Fishing out of Port Eliza Lodge on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Carter’s Charters puts you at the gateway to the productive waters of Esperanza Inlet and the open Pacific.
Esperanza Inlet and Nootka Sound, on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, with Fishers Island Adventures! You'll make the most of the beautiful landscape and thriving fish population on an incredible 3-day, 4 night trip.
"It only took 5 minutes to put us on the Chinook
A double header to start." — Howard, BC
The amazing fishing opportunities of Vancouver Island are best experienced when you have a great guide by your side. That's why Salmon Strike Charters has been helping people catch fish on this island for over 30 years.
Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast stands as a premier destination for anglers seeking world-class saltwater fishing. Renowned for its abundant salmon migrations, these protected waters intercept major runs of Chinook (King) and Coho (Silver) salmon, with Chinook often reaching 30-50 pounds and Coho commonly hitting 18-20 pounds. The region's unique positioning along migratory highways delivers consistent action from Columbia River Chinook and hatchery-enhanced Conuma River stocks, allowing generous fishing limits.
Beyond salmon, Nootka offers exceptional bottom fishing for lingcod and rockfish, plus prized halibut opportunities in deeper offshore waters. Anglers can also enjoy prawning, crabbing, and oyster harvesting in the sound's sheltered inlets and bays. The diverse marine ecosystem—from inside waters like Esperanza Inlet to outer points like Maquinna Point—creates year-round angling variety, with September-October providing spectacular coho fishing and rare offshore albacore tuna chances.
Accessible via Gold River, this remote paradise combines breathtaking wilderness with professional fishing charters. Guests frequently encounter whales, sea otters, and coastal bears while fishing in Grady White vessels equipped for comfort and success. With luxury floating lodges offering guided adventures and fish processing services, Nootka delivers both thrilling catches and unforgettable wilderness immersion.
