Deep Coast Charters
+80Come join Deep Coast Charters! Whether you’re here for a premium guided fishing tour or a wildlife sightseeing voyage, you are guaranteed to be blown away by the natural beauty that Howe sound and Vancouver has to offer. From its tropical blue and emerald green water to Its vertical coastal mountains that climb high into the sky. This truly majestic fjord provides many opportunities to see some of the most amazing landscapes and wildlife that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.
The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 30’ Seaswirl Striper that accommodates up to 6 guests. She’s powered by twin 250 HP Suzuki engines that are almost silent. This boat was designed to enjoy the open ocean; it has a large deck and a 10’6 beam, making it exceptionally stable and pleasant. This spacious deck is ideal for larger groups and landing multiple fish at the same time. Whether its fishing or simply relaxing while admiring the stunning views and wildlife of Howe Sound you will have an amazing experience
Depending on the time of year you’ll have a chance to target 4 possible salmon species. Chinook(springs/king/tyee) salmon are our most common in our area and you will have a chance to catch one pretty much anytime throughout the year. We see coho salmon(silvers) towards the end of summer. Pink, chum and sockeye are also in the area depending on the year. There are a few fishing techniques to work with, so let the captain show you which one works best for your trip.
The crew will take care of your fishing equipment and clean your catch after the trip is over. There’s fresh water on the boat but feel free to bring other drinks and prepare some snacks. Don’t forget to get your fishing license before you arrive.
Deep Coast Charters is ready to have you on board!
Captain
Ryan Nicholls
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In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
Customer reviews
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+52Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
89%
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Fun afternoon with Ryan
4 Hour Trip – Afternoon on July 15, 2025
Our family of four had an afternoon fishing trip with Ryan. The boat was beautiful and well kitted out with gear to catch big fish. We had two big Chinook salmon reeled in but lost them near the boat but it made my son happy to make "the catch". We did spend about two hours without bites but it was a beautiful day in the sound so we didn't mind. My other son ended up catching a pink salmon weighing in at 7 5 lbs and Ryan fileted it for us to take home and eat. Great day overall and the kids had fun. Thanks Ryan!
Our family of four had an afternoon fishing trip with Ryan. The boat was beautiful and well kitted out with gear to catch big fish. We had two big Chinook salmon reeled in but lost them near the boat but it made my son happy to make "the catch". We did spend about two hours without bites but it was a beautiful day in the sound so we didn't mind. My other son ended up catching a pink salmon weighing in at 7 5 lbs and Ryan fileted it for us to take home and eat. Great day overall and the kids...
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Great location, great boat and great captain
4 Hour Trip – Northern Howe Sound on June 22, 2025
Our fishing trip was a great experience from the beginning till the end. Our captain Ryan was knowledgable and fun. We caught 5 good size chinook salmon and released them back safely since it wasn’t the keeping season but it encouraged us to come back fishing with Ryan once more to catch more!
Our fishing trip was a great experience from the beginning till the end. Our captain Ryan was knowledgable and fun. We caught 5 good size chinook salmon and released them back safely since it wasn’t the keeping season but it encouraged us to come back fishing with Ryan once more to catch more!
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Captain Ryan gets you the fish!
4 Hour Trip – Northern Howe Sound on June 9, 2025
My husband and I had an amazing time with Ryan this morning on our charter. He taught us how to use the equipment and made everything easy. We caught 4 chinook each within the first hour and a half! He knew the area well and had a great boat! Would go with him again!!! Highly recommend!!
My husband and I had an amazing time with Ryan this morning on our charter. He taught us how to use the equipment and made everything easy. We caught 4 chinook each within the first hour and a half! He knew the area well and had a great boat! Would go with him again!!! Highly recommend!!
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July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Afternoon on July 11, 2025
Wonderful day fishing with Ryan. He is a great guide and very knowledgeable about both fishing and the local area.
Wonderful day fishing with Ryan. He is a great guide and very knowledgeable about both fishing and the local area.
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Ryan was awesome teaching and helping our teenage boys!
5 Hour Trip – South sound/Vancouver on July 16, 2025
Ryan was awesome teaching and helping our teenage boys!
Ryan was awesome teaching and helping our teenage boys!
FAQs about Deep Coast Charters
What are the trip rates for Deep Coast Charters?
Deep Coast Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- CA $400 per group - 1 Hour Trip – Hourly Howe Sound (1 hour)
- CA $945 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Afternoon (4 hours)
- CA $945 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Northern Howe Sound (4 hours)
- CA $1,525 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – South sound/Vancouver (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Deep Coast Charters?
When you book a trip with Deep Coast Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Private Washroom with flushing toilet and fresh water for hand washing
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Deep Coast Charters?
Trips booked with Deep Coast Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (We use natural and artificial bait and it is included in the overall price. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (All included in your charter. )
What types of fishing does Deep Coast Charters offer?
Deep Coast Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Most trips are between 10-50 mins from the dock depending on the trip chosen. )
What fishing techniques does Deep Coast Charters offer?
Deep Coast Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Bowfishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Deep Coast Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Deep Coast Charters include:
- Crab
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Chum)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
- Salmon (Sockeye)
Your captain
Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada
Captain Ryan has spent his whole life in the Sea to Sky Corridor as well as the west coast of Vancouver Island and has more than 20 years of expertise navigating the waters of Howe Sound, Barkley Sound, and offshore waters beyond. He knows a lot about the boat and its capabilities, as well as the weather, topography, and fish locations.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Most trips are between 10-50 mins from the dock depending on the trip chosen.
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Private Washroom with flushing toilet and fresh water for hand washing
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We use natural and artificial bait and it is included in the overall price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All included in your charter.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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 always welcome on board.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
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
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.