British Columbia Advice?

I will be in the Whistler/Vancouver Island/sunshine coast area early-mid September this year mainly for mountain biking. But I'm tempted to bring the yak and river gear hopefully to find some salmon. Does anyone have any pointers on kayak fishing this zone? My dad has always told me of stories of heading up to Campbell River with my grandpa for salmon in the 60s w/ a 12' aluminum and doing really well.

I'd maybe be just as stoked spending a few days chasing salmon on rivers w/ bank access.

Thoughts?

Max

I lived in Victoria and know Vancouver Island pretty well. Rock climbed the Squamish area too. I don’t have specific recommendations, but you’re going to have a lot of fun anywhere you go. There’s amazing fishing on the west side of Vancouver Island (Nootka sound). If you’re on salt, in the straight, keep in mind the tides can be dangerous.

Used to trailer the boat up there.   East side of the island is protected waters.   Big tides.   Some nice swimming beaches on sunny days.   13’ tide, lets the sands warm up and warm swimming waters.   Don’t restrict yourself to rivers.   Never did the Sunshine Coast, but looked at it.   Some good fishing.   Check the regs.   Lots of mlpa areas, and rockfish can be really restricted.   Don’t know the salmon regs anymore, but are not as liberal as used to be.  Good resource is
https://sportfishingbc.com/