The rich waters surrounding Tofino have an amazing variety of year round fishing opportunities. We offer fishing packages that range from prawning the beautiful calm inlets of Clayoquot Sound to chasing trophy Chinook and Halibut in the offshore waters. Message us to see what trip best suits your crew.

Our Vessel: Sea-Wolf. At over 30’ long, Sea-Wolf is one of the largest in the guiding fleet and has seating for up to 8 guests. It was custom designed for the tough conditions of the guiding fleet and offers a number of other amenities rarely found on charter vessels.

The boat features: an enclosed and heated cabin, a sink with running water, Yeti cooler for drinks and food, an onboard coffee maker, private washroom, Bluetooth Surround sound, top-of-the-line electronics and fishing equipment, and all of the latest in safety equipment and a life raft.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half day trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $960
    For half day trips, you and the captain will typically just target one species. You can choose whether it will be Salmon, Halibut, or Lingcod. The captain will provide you with all the gear, so you just bring fishing licenses, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Ultimate Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,181
    Come enjoy Tofino's ultimate adventure. Set crab and prawn traps in the morning then head up the coast to the bountiful fishing grounds where you can target a number of fish species. When the group has had their fill of fishing we will boat over to Hot Springs Cove where a boardwalk through old growth forests leads you to a natural hot spring where you can soak and relax. After a relaxing swim it's back home towards Tofino where we will pick up the traps to round out the catch.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,476
    On full day trips, the options are endless. You can, for example, drop crab traps and target Salmon, Halibut, and Lingcod. As the captain takes care of all the gear, you should just bring some food, drinks, as well as your fishing licenses.
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FAQs about Charter Tofino

Charter Tofino offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $1,300 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 3 guests - Half day trip (6 hours)
  • CA $1,600 per group, additional CA $300 per person after 3 guests - Ultimate Adventure (8 hours)
  • CA $2,000 per group, additional CA $200 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Charter Tofino, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Charter Tofino include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Charter Tofino offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Charter Tofino offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Charter Tofino include:
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Tuna (Albacore)

Meet the Captain

Kelly Aspinall
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since April 2021
Having grown up on the waters of Vancouver Island, Captain Kelly has always felt a strong connection with the coast and had an unwavering passion for fishing. His guiding career began as a teenager fishing on the inside waters of Nanoose Bay and since then has taken him all over the British Columbia coast guiding in the fishing and photography industry. During the off-seasons, the captain attended the University of British Columbia, obtaining a degree in Environment and Sustainability, and worked in the helicopter industry. His other interests include steelheading, freediving, and camping. On his days off, he's typically exploring a new area of the coast with a fishing rod and camera in hand.

About this listing

Targeted species

Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Northwest (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 250HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
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Kristin W.
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Best Bday ever

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day trip on March 24, 2024
Was a great day on the water with Kelly. Would highly recommend spending some time fishing with this guy.  Definately knows...
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Great Fishing to Bring in the New Year

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip–Winter Special Dec/Jan on December 31, 2023
Captain Kelly gave us a great day out on the water and put us right on the fish!  He also trapped both prawns and crab for...
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Keegan B.
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Fishing with Kelly

VERIFIED   Ultimate Adventure on January 3, 2024
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Tyler C.
Regina, Saskatchewan
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half day trip on March 9, 2023
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Scott H.
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Excellent
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day trip on April 30, 2022
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