About Us

The Fyfes - Dave, Irene and family - have shared their love of Vancouver Island and all that it has to offer, with literally thousands of visitors from around the world over the last two decades.

The Fyfes have worked hard to earn the reputation of providing service to their guests that is second to none, and are extremely proud of that reputation. It is what their guests have come to expect, and they won't disappoint you. Their guiding service and the salmon fishing trips they offer have been featured on several of ESPN's network fishing shows, as well as a number of well-known and respected Outdoor magazines.

Brian and Kelly Gage are thrilled to join Dave and Irene in welcoming you to Nootka Wilderness Lodge. After more than ten years working in the fishing industry we are dedicated to making your experience at Nootka Wilderness Lodge like none other. We look forward to working closely with Dave and Irene to ensure that the superb quality of service that you have come to know and expect is met and surpassed. Each fishing season we truly look forward to welcoming friends from years gone by as well as new guests to our lodge.

This is what the experts say;

SPORTS AFIELD Gerald Almy-
"Recently I sampled Vancouver Island's legendary salmon fishing with Dave Fyfe, and the quality of angling was astounding"

SALMON, TROUT, STEELHEADER Bill Herzog-
"Dave Fyfe is his name, and putting his clients into large Chinook salmon is his game. Dave is one of British Columbia's top professional guides for steelhead and salmon."

CANADIAN ANGLER Jim Shockey - "Dutch" Holland, a perennial visitor to the coast, caught twelve Chinook salmon in one day of fishing. The smallest was 26 pounds, and the largest pushed forty pounds. Even the local talent would have trouble matching that day. So what's his secret? Simple, Dutch was on a guided trip with Dave Fyfe, one of B.C.'s top salmon guides.

ESPN's "THE FISHIN' HOLE" Jerry Mckinnis
"Dave 'Barney' Fyfe has caught more steelhead than anyone I know."

Dave, Irene and family would love to share the adventure of Vancouver Island with you, so contact them through this site if you want to visit Nootka Wilderness Lodge (on Vancouver Island's west coast) or fish the legendary waters of Campbell River (on Vancouver Island's east coast). Experience Vancouver Island fishing at its finest!