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Clayoquot
Sound is home to the largest wild steelhead population in the world, and resort
guides know all the hot spots.
Fly fish for spring steelhead, fall salmon
or cutthroat trout throughout the sound's extensive river system.
The
Cypre, Megin and Tranquil rivers are the stuff of legend. Access drop-off points
by boat, then walk or drive in.
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Deep sea fishing excursions are most promising from May through August and
average six hours of fishing per day (we call it a half-day). Guests depart at
7 a.m. and return in time for a late lunch, or lay-about until the 1 p.m. launch
and fish in the afternoon, returning in time for dinner at about 7 p.m.
Either way, guests enjoy a half-day free to enjoy spa services and other resort
amenities. And, since couples are often split on their passion for fishing, the
spa option is a popular one.
From May through September, find coho (silver
salmon) and sea bass. At the height of summer, giant tyee (king salmon) reign
supreme. Halibut are prolific from March through September, and ocean fly fishing
is best from July through September; fish for coho (silvers) and rock fish in
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Locals
have long-favoured Megin and Pretty Girl lakes as bountiful sources of cutthroat
trout. Access is by floatplane however, so transportation surcharges apply. Choose
float tubes or kick boats, fly or spinning rods.
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Young people love to fish of the dock and can easily while away an afternoon
- or two. The bridge is a favourite spot to sit and jig - within sight of the
cookhouse, but far enough away to inspire freedom. | | |
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