Mausermike14
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Thanks! I’m guessing they should be still on the inside? Camel rock, the wall, hoiss point?
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salmonkiller01
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All those places and lots of coho. Coho would be a better target as the springs will be getting very dark. But there is always some chromes around
Mausermike14
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It’s been years since I fished Nootka, so can’t wait to get back up there! Do you know if critter will still be open for fuel at that time?
Bonker43
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I would suggest contacting critter directly, it could be touch and go.
Drive by there today and their fuel looked to be closed. Moutcha was open
Doubleheader
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Lots of river fish showing up at the Tahsis fish processing already.
Chasin' Dreams
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Mausermike14
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Thank you for the post! That definitely answers that question lol.
Pastafarian
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Hello all, does anyone know if Moutcha Bay Resort has a gas dock available to non-resort guests? Im in nootka for the 1st week of September and wondering what my fuelling options will be.
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Nootka4life
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Yes was there last week and fueled up as a non guest
Eden Island
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I've been to Moutcha late September when they are closed, and they are still open for fuel.
Salmonface
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Moutcha dock guy said they are open until after the the Tuna Derby in September. Nootka Sound Tuna Showdown - September 6-13, 2025
Mausermike14
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That’s great news! Thanks for the great intel
Chasin' Dreams
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Still lots of Coho around Esperanza and still a Few Springs but they are thinning out a lot. Some still migrating off shore with some good sized Whites in the mix.
Ling rock piles are producing well.
Hopin' we get some good water for Tuna soon.
Ling rock piles are producing well.
Hopin' we get some good water for Tuna soon.
Esperanza-time
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Fished out of Esperanza last few days, springs were crazy good a few days ago at Sandstone then dissipated. Coho are everywhere.
Flat calm today, ran out to the 50 fathom line with the commercial troll fleet, lots of hungry springs still out there thankfully.
Biggest was 24Lb today, which by today’s standards is basically a 40lb
All springs offshore were on 6” tubbys. All inshore is the usual small spoons.
Flat calm today, ran out to the 50 fathom line with the commercial troll fleet, lots of hungry springs still out there thankfully.
Biggest was 24Lb today, which by today’s standards is basically a 40lb
All springs offshore were on 6” tubbys. All inshore is the usual small spoons.
kingblazer84
Crew Member
nice to hear exact same spots we hit a couple weeks ago on a 4 day trip only our largest was 19lbs, lost a larger 25+ spring at sandstone though after 4 huge runs. Nice to hear the salmon highway is still producing with those plugs!Fished out of Esperanza last few days, springs were crazy good a few days ago at Sandstone then dissipated. Coho are everywhere.
Flat calm today, ran out to the 50 fathom line with the commercial troll fleet, lots of hungry springs still out there thankfully.
Biggest was 24Lb today, which by today’s standards is basically a 40lb
All springs offshore were on 6” tubbys. All inshore is the usual small spoons.
Mausermike14
Active Member
Hi everyone, looking for a little help. I’m out in Nootka right now and wanting to do some ling fishing. I usually head to the outside and ling fish out there, but the people I’m with are not wanting to head out as far as the red can. Is there any areas on the inside of the light station where I can find them? Not looking for a one to give up the here spots, just a general area would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you Mike
Thank you Mike
Chasin' Dreams
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Any reef a mile or two around the sound entrance will support Lings. Look for gravel rock piles.. contours higher than the rest of the bottom. They like holes too but look for reef contours on your chart and jig or troll on the edges of the rise or fall of the contour. They are ambush preditors that like to hunt when the currents are weekend and slack. 80 to 200 ft is good but 100 to 170 is what I look for on reef contour depth changes.
coastalmarinesafety
Active Member
Nothing too productive on the inside. Of course there must be the odd ling around and there are lots of cliff and rocky drop offs to randomly try, but generally haven’t heard much for ling on the inside. If you are all the way out there and want ling, you go outside. Tell them to take some gravol and suck it up, lol.
Fishin
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Like others have mentioned your most productive fishing will be out offshore, that being said I’ve picked up a few nice ones off Escalante point when the winds weren’t in my favour to get offshore it’s only 10min past the light house or so try trolling some smaller 4-6oz swim Baits off the downrigger will be a little more productive to cover more ground there is also a few rock piles in closer you can try jigging at as well. 80-150’ of water also have caught a few near wash rock! Good luck and give us a report back how you make out!
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