YOUR FISHING GUIDES

Quatsino Lodge is very much a family business, and many of our staff are family friends. Walt, Terry, Neil and Roger 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. Nick and Brad met at university several years ago and the two of them are like brothers. You know you'll be seeing long time guides and fishing with friends at Quatsino Lodge.

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.

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.

Jim Granger

Jim or as he has been renamed  by he house crew  Jimbo Slice has found his way into the hearts of both the staff and guests here at the lodge this summer.  Jim's unabashed love of fishing and life in general has made him a great addition to our team.  He has fun no matter what and in spite of yourself, you will have fun if you fish with Jim.  Walt calls him Frodo .... Frodo, Jimbo, Jimbo Slice.... whatever handle you give him, you'll have a super trip if you get to fish with Jim.

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!

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.

Ty-ee

Ty-ee joined the Schoenfelder family fishing team on September 1 of 2009. He has big paws to fill but has been working hard to accommodate guests with both play and fishing entertainment. He goes fishing everyday on Walter's boat. In fact he MUST not be left behind or the rest of the world cannot sleep. He lives to fish and his
favourite fish so far is Tuna. Ty-ee is looking forward to fishing with all of you in the coming years. Look for his column in the newsletter.

Testimonial
Just a short note to thank you for allowing me and my friends ( especially Chuck) to experience a wonderful fishing trip. It was my first but not last. You are to be complimented for arranging a fantastic experience. It was amazing to see people truly enjoying what they do every day. The guides were as excited as we were when we caught fish. I was taught how to reel in a fish like a man, not like a girl.
Thank you once again and I hope to experience your hospitality once again in the near future.

Dale McL.
Calgary