Slacktide Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (49 reviews)
 200 Hemlock Street, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada

Slacktide Sportfishing 

Ucluelet, BC, Canada
26 ft
6
4.9/5 (49 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
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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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 $360
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 $577
Entire boat: 2 people
5 hr afternoon trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $707
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 $901
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 $1,081
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Day Trip – All Inclusive
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
3 Day Trip starts at 5:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
US $1,262
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (47)

What anglers say

90%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

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Fraser Hutchison
Fraser Hutchison
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
August 15, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on August 15, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

John Niforos
John Niforos
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Andrew knows his shit and will put you on fish..
6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut on August 4, 20262 adults

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

Carl Andersson
Carl Andersson
se
Sweden
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience!
6 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut on July 25, 20264 adults

Andrew was super knowledgeable and we had a great time, we caught 3 salmons! Could not be happier with the experience.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Jack Else
Jack Else
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic quick Lighthouse Loop
Lighthouse loop - 3:45 PM on July 19, 20265 adults1 child

Group of inexperienced fishers, really just looking for a bit of fun. Andrew clearly knows his stuff, taking much more serious fishing parties out most of the time. His knowledge of the area and fishing meant we had a great time

David Gramlich
David Gramlich
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Solid day, great catch!
Early season special on May 4, 20266 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.

Andrew Buckland
Response from Captain

thanks for coming out had a great time guiding u all

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 $1,750 per day per group - 3 Day Trip – All Inclusive (3 days)
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
Andrew Buckland

Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
50 Customer reviews
Typical response within an 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.

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
50 Customer reviews
Typical response within an 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.

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

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What is the boat like?

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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
We fish anywhere from the rocky shoreline of our coastline up to 20 miles out on our banks

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 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

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
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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