2014 British Columbia Salmon Fishing Predicted to be the BEST EVER!

Sharpen those Hooks!! The News Just Keeps Getting Better & Better!!!

If only a portion of what Dept. of Fish & Ocean (DFO) - Canada & Washington State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)- Washington State, are saying come true we are in for the 2014 SALMON FISHING SEASON TO BE THE BEST EVER.

FACTS:

-65,000 Chinook returned to Conuma River/Hatchery 2013. This season the projections are up to 80,000 Chinook. The Burman River is also projected to have a return of 10,000 Chinook.

-2013 West Coast Vancouver Island (WCVI) Coho were at their highest rating (abundant) in over 10 yrs. Result limits were increased from 2 to 4 fish per day- 8 possession on June 1st. This Yr. 2014 same thing on limits but, there is some conversation out there that DFO is considering the possibility of retention of some wild Coho outside the surfline, STAY TUNDED. Inside surfline, same as last year in our area - 4 fish per day & Coho retention can be wild or hatchery marked.

-23 million Sockeye will be returning to the Fraser River this season. For the 1st time in three years we will have a Sockeye opening for WCVI

- Last years Chinook returns were primarily made up of 3yr. old fish (15-25 lbs). 2014 returns are expected to be made up of primarily 4 & 5yr. old stocks (25- 40lbs) Lots of Tyees 30lb+

- 1.8 million Coho will return to the Columbia River & Puget Sound Rivers. This # is up substantially from last yr. Most of which will pass right in front of Nootka Sound as they move south in May – Aug. LOTS will move inside the surfline to feed & rest.

- 1.9 million Chinook will also be returning to the Columbia River & Puget Sound Rivers. This is the largest return to the Columbia since 1938 when records were first started to be kept. Same as Coho Lots of these Chinook will be available at the mouth of our inlets, inside the surfline when they move into feed, especially on flood tides & Outside the surfline May – Aug.

Enjoy the Fishing Adventure of a Lifetime!

Enjoy the Fishing Adventure of a Lifetime!

1 in 12 Chance to WIN A Deluxe Fishing TRIP!

For every 12 Pre-Booked Deluxe All-Inclusive Fishing Trips that we book, We will draw 1 winner from the 12 for a Deluxe All-Inclusive Fishing Trip for 1 - Valued at $1,749!

(No date requirements necessary to pre-book – click to see Entry Rules)

Nootka Island Lodge offers world-class fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod and Rockfish in the rich fishing grounds of scenic, historic Nootka Sound, British Columbia.

Nootka Island Lodge was the first lodge on the island so we are the closest to the fishing grounds!  The Cyr family has owned and operated Nootka Island Lodge for over 30 years.

Come for the fishing adventure of a lifetime with guides and hosts who know the area well!
Call (604) 960-0461 or email us at Info@NootkaIslandLodge.com
to Pre-book Today!

Win a Free All-Inclusive Fishing Trip!

WIN A FREE All-Inclusive Fishing Trip
Value $1,749

- 1 in 12 Chance of Winning -

Pre-Book a Deluxe All-Inclusive Fishing Trip and for every 12 bookings we will draw 1 winner for a FREE all inclusive fishing trip for 1 person
Valued at $1,749!
(No date requirements necessary to pre-book – see entry rules below)

Nootka Island Lodge offers world-class fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod and Rockfish in the rich fishing grounds of scenic, historic Nootka Sound, British Columbia. Nootka Island Lodge was the first lodge on the island so we are the closest to the fishing grounds! 

The Cyr family has owned and operated Nootka Island Lodge for over 30 years. Come for the fishing adventure of a lifetime with guides and hosts who know the area well! Call (604) 960-0461 to pre-book today!

Entry Rules

 1. Cost is $250.00 and you need to pre-book a Deluxe All Inclusive fishing trip with no specific date. Each pre-booking shall receive a $250.00 credit towards an in-season or future trip when you confirm a date to book your fishing trip within 60 days of pre-booking.

2. You need to book your trip within 60 days of pre-booking. If you do not book your trip within 60 days of pre-booking, then $125.00 will be credited towards a future fishing trip and $125.00 will be retained for administrative costs. Your $125.00 credit is transferable.

3. 1 out of every 12 confirmed bookings, including pre-bookings will win one $1749.00 Deluxe All Inclusive Fishing Trip to be used in season or any future season.

4.  All winners can use the free trip in 2013 or any future season and all free trips are transferable, so you can give it away, sell it or use it for yourself.

5. All winners who bring a full paying guest will receive an automatic upgrade from our Standard Package pricing to our Deluxe All Inclusive Package pricing at no additional cost for their guest ($250.00 Value).

6. You do not have an option to win, unless you pre-book a trip and pay for the pre-book trip or confirmed trip with a check directly to the lodge or you can use your Visa, MasterCard or American Express through our easy PayPal payment option.

Want to see more of Nootka Island Lodge, call us at (604) 960-0461

Nootka Island Lodge 2013 Packages and Contests

“STANDARD” ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

3 Night 2 Day $1499.00 Per Person
4 Night 3 Day $2249.00 Per Person
5 Night 4 Day $2998.00 Per Person

All Inclusive Packages Include: Room, All Meals, Boat, Guide, All Fishing Gear, Cleaning and boxing of your fish.

“DELUXE” ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE UPGRADE

3 Night 2 Day $1749.00 Per Person
4 Night 3 Day $2499.00 Per Person
5 Night 4 Day $3248.00 Per Person

“Deluxe” All Inclusive Package Upgrade Includes: Room, All Meals, Boat, Guide, All Fishing Gear, PLUS: Vacuum Packing and boxing of your fish, a $25.00 credit for a 3 Day Fishing License (must be purchased online prior to arriving at the Lodge $19.00 online),

A chance to enter and Win 1 of 4 or ALL 4, (3 Day / 2 Night) “Deluxe” 2014 All Inclusive Fishing Packages (A Total Value Of $6996.00) in our “Deluxe All Inclusive Package” free trip giveaways and our Big Fish Event.....(see details below)

1) All guests who purchase the “Deluxe All Inclusive Packages” will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a FREE (3 Day / 2 Night) “Deluxe 2014 All Inclusive Fishing Package (1749.00 value). Chances of winning the trip are 1 in 12. Winners, will be notified during the 2013 Season.

Special Large Group Bonus

Book all 20 guest “Deluxe” All Inclusive 2013 Packages at one time and receive TWO free Deluxe All Inclusive 2014 Packages ($3498.00 Value)

 BIG FISH EVENT

Catch the largest Chinook or Coho for the 2013 season and/or go bottom fishing.............details.

1) Largest Chinook........ catch the largest Chinook for the 2013 Season. Winner to be notified at the end of the 2013 season that they have a “Deluxe All Inclusive 2014 (3   Day/2 Night) Fishing Package(1749.00 value)

2) Largest Coho.........catch the largest Coho for the 2013 Season. Winner to be notified at the end of the 2013 season that they have a “Deluxe All Inclusive 2014 (3 Day/2 Night) Fishing Package(1749.00 value)

3) Bottom Fish........Go bottom fishing and you are automatically entered to win. All 2013 guests who go bottom fishing will be entered in a drawing and at the end of the 2013 season, a name will be drawn and the winner notified that they have won a “Deluxe” 2014 All INCLUSIVE FISHING PACKAGE ($1749.00 value).

Want more details or to book a fishing trip, click NootkaIslandlodge.com or call 604) 909-4155

2013 Trade Shows and Events Nootka Island Lodge will be Attending

Phoenix International Sportsman Expo, February 21 to 24. Location: University Of Phoenix Stadium. Booth# 630

SCI Flint Regional Chapter Annual Fundraiser, March 8 Outfitters Expo. March 9 Fundraiser Banquet in Flint Michigan.

SCI Lake Superior Chapter 15 TH Annual Hunter Banquet, April 5 & 6. Location: Grand Casino in Hinckley MN

NOOTKA ISLAND LODGE FISHING OUTLOOK 2013
 
Chinook – Abundance of WCVI (West Coast Vancouver Is.) fish has not changed much. The good news with these stocks is that we are expecting large numbers of 4 & 5 yr. old fish, so a season in our area much like 2011, but with lots of tyees (Chinook over 30lb ).

The BIG bonus for Nootka Sound, especially with the easy of access to the 1.7 million Chinook that are expected to return to United States West Coast Rivers. The American hatchery systems have once again produced recorded numbers of Chinook. As per normal, the salmon are moving down the WCVI in late May/early June. They will be moving  to the feeding grounds at the mouth & offshore of Nootka Sound. These fish are in such large numbers we see many of them well inside Nootka Sound. These fish tend to run well into late July when they blend into the WCVI Chinook moving south.
Conclusion – Lots of early run USA Chinook & larger size in general for our WCVI fish

Coho – Great news - DFO has reported that the WCVI coho will be in abundance, in the dept. of fishery lingo that means we will be treated to the largest volume of coho that we have seen in many years. Over the past two seasons we have had 2 waves of fish come during the season. The 1st run comes mid-June -these coho run in the 5-12 lb. size they continue right into late July when the big fish start arriving. When we say BIG we mean it, Coho 20 pounds plus.
Conclusion - There will be more coho around than you can shake a stick at. You may even be cursing them as you try to get your downrigger down to catch Chinook, NICE PROBLEM!!!
 
Halibut – We are only sure about a few things at the time of this printing but, on the whole it’s GOOD. There is a strong effort to eliminate the 1 over 1 under reg. from last year also there is clear recognition from all parties involved in the process that it is essential to keep the season open at least until Sept 30 , 2013. Having said that Hali stocks continue to remain strong & we anticipate another excellent Halibut season.

Conclusion – We will see lots of slabs on the scale, which usually mean lots of smiles & pictures.

Lingcod & other Ground fish – . Last year we saw plenty of very successful fishing on these species.

Conclusion – Do not miss this opportunity.

Want to go fishing? Contact Nootka Island Lodge to book your fishing adventure.

Happy New Year From Nootka Island Lodge

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND ALL THE BEST IN 2013

Tim, Sandy, Matt, Kym,(Carter our new baby grandson), Tucker, Katie, Ash, (Austyn our new baby granddaughter) and Princess. We hope to see you this Summer.

Below check out our link to Facebook and see some of the fish catches from the 2012 Fishing Season.

Check out Nootka Island Lodge on Facebook? Left Click The Link  http://www.facebook.com/NootkaIslandLodge and click like if you like and please share with your Friends.

To get your saltwater fishing license click this link http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/index-eng.htm#Acquiring_an_Online_Tidal_Licence

2013 Fishing Packages:
2 Night 3 Day Fully guided trip $1499.00 per person.
3 Night 4 Day Fully guided trip $2249.00 per person.
4 Night 5 Day Fully guided trip $2998.00 per person.


Trips are based on double occupancy.
We require a 50% non refundable deposit to hold a reservation. 

All packages include: Two guests per boat with guide, all fishing gear, care of catch, room and all meals.    Round trip air fare from Gold River to the Lodge is $200.00 per person.
Bring Your Own Boat Rate:
$250.00 per night per person
Rate Includes: Room, Meals, Moorage


CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE http://www.nootkaisland.com/

Take care and all the best,

Tim Cyr
Nootka Island Lodge
info@nootkaisland.com
http://www.nootkaisland.com/
PO BOX 230
Gold River, BC.
V0P 1G0

Wishing you went fishing last summer? plan now for 2013!

Thank you for considering Nootka Island Lodge for your British Columbia fishing trip.

The serenity and seclusion of uncrowded Nootka Island Lodge on Nootka Island, British Columbia, provides a paradise for fishing, kayaking, hiking, whale watching and touring! Whether it is your first trip to Canada or your twentieth, Nootka Island Lodge can provide a memorable experience you will cherish forever.

Nootka Island Lodge offers world-class fishing for King Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod and Rockfish just to name a few. And at the end of the day, we can prepare your fresh catch for you to enjoy!

The Cyr family is going into it's 30th season at the Lodge, so start your adventure now by exploring our web site and booking your fishing adventure today!  

Want to get an early reservation, click HERE to talk to The Cyr family and make your reservation for next summer.