Koeye Conservancy is on the east side of Fitz Hugh Sound near Burke Channel, 45 kilometres southeast of Bella Bella and 115 kilometres north of Port Hardy. BC Parks says it can only be accessed by boat or air.
The conservancy encompasses close to 19,000 hectares.
Koeye Conservancy protects a largely undisturbed outer coastal watershed with two medium-sized freshwater lakes, a diverse estuary, expansive wetlands, and productive temperate old-growth rainforest. BC Parks identifies it as a provincially significant grizzly and salmon ecosystem.
Wildlife viewing is a major draw, and the conservancy is a favourite stopover for kayakers and boaters exploring Fitz Hugh Sound. The mouth of the Koeye is a boat haven and an important place for boats and ships during poor weather.
Fishing opportunities include chinook, chum, coho, pink, and sockeye salmon, as well as steelhead and cutthroat trout. Swimming is not recommended because the water is cold and can be rough, and there are no developed trails. Hiking is listed, but there are no developed trails.
The conservancy is within Wuikinuxv First Nation traditional territory and is co-managed under an agreement between the Wuikinuxv Nation and British Columbia.
Plan around sea kayaking, boating, wildlife viewing, grizzly and salmon ecosystem awareness, sport fishing, estuary and old-growth rainforest photography, cultural context, and hunting where open and permitted.
Access is by boat or air only. Carry required fishing licences, check BC Parks advisories, prepare for cold rough water, and keep travel low impact in this biologically rich watershed.
