Well I guess I am okay being a "girl", cause I only run offshore when I need too! And I guess I am a real "sissy", cause I am too old to do it in anything but my 30' Boston Whaler. But, maybe that is why I am getting old!
If they have the same 77cm limits as last year, which I am sure they will have. You won't be able to retain anything unless you go offshore or stay inside of Hoiss Point. Me, if I was staying in Nootka, I would be fishing Hoiss point or the Wall and stay close to my intended fishing grounds.
I am assumming you want to fish offshore everyday? If so, you are better off on the north end and yes give Doug @ Rodger's a try.
Now with that said, if you are really wanting a place closer to the outside in the Nootka area, try Nootka Island Fish Lodge. It's a nice place and they are located right at Friendly Cove:
http://www.nootkaisland.com/index.htm
I also know of a floating fish camp on the south end of Bligh Island. It's called "Murray and Pete's fishing camp". I have never stayed there and don't know anything about them, but it looks pretty nice. I don't have any contact information, but the float is located at 49°38'1.00"N 126°32'11.88"W.
You're still going to have to get gas at Critter?
