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Experience the Best Salmon and Halibut Fishing in Ucluelet with Castaway Charters!

Experience the best Salmon and Halibut fishing in Ucluelet with Castaway Charters. We offer fully guided fishing charters on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, targeting delicious and challenging game fish in the Pacific North. Our charters take place on our luxury sport fishing Bayliner boat 'Castaway', which is the largest vessel of its kind in the area.

'Castaway' is equipped with a full-size washroom with a flushable toilet for added comfort on your trip. It comfortably accommodates up to 5 people, ensuring plenty of space for everyone. Onboard, we have the latest gear and technology, including Furuno radar and Lowrance fishfinder and GPS, allowing us to locate schools of Salmon and Halibut and stay on them as you reel them in.

For fishing gear, we use 10’6" G Loomis rods and Islander MR 3 reels, as well as Scotty’s High-Performance electric downriggers for fishing at any depth. With this top-of-the-line equipment, you'll be able to catch your limit of Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod, and Rockfish while admiring the stunning scenery of Vancouver Island’s coastline. Keep an eye out for marine wildlife such as whales, sea lions, bears, eagles, and more that call this diverse ecosystem home.

Bring a cooler with you on the trip to take home the freshest of fillets. We offer the option to get your fish vacuum packed nearby, ensuring optimal freshness. Our commitment to respecting your catch means you'll go home with the best-tasting fish on the coast.

Book now with Castaway Charters and enjoy the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Secure your dates and become part of our fishing community.

How to get there?

Available fish species

Halibut
Lingcod
Chinook Salmon
Black Seabass

Amenities

Toilet Electric Freshwater full-size toilet
GPS With AutoPilot by Raymarine
Fishfinder Lowrance 10"
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System Stereo
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box 3 of them
Radio
Sonar
Radar Furuno

FAQs

What are the trip rates for Castaway Charters?

Castaway Charters provides the following trips to customers:

  • Half Day Afternoon Trip (4 hours): CA $675 per group + CA $75 per person after 1 guest
  • Extended Half Day Trip – Upgrade (6 hours): CA $1,095 per group + CA $75 per person after 2 guests
  • 2 Day Trip – Salmon/Halibut Combo (2 days): CA $1,675 per day per group + CA $100 per person after 2 guests
  • Full Day Trip – Salmon & Halibut (8 hours): CA $1,675 per group + CA $100 per person after 2 guests

Which amenities are available onboard with Castaway Charters?

When you reserve a trip with Castaway Charters, you can enjoy the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet: Electric freshwater full-size toilet
  • GPS: Equipped with AutoPilot by Raymarine
  • Fishfinder: Lowrance 10
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System: Stereo
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box: Three available
  • Radio
  • Sonar
  • Radar: Provided by Furuno

What's included in the trip price with Castaway Charters?

Trips booked with Castaway Charters include the following amenities:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Professionally cleaned and filleted for you)

What types of fishing does Castaway Charters offer?

Castaway Charters provides a variety of fishing options, including:

  • Inshore Fishing: Targets salmon during specific seasons
  • Nearshore Fishing: Focuses on fishing near the shore
  • Offshore Fishing: Targets salmon and halibut in deeper waters
  • Wreck Fishing: Targets halibut and ling cod around underwater wrecks

What fishing techniques does Castaway Charters offer?

Castaway Charters provides a variety of fishing techniques, including:

  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Halibut and Ling Cod)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own Fly Rod)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Salmon and Halibut)

Which fish species can I catch with Castaway Charters?

Castaway Charters specializes in targeting the following fish species:

  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Seabass (Black)