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West of Campbell River, the waters of
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Nootka Sound and Kyuquot Sound
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along the rugged West Coast of the
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fishing. Sometimes referred to as
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“the salmon highway” this area can
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be one of the most prolific fishing

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areas on the B.C. coast, with millions
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of salmon passing by these waters
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every year. This area is known for
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Chinook that might reach up to 28
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kilograms (60 pounds), Coho in
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excess of 7 kilograms (15 pounds),
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and limit catches of halibut in the 9- to
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18-kilogram (20- to 40-pound) range.
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Lingcod, red snapper, and rock cod
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are also popular catches. Access to
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these productive waters is available
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from the Nootka Sound communities

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of Gold River, Tahsis, and Zeballos

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Kyoquot, where charters, resorts, and
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services are available.

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north ISland — Amazing year-
round fishing is one of the North
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Island region’s biggest visitor
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attractions. One of reasons that both

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