Top Rated Fishing Charters in British Columbia

Q: Who are the best rated guides in British Columbia?

Some of the best rated guides in British Columbia are: Fijian Son Fishing Charter Westcoast Fish Expeditions Vancouver Island Sportfishing Johnny's Sport Fishing Fortress Lake Fishing Retreat Blackbeard Fishing Charters Wild West Sport Fishing Kilby Lodge - Sturgeon Adventures Coastal Elements Charters Overtime Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in British Columbia?

Some of the best trip types in British Columbia are: Offshore Fishing Inshore Fishing River Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Shore Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in British Columbia?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in British Columbia are: Albacore Tuna Atlantic Cod Atlantic Halibut Black Rockfish Brook Trout Brown Rockfish Brown Trout Canary Rockfish Chinook Salmon Chum Salmon

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

British Columbia Fishing Charters(31 charters available)31 charters available

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Campbell River

24 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Guests praise Jason's local knowledge and consistent salmon limits with bonus whale sightings

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2-4 Guests

3-8 Hours

17 Trips

Available This Week

Starts fromCAD$ 440

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Sooke

36 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests love William's local knowledge, successful catches, and friendly teaching style

(34)

3-8 Guests

1-6 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts fromCAD$ 5

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British Columbia

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Guests rave about Robert's expertise leading to trophy sturgeon catches including 10-footers

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1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$716

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Ucluelet, BC

10 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Guests love Captain Mark's local knowledge and consistent success limiting out on salmon

(17)

4-6 Guests

4-10 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 5 Months

Starts from$505

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Vancouver

37 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Guests rave about limiting out on salmon and halibut with expert guides

(10)

1-4 Guests

6-10 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$728

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Vancouver

32 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Mike's steelhead expertise and ability to consistently put them on fish

(10)

1-2 Guests

8 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Vancouver

28 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups

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Customers rave about Johnny's sturgeon expertise and monster fish catches on Fraser River

(10)

1-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available in 2 Months

Starts from$537

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Vancouver

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Guests rave about exceptional fishing, outstanding staff, and five-star lodge experience

(10)

1-8 Guests

1 Hour

14 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$2,500

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Vancouver

27 Yrs experience

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Guests love Captain Laurel's expertise in finding salmon and his patient, engaging teaching style

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-10 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$506

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Vancouver

19 Yrs experience

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Customers rave about consistent salmon limits and Raiden's expert local knowledge

(10)

1-4 Guests

5-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$532

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Ucluelet

14 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

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Praised for putting customers on fish quickly and going above and beyond for success

(9)

1-6 Guests

4-10 Hours

6 Trips

Available in 5 Months

Starts fromCAD$ 875

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Vancouver

9 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers praise Pete's fish-finding expertise and friendly approach to salmon fishing

(8)

1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$624

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in British Columbia

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Fishing in British Columbia offers diverse opportunities from Vancouver Island's coastal waters to the Fraser River system, targeting chinook salmon, coho salmon, halibut, lingcod, steelhead, and massive sturgeon. Anglers experience both offshore and inshore fishing, with fly fishing on rivers like the Cowichan and Stamp, plus specialized sturgeon adventures on the Fraser. Guides consistently demonstrate extensive local knowledge and patient teaching approaches, making trips family-friendly for all skill levels from beginners to experienced anglers. Many charters provide bonus wildlife viewing including whales, eagles, and sea lions, while multi-day packages offer comprehensive experiences with prawn trapping and crab fishing adding variety to salmon-focused adventures.

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British Columbia

5 / 5

Based on 277 reviews by Guidesly users

Soleil M

August 29, 2024

1 Guest

Captain Al is the best guide we've ever had! He brings a fun atmosphere and truly excels at his craft.

Vancouver

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Customers call Al the best guide ever - outstanding knowledge and puts you on fish immediately

(2)

1-3 Guests

5-10 Hours

3 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts fromCAD$ 534

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Marc

August 17, 2024

Trip taken August 17, 2024

Offshore, PM - 5 hrs Trip

12:00 AM - 5:00 AM

4 Guests

What a great time my son and I had with Captain Wayne . His boat was perfectly fit for the fishing and we had a lot of fun . Thanks Captain Wayne . We caught a lot of fish and it was nicely cleaned ny captain Wayne . We ll come back for sure

Vancouver Island

16 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for exceptional local knowledge, patient teaching, and consistent salmon catches

(14)

1-5 Guests

2-8 Hours

9 Trips

Available in 2 Months

Starts fromCAD$ 385

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Frank S

August 16, 2024

1 Guest

One of the best fishing days of my life—professional, friendly, successful, and absolutely amazing. My next trip will definitely be with Jason again

Vancouver

26 Yrs experience

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Guests call it one of the best fishing days ever - professional, successful, amazing

(1)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available in 2 Months

Starts from$402

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Micahel D

August 1, 2024

1 Guest

For a high-end fishing experience, Queen Charlotte Lodge is a must. The service is outstanding, the food is exceptional, and the accommodations are pristine, comfortable, and stylishly furnished. The boats are excellent, and the guides are top-notch. An unforgettable experience awaits—this is one trip you won’t regret.

Vancouver

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Guests rave about exceptional fishing, outstanding staff, and five-star lodge experience

(10)

1-8 Guests

1 Hour

14 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$2,500

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Barry K

May 22, 2024

1 Guest

Captain Mark was great! We all limited out, and it was a very enjoyable time. Thanks, Mark!

Ucluelet, BC

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Guests love Captain Mark's local knowledge and consistent success limiting out on salmon

(17)

4-6 Guests

4-10 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 5 Months

Starts from$505

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Fishing Charters in British Columbia, Canada

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British Columbia Fishing Charters(31 charters available)31 charters available

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Top Species

Albacore Tuna

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic Halibut

Black Rockfish

Brook Trout

Brown Rockfish

Brown Trout

Canary Rockfish

Chinook Salmon

Chum Salmon

Coho Salmon

Cutthroat Trout

Green Sturgeon

Lake Sturgeon

Lingcod

Pacific Cod

Pacific Halibut

Pacific Jack Mackerel

Pink Salmon

Rainbow Trout

Sockeye Salmon

Steelhead Trout

Vermilion Rockfish

Walleye

White Sturgeon

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