Critter
Cove is located in the heart of Nootka Sound (West Coast Vancouver
Island), 18 kilometres by water
from the
Village
of Gold River.
The
main attraction to Nootka is the world class salmon fishing in calm water.
From June to October salmon
are returning to three main rivers in Nootka. Other salmon are also
stopping to feed in Nootka on their journey to more southern rivers.
Fishermen
have the option of fishing the calm inside waters of the Sound or
the open Pacific at the entrance to the Sound and beyond.
Nootka is famous for big Chinook, commonly 25 to 40 pounds and
sometimes even above 60 pounds. The big Coho in late August
and September are also a spectacular sport fish. They are commonly
12 to 18 pounds, and sometimes even bigger (we've had a 29 pounder
at the dock)! Fishermen will find all species of Pacific salmon,
halibut, and other ground fish.
If
you wish to bring your own boat, you may enjoy staying in one of our 31
floating rooms and dock your boat a stones throw from your room. If
you don’t want to bring your own boat, but you are comfortable fishing on
your own, staying in one of our three beach front cottages might suit you.
The use of a fishing boat is included with each cottage.
At
Critter Cove you can eat and fish when you wish, as there are no set
fishing hours. Our licensed restaurant is open from first light to 9:00
pm. Guests often cook some meals on their own, in their boats, or on the
deck in front of their rooms.
You’ll
find everything you will need for a successful fishing trip including gas,
ice, fish cooler, bait and a tackle store. Old friends or corporate
group, large group or small, we will customize a retreat to suit your
needs.
