Frequently Asked Questions

We provide our guests with a private boat charter for up to 4 people. This means you, your family and friends will be the only clients on our boat which allows us to customize an adventure based on the interests of your group. We can tailor a sport-fishing adventure to target your desired species, or leave the rods behind and spend our time on the water viewing bears, whales and sea lions.

A 26’ Custom Sea Ray The “Megabite” and a Pursuit 2470 Walkaround, The “Tiamat”. If your group is larger than 4 people we work closely with other qualified local skippers to add additional vessels as necessary.

Ucluelet is known for world class Salmon & Halibut fishing. In the spring and summer months all five species of Pacific salmon are found in our local waters. Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) & Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon) our the primary target species of our salmon fishing trips. Throughout the Summer, Halibut fishing is fun and productive. Due to their excellent eating quality, many of our guests decide to target halibut as their primary species of interest

Our summer fishing season starts in late march and concludes at the beginning of october. June July & August are the peak season for fishing.

Keeping fish is certainly not a requirement, many guests who visit from around the world simply want to experience the west coast and try something new. We encourage guests only to retain fish that they plan to consume. If you don’t like eating fish, we can take a photo and let them swim away.

Yes. We’ve got you covered. We have all of the best top quality rods, reels and fishing tackle aboard our boats.

Early reservations are strongly encouraged. The majority of our guests come on an annual basis and reserve their day on the calendar many months in advance of the fishing season. However we do our best to accommodate everyone and in our busy summer season, walk ons are welcome and encouraged to reach out to us.

Guests should consider bringing: Beverages, warm clothing, sunscreen and snacks to better enjoy their adventure. If your adventure includes fishing, than a printed version of your fishing license is also a must!If you are interested in a catered meal included in your charter, we can help arrange that with our local partners. 

Our fishing charters are private. Booking with us means you have reserved the entire boat for you and whoever you invite. 

Absolutely, we are a family friendly business that encourages guests of all ages to join in on the adventure. Our only stipulation is that children should wear a PFD (lifejacket) at all times on our boats.

Guests who have a history of seasickness or who get motion sick easily should do their best to prepare prior to the charter. Dimenhydrinate (Gravol) taken prior to boarding can help prevent seasickness before it starts. The comfort of our guests is top priority for our guides, a lot of seasickness can be prevented by planning ahead based on the prevailing sea conditions. If you are worried about feeling sick, or begin to feel sick we can always move the vessel to more sheltered and comfortable areas to accommodate our guests. 

We have a flushing porta-potty in the cabin of our boat.

Our vessels are  equipped with a full medical kit, hypothermia kit, , personal locator beacon, throw lines and lifejackets. All of our vessels are compliant with the Transport Canada Small Vessel Compliance program and carry all the necessary safety equipment required by Transport Canada.

Ucluelet is pronounced “yoo-CLUE-let “, and is derived from the First Nations Nuu-chah-nulth language meaning “people of the safe harbour”.