Gone Fishing



Duncanby Lodge & Marina, Rivers Inlet

After finishing our northern circuit, the time had arrived to turn south and continue our research in The Broughtons, Johnston Strait, and Desolation Sound.  Rounding Cape Caution, however, would have to wait for a couple of days due to Gale Force conditions with winds between 35 and 45 knots, creating 16 foot seas.  While waiting out the weather, we visited the classy sport fishing lodge and marina of Duncanby, located on the southeast shore of Rivers Inlet. 

This marina is primarily for sport fishermen, but cruisers often stop here to spend the night and enjoy dinner at the excellent restaurant and nice facilities of Duncanby.  Breakfast and lunch is also open to the public and is a special treat when out cruising for the summer.  Breakfast begins at 4:30am, too early for us, but thankfully breakfast runs until 11am. 

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner served at Duncanby

We found everyone to be friendly and gracious at Duncanby’s and the meals are great.  Reservations for moorage space is recommended during the peak summer season.  The lodge has expanded their fleet of fishing boats which occupy the north docks and the inside of the south docks; visiting boats are assigned moorage on the outside of the south dock, be sure to fender well.  Power is no longer available at the docks. 


Our boat on the inside south dock by special permission

Duncanby, once called Duncanby Landing, began as a logging community in 1936 and later became an all-inclusive fishing resort.  Today, Duncanby continues as a high-end fishing lodge offering meals, laundry services, boat rentals, and a fuel dock.  Fishing guides and tours are also available. 

Early Times at Duncanby

Despite the choppy seas, fishing boats were coming and going all day long, mustn’t let those big fish slip away!