Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - 29'

Clear skies, blue waters, and monster Salmon breaking the surface – that paints a picture of Comox. All this picture is missing is you! Luckily, Island Pursuit Sport Fishing is here to change that and bring you to the hottest fishing off the shore of British Columbia.

Captain Steve Veloso invites you to join him for a fun-filled day of hook ups.  He operates a 29’ Pursuit cuddy cabin, manufactured in 2001 and fully rejuvenated in 2017. You can bring 4 of your fishing buddies with you on this fishing excursion, her spacious back deck and roomy cabin offer plenty of room for everyone feel comfortable. You’ll get to your chosen fishing grounds in no time, thanks to the twin Evinrude engines with 200 HP each.

The waters of British Columbia hold many species that are exciting to target and Capt. Steve will get you on top of all of them. Bottom fishing for Rockfish and Halibut can land you big beasts. You’ll also troll for Chinook and Coho Salmon, with the help of the onboard outriggers. That’ll allow you to wet more lines at the same and when you’re going after BC Salmon you want all the lines you can get. Spending an entire day going after Kings and Silvers isn’t on many anglers bucket lists for no reason!

The charter will provide you with all the required rods, reels, and tackle for this angling adventure. Kids of all ages are welcome on board, Capt. Steve loves getting young anglers hooked on sportfishing. After a day spent landing fish your catch will be cleaned and filleted once you’re back at the dock.

Make the first step on your new fishing journey. Book a trip with Island Pursuit Sport Fishing and cast off on a trip you won’t forget!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Half Day
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $563
    A 5 hour fishing charter is an entry level fishing experience. You will have a chance to fish for salmon and learn what fishing is all about. GST is not included in the price.
  • Private trip
    Winter Flat Rate
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 30
    US $654
    We want to remind and encourage you to take advantage of our 365 day fishing schedule. If you visit the Comox Valley for work, vacation or have family visiting Oct. 15 - April 15th we have something for you. Enjoy a flexible 5 - 8 hr fishing charter for one special price!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Half Day
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $672
    Gives you the flexibility to find the fish, stay on the fish, and have an overall excellent experience. The 6 hour half day provides full range of our fishing area and the best chance to fish a tide change. Salmon and seasonal Crabbing available. GST is not included in the price.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Full Day
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $890
    Full days are always recommended when booking a fishing charter. Full days give us the best opportunity to provide the best experience possible. This option gives you the day to try and catch your Limits of: Salmon, Bottom fish and seasonal Crabbing. GST is not included in the price.
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FAQs about Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - 29'

Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - 29' offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $775 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Half Day (5 hours)
  • CA $900 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Winter Flat Rate (7 hours)
  • CA $925 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Half Day (6 hours)
  • CA $1,225 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Full Day (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - 29', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - 29' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Islander, Shimano)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Light snacks)
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks)

Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - 29' offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing

Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - 29' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - 29' include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Steve Veloso
Comox, British Columbia, Canada
10 Fishing Reports
17 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since May 2016
I spent my first day on the water at 3 days old on my dad's commercial fishing boat. Growing up helping him and going to school, I got my own boat when I was 10. I used to work around a fish camp and when I turned 12 a got asked to take my first charter out for money. We did great and I was hooked. When I was 14 I started working for a lodge guiding. At 16 I started fishing on the west coast and Haida Gwaii. 9 years ago I bought my first charter boat and started Island Pursuit Sport Fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish

Boat specs

Pursuit 2870 (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2004, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 55 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
Private
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Islander, Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Light snacks
Drinks
Water, soft drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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Experience
Excellent
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Half day with Chris was amazing! Just the vacation needed
Half day with Chris was amazing! Just the vacation needed
Half day with Chris was amazing! Just the vacation needed
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
60%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Morgan L.
North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Half day with Chris was amazing! Just the vacation needed

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half Day on July 7, 2022
Chris was great! Amazing stories and fish catching all day! 26lb’er it was amazing. Going back soon!
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Keith A.
Edmonton, Alberta
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VERIFIED   8 Hour Full Day on May 23, 2022
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Lyall K.
Edmonton, AB
Excellent
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We booked a full day and 6hr half day with Steve

VERIFIED   8 Hour Full Day on August 14, 2019
I can only describe the experience as one of the better guided fishing trips out of 20 some years of fishing the west coast...
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Baochang W.
Vancouver, BC
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Half Day on July 8, 2020
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Peter M.
Nanaimo, BC
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VERIFIED   8 Hour Full Day on August 8, 2018
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