DIY Ucluelet trip

[metlhead]

Been watching lotsa videos to scratch the salmon itch til summer gets here. Ucluelet seemed to be a full service town with decent fishing opportunities. Not too far either. Anyone trailer a boat up and stayed for a few days? Logistics getting there, staying, and fishing easy?

[CP]

It's been a while, but I've done that several times.  The best way I've found is to launch at Port Alberni and boat there.  I usually stayed at Poett Nook but a couple times in Ucluelet.  Of course you can drive to Ucluelet as well.  Driving to Poett Nook or Bamfield isn't a great idea, lots of bad roads.

Anyway, ferry to Nanaimo, drive to Port Alberni, boat to your spot.  Fishing can be great if you hit it right. 

[wadu1]

Be aware the cost of the ferry to Nanaimo and back is spendy. Try and get reservations well in advance.

[fishngamereaper]

Not Ucluelet but we go to Nootka every summer.
Similar logistics. I'd definitely boat from Alberni. We run the inside from Gold river and that country is awesome..
Depending on where your coming from PA could be easier. We take the black ball every year. It's spendy but easy.
I'd much rather boat up from CQ or Neah but custom's logistics makes it unreasonable.

Whatever ferry you take get reservations like yesterday.
They like their oversized customers..big $$$.. but don't expect to get a ferry ride as a drive up.

[wadu1]

Just tried aa few randum dates with a 22ft boat all booked in July.  https://www.bcferries.com/

[Antlershed]

We do Nootka every year in July also, and take the Black Ball Ferry from PA to Victoria. We booked our ferry reservation at the beginning of March. $643 round trip with a 22’ boat.

[metlhead]

Ouch! I was figrn about $200 for ferry. Maybe a mainland trip. Fun looking on maps at the great spots

[CP]

Sooke or Port Renfrew can be good, and you can boat over.