Heli-Fishing
HELI-FISHING
This adventure is for averyone, whether you are a seasoned angler or have never touched a rod. Our guides will take you to isolated streams with an abundance of pacific salmon (Coho, Chinook, Sockeye, Pinks) Steelhead and trout (Dolly Varden, Rainbow, Cutthroat. The beauty of the helicopter is that you are able to access over 30,000 square miles of terrain and over 50 isolated rivers and streams with ease, allowing you to always be where the fish are, since your helicopter stayes with you all day.
Nimmo Bay has a catch and realease policy for all fresh water fishing.
SEASON
July 15th-October 20th
RATES
The individual price starts at $2450 per person per day. However, the our rates vary depending on the amount of people in your group, and how many helicopters are required. Please refer to the Rates-at-a-Glance page for more information.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AMENITIES INCLUDED
Guided Kayaking, Guided hiking, Glacier Tours, Gourmet picnic lunches, Gourmet Breakfasts and Dinners in Family style dining rooms, All house Alcohol, Use of Resort Amenities.
TYPICAL DAY
7:00am-Meet at the lodge for coffee and a morning kayak and bear watch.
8:30am-Breakfast at the Lodge.
9:30am- Gear up in boots and waders (supplied) for your day of Heli-Fishing, don't forget your camera and waterbottle.
10:00am- Depart in Helicopter for the day.
10:30am- Arrive on the stream: fish, catch and release, repeat. Learn, joke, relax, repeat.
Noon-ish (whenever hungry)- Head to an amazing location for lunch atop a glacier, a mountain top, or stay by the stream.
After Lunch- Find another beautiful location to fish for the afternoon, if the fish are not biting quickly hop in the helicopter and change locations.
5:30pm-Arrive back at Nimmo Bay. Take of your gear and get ready for an afternoon adventure or relax.
6:00pm-Boat ride, Guided Hike, Hot Tubs, Massage, you choose.
7:00pm-Cocktails on the fire dock.
7:30pm-Fresh coastal four course meal begins.
After Dinner- Relax on the fire dock, in the pool room, in the hot tub, have a massage, or simply go to bed.
6:30am-Wake up to do it all over again.
WEATHER DAY ACTIVITIES
Being located in the middle of the Great Bear Rainforest, Nimmo Bay Resort is subjected to certain amount of rain, wind and fog. Most days this will not compete with your Heli-Fishing Adventure however if mother nature does not want us to fly we have other activates to keep you busy in the event of a weather day they include:
-Salt Water Halibut Fishing on our 36ft covered boat
-Salt Water Salmon Fishing in our flat bottom aluminum boat
-Fly Fishing in Big Nimmo Bay off the Beach
-Guided Forest Hikes
-Fly Fishing Lessons
-Whale Watching Tours
-Day Kayak Trips
-Fitness Room
-Yoga Classes
-Bear Watching Tours,
-Ocean Waterfall Tours
-Cultural Tours.
