Lance's Sportfishing Adventures 

4.8/5 (11 reviews)
 634 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, Canada

Lance's Sportfishing Adventures 

Tofino, BC, Canada
25 ft
4
4.8/5 (11 reviews)

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Lance's Sportfishing Adventures has been in the business for 20 years and offers top-quality charters for everyone. Come to Tofino in British Columbia, Canada and have a true West Coast experience. Captain Lance Desilets will take you on an enjoyable trip to search multiple species in a diverse and abundant ecosystem.

Your trip starts on a 25' Grady White offshore sportfishing boat that's powered by three 150 HP Mercury engines and can carry up to 4 guests. It uses comprehensive navigation technology, a wireless trolling motor, as well as downriggers. There's a toilet you can use and you'll also have an ice-box at your disposal to store fish and drinks.

The species you'll get to target include Chinook and Coho Salmon, Halibut, Cod, as well as Crab. You'll catch them on light tackle by bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, and jigging. You can choose whether to keep or release your catch and your free to bring your kids aboard as well.

Captain Lance will have you covered for all the fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures, and will dress your fish as well. Before you depart, make sure that you've packed your fishing licenses, food, and drinks.

Come to Tofino and have a first-class fishing experience with Lance's Sportfishing Adventures!

Lance's Sportfishing Adventures has been in the business for 20 years and offers top-quality charters for everyone. Come to Tofino in British Columbia, Canada and have a true West Coast experience. Captain Lance Desilets will take you on an enjoyable trip to search multiple species in a diverse and abundant ecosystem.

Your trip starts on a 25' Grady White offshore sportfishing boat that's powered by three 150 HP Mercury engines and can carry up to 4 guests. It uses comprehensive navigation technology, a wireless trolling motor, as well as downriggers. There's a toilet you can use and you'll also have an ice-box at your disposal to store fish and drinks.

The species you'll get to target include Chinook and Coho Salmon, Halibut, Cod, as well as Crab. You'll catch them on light tackle by bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, and jigging. You can choose whether to keep or release your catch and your free to bring your kids aboard as well.

Captain Lance will have you covered for all the fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures, and will dress your fish as well. Before you depart, make sure that you've packed your fishing licenses, food, and drinks.

Come to Tofino and have a first-class fishing experience with Lance's Sportfishing Adventures!

Lance Desilets
Captain
Lance Desilets
23 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
US $820
Entire boat: 2 people
Prime Time (full day)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
US $1,248
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
11 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Greg Brown
Greg Brown
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Caught what we were targeting!
Prime Time (full day) on September 11, 20252 adults

Lance is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, including the weather, and his Grady White boat is in top notch condition and well organized.

Sarah Bielert
Sarah Bielert
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Can't wait to go again!
Prime Time on August 23, 20252 adults

Great time and tight lines! We will be back!

Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Lance Desilets
Response from Captain

thank you for the kind words. i had a fantastic tinke with Dale and Chris! Hope to see them again next year

Greg McCandless
Greg McCandless
us
California, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Lance is the best in Tofino!
Winter Special on July 10, 20242 adults

Almost 25 years experience and a genuine passion for catching fish set Lance apart. I went with him 15 years ago and again today and had an outstanding day on the water and got limits, just like last time, and very involving, just like last time. No need to look further!

Lance Desilets
Response from Captain

Thank you for the kind words. It was truly a pleasure catching up after all these years. Hope to see you guys again soon! Enjoy your bounty, you guys earned it today!! 🤟🤟

Lora A Piccinin
Lora A Piccinin
ca
Windsor, ON, Canada
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Full day ultimate adventure
10 Hour Trip – Ultimate Adventure on September 7, 20214 adults

Started the morning with an up close encounter with a grey whale. Also took in sights during a beautiful sunrise … sea otters, porpoises, sea lions all along a majestic landscape. And then there was fishing. Set crab traps and caught salmon. It was a day our family of four will never forget. Lance was extremely accommodating and made sure all our needs were met. Highly recommend this adventure… highlight and truly unforgettable of our vacation.

Ralph Neu
Ralph Neu
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
3/4 day excursion with captain lance
3/4 Day Trip on March 29, 20224 adults

We had an excellent day . Captain Lance was fun to be with , very professional, and we all tagged out on some nice chrome salmon .

FAQs about Lance's Sportfishing Adventures

Lance's Sportfishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $1,150 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Prime Time (6 hours)
  • CA $1,750 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Prime Time (full day) (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Lance's Sportfishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed flushable toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Lance's Sportfishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We use what the fish bite. 25 years experience, we will do our best to get you on the fish . )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Dressing fish only. Value added can be arranged)
Lance's Sportfishing Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Winter months are typically inshore or near shore fisheries for winter salmon. )
  • Reef fishing
Lance's Sportfishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lance's Sportfishing Adventures include:
  • Cod
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Lance Desilets
Lance Desilets
Lance Desilets

Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 14 hours
Member since January 2021

Captain Lance grew up in the great lakes and has fished his whole life. When he was 19, he decided to move to the Promised Land. West Coast Vancouver Island did not disappoint. He would put this place he calls a real gem against anywhere on the globe for its beauty, diversity and productivity. He throughly enjoys meeting fishers from all spectrums. From the avid angler seeking a fish of a lifetime to a family seeking a true West Coast adventure, it is Captain Lance's job to make that experience happen. If you're planning on visiting Tofino, this adventure is sure to leave you smiling. The captain is knowledgeable of the area, has got a well-equipped boat with bathroom facilities, and the fish will bite any minute!

11 Customer reviews
Typical response within 14 hours
Member since January 2021

Captain Lance grew up in the great lakes and has fished his whole life. When he was 19, he decided to move to the Promised Land. West Coast Vancouver Island did not disappoint. He would put this place he calls a real gem against anywhere on the globe for its beauty, diversity and productivity. He throughly enjoys meeting fishers from all spectrums. From the avid angler seeking a fish of a lifetime to a family seeking a true West Coast adventure, it is Captain Lance's job to make that experience happen. If you're planning on visiting Tofino, this adventure is sure to leave you smiling. The captain is knowledgeable of the area, has got a well-equipped boat with bathroom facilities, and the fish will bite any minute!

The fish you can target

Cod
Cod
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Cod
Cod
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
3 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Winter months are typically inshore or near shore fisheries for winter salmon.
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed flushable toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We use what the fish bite. 25 years experience, we will do our best to get you on the fish .
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Dressing fish only. Value added can be arranged

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We fish with young children and families all the time. Winter months are typically inside calm waters program
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 American Express

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Tofino right now

CrabCrab
HalibutHalibut
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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