2024 Nootka Sound/Esperanza Inlet Reports

[chille51]

I'm obviously not in the know on this history, but looking forward to our BYOB trip to Port Eliza in August.

 

[codfather]

We had a great trip putting in the docks and ramp on Saavedra Island. Getting the power and water working is always a project.

Then some prawning and a little bottom fishing so we could have our prawn and fish taco night.

The weather and water conditions were amazing.

Nothing compares to a Jumbo Nootka Prawn.

 

[Brentvivian75]

Is the prawning good in July? Or have the commercial guys cleaned them out by then?

 

[pescador]

Is the prawning good in July? Or have the commercial guys cleaned them out by then?

I’ve tried with no success several times.

 

[codfather]

Brentvivian75, it is not good in July.

After the commercial opening there is not much left.

The best chance is to find spots that are tucked away that a 2000 foot string could not have got into.

You can always get enough for a steak and prawn dinner.

 

[Dan The Man]

2 weeks till i am back in my happy place!!

 

[salmonkiller01]

I am hoping to go in a couple weeks also and our annual end of July trip

 

[Mervillite]

Went for a weekend trip out to Nootka with the wife and kids. Fished friendly cove to eagle rock and in along the beach. Lots of action each morning until the tide change. We boated 4 per morning 15-18lbs. Family had a blast. Several more lost. Orcas and Dolphins came through as well. Found a few lings in around the rocks as a bonus. It was windy but overall was a great early trip. Big eye spoons and Loony Spoons with green on them seemed to work. 35ft seemed to be the ticket. Even got a ling trolling at 35ft in 75ft of water. Back out with some buddies in 2 weeks.

 

[dennisb]

Went for a weekend trip out to Nootka with the wife and kids. Fished friendly cove to eagle rock and in along the beach. Lots of action each morning until the tide change. We boated 4 per morning 15-18lbs. Family had a blast. Several more lost. Orcas and Dolphins came through as well. Found a few lings in around the rocks as a bonus. It was windy but overall was a great early trip. Big eye spoons and Loony Spoons with green on them seemed to work. 35ft seemed to be the ticket. Even got a ling trolling at 35ft in 75ft of water. Back out with some buddies in 2 weeks.

I’m so jealous. I can only do 1 trip there this year early Aug. Keep up the great updates boys.