I go to the north west side of Nootka (Esperanza Inlet) I put in at gold river instead of driving to Tahsis much easier trip I very rarely fight any crowds at all unless your mainly trying to fish ferrier but with the new laws making us have to fish off shore that took care of ferrier. Went there one day for pretty much a catch and release show, wow what hogs. But we caught a ton of fish with nobody around most of the time. Try to find a cabin only for rent and do your own show. that's what we do cost is pretty minimal for what we get.