Slacktide Sportfishing 

4.9
(53 reviews)
 200 Hemlock Street, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada–

Slacktide Sportfishing 

Ucluelet, BC, Canada
–
26 ft
6
4.9
(53 reviews)

Slacktide Sportfishing will take you to some of the best fishing adventures on Vancouver Island. There's a variety of trips to choose from, ranging from just 5 hours to whole 3 days. Whether you're a beginner or an avid angler, there's a spot for you on this boat. Captain Andrew will be your guide and host, ready to assist when you need him and adjust the trip to get the fish you've always wanted.

You'll be fishing on a 27' Kingfisher Escape boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. This fishing vessel features a fully enclosed cabin with heating and lots of comfortable seating space. The boat is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 40 knots. Besides modern navigational electronics, the boat also has a private toilet.

Depending on the trip you choose, you can go after Halibut, Salmon, Crabs, Lingcod, and Rockfish. A special treat for all hard-core anglers is a 3-day fishing experience, starting in Tofino or Ucluelet. This is one of the best ways to explore the west coast of the Vancouver Island and upgrade your fishing skills.

The captain will prepare your equipment and clean the catch after the trip. You'll need to cover your fishing license and pack food and drinks for the day. It's recommended to have layered clothing.

Slacktide Sportfishing is ready to take you on your next adventure. Pick a date and join the crew!

Slacktide Sportfishing will take you to some of the best fishing adventures on Vancouver Island. There's a variety of trips to choose from, ranging from just 5 hours to whole 3 days. Whether you're a beginner or an avid angler, there's a spot for you on this boat. Captain Andrew will be your guide and host, ready to assist when you need him and adjust the trip to get the fish you've always wanted.

You'll be fishing on a 27' Kingfisher Escape boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. This fishing vessel features a fully enclosed cabin with heating and lots of comfortable seating space. The boat is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 40 knots. Besides modern navigational electronics, the boat also has a private toilet.

Depending on the trip you choose, you can go after Halibut, Salmon, Crabs, Lingcod, and Rockfish. A special treat for all hard-core anglers is a 3-day fishing experience, starting in Tofino or Ucluelet. This is one of the best ways to explore the west coast of the Vancouver Island and upgrade your fishing skills.

The captain will prepare your equipment and clean the catch after the trip. You'll need to cover your fishing license and pack food and drinks for the day. It's recommended to have layered clothing.

Slacktide Sportfishing is ready to take you on your next adventure. Pick a date and join the crew!

Andrew Buckland
Captain
Andrew Buckland
16 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Lighthouse loop
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (2:45 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:45 PM, 6:45 PM)
Lingcod
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $351
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Salmon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 10 - Sep 30
Lingcod
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $561
Entire boat: 2 people
5 hr afternoon trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $688
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $877
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $1,052
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Day Trip – All Inclusive
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15
US $3,578
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
53 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (55)

What anglers say

91%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (53)

  • Katie Boothby
    Katie Boothby
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A great afternoon

    4 Hour Trip – Salmon on August 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    Our group had very little experience of fishing but we had a really great afternoon and caught plenty of Salmon! Thanks to Andrew for making our trip so fun!

  • John Niforos
    John Niforos
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Andrew knows his shit and will put you on fish..

    6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    I caught some salmon and halibut. Andrew is a super rad dude who really knows the local waters very well. 

  • Ted Crawford
    Ted Crawford
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Very productive afternoon

    6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut on June 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    caught our limit of Salmon and the biggest halibut you can legally keep. Andrew is a great guide.

  • David Gramlich
    David Gramlich
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Solid day, great catch!

    Early season special on May 4, 2026 • 6 adults

    Thanks Andrew for the great day! Was a young inexperienced group who needed lots of guidance. Your patience and experience was consistent and created long lasting memories for all! Oh ya 100lbs of fish helps too. Highly recommend Slacktide Charters.

  • Tillmann Beck
    Tillmann Beck
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip overall! Andrew is super knowledgeable

    Lighthouse loop on August 30, 2026 • 1 adult
  • Rossouw Kassier
    Rossouw Kassier
    za
    South Africa
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Best day of fishing!

    Quick trips out (3hr min) on May 8, 2024 • 2 adults

    Andrew was amazing! Made sure everything went smoothly and that we got everything we could have wanted out of our day. He’s extremely knowledgeable and really made the experience a 10/10. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to have. Fantastic day of fishing!

  • Damian Fernandez
    Damian Fernandez
    co
    Colombia
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour trip with kids

    4 Hour Trip – Salmon on July 23, 2023 • 5 adults

    4 hour is not a long trip considering you travel time is about 2 hours, so you only get 2 hours of fishing, however Andrew really know the place we caught salmon, lincod, sea bass and rock fish. Kids had the best time ever! 100% would recommend Andrews boat and fishing experience but maybe doing a few more hours.

  • Brian Dodds
    Brian Dodds
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day trip with Andrew.

    4 Hour Trip – Salmon on July 29, 2021 • 3 adults

    Andrew, my family had a fantastic and memorable time, which is exactly what we were looking for. Your courteous, your professional and your patient. With a bunch of rookies and it was really appreciated. Andrew made us feel safe and in great hands on the water. We caught our limit and had a couple of bigger fish get away. My daughter has some physical issues and there was genuine caring and concern. We had a blast. Slack line will do awesome with you at the helm. New boat, great attitude and he should be your go to charter. Thanks and you’ll have a bright future. The Dodds’s

  • Aaron Hait
    Aaron Hait
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Two days in July

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut on July 14, 2021 • 2 adults

    I've fished out of Ucluelet every summer for the past 10 years. Although this was my first trip with Andrew it proved to be one of the best. Andrew is a top-notch guide. He's confident, thoughtful and hardworking. He quickly assessed our competency and comfort levels and then tailored his helping efforts accordingly. This included pulling up lines quickly when the fish proved scarce and trying out other spots. He was adept at driving the boat and keeping our lines in the water. He was always courteous and respectful, never pandering or prideful. Just as importantly he didn't talk too much or say stupid stuff. Instead he was all business - and very busy. On our second day we limited out in just three hours, letting lots of wild coho and undersized springs go in the process. His equipment was great and his boat spacious and comfortable. I'm keen to go out with him again.

  • Jason Dejong
    Jason Dejong
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Good times

    6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut on August 18, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a great time! Andrew knows the local waters and the best spots, we had salmon on in minutes. Would highly recommend!!!

FAQs about Slacktide Sportfishing

Slacktide Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $500 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Lighthouse loop (2 hours)
  • CA $500 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Lighthouse loop - 3:45 PM (2 hours)
  • CA $500 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Lighthouse loop - 4:45 PM (2 hours)
  • CA $500 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Lighthouse loop - 5:45 PM (2 hours)
  • CA $500 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Lighthouse loop - 6:45 PM (2 hours)
  • CA $800 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (4 hours)
  • CA $980 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 hr afternoon trip (5 hours)
  • CA $1,250 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut (6 hours)
  • CA $1,500 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut (8 hours)
  • CA $5,100 per group, additional CA $500 per person after 2 guests - 3 Day Trip – All Inclusive (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Slacktide Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Flushing toilet
  • Air conditioning Heated fully enclosed cabin
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Slacktide Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait and tackle is included in trip price )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Your catch is cleaned and bagged for transport on the way in )
Slacktide Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We fish anywhere from the rocky shoreline of our coastline up to 20 miles out on our banks )
Slacktide Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Slacktide Sportfishing include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Andrew Buckland
Andrew Buckland
Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
53 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since December 2020
I've started my guiding career on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Years ago, I came to Tofino and got hooked on catching Chinook Salmon. This is my passion and I love to share it with other people.
Andrew Buckland
Andrew Buckland
Fully verified
2
reports
53
reviews
2020
member since
~2h
response
I've started my guiding career on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Years ago, I came to Tofino and got hooked on catching Chinook Salmon. This is my passion and I love to share it with other people.

The fish you can target

Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • A large salmon is laid out on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Tillmann B.
    Tillmann B.
  • A smiling angler proudly displays a large salmon while fishing aboard the Slack Tide boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Katie B.
    Katie B.
    Our group had very little experience of fishing but we had a really great afternoon and caught plenty of Salmon! Thanks to Andrew for making our trip so fun!
  • Angler proudly holds a large Pacific halibut aboard a fishing boat with mountain-lined coastal waters in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Halibut
    John N.
    John N.
    I caught some salmon and halibut. Andrew is a super rad dude who really knows the local waters very well. 
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Halibut while fishing on a sportfishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    Ted C.
    Ted C.
    caught our limit of Salmon and the biggest halibut you can legally keep. Andrew is a great guide.
  • A variety of fish including salmon and rockfish displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    David G.
    David G.
    Thanks Andrew for the great day! Was a young inexperienced group who needed lots of guidance. Your patience and experience was consistent and created long lasting memories for all! Oh ya 100lbs of fish helps too. Highly recommend Slacktide Charters.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying a successful catch of multiple salmon on a fishing boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Fishing is getting stronger with great numbers of chinook showing up Halibut has been steady and bottom fishing has been very productive the last few weeks
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Lake Trout while fishing on a boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Couple nice fish after the tide tonight?
  • A female angler in a red jacket is actively reeling in a fish while fishing on a cloudy day, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Jason D.
    Jason D.
    We had a great time! Andrew knows the local waters and the best spots, we had salmon on in minutes. Would highly recommend!!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Salmon and a smaller fish on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a family fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Terry L.
    Terry L.
    Our friendly captain Andrew had no trouble finding and landing fish. I would recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a successful and enjoyable fishing experience
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish, likely a Salmon, aboard a boat in open water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Paul C.
    Paul C.
    This was an excellent experience Great fishing

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1976
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
26 hourston glasscraft
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Merc
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Flushing toilet
Air conditioning
Heated fully enclosed cabin
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait and tackle is included in trip price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Your catch is cleaned and bagged for transport on the way in

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Kids are more than welcome and invited to come out and enjoy the day
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ucluelet right now

CrabCrab
HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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