FISHING
TOFINO

Tofino sits at the heart of Clayoquot Sound, where protected inshore waters meet the open Pacific. You're fishing two distinct zones here - Area 24's sheltered channels and bays hold salmon runs and bottom fish year-round, while Area 124's offshore waters offer deep-water halibut, lingcod, and seasonal albacore when conditions allow. The sound's complex structure of islands, inlets, and drop-offs creates diverse fishing opportunities within a relatively compact area.

This is prime salmon water, particularly for chinook that move through on extended runs from March through September. The combination of river systems feeding into the sound and offshore upwelling makes it productive for both salmon trolling and bottom fishing. Expect to work tides hard here - the dramatic tidal exchanges that make this area so productive also dictate when and where fish will be active. Weather can shut down offshore access quickly, so inshore options in the protected waters become crucial for consistent fishing.