Your Guides

Fishing Guides

Walter Schoenfelder	Your host and Lodge Owner, Walter Schoenfelder grew up on the banks of the Campbell River on Vancouver Island, BC, next door to Roderick Haig-Brown. He began working as a sport fishing guide at age 13 and by 16 spent his summers guiding. Walt quickly acquired a loyal clientele, many of his guests have been with him from the beginning of his guiding career.
Nick Schoenfelder	Nick, had a rod in his hand from the time he could walk and his career as a fishing guide has very much mirrored that of his father, Walter Schoenfelder. Nick's enthusiasm, experience and commitment to the family business has earned him the reputation as a first rate guide and nothing pleases him more than seeing his guests reel in and land the fish . . . especially if they are bigger than those landed by his dad!
Terry Gurney	Terry first started guiding back in 1979. In 1984 he started working with Walt at the sportfish centre. In the early 90's Terry started adventuring out to greener pastures, as many other guides did. Gold river was hot - but Quatsino was hotter it reminded Walt and Terry how good fishing use to be, back in the old days in Campbell River. When Walt asked Terry to join him in Quatsino he could think of no place he would rather be so in 1998 he started the annual journey north to Gods Country.
Brad Durvin	Brad met Nick while they were both studying at Malaspina College and it wasn't very long before these two young bucks discovered they shared many passions including fishing and hunting. Brad like Nick had been introduced to fishing and boat handling at a very young age and impressed Walt with his knowledge enthusiasm and skills. Brad worked the 2006 season at the lodge, very quickly earning the respect of our customers and fellow team members.
Roger Barriault	A Childhood friend of the Schoenfelder family, Roger and Walt grew up fishing the rivers, inlets and open waters together around Campbell River. Roger an experienced guide and respected member of the crew will be heading North to join us again this year.
Ray Barriault	Quatsino Lodge is very much a family business, and many of our staff are family friends. Ray, Roger, Walt and Terry have known each other for years and between the four of them have probably fished all the waters and rivers on or around Vancouver Island. Ray is a familiar face at the lodge and we are fortunate to have him on call when we need an extra guide.

Professionally Guided Sportfishing & Kayaking