Full Service Marina

Moutcha Bay Resort with a marina, a group of colorful kayaks on the water, dense forests lining the shores, and scattered lakeside accommodations.

A guide cleans a fish at a sink on a dockside with boats and trees in the background, illuminated by the sunlight.

A boat is being launched at the Moutcha Bay Resort boat ramp into a greenish body of water from a trailer, with a person standing on it. Trees surround the area with a shed nearby.

A North River boat is docked at a wooden pier surrounded by a lush forested landscape, with clear skies and a few people on the pier.

Moutcha Bay Marina marina with multiple boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by lush green forests and towering mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Facilities and Services

We invite you to enjoy our marina services at Moutcha Bay Resort. Our full-service facility is easily accessible by road from Campbell River, B.C. This deepwater location offers moorage slips with water and power hook-ups, a private launch ramp, a fish cleaning station, and vehicle and trailer parking for guests.

A tractor-assisted launch is available for a fee.

Marina Amenities

Marine Fuel (Diesel and marked gas)
Fishing Gear
Private boat launch
Boat Slips
Fishing boat rental
Bait
Snacks
Fish Cleaning Station
Kayak & SUP rentals
Guided Fishing

Rental Boats

A ABD Rental boat is docked on a clear turquoise water with lush green mountains in the background and a partly cloudy sky above.

ABD rental boat is moored at a wooden dock, with lush green mountains and a clear sky in the background. The water is calm.

A fishing rod secured in a holder mounted on the ABD rental boat roof rack with a clear blue sky and fluffy clouds in the background.

Explore Nootka Sound on your own time with one of our fully-equipped rental fishing boats. This is a great way to get into saltwater fishing, or just explore the area!

Up to 4 guests are permitted aboard a rental boat. Guests must complete a Rental Boat Safety Checklist and Safety Orientation before embarking (approximately 1 hour). Boat rentals are available for half or full days.

Boat rentals are available to registered guests of Moutcha Bay Resort and Nootka Sound Resort. Boats must be picked up and dropped off at Moutcha Bay Resort.

Each 18, 22, and 24-foot aluminum center console boat is equipped with the following:

Safety equipment
VHF radios
GPS & depth sounders
Two Scotty electric downriggers and cannonballs
Salmon/bottom fishing rods and reels
Rod holders, net, and gaff
Basic tackle

*Fuel is not included

Check out our dedicated fleet page for detailed photos and specs for all of our rental and guide boats

View the Fleet

Dock Shack

Moutcha Bay Resort Shack with wooden interior with fishing supplies on display, featuring shelves of packaged goods, a desk, and a well-lit, spacious environment.

Moutcha Bay Resort shack wall displaying a variety of boating accessories, including safety gear, cleaning tools, and recreational items.

The Dock Shack is located on the water at our Moutcha Bay Resort marina. Open daily from Mid-May until Mid-September, the Dock Shack offers fresh coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks, breakfast sandwiches, and freshly baked goods. Ice, salt, cigarettes, and sundry items are also available for purchase.

The store sells lures, hooks, flashers, weights, bait and more, and our friendly Dock Shack staff are always happy to give you information about exploring and fishing in the area.
Marine gas, diesel, and propane sales are available year-round. Reach the Dock Shack by radio on VHF channel 6.

Kayak and SUP Rentals

The Moutcha Bay Resort marina offers sea kayaks, stand-up paddleboards to rent by the hour or day.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon paddling through beautiful Moutcha Bay or planning a full day expedition exploring Nootka Sound, we’ve got you covered. We provide all the safety equipment necessary to enjoy a fun day on the water.

Sea kayaks require a few basic skills and are equipped with bilge pumps, spare paddles, paddle floats, throwing lines, and life jackets. Single and tandem kayaks are available, with full-day and hourly rental options.

For a relaxed tour of our beautiful shoreline, rent a stand-up paddleboard. Easy to balance and provides a full-body workout, SUPs are great for all levels of experience. Take one out for a few hours in the calm bay and feel like you’re walking on water! Lifejackets and leashes are included with each rental.

Watersport rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask at the front desk or dock shack.

Fish Processing Facility

A guide washes a fish on a cleaning table at a sunlit dock with boats and a forested hill in the background.

A cardboard box contains multiple vacuum-sealed bags of fish labeled "Nootka Marine Adventures" featuring different types such as Chinook and Coho.

Doors of the fish processing center with the words "FISH PROCESSING HOURS" and "STAFF ONLY," on the doors.

We know how important it is that your catch is handled properly to ensure its integrity, freshness, and flavour. We are proud to provide our guests with exceptional fish processing services through each of our resorts, operating three provincially licensed fish processing facilities. We take great pride in the quality and timeliness of our service, and our guests leave with their catch perfectly packaged and ready for travel.

Our processing team carefully filets your fish, removing rib bones and fins, and portions to meal-sized 1-pound portions or larger per your request. Each individual portion is promptly vacuum-packed using high-quality 5mm plastic bags and then labeled with your name, catch date, and fish species. Your fish is then flash-frozen in our blast freezers. We package your finished product for travel in airline-approved cardboard boxes with liners and you will leave with all the necessary legal documentation for travel. You can expect your fish to stay frozen for up to 8 hours of travel time. Provided you maintain its temperature and handle it gently, you can expect to enjoy an excellent product well after your visit!

All three of our facilities are St Jean’s Cannery depots. Our guests can arrange to have some or all of your catch smoked, candied, or canned for an additional cost. We will send out your catch to St Jean’s Cannery for custom processing and shipping to your home. Visit St Jean’s website for rates and more information.

We are open between mid-may and mid-September daily. Please allow for a 12-hour minimum turnaround.