Double check the regs to make sure it is open, but the east side of Penelekut is an easy place to get your feet wet if it is convenient to where you are located. Not a lot of current and a fairly predictable flatish bottom without a lot of structure to worry about. In my experience, not a super productive spot, but there definitely can be fish in there and spending a bit of time trolling in there getting the bugs worked out is low risk and could pay off. I would fish as close to the bottom there as you feel comfortable. Start off a bit higher up in the water column and do some tacks until you learn the area then can drop down deeper near bottom once you get a feel for what is down there and more comfortable with your gear. Nice friendly spot to start out and you might get lucky. Once you are comfortable there, then can start looking at places like Active or Porlier Pass which typically hold more fish but where there is a LOT more current and bottom structure which make them less beginner friendly. Once you do start into those more "challenging" areas - say Collinson Pt inside Active Pass - start fishing a bit on the outside of the main pack and dedicate some time watching closely how others are fishing it , then over time start working your way in and trying to replicate how others are working the area. It is never a bad idea to start of fishing shallow in a new area until you learn what is down there and how the current moves you then you can start dropping down deeper (for example start out fishing at 30' or 50' on the riggers in 100' of water and once you know your way around the spot and where the gear eating reefs lurk then you can start dropping down closer to bottom which is often more productive for springs) . Will save you some gear... Or at least it does me! My $.02 FWIW. Have fun!
