It began in 1912 when Doug's Grandfather, (Joseph) first towed a string of six rowboats from Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver out to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, where he began Rodgers Boat rentals. Joseph had bought 2000 feet of prime waterfront which eventually housed a hotel and a large dance hall. They built all of their own row boats and had the first put - puts on the BC coast.

During the 30's and 40's, Doug's Dad, Howard, rented and chartered boats to sports fisherman looking to land the big one!  As well, Howard ran the first water taxi service with his famous boat the Commadore. He serviced places like Britannia Mines, Woodfibre, Port Mellon and Squamish.

Twenty five years ago,  Doug started his own charter business in Campbell River. What began as Shoreline Charters with one Boston Whaler and one guide (Doug) grew into Anchor Inn Charters with 17 boats and guides.

In 1993, Rodgers fishing expanded. They began a camp at Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island's West Coast. The next season the camp was moved to Zeballos Inlet, accessing the more remote, and productive, Esperanza area.  For the past 10 years Rodgers Fishing Lodge has been located in Port Eliza Inlet.  From Port Eliza, Rodgers is the closest Lodge to one of the most consistent sportfishing areas in British Columbia.