I'm new to the board, but have been enjoying absorbing all the info on here. I've got a week from September 13-19 this year and am planning a trip up to Vancouver Island with the girlfriend and the dog, but I am not sure exactly where yet. I've got a 16 ft. Duroboat and tend to lose my breakfast at the first sight of a swell, so am looking somewhere protected to fish. I'm thinking it will have to be mostly a coho trip that late in the year and I expect to focus on them, but would love to have a chance at a chinook or hali. We'd prefer to stay in doors, but are trying to keep the trip as cheap as possible so will camp if we can't find somewhere for 100ish a night.
Been reading a lot about Nootka/Esperenza and it sounds like the fishing can be phenomenal there with all the returning fish in the inlet and the conditions are good for a small boat. Tahsis looks like it has some good places to stay late in the season, but the road sounds pretty rough.
Campbell River looks has a ton of lodging options and marinas, but it looks like the fishing isn't as great as some of the more remote places.
Telegraph cove/Port Hardy also looks like a potentially great option. Would anyone be able to share some info on how the fishing is up there in mid-September?
Would really appreciate any help!
-James
Been reading a lot about Nootka/Esperenza and it sounds like the fishing can be phenomenal there with all the returning fish in the inlet and the conditions are good for a small boat. Tahsis looks like it has some good places to stay late in the season, but the road sounds pretty rough.
Campbell River looks has a ton of lodging options and marinas, but it looks like the fishing isn't as great as some of the more remote places.
Telegraph cove/Port Hardy also looks like a potentially great option. Would anyone be able to share some info on how the fishing is up there in mid-September?
Would really appreciate any help!
-James