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Set The Hook

Embark on Your Ultimate Guided Fishing Adventure

Experience Memorable Fishing on Vancouver Island

Guided Fishing Tours

Set sail for excitement on Vancouver Island’s pristine waters, an epic fishing destination like no other. Our expert guides will lead you to the best spots to reel in Pacific salmon, halibut, and more, personalizing each tour to fit your group's wishes.

Comox, a hidden gem in the salmon fishing community, offers consistent year-round fishing. Located 50 km from Campbell River, Comox waters teem with Chinook Salmon, especially from July 15th to September 15th. Feeder Chinook average 8 to 14 lbs, while peak season Chinook can exceed 40 lbs. Coho Salmon are available from June to October, and spot prawn fishing is year-round. Humpback whales are sighted almost daily in summer, with frequent Killer whale sightings.

Our Transport Canada certified vessel is helmed by experienced captains and equipped with marine toilets. We provide ice and cooler space for snacks, and a barbecue is available for grilling. Bring your favorite drinks (no glass bottles) and enjoy responsibly.

All you need is a fishing license, easily obtained online or at local tackle shops, with options for 1-day, 3-day, and annual passes. Don’t forget salmon stamps if you want to keep any salmon.

Ready for the catch of the day? Book your trip now and experience the thrill of Vancouver Island fishing at its finest!

Northern Strait of Georgia (Salish sea)

This area offers year-round opportunities for chinook salmon, cod and prawns. Known for its calm, nutrient-rich waters, this area produces the most consistent chinook salmon fishing on the BC coastline.

Feeder chinook are present form the 6-15lb range all year.

Migrating chinook use the area to feed aggressively, on their way to their natal streams to spawn, from May through September; ranging from 12s-30lbs, or more, on rare occasions.

Salmon are found in deeper waters ranging from 120-300ft; our common fishing spots along the Georgia Straight are recommended for those wishing to experience the ocean environment with their families, without the large swells and rugged conditions of the open ocean found on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

These trips are offered as day trips or as packages, including accommodation by request.

Inlet tours and wildlife watching can be added to a package as well. Humpback and killer whales are a common sight while fishing on the Salish Sea.

Rates for Northern Strait of Georgia (Salish Sea)

Short Day Charter

A 6 hour charter enough to get out to the fishing spot and spend ample time to catch fish.

4 people Included in price.

$960 CAD

Full Day Charter

Spend 8 hours fishing and get some extra time to pick and choose which fish you want to keep.

4 people Included in price.

$1280 CAD

Additional Person

Standard rates are for up to 4 people, but you can add up to 6 people max per trip.

Add +$50 per person

West Coast Vancouver Island

This area offers seasonal fishing during the summer months from June through September for chinook salmon, pacific halibut, ling cod, albacore tuna and a variety of rockfish and sole.

This area is known for its rugged rocky shorelines and big offshore swells.
Migrating salmon move through these rugged shorelines in waves feeding aggressively on their way to their natal streams; they are found in shallow waters ranging from 30ft to 100ft which makes for the most exciting fights!

Chinook salmon will take long runs once hooked along the surface, thrashing about wildly! Offshore, the salmon are found at depths ranging from 100ft to 300ft; accidental catches of halibut and other bottom fish are quite common at these depths.

Jigging is the most popular method for bottom fishing and setting anchor + bait bag are also very common methods for drawing these fish in.

West coast trips are offered as 4-day packages that generally include accommodation and meals.

Customized packages are available for those with accommodations already in place.

Rate for West Coast Vancouver Island

4-day Fishing Package

4 days of fishing on Vancouver Islands absolutely spectacular and rugged west coast. 6 people max per trip.

Charter price is dependant on area and availability. Accommodation not included and will need to be booked by you separately.

Starting at $6000 CAD

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What to Bring

Dress for all and any weather!!!! Conditions on the water change quickly and it can become much hotter and cooler than conditions on land, all in the same day. We have a saying on the coast of British Columbia: "If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes!".
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • layered clothing
  • Wet weather gear
  • Drinks
  • Lunch/snacks
  • A cooler to pack home your catch
  • If needed, Sea sickness meds and or wrist bands
  • DFO Tidal Fishing licenses (pacific region)
    • https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/index-eng.html
Also purchase Salmon stamps if you desire to retain any salmon. Everyone that wishes to fish MUST have a valid license. If you are under the age of 16 you still need a license, it is free, but you must still pay for salmon stamps to keep any salmon. Bring a cooler large enough to pack home your catch; pre-stocking your cooler with ice is a good idea on a hot day. There is a cooler on the boat with ice to keep your catch cold for the day while fishing so it is best to leave yours in the vehicle. Your fish will be cleaned and bagged by your guide for easy and clean transport.
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