Post by: Hilltop123 on September 29, 2022, 12:53:44 PM
Post by: JBG on September 29, 2022, 12:57:39 PM
Post by: baker5150 on September 29, 2022, 01:06:46 PM
Post by: Hilltop123 on September 29, 2022, 01:07:05 PM
I cant speak to the bottom fishing but Bamfield on Barkley Sound is pretty remote. It is remote enough that the wife doesn't want to go back due to lack of amenities.Did you stay at the Barkley Sound Lodge?
Post by: CP on September 29, 2022, 01:37:06 PM
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Post by: wadu1 on September 29, 2022, 02:55:39 PM
Post by: Hilltop123 on September 29, 2022, 03:10:32 PM
Any reason for Canada over Alaska, eh?Nope, that would work as well. Just didn't think to add it.
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 29, 2022, 06:45:30 PM
At least for now.....
Look into critters cove....it's an absolute blast....
Post by: twolabs on October 03, 2022, 07:22:33 AM
I'm finally able to go back to nootka.. :IBCOOL:
At least for now.....
Look into critters cove....it's an absolute blast....
I second Critters Cove it's a blast and remote hope to get back up there myself.
Post by: JBG on October 03, 2022, 08:15:34 AM
I cant speak to the bottom fishing but Bamfield on Barkley Sound is pretty remote. It is remote enough that the wife doesn't want to go back due to lack of amenities.Did you stay at the Barkley Sound Lodge?
No we stayed at the Imperial Eagle Lodge.
Post by: Longfield1 on October 03, 2022, 08:46:46 AM
Post by: Fidelk on October 03, 2022, 09:55:13 AM
Any reason for Canada over Alaska, eh?Nope, that would work as well. Just didn't think to add it.
Or LaPush or Neah Bay.......Canada seems to be more expensive than WA State......tourist prices?
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 03, 2022, 11:07:59 AM
I did Langara Fishing lodge (Canada) when i was 12 and had a blast. The resort is nice and there is a helicopter ride which is fun also. Little pricey but it still remains as one of my favorite fishing trips.
This is a Top Shelf trip - starting at $4,700 per person
I have fished with Langara a hand full of times. Staff, food, fishing were all top notch
Post by: JBG on October 03, 2022, 12:48:22 PM
My impression is Canada has much more lax retention rules and more liberal bag limits. Last i was there it was 4 kings and 6 or 8 coho for a 3 day trip, no worry about fins, and far far fewer people. Hali is typically open as well as other bottom fish. I dont think our US ports offer that kind of opportunity.Any reason for Canada over Alaska, eh?Nope, that would work as well. Just didn't think to add it.
Or LaPush or Neah Bay.......Canada seems to be more expensive than WA State......tourist prices?
Post by: Stein on October 03, 2022, 01:15:55 PM
I think their shrimp limit is 125 vs our 40. Many, many more days open as well. I think you would be hard pressed to compare the opportunity in BC to anywhere in this state.
Post by: Fidelk on October 03, 2022, 03:11:12 PM
My impression is Canada has much more lax retention rules and more liberal bag limits. Last i was there it was 4 kings and 6 or 8 coho for a 3 day trip, no worry about fins, and far far fewer people. Hali is typically open as well as other bottom fish. I dont think our US ports offer that kind of opportunity.Any reason for Canada over Alaska, eh?Nope, that would work as well. Just didn't think to add it.
Or LaPush or Neah Bay.......Canada seems to be more expensive than WA State......tourist prices?
I was thinking that a person could go to a place like LaPush or Neah Bay (or both) or even Westport, spend several days there, pay for 2-3 tips on a 6-pack type boat (or larger) and come out ahead in money and time than you would invest in a Canada trip. Of course, I've thought about fishing Canada but prices like that $4700 (per person) quoted above scared me off and that's a $9400 + fishing trip for husband and wife.
Post by: Stein on October 03, 2022, 03:52:15 PM
Post by: Fidelk on October 03, 2022, 05:27:56 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 03, 2022, 06:34:36 PM
Post by: JBG on October 03, 2022, 07:30:39 PM
I fish Canada with a couple buddies for 5 days for less than 1k per person.
That's about what we found. I've done the $5k lodge and thats fun but def not required.
Post by: Hilltop123 on October 04, 2022, 11:09:59 AM
Again, at the Canadian prices to fish their waters, I'd be thinking of a plains game hunting trip to Africa (or a trip to the fish market)......and leaving the wife at home.......too many snakes and crocodiles.I understand your opinion. But there's something to be said for being pampered for a few days. It's nice to not have to worry the small stuff, like towing the boat, cleaning the boat, tackle, bait, cleaning and storing your catch, meals, sleeping arrangements. It's nice to just sit back and watch your wife, catch the biggest fish of her life and not have to run the boat, tend to downriggers and other gear. Just sit back and watch the show. JMTCW :twocents:
Post by: grade-creek-rd on October 04, 2022, 01:25:03 PM
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Post by: jamesfromseattle on October 04, 2022, 03:28:51 PM
Something worth figuring out up front is if you want to do a self-guided trip or a fully guided trip.
A lot of the lodges in central and northern BC provide small rental boats and instruction, but not a guide. These tend to be floating lodges close to the fishing grounds. Really a fun way to do it. If I had the time and budget, I'd do this type of trip every summer. Langara, Hakai Pass and Milbanke Sound come to mind. Or if you really want to land a big salmon but are ok with slower fishing, Rivers' Inlet has the biggest Chinook in the world.
And obviously others provide full guide service on bigger boats. This is more typical on Vancouver Island, where the lodges are in the inlets and a longer run from the fishing. Never done this type of trip, but I'm sure it'd be a different experience than the self-guided floating lodges. It's easier to get a permit to guide up there, so these tend to be smaller boats that the 6-pack charters and party boats down here.
Also think about how much travel time you're ok with. Some lodges have direct flights from Lake Washington or Lake Union. Others you take a couple flights from Vancouver. And there are some pretty remote spots on Vancouver Island you can drive to (Like Kyuquot) if you're not thrilled about taking a small plane.
Post by: knighttime25 on October 04, 2022, 04:57:34 PM