2025 Nootka Sound/Esperanza Inlet Reports

[chille51]

Back in July we got one keeper jigging the reefs inside, and a few unders. We only gave it a go for an hour or so the morning we were leaving after finishing up our Chinook. Proof of concept though.

 

[coastalmarinesafety]

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!

Finfish closure still in effect for Escalante area, till mid October. Wash is good to go though. If calm, worth poking out there and just hitting the pinnacles that dot that area past the lighthouse.

 

[Fishin]

Finfish closure still in effect for Escalante area, till mid October. Wash is good to go though. If calm, worth poking out there and just hitting the pinnacles that dot that area past the lighthouse.

That’s right! My bad, still some other great spots that are worth a try nonetheless.

 

[Mausermike14]

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.

Haha, that’s what I pretty much told them, they can come with me or stay behind, I’m going!

 

[Mausermike14]

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!

I will definitely let you know how I make out!

 

[Fishin]

I will definitely let you know how I make out!

I’ve never fished out there in September but if it’s anything like it’s been the last 4 summers I’ve been out there you won’t be disappointed!

 

[slabcity]

Looking at heading to Nootka July 17 - 22 next year. Is this a good time? Or would August 3-7 be better? We primarily fish the beach and lighthouse, maquinna, etc but are usually there the last week of July...

 

[pacemaker]

Looking at heading to Nootka July 17 - 22 next year. Is this a good time? Or would August 3-7 be better? We primarily fish the beach and lighthouse, maquinna, etc...

Both times are good, but generally July would be my pick of the 2…

 

[RiverBoy]

Both times are good, but generally July would be my pick of the 2…

x2. that is prime time Nootka

 

[Killers]

x2. that is prime time Nootka

x2. that is prime time Nootka

If you have the opportunity to try June and very early July- you may really enjoy the nearshore fishing. It’s been impressive the last few years.

 

[RiverBoy]

If you have the opportunity to try June and very early July- you may really enjoy the nearshore fishing. It’s been impressive the last few years.

oh i agree. i would rather fish the beach, Wash, Maquinna up to Beano that time of year. get my bottom fish early before it gets to snarly offshore then move in to salmon fish. generally though, the inside starts to turn on third week of july, giving more opportunities to broader audience so to speak: smaller boats etc