West Coast Ocean Charters 

5.0
(50 reviews)
 200 Hemlock Street, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada–

West Coast Ocean Charters 

Ucluelet, BC, Canada
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23 ft
3
5.0
(50 reviews)

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!

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!

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4 Hour Trip – Jigging Bash
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 15
Lingcod
Rockfish
Black Rockfish
US $464
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Salmon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 13 - Sep 15
Salmon (Chinook)
US $464
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 12 - Sep 15
Lingcod
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
+1
US $696
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 13 - Sep 15
Lingcod
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $696
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 13 - Sep 15
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
US $856
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 13 - Sep 15
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
US $856
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
50 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (50)

  • Adrian Yu
    Adrian Yu
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    What a wonderful day!

    8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish on June 30, 2025 • 2 adults

    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!

  • Patrick Quinn
    Patrick Quinn
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Two, 8 hour days with Captain Brent

    8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish on June 30, 2023 • 3 adults

    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.

  • Wylie Mclallen
    Wylie Mclallen
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Captain Brent

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 29, 2022 • 2 adults

    Brent is a very nice fellow whose company was more enjoyable as we came to know him. He gave perfect instructions when we hooked the fish and we caught our limit of Chinook Salmon and then we jigged for Ling Cod and caught two. Captain filleted our catch and told us where to have them frozen and packaged. It was a wonderful experience and I intend to call upon Brent for more fishing in the years to come.

  • Wylie Mclallen
    Wylie Mclallen
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    half a day trip with Captain Brent

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 29, 2023 • 3 adults

    We had a wonderful time from beginning to end with exciting catches of chinook, coho and ling cod. Also, it was particularly enjoyable to watch Captain Brent filet our catch and toss the offal to a waiting seal.

  • Kym Penner
    Kym Penner
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great way to spend a few hours!

    4 Hour Trip – Jigging Bash on May 26, 2023 • 2 adults

    Brent was super attentive, he was aware of how we were feeling as the fog rolled in and helped us bring in a few fish. We had a great few hours and would totally recommend Brent to anyone! Thanks again Brent!!

  • Andriy Bidzilya
    Andriy Bidzilya
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing 6 hour fishing trip with Capitan Brent.

    6 Hour Trip (PM) on September 11, 2022 • 3 adults

    The weather was not good for fishing that day, the information from another boats came that the sea was chunky and catch was not the great. Brent had managed to find right spots and used his equipment and brilliant mastery to make our trip a success and total delight. We caught our quota for salmon, few lingcods, and rock fish. 200% recommend to go with Brent.

  • Maria Maltais
    Maria Maltais
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the water!

    8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish on May 20, 2023 • 2 adults

    Great trip and great captain! We had a great experience and Brent is a great captain with a lot of knowledge. This was part of our bucket list and we were not disappointed!

  • Parker Kearns
    Parker Kearns
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 27, 2024 • 2 adults
  • Magnus Bradley
    Magnus Bradley
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day with Captain Brent.

    8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish on August 26, 2023 • 2 adults

    Had the best day!! Caught Salmon, Halibut, Skate, Dogfish, and saw a Grey Whale and a Humpback Whale. Brent was great, and would highly recommend.

  • Nicholas Foisy
    Nicholas Foisy
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Adventure!!

    Full Day Trip on July 11, 2023 • 3 adults

    Limited out on halibut in the first hour, saw whales, an albatross, seals, eagles and even landed a salmon thanks to Brent’s hard work! Would highly recommend!

Rating

5.0
50 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (50)

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Adrian Yu
Adrian Yu
Repeat angler
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
What a wonderful day!
8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish on June 30, 2025 • 2 adults

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!

Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Lingcod
Rockfish
William Havelka
William Havelka
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2019
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Brent
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2023 • 2 adults

Stephen Daschel
Stephen Daschel
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Brent was an excellent fishing guide.
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 26, 2025 • 3 adults

Captain Brent was a excellent fishing guide. He new where to go, and how to catch each species we were targeting. Brent gave great instructions on how to use the his gear and catch lots of fish!

Westcoast Ocean Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thankyou for the great review Steve. I hooe to see you all again in Ucluelet!!

Nicholas Van Beinum
Nicholas Van Beinum
Repeat angler
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half Day w/ Brent
Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 11, 2022 • 1 adult

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!

Westcoast Ocean Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks for the great Review Nicholas. It was a nasty ocean! But we made it work. I'm glad you had a good time! I hope to see you again in Ucluelet. Brent

Patrick Quinn
Patrick Quinn
Repeat angler
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Two, 8 hour days with Captain Brent
8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish on June 30, 2023 • 3 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon

FAQs about West Coast Ocean Charters

West Coast Ocean Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Jigging Bash (4 hours)
  • CA $650 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Salmon (4 hours)
  • CA $975 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • CA $975 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • CA $1,200 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Halibut / Ground Fish (8 hours)
  • CA $1,200 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with West Coast Ocean Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with West Coast Ocean Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Penn, Islander)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No)
West Coast Ocean Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (29 miles )
West Coast Ocean Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with West Coast Ocean Charters include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your operator

Westcoast Ocean Charters
Westcoast Ocean Charters
Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
11 Fishing Reports
50 Customer reviews
Member since July 2019
Captain Brent started fishing with his father at young age. As the years went by he realized fishing needed to be his full-time job. He was totally hooked and left his old job to pursue a fishing career. He started guiding fishing trips in 2003 and worked up and down the B.C. coast for the past 19 years. He arrived in Ucluelet in 2014 and was amazed by the great fishing opportunities of the area. He's passionate about sustainable fishing.
Westcoast Ocean Charters
Westcoast Ocean Charters
11
reports
50
reviews
2019
member since
Captain Brent started fishing with his father at young age. As the years went by he realized fishing needed to be his full-time job. He was totally hooked and left his old job to pursue a fishing career. He started guiding fishing trips in 2003 and worked up and down the B.C. coast for the past 19 years. He arrived in Ucluelet in 2014 and was amazed by the great fishing opportunities of the area. He's passionate about sustainable fishing.

The fish you can target

Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • June fishing trip
    Parker K.
    Parker K.
  • Two six hour days
    Kerry M.
    Kerry M.
  • half a day trip with Captain Brent
    Wylie M.
    Wylie M.
  • Full day with Captain Brent.
    Magnus B.
    Magnus B.
  • Two, 8 hour days with Captain Brent
    Patrick Q.
    Patrick Q.
  • June fishing trip
    Arsen G.
    Arsen G.
  • Great way to spend a few hours!
    Kym P.
    Kym P.
  • Great Day on the water!
    Maria M.
    Maria M.
  • Amazing 6 hour fishing trip with Capitan Brent.
    Andriy B.
    Andriy B.
  • Half Day Trip with Captain Brent
    Wylie M.
    Wylie M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Penn, Islander
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All ages for a half day; at least 10 for full day
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Ucluelet right now

HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)Salmon (Pink)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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