2021 Nootka Sound/Esperanza Inlet Reports

[pescador]

Well tried Esperanza today inside it was slow too. Rosa, Blackrock and Cátala weren’t doing much. We could not get outside there it was a bit windy. Maybe next week will improve. This weeks been the worst I’ve seen it in 15 years and 40 plus trips to Nootka . It’s beautiful here. So that helps but things aren’t on fire. I got boarded by DFO and they were great. They were careful with their choice of words, but, they hadn’t seen much. We’ve fished from 35-100 feet in al the usual spots mixing up the gear.

 

[sweettjim]

Don’t need to run past high rocks imo. Filled the meat locker before noon yesterday.View attachment 67807View attachment 67808

wow nice haul

 

[Doubleheader]

Finally a day off for boat maintenance. Wednesday pounded our way 16 miles out heaps of halibut and cod, took 2.5hrs to get out there. I heard salmon was slower that day inside. Yesterday was dead quiet for salmon out Esperanza, weather was great so went out cod bashing. Releasing a lot of springs and coho trolling for cod offshore, there’s fish out there just can’t keep em besides the hatchery coho, which there are quite a few of. There are fish up n/w on the beach, there should be another good push soon. Some better grade springs showing up until this lull. Ferrer was on fire for a few days but I suspect all the jellyfish that moved inshore isn’t helping things…

 

[hooked for life]

Well tried Esperanza today inside it was slow too. Rosa, Blackrock and Cátala weren’t doing much. We could not get outside there it was a bit windy. Maybe next week will improve. This weeks been the worst I’ve seen it in 15 years and 40 plus trips to Nootka . It’s beautiful here. So that helps but things aren’t on fire. I got boarded by DFO and they were great. They were careful with their choice of words, but, they hadn’t seen much. We’ve fished from 35-100 feet in al the usual spots mixing up the gear.

Well Pescador that wasn't the greatest of reports I hope things pick up soon for everyone. The Three Amigos will be up on the 16th for six nights/days of fishing. Fishing out of Strange Island and hoping to get offshore. Tight lines.

 

[PlugLife]

First time out with the brand new Alaskan270 finally after being allowed to come to BC.... will be in Nootka staying at Moutcha Bay Resort for 2 weeks starting July 2nd.... please watch for the big white "turd"... come by share a White Claw and some co-ordinates.... so looking forward to it!

I’ll be there with my crew of 7 vagabonds + 2 rental boats “picture me trolling” and “plug life” on the chatterbox

 

[tains]

Be there at critter from Tuesday 13th until Sunday. 4th yr for us and love it there.

 

[pescador]

Geez. Glad to see some fish on this thread, but, things have been slow. Back today after 5 days in Nootka. Not one Spring. Lots of small fish but nothing I’d take home. The cleaning stations were rarely in use. Lots of sea weed off the Lighthouse and Beano mid week. Hopefully cleared up by now. Back Monday hoping it’ll turn on.

 

[cohochinook]

In the ferry line up at Horseshoe Bay heading to Port Eliza Lodge today! First day fishing tomorrow so will post a report.

 

[PlugLife]

Geez. Glad to see some fish on this thread, but, things have been slow. Back today after 5 days in Nootka. Not one Spring. Lots of small fish but nothing I’d take home. The cleaning stations were rarely in use. Lots of sea weed off the Lighthouse and Beano mid week. Hopefully cleared up by now. Back Monday hoping it’ll turn on.

Everyone who has been catching has been down at 130’. I imagine the water is really warm right now.

 

[chinnok]

I’ll be there with my crew of 7 vagabonds + 2 rental boats “picture me trolling” and “plug life” on the chatterbox

Where do you rent the boats?

 

[PlugLife]

Where do you rent the boats?

Moutcha bay has a fleet of 18’ aluminums
And some gradys for rent

 

[doug78]

Moutcha bay has a fleet of 18’ aluminums
And some gradys for rent

Careful if you rent a Grady...I just looked at one and all of the sudden there's on in my driveway.

 

[seahorse]

Careful if you rent a Grady...I just looked at one and all of the sudden there's on in my driveway.

Once in a Grady and you will be hooked… literally …

 

[Nasty017]

Back from Thursday-today. Slow slow slow inside and out. Bottom fish are around. Mornings were superb and today was all time weather for offshore but had wife and 5mo/old this weekend. Back in a couple of weeks. Local fish will surely be around.
Tight lines.

 

[pescador]

Back up tomorrow for 6 days. I’ll report after the first couple of days. I’m sure it’s gonna be better than last week. It has to be.

 

[Fishalot]

Back up tomorrow for 6 days. I’ll report after the first couple of days. I’m sure it’s gonna be better than last week. It has to be.

I am up later in month so watching your reports closely. We usually fish inside.

 

[tains]

Up at Critter Tuesday until Sunday.

 

[Reel Time]

Thursday morning to Sunday morning. Group of 4. We limited on our coho, still a grind very slow. We got 2 springs 8,11 ish.
we lost a spring at the net, probably mid teens, broke the leader. We had amazing ling fishing with limits. Sloooowww.

 

[Dan The Man]

Fished july 8-11. Didn't even bother fishing nootka side and made the run to esperanza. Fished ferrer both days . Fishing was fairly decent , brought home 12. biggest was around 18lbs lost just as many. Never fished that area but once we figured it out game on. UV hoochies got all the fish. Im certain there will be a push of fish in nootka as ferrer isnt far away. Back on 15th - 19th.

 

[Strait shooter]

Does Critter Cove have boat gas still?