Westcoast Fish Expeditions 

4.6
(25 reviews)
 2433 Willowbrae Road, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada

Westcoast Fish Expeditions 

Ucluelet, BC, Canada
26 ft
4
4.6
(25 reviews)

Westcoast Fish Expeditions offers you year-round fishing trips out of Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada. You'll embark on its fish-rich waters and have a great time chasing fish and enjoying gorgeous nature. Captain Matt Olcen will give you all the help you need to have an enjoyable experience on the water, so book your trip and have fun fishing!

The boat you'll be fishing from is a 26' Grady White saltwater fishing boat with space for up to 4 anglers. It's powered by two 300 HP Yamaha engines and uses GPS, fishfinder, radio, as well as radar technology for navigation. The boat's equipped with downriggers and outriggers and it features a toilet and an ice-box.

Your captain specializes in catching Halibut and Salmon but you can target many other species as well, including Black Rockfish, Albacore Tuna, Crab, Rockfish, and Lingcod.

Apart from bottom and deep sea fishing, you can also try trolling, spinning, jigging, and drift fishing in order to catch your prey. All the fish you catch is yours to keep if you want it and you're welcome to bring your kids along for the ride.

All the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, as well as lures will be ready for you when you arrive and Capt. Matt will gladly clean and fillet your catch so you can easily take it home. What you should bring for your trip are fishing licenses, food, and drinks.

Come join Westcoast Fish Expeditions and have a great time on the water!

Westcoast Fish Expeditions offers you year-round fishing trips out of Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada. You'll embark on its fish-rich waters and have a great time chasing fish and enjoying gorgeous nature. Captain Matt Olcen will give you all the help you need to have an enjoyable experience on the water, so book your trip and have fun fishing!

The boat you'll be fishing from is a 26' Grady White saltwater fishing boat with space for up to 4 anglers. It's powered by two 300 HP Yamaha engines and uses GPS, fishfinder, radio, as well as radar technology for navigation. The boat's equipped with downriggers and outriggers and it features a toilet and an ice-box.

Your captain specializes in catching Halibut and Salmon but you can target many other species as well, including Black Rockfish, Albacore Tuna, Crab, Rockfish, and Lingcod.

Apart from bottom and deep sea fishing, you can also try trolling, spinning, jigging, and drift fishing in order to catch your prey. All the fish you catch is yours to keep if you want it and you're welcome to bring your kids along for the ride.

All the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, as well as lures will be ready for you when you arrive and Capt. Matt will gladly clean and fillet your catch so you can easily take it home. What you should bring for your trip are fishing licenses, food, and drinks.

Come join Westcoast Fish Expeditions and have a great time on the water!

Matt Olcen
Captain
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Trip availability and prices

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3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $714
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,072
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

4.6
25 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (25)

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Ron Harris
Ron Harris
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Matt is an Ucluelet institution.
10 Hour Trip on August 31, 20261 adult

He works his butt off to get you the catch you want. A fishermans fisherman.

Bob Buchanan
Bob Buchanan
Repeat angler
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
A wonderful experience!
3/4 Day Trip on July 10, 20263 adults

Our first time fishing for salmon off Vancouver Island and it was a great experience. We caught our limit of spring and coho salmon in 1 hour. Thanks so much Graham and Matt.

Reported catch:
Halibut
Chinook Salmon
John Kit
John Kit
Repeat angler
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2019
2 trips
The captain canceled
August 6, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on August 6, 2026

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

Stephen Kaizer
Stephen Kaizer
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Experience pays dividends
3/4 Day Trip on August 26, 20242 adults

We took the advice and let Captain Matt take us where he knew there were fish instead of sticking to our original plan. We all caught our limits and had a lot of fun doing it. Will use again and recommend to my friends. Thanks for the great memories Captain Matt!

Reported catch:
Halibut
Lingcod
Chinook Salmon
Lianne Couch-Lacey
Lianne Couch-Lacey
Repeat angler
ca
Northwest Territories/Nunavut/Yukon, Canada
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
3/4 Day with Captain Matt
3/4 Day Trip on March 6, 20222 adults

We spent two 3/4 days with Matt. The weather was good. The captain and first mate Bow, short for Bowline, (dog) were good company. Captain Matt is very experienced and knowledgeable and he put us on fish. We have our own boat and we do fresh and saltwater angling. We have also been on lots of charters around North America and the Caribbean. Our experience with Captain Matt was one of the best. We were comfortable with his direction and instruction - He wants you to catch fish. Listen and don't take anything too seriously. It was a good time!

FAQs about Westcoast Fish Expeditions

Westcoast Fish Expeditions offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • CA $1,500 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 3 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Westcoast Fish Expeditions, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Westcoast Fish Expeditions include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Westcoast Fish Expeditions offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Westcoast Fish Expeditions offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Westcoast Fish Expeditions include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Tuna (Albacore)

Your captain

Matt Olcen
Matt Olcen

Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada

25 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2021

Captain Matt is a friendly angler with 35 years of experience on the water. He invites you to join him aboard and spend a beautiful day fishing in Ucluelet!

Matt Olcen
Matt Olcen
25
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Matt is a friendly angler with 35 years of experience on the water. He invites you to join him aboard and spend a beautiful day fishing in Ucluelet!

The fish you can target

Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Experience pays dividends
    Stephen K.
    Stephen K.
  • Fishing with Matt
    Dean S.
    Dean S.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Ucluelet right now

CrabCrab
HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)

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