Most Tofino Charter operators offer a private group charter, with all necessary fishing equipment and tackle provided as part of your outfitted excursion. Many local saltwater charter operators offer a minimum 5-6 hour fishing trip as well as full day options. Fishing licenses can be purchased in Tofino prior to departure and will run Canadian residents approximately $6 for the day plus a salmon stamp for about another $7. Non-residents can expect to pay a bit more per day plus the salmon stamp.
Purchase a British Columbia
fishing license online here.
To catch a crab, a daily license is required and there is a limit of six Dungeness crabs per day with minimum size requirements. You are only allowed to take male crab – please ask about how to make the distinction, as our local population depends on this rule. Contact the local fisheries at 725-3468 or check the poster located in the window at the post office (First and Campbell Street) or the local Tackle Shop for further information.
The regulations for the 2009 fishery are expected to be a daily limit of 2 Coho Salmon and 2 Chinook Salmon, 1 Halibut, 3 ling cod and 3 Rockfish per day per licensed person. Your charter operator will know the restrictions on all species, with in-season updates posted at the Fisheries office and Tackle Shop in Tofino.
Generally you should expect to pay around $110.00 per hour for offshore Vessels (22-25ft.) and $90.00 for inshore/Fly fishing Vessels (17-20ft.). There will be a minimum hourly charge, and the price you pay is for the boat and guide, not per person. Most local charter vessels can host 3-4 anglers, and you can also wait-list to share the boat with others. Generally, afternoon fishing charters have less hourly minimums than A.M. charters.
Tofino & Ucluelet Fishing Charters
Advance charter bookings in 2010 will have the 12% H.S.T. (tax) included and there is no fuel surcharge. Save between $48 - $120 depending on the trip. Welcome to Biggar Fish Charters. Local guide Rick Biggar has 20+ years experience as a guide and commercial fisherman. No deposit required when booking. We like to keep things simple!
Located at 4th Street Dock • Tofino, BC
Toll free 1-800-307-0277, Local(250) 726-8987
Clayoquot Ventures Guide Service
“Tofino’s Most Recommended Saltwater and Freshwater Fishing Outfitter” since 1996 for family, friends, and corporate groups. Our top quality guide team, vessels and gear are ready to host both novice and ardent anglers for salmon, halibut, bottomfish, trout, or steelhead. Fly & Tackle shop. Fly-fishing experts. Accommodation Package. Groups welcome.
561 Campbell St • Tofino, BC
Toll free 1-888-534-7422, Local (250)725-2700
450 Neill St • Tofino, BC
Toll free 1-888-286-3466, Local (250) 725-2133
Salmon Fishing Charters in Ucluelet, BC
Phone 1-877-777-4344 • info@salmoneye.net
Sport Fishing with Chris Barker
341 Olsen Road • Tofino, BC
(250) 725-8200
Premium Saltwater Charters Tofino BC
Toll Free: 1 (877) 537-6444 • Local: (250) 266-0587
Fishing Charters in Ucluelet
westcoastfish@telus.net • Ucluelet, BC
(250) 726-HALI, or (250) 726-8221
About Tofino Fishing Charters
The companies listed above will be able to provide you with a safe and memorable Tofino fishing charter. There are various charter options for you to choose from, with the larger companies able to host single or multiple boat groups. The smaller companies tend to run with one vessel - everything from a 17 foot open inshore craft for Fly fishing or light tackle, to a 30-plus foot covered fishing cruiser for offshore excursions.
Remote Freshwater Fishing options are available for the adventurous types, with Float Plane access streams and Lakes in some very pristine settings
within Clayoquot Sound. Steelhead, Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout inhabit these waters, and are carefully released on all of these unique excursions. Bring
your camera to help capture the memories.
We recommend that you use the fishing charter information above to find an operator that will provide you with the experience that you are looking
for. If you'd like to let us know about how your salmon fishing trip went, please do send us an email with some pictures. We would love to post a
picture of that big smiley that helped make your Tofino vacation memorable.
What you should Bring
While most charters are fully equipped, many guides welcome anglers to bring their favourite equipment along. Discuss with your guide or outfitter in advance whether your gear will be suited to your planned fishery. You should be prepared with Warm layered clothing, a Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Food and Beverages and a camera. For those prone to motion sickness, you may choose to take an anti-nausea pill well in advance of your fishing charter. For visiting anglers with their own boats, you can purchase all types of quality tackle, Fly gear and outdoor clothing at a fully stocked Fly & Tackle shop in Tofino.
Boat Launching
Motorized boats can be launched and moored for a fee at the Fourth Street Dock (250-725-4441) in Tofino or launched from Grice Bay boat launch inside the National Park. Motorized boat launch is prohibited from all public beaches. Infractions carry fines as well as an unforeseen environmental penalty.
There is an excellent public kayak launch located beside First Street Dock, in front of the Fred Tibbs condo building at the end of First Street.
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