Nootka sound fishing report11/29/2023 ![]() Gray whales, humpback whales, and the ever popular orca’s can be seen regularly throughout the summer months.īlack bears, cougars, deer, mink and even the odd lucky sighting of a wolf is available along the shorelines of the fiords and inlets. Whales can be spotted off shore while bottom fishing or fishing the migrating salmon grounds along the outer coast. Even the scenery while out on the water with its teaming wildlife will astound you while waiting for the bite to come on. There are a lot of excellent fishing guides available to put you onto that trophy fighting fish of your dreams. The area has a lot of different styles of businesses catering to the recreational sport fishery including bed and breakfasts, boat in resorts, campgrounds, chalet, drive in rv sites, fly in resorts, high end lodges, marinas, motor inn, rv parks, salmon fishing guides, and some remote cabins with a lease option. The majority of Chum, Coho, Pink and Sockeye salmon return in the fall months of August through October. The peak of the salmon run is from mid July to mid September.Ĭhinook salmon are the main interest during the peak season with small runs of Coho and Sockeye mixed in. Salmon fishing starts in mid May and runs into late September and sometimes into early October depending on the weather patterns that exist at that time. All five species exist in the sound with Chinook and Coho the most predominately sought after trophy fish. Due in large part to the hatchery systems in place in Gold River and Tahsis the fishery is one of the best on Vancouver Island.Įvery year thousands of anglers converge on Nootka Sound to partake in a salmon fishery that is renown for its abundance of 20 lb plus salmon. One of the most valuable assets in Nootka Sound is the saltwater fishing that exists today and has existed for decades. ![]()
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