West Coast Ocean Charters
West Coast Ocean Charters have access to some of the best Salmon and Halibut fishing areas on the west coast of Vancouver Island. For guests who enjoy sightseeing, this will also be a great opportunity to get a glimpse of some rare sea and land creatures. This area is the home of blacktail deer, sea lions, sea otters, blue heron, black bears, wolves, and bald eagles. Captain Brent guides fishing trips with expertise and he always makes sure his guests have an amazing time.
Ucluelet, BC, where the charter is based, has an abundance of bait, such as squid, herring, and anchovies, which creates terrific conditions for the Salmon and bottom fish population. You’ll be able to catch Chinook, Coho, Pink, and Sockeye Salmon by trolling, or go jigging for Lingcod and Halibut.
A proven West Coast design, the captain’s 23’ Boston Whaler Conquest provides a comfortable ride for everyone on board. The boat has a high gunnel, which is perfect for offshore trolling or cruising among the islets of Barkley Sound. She’s fully equipped with navigation and safety gear, as well as an onboard toilet. The boat accommodates up to 3 guests.
Kids of all ages are welcome on half-day trips since you’ll stay along the coastline. For full-day trips, they need to be at least 10 years old, since the trips are longer and you’ll go up to 20 miles offshore.
Your fishing equipment, lures, and bait are included in the price. If you want to keep the catch, the captain will clean it after the trip for no extra charge. You only need to purchase your fishing license and bring snacks and drinks for the day.
Whether you’ve come here to catch huge Halibut, Salmon, snap the perfect wildlife photo, or simply explore the local waters, West Coast Ocean Charters will make sure you have an unforgettable day!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
+45Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Jun 30, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish
What a wonderful day!
Despite the less-than-ideal weather, we still managed to land 10 great catches thanks to the captain’s experience and guidance. He really knows his stuff and showed us some excellent fishing techniques throughout the trip. Highly recommend this charter if you’re looking for a knowledgeable and professional crew who can still deliver a great day of fishing in tough conditions!
Despite the less-than-ideal weather, we still managed to land 10 great catches thanks to the captain’s experience and guidance....
Aug 9, 2024
Full Day Trip
Great trip
Fun captain.
Fun captain.
Jul 27, 2023
6 Hour Trip (AM)
Fishing with Brent
Captain replied
Tofino, British Columbia
Jul 11, 2022
Half Day Trip – Salmon
Half Day w/ Brent
A phenomenal day of fishing with Brent. He was honest before we set off about the wind making things rough out in the open ocean and what opportunities might be out of bounds, but despite this we still pulled up a limit of coho and I even got to pull in a chinook, definitely a fish to remember! Unfortunately my sea legs were not under me and Brent was very accommodating finding calmer waters where we could fish and not be so churned up by the water. The gear was high quality, I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking to make their Vancouver Island fishing dreams come true. Thanks Brent!
A phenomenal day of fishing with Brent. He was honest before we set off about the wind making things rough out in the open ocean...
Captain replied
Calgary, AB
Jun 30, 2023
8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish
Two, 8 hour days with Captain Brent
Captain Brent worked very hard to ensure that all three of us caught our limit of salmon. The water was also very rough so he balanced catching salmon with each of us not getting sea-sick so we could still enjoy the day. On the second day Brent selected calmer waters and we still did well catching salmon. Overall a great couple of days on the ocean fishing.
Captain Brent worked very hard to ensure that all three of us caught our limit of salmon. The water was also very rough so he...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
+45Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
What a wonderful day!
8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish on June 30, 2025
Despite the less-than-ideal weather, we still managed to land 10 great catches thanks to the captain’s experience and guidance. He really knows his stuff and showed us some excellent fishing techniques throughout the trip. Highly recommend this charter if you’re looking for a knowledgeable and professional crew who can still deliver a great day of fishing in tough conditions!
Despite the less-than-ideal weather, we still managed to land 10 great catches thanks to the captain’s experience and guidance. He really knows his stuff and showed us some excellent fishing techniques throughout the trip. Highly recommend this charter if you’re looking for a knowledgeable and professional crew who can still deliver a great day of fishing in tough conditions!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip
Full Day Trip on August 9, 2024
Fun captain.
Fun captain.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Brent
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2023
Tofino, British Columbia
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day w/ Brent
Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 11, 2022
A phenomenal day of fishing with Brent. He was honest before we set off about the wind making things rough out in the open ocean and what opportunities might be out of bounds, but despite this we still pulled up a limit of coho and I even got to pull in a chinook, definitely a fish to remember! Unfortunately my sea legs were not under me and Brent was very accommodating finding calmer waters where we could fish and not be so churned up by the water. The gear was high quality, I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking to make their Vancouver Island fishing dreams come true. Thanks Brent!
A phenomenal day of fishing with Brent. He was honest before we set off about the wind making things rough out in the open ocean and what opportunities might be out of bounds, but despite this we still pulled up a limit of coho and I even got to pull in a chinook, definitely a fish to remember! Unfortunately my sea legs were not under me and Brent was very accommodating finding calmer waters where we could fish and not be so churned up by the water. The gear was high quality, I would definitely...
Calgary, AB
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Two, 8 hour days with Captain Brent
8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish on June 30, 2023
Captain Brent worked very hard to ensure that all three of us caught our limit of salmon. The water was also very rough so he balanced catching salmon with each of us not getting sea-sick so we could still enjoy the day. On the second day Brent selected calmer waters and we still did well catching salmon. Overall a great couple of days on the ocean fishing.
Captain Brent worked very hard to ensure that all three of us caught our limit of salmon. The water was also very rough so he balanced catching salmon with each of us not getting sea-sick so we could still enjoy the day. On the second day Brent selected calmer waters and we still did well catching salmon. Overall a great couple of days on the ocean fishing.
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