Nootka Marine Adventures is thrilled to announce the launch of the Nootka Sound Tuna Showdown, a new annual Albacore tuna fishing tournament taking place September 6–13, 2025 at Moutcha Bay Resort on Vancouver Island. Presented by Port Boathouse and Yamaha, this week-long event will bring together up to 40 teams and 160 anglers for a high-stakes competition in some of the Pacific’s most productive late-season tuna waters. Participants will be competing for a $30,000 Grand Prize, a $15,000 second-place prize, and daily $5,000 prizes (CAD).
“The Nootka Sound Tuna Showdown is about serious fishing, shared experiences, and contributing to the growth of the BC Sportfishing Industry,” said Trish Braun, CEO of Nootka Marine Adventures. “We’re excited to build on Vancouver Island’s history of great tournaments and highlight the unique fishing opportunities here.”
Located between Gold River and Tahsis, Moutcha Bay Resort gives direct access to offshore grounds where late-summer Albacore gather. These fast-moving fish are known for testing even seasoned anglers, demanding focus, stamina, and technical trolling skills to land.
The event isn’t just about the fishing—shore-side events will include live music, locally inspired meals, sponsor showcases, and evening gatherings that bring the angling community together around the day’s stories and catches.
Nootka Marine Adventures actively supports conservation through its involvement with the Sport Fishing Institute and Sport Fishing Advisory Committee, and by working with regional operators to raise funds for the Nootka Sound Watershed Society and the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
Registration is open through August 29, with early-bird incentives available until June 30. For full details and to register, visit: nootkamarineadventures.com.
