Peak Season: Jun, Jul, Aug
Gold River
Remote wilderness fishing at Nootka Sound. Gold River is the gateway to Nootka Sound — one of the most productive and uncrowded fishing areas on Vancouver Island's
Active Charters
0 Verified
Target Species
4 Primary
Avg. Trip Price
$950 CAD
Top Rated
5.0/5
Field Notes: The Bite
Nootka Sound is one of BC's best-kept fishing secrets. Trophy Chinook salmon run through here every summer, and the halibut grounds offshore of Nootka Island are legendary. It's remote — that's the point.
Target Species
Coho Salmon
SeasonJune to November
Avg. Weight8-20 lbs
TechniqueFly fishing, trolling
DifficultyIntermediate
Lingcod
SeasonMay to October
Avg. Weight10-40 lbs
TechniqueJigging
DifficultyIntermediate
Pacific Halibut
SeasonMay-Sep
Avg. Weight20-200 lbs
TechniqueBottom fishing
DifficultyIntermediate
Chinook Salmon
SeasonAll year long
Avg. Weight15-60 lbs
TechniqueDownrigger trolling
DifficultyAdvanced
The Run Timing
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Fishing charters near Gold River
Explore local boats and ask about your date.
Hold half day $50 or full day $100Ask the charter desk about boats in this area.
Hold a date with $150 →Live Conditions
Water Temp
54°F · Ideal
Tide (Next High)
2:45 PM +11.2ft
Wind
10kts NW
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Offshore Forecast (3-Day)
GO — Favorable
Fishing Map
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