British Columbia Salmon Fishing Trips
- British Columbia is a popular salmon fishing destination.fishing boat near odessa image by Dmytro Ruksha from Fotolia.com
British Columbia offers both river and ocean salmon fishing opportunities year-round. There are many companies that specialize in full service salmon fishing trips in British Columbia. Before you arrive for your fishing trip, remember that a valid Canadian fishing license issued by the Fisheries and Oceans of Canada is required by all individuals to fish for salmon in Canada. - Salmon Eye Charters offers fishing trips off the west coast of Vancouver Island near the town of Ucluelet. This coastal region's fishing season runs from May through September. Four salmon fishing packages are offered by Salmon Eye Charters. Trips from two to six days include accommodations overlooking the water in the town of Ucluelet. Accommodations, meals and services vary depending on the package chosen. Salmon Eye Charters runs salmon fishing charters on three boats, a 27-foot Apollo, a 29-foot Trophy and a 25-foot Sea Ray, all of which can fit up to 5 people comfortably. Day trips are also possible.
Salmon Eye Charters
Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Canada
877-777-4344
salmoneye.net - Terry Weaver is a 25-year veteran of fishing the waters around Prince Rupert along the northern coast of British Columbia. Prince Rupert is only about 100 miles from Ketchikan, Alaska. Weaver, who holds a Masters certificate in marine safety, guides salmon fishing tours from Vancouver Island to Alaska. Charters require a minimum of three days and include the cost of fuel, the captain, ice, bait and fishing gear. Shimano rods and Penn reels are provided for salmon fishing. To make reservations, a 25 percent deposit is required and is non-refundable. However, date changes are possible since charters are available any time of the year. Terry's BC Fishing Charters guarantees fish will be caught or customers don't have to pay for the charter.
Terry's BC Fishing Charters
Box 1118
Prince Rupert, BC V8J4H6
866-601-6086
terryscharters.com - The Coastal Island Fishing Adventures offers guided salmon fishing trips in the calm waters of Discovery Passage and Campbell River, located on the central east coast of Vancouver Island. The calm river waters make fishing here good year round. Anglers can fish for Chinook salmon all year. July through September offers anglers coho, pink and sockeye salmon and chum salmon. From late December to early March, anglers can fish for Chinook and King Salmon. Coastal Island Fishing Adventures has several boat styles for fishing trips, including 23-foot to 25-foot covered cruisers, and, for one to two people, a 17-foot open Boston whaler or a 14-foot Tyee rowboat. Rates include a guide, fishing gear and bait, foul weather gear, fuel, and snacks and beverages.
Coastal Island Fishing Adventures
457 Albatross Cres.
Campbell River, BC, Canada V9W6A5
888-225-9776
coastalislandfishing.com