Category: Community

  1. Welcome to Ole’s Matt!

    Welcome to Ole’s Matt!

    Please help us welcome Matt aboard!  This will not be Matt’s first time at Ole’s!  Matt has been a guest at Ole’s!   Born and raised in Calgary but spending my summers on the west coast Matt is excited to return for the summer. Currently an urban studies major and ex varsity football player at the […]

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  2. A Roll of the Dice Brought us Together with River Rock

    A Roll of the Dice Brought us Together with River Rock

    Last year weather woes brought us together with River Rock Casino Hotel for guest rooms when planes could not fly and we were thankful to be able to arrange rooms for everyone. This year we are pleased to announce that River Rock Casino and Hotel  has arranged special rates for Ole’s guests who would like […]

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  3. Gearing Up!

    Gearing Up!

    Each fall we breakdown all the fishing gear, rods get re-tipped (where needed),  line guides get replaced if broken and handles get rebound before the coming season to ensure they are tip top to catch that trophy salmon or halibut…. Reels get fully serviced lubricated and parts replaced.  They are then strung with new backing […]

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  4. Happy Landings

    Happy Landings
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  5. Lila’s Seared Ling Cod with Chili, Coconut Beurre Blanc

    Lila’s Seared Ling Cod with Chili, Coconut Beurre Blanc

    1.5 lb ling cod or any white bottom fish Brine – 5 Tb Kosher salt, 1 lemon, peppercorns, bay leaf, 1 Tbs Sugar. 8 L Water Method – dissolve sugar, salt and seasoning in water at room temp. Add cut ling cod, wait for 1-3 hrs.  Pat dry. Season with pepper, a bit of salt […]

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  6. Getting Tanked

    Getting Tanked

    At Ole’s “Getting Tanked” has a whole different meaning!  Last spring we worked on the outsides and Keel cooling along with  the power generators…. This fall it is all about the guts of the barge…. Out with the old wood supports for the inner workings of the water water system and tanks and in with […]

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  7. A West Coast Ole’s Welcome from Keith & Sari Olsen

    A West Coast Ole’s Welcome from Keith & Sari Olsen

    Meet Keith and Sari Olsen!  Some of you already have during the 2018 season and many more guests will during the upcoming 2019 season as they take have decided to take a more direct hand in the leadership of the lodge after sadly, prior to the 2018 season Ernie announced that would be his last […]

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  8. And The Winner is….

    And The Winner is….

    As you know each season with the help of our guests we support salmon enhancement through a trip draw.  2018 was no exception… Sari Olsen was pleased as punch to do the honors of drawing the winning name…. Many thanks to all who participated…  this year’s lucky winner of the free trip is….. Congrats Dillon […]

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  9. Cough it Up!

    Cough it Up!

      Cough it up is usually something you say when you want something from someone…..  but when this guy came to the dock Cam noticed something was in it’s throat!  So … Cam pushed behind and literally out popped what was to be this guys meal!….   A little box crab! Each year at the lodge […]

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  10. Welcome to the Decade Club Mark

    Welcome to the Decade Club Mark

    Please help us welcome Mark to the decade club!  We tip a martini to you and have so much enjoyed your visits and friendship for the last 10 years…. and of course your 2018 trip is on Ole’s.  We look forward to your visit next season when  and to many more seasons to come….  So […]

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