doesn’t mean you have to give up any creature comforts. Wildlife abounds here, including black bears foraging along the beaches, humpback whales frolicking in the calm waters of the sound along with pods of orcas hunting in packs, while bald eagles soar above and diminutive sea otters play in the lee of majestic rocky outcrops.Īnd just because you are staying in a remote B.C. And there’s even seasonal winter steelhead that run the local rivers and streams. Halibut, prawns, and Dungeness Crabs can be hauled in on a regular basis. Resident rainbow and cutthroat trout along with Dolly Varden populate the plethora of streams and lakes within easy striking distance of the lodge. Strong and reliable runs of Pacific Salmon from California to Alaska migrate along the coastline of Vancouver Island every month of the year, while the resident runs take over the peaceful waters of Nootka Sound from June through September. Nootka Sound is truly a Pacific Northwest paradise. Nootka is a perfect location for families, friends, or corporate groups to get together and satiate your appetite for catching fish, having fun and experiencing the remote maritime ecosystem – where the sea meets the mountains. Or you can just kick back at the lodge and enjoy a beverage on the deck and enjoying the serenity and beauty of the sound as bald eagles soar above, seals play in water and whales surface for a breath of fresh British Columbia air. And if you have any energy left, there are a plethora of non-fishing activities that will keep you entertained, including beach combing, hiking, whale watching, bear viewing, pulling crab and shrimp pots for your own private feast, surfing, visits to a historic lighthouse located at the entrance of Nootka Sound and discovered by Captain James in March 1778. And when you grow tired of battling ocean-bright salmon and hauling in barn-door sized halibut you can opt for a day of fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, cutthroat and salmon (when in season) in the many rivers, streams and creeks that make up this amazingly beautiful Pacific Northwest local. This lodge truly has it all for the angler and adventurer seeking a remote maritime wilderness retreat offering exceptional conventional saltwater fishing for salmon, halibut and rockfish in the protected fjords that surround the island. Nootka Wilderness Lodge is a well appointed salt and freshwater wilderness fishing lodge located in a remote sound on the west side of Vancouver Island – British Columbia, Canada, approximately 160 miles northwest of the city of Vancouver. International Fly Fishing Travel Magazine.Skip to content The Fly Shop 800♶69♳474 Menu

Nootka fishing lodge