Nootka
wilderness lodge

your gateway to premier saltwater fishing and pristine wilderness

Tucked along the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, amidst the boundary of ancient forests and the Pacific Ocean, lies Nootka Wilderness Lodge. Some of the most exciting saltwater fishing in North America is found here, where adventure and perfect hospitality combine in unimaginable fashion.

Epic salmon fishing awaits: Fish, explore, and relax at Nootka Wilderness Lodge

Discover

A Vancouver Island Paradise

Welcome to your home away from home.

Enjoy The

Trip of a Lifetime

This renowned floating fishing lodge offers a luxurious fleet of Grady White cruisers, with a backdrop that will take your breathe away.

You Want to Be Here

Nootka Wilderness Lodge is a floating wilderness resort tucked away in the heart of Nootka Sound.

NWL provides all the comfort & personal attention that people hope for when away from home.

World Class Cuisine

In an environment completely surrounded by nature, west coast inspired cuisine comes naturally to our private chefs.

Endless adventure

Fully submerse yourself into a Salmon fishing paradise, this truly is a trip of a lifetime.

Fish in Style

Your comfort won’t take a backseat aboard our luxurious fleet of Grady White fishing vessels.

We acknowledge with respect the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples on whose traditional territory we visit, learn and play.

Guest Stories

“Fantastic!! Love it. Compared to the rest of the world, this is Heaven!!”

“Amazing trip! Great crew! Wonderful food! Coming back! Thank you everyone for making our trip so great.”

“Always the best guides, cuisine and friendships. The fishing is the bonus”

“What an amazing experience!! Fantastic fishing – fun crews – excellent food!! I can’t wait to come back next year and do this again!! Chips-A-Ho!!”

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getting here

The Wild Pacific

Once you have arrived in Campbell River you will board a float plane and take flight over some of the most beautiful landscape on Vancouver Island. After a short thirty minute flight over breathtaking scenery you will land in historic Nootka Sound where we await your arrival. Nootka Wilderness Lodge is nestled in a quiet bay, only minutes from world class fishing.

Announcing: Surf Nootka

Same old Nootka Wilderness Lodge, whole new story to tell. Surf Nootka is an expedition into the Pacific Northwest that you couldn’t dream of.

This is not your average surf trip.

what we're up to

Getting here is part of the adventure. One of the

Getting here is part of the adventure. One of the most convenient and adventurous ways to get to our remote lodge is via a private float plane charter direct to NWL with Vancouver Island Air. When booking your fishing experience with us, give us a call; we’ll help you choose the chariot that’s right for your and your group.

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Dive into the ultimate feast after a day of fishin

Dive into the ultimate feast after a day of fishing fun and unforgettable moments! Our chefs whip up a wild 3-course dinner, a taste adventure celebrating the Pacific Northwest. You won’t find anything as tasty and wild on this remote west coast playground! 🎣🍴

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Remote, Luxurious and only minutes away from world

Remote, Luxurious and only minutes away from world class ocean and wilderness experiences.

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Just one of a myriad of great days on the water he

Just one of a myriad of great days on the water here in the Nootka Sound.

We live for days like this. We create memories like this.

Visit our website for all the details and to book a fantastic fishing experience with us.

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Catching fish. Delivering smiles. Making memories.

Catching fish. Delivering smiles. Making memories. It’s what we do.

Visit our website for all the details and to book a fantastic fishing experience with us.

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So much excitement you can feel it through the scr

So much excitement you can feel it through the screen. These are the moments we live for!

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It’s so much more than just fishing, but some da

It’s so much more than just fishing, but some days, it’s all about the fishing.

Visit our website for all the details and to book a fantastic fishing experience with us.

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From start to finish, fishing adventures with us a

From start to finish, fishing adventures with us are unforgettable experiences that’ll make you want to come back, and will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Lovin’ every minute of it. 🤙🏻🎣

Lovin’ every minute of it. 🤙🏻🎣

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Looking to add even more adventure to your NWL exp

Looking to add even more adventure to your NWL experience? Air Nootka offers private seaplane charters to our guests, their fleet of floatplanes make it easy to get to the most remote of locations. Whether you wish to go hiking, freshwater fishing, or just explore Nootka Islands incredible coast from the sky, Air Nootka can accommodate. They will pick you up right at our front dock and whisk you away on your custom curated adventure, get in touch with us prior to your trip to plan your adventure!

@airnootka ❤️

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Following a day of thrilling adventures, you’ll

Following a day of thrilling adventures, you’ll come back to the lodge. Our deckhands are eager to unload, weigh, and prepare your catch. Our bartender awaits to serve you a refreshing drink, while our chefs have a delightful array of appetizers by the dock. Later, savor our signature gourmet dishes in the dining room during dinner.

You want to be here!

Visit the link in our bio for details and booking info :)

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Winner, winner, big fish dinner. 🎣😁

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