge living room
The view from our lodge living room
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A family reunion at Blackfish Lodge
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Trolling for Salmon near Queen Charlotte Strait
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The Blackfish Lodge official greeter
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Billy's Museum in Echo Bay
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A lemon meringue pie for dessert
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A family arriving at the lodge
Families enjoying the fun of fishing together
A family enjoys the fun and rewards of fishing together
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One of many uninhabited islands in the Broughton Archepelago
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An exciting moment when netting a fish
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Black bear at a respectable distance
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The lodge front door
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Nice day's catch
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Friends relaxing together on the lodge deck
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Sea lions - very loud, opinionated, and male-dominated
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an Orca pod provides a dramatic moment for fishermen
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A favorite local picnic spot and kayak destination
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Chris Bennett, lodge owner/guide
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Orca pod
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Spring, new leaves in the Aspen and Birch trees
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The mouth of the Hunwadi/Ahnuhati stream in Bond Sound
Halibut are a great catch throughout the season
Halibut are a great catch throughout the season
Woman vs. salmon on the Wakeman
Woman vs. salmon on the Wakeman
Fly-rods at rest in the afternoon shade
Fly rods at the Wakeman river
A casting lesson
A fly-casting lesson
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An eagle fishing
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The welcoming warmth of a wood fire
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The beautiful Atway on a summer day
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Walking through bear grass after fishing
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Male Orca whale
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Sunrise over calm waters
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A trail through the rain forest on the way to a fishing hole
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Fresh Dungeness crab, homemade bread, Okanagan Valley wine
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Abandoned "Benjamin's cabin" is a reminder of the past local lore
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Bear footprints - especially exciting when they are fresh
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White-sided dolphins are frequently seen playing in the boat wake
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A Blackfish Lodge guest happy with his catch
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A nice catch of big Chinook salmon
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Our comfortable bedroom accommodations
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The July garden in full bloom
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Definitely a two-person job
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In the net
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A big Chinook (King) salmon
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One fish on and the net at the ready
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Massive scenery is the backdrop as an angler evaluates the situation
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Chinook (King) salmon
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Fresh herbs growing outside the kitchen window
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A foraging lesson on the beach
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Wakeman Sound
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Warming boots and the dog by the fire
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Aerial - Broughton Archepelago
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Fresh ingredients create a delicious lunch on arrival day
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The sauna exterior
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Fishing (but not catching) bear yearling - fun to observe at a safe distance
Halibut
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Sea run cutthroat trout fishing
Floatplane over the Strathcona Mountains on Vancouver Island
Floatplane over The Strathcona Mountains on Vancouver Island
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Saltwater fly casting for Coho from the boat
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Kayaking in the bay near the lodge
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A Blackfish Lodge guide relaxing
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Hooked up to a big Chum salmon in the Wakeman
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Fishing in a pool near the mouth of the Hunwadi/Ahnuhati River
A resident cutthroat trout being released back into the wild
A resident cutthroat trout being released back into the wild
A Lodge guest scores big as Mom and Dad enjoy the moment.
A Lodge guest scores big as Mom and Dad enjoy the moment
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A deservedly proud guest with his catch
Each guest room has a queen bed and a single bed
Our comfortable guest rooms
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Our fly tying table
A playful pod of Pacific White-sided dolphins
Pacific white-sided dolphins
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A beautiful chrome-bright coho from the Wakeman River
Morning mist in Cramer Pass
Morning mist in Cramer Pass
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Kenmore Beaver picking up departing guests
The view of Cramer Pass showing our sauna
The view of Cramer Pass showing our sauna
A tasty selection of hand-tied flies.
A tasty selection of hand-tied flies.
Kenmore Air's "Orca" floatplane
Kenmore Air's "Orca" floatplane and departing guests
Fly fishing rods and reels for our guests' use
Fly fishing rods and reels for our guests' use
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Kayaking in the bay
A yearling Grizzly cub practicing up on his fishing skills
A yearling Grizzly cub practicing up on his fishing skills
A pod of Pacfic white-sided dolphins
A pod of Pacfic white-sided dolphins
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Mouth-watering fresh coho filets
Mouth-watering fresh coho filets
The waiting fleet
The lodge's locally-milled cedar interior provides a warm ambiance of relaxation.
The lodge's locally-milled cedar interior provides a warm ambiance
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A Hand-tied fly
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The Lodge living room
Kenmore pilot and lodge owner Hannah Bennett chat with staff and guests
Lodge owner Hannah Bennett chats with Kenmore pilot and guests
The "release" part of catch and release
The "release" part of catch and release
Hooking a searun cutthroat on a fly
Hooking a searun cutthroat on a fly
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A Kenmore Air scheduled stop at Blackfish Lodge
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The view from the deck of the lodge
A small stream reveals a large fish - very gratifying.
A small stream reveals a large fish - very gratifying.
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Oven-roasted vegetables in the making
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Fresh produce from our floating greenhouse
From the fish's perspective
From the fish's perspective
Floating and spincasting on the scenic Wakeman River
Floating and spincasting on the scenic Wakeman River
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A wood fire warms the Lodge interior
Chris Bennett, lodge owner and guide
Chris Bennett, lodge owner and guide
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