BobKatz Charters 

5.0/5 (41 reviews)
 River Road 5104, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6Z2, Canada

BobKatz Charters 

Port Alberni, BC, Canada
28 ft
5
5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Explore Barclay Sound and Alberni Inlet with BobKatz Charters! Captain Bob has been fishing in these waters for decades and knows them like the back of his palm. Being on the water is what always relaxes him, but even more, he loves to share his knowledge with other people and show them why catching fish got him hooked for life.

You'll be fishing on a 28' Grady White that accommodates up to 5 guests. This angler boat is powered by twin 200 HP Mercury engines and reaches the speed of 26 knots. The boat is equipped with navigational electronics, so you can count on always being where the fish are and getting there with ease. There is also a private toilet, a live bait tank, a cooler, and downriggers.

The trips are available during summer months and you can go after Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye Salmon, which you'll mainly target by trolling. It's a fun waiting game, as you'll enjoy a slow ride until something bites.

You can release the catch or keep it if you're planning to have a delicious meal afterward. The captain will clean and fillet your fish free of charge. All fishing equipment is included in the price but you need to cover your fishing licenses, food, and drinks.

Brung your loved ones and enjoy a fun day on the water! Bob Kayz Charters welcome you aboard!

Explore Barclay Sound and Alberni Inlet with BobKatz Charters! Captain Bob has been fishing in these waters for decades and knows them like the back of his palm. Being on the water is what always relaxes him, but even more, he loves to share his knowledge with other people and show them why catching fish got him hooked for life.

You'll be fishing on a 28' Grady White that accommodates up to 5 guests. This angler boat is powered by twin 200 HP Mercury engines and reaches the speed of 26 knots. The boat is equipped with navigational electronics, so you can count on always being where the fish are and getting there with ease. There is also a private toilet, a live bait tank, a cooler, and downriggers.

The trips are available during summer months and you can go after Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye Salmon, which you'll mainly target by trolling. It's a fun waiting game, as you'll enjoy a slow ride until something bites.

You can release the catch or keep it if you're planning to have a delicious meal afterward. The captain will clean and fillet your fish free of charge. All fishing equipment is included in the price but you need to cover your fishing licenses, food, and drinks.

Brung your loved ones and enjoy a fun day on the water! Bob Kayz Charters welcome you aboard!

Bob Matlock
Captain
Bob Matlock
27 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip – Alberni Inlet
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 15
US $394
Entire boat: 2 people
10 Hour Fishing Trip Barclay Sound
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 15
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $860
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (75)

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

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Ryan Lang
Ryan Lang
ca
Saskatchewan, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
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Bob is awesome! Gear was put to the test! Local legend!
6 Hour Trip – Alberni Inlet on July 27, 20261 adult1 child

Started with saftey gear(first aid bag, throw bag, fire extinguisher, life ring, keys, etc.). Many years of fishing experience shows. Got our limit and most were large Chinook salmon. 9 yr old reeled his first salmon, and Bob helped patiently. Told us exactly what had to be done when he was tied up getting lines back In the water. He went above and beyond to help his clients. All the sask friends booked this boat caz he's the best!

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Will Gill
Will Gill
ca
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Simply Incredible
6 Hour Trip – Alberni Inlet on June 15, 20264 adults

We had a fantastic day with Captain Bob. Seasoned Captain that knows the Alberni Inlet inside out . Great knowledge and equipment to put us on the fish . Its very early in the Sockeye season ( June 15 2026 ) and so some days better than others . Our day happened to be insanely good . Hit the boat limit by the end of the day ( 4 sockeye salmon per fisher ) Myself and my three brothers got our four fish each, and also lost a few more as barbless hooks are used . Average fish , 5-6 lbs , with a few of them being 7-9 lbs . It was great fun . Bob cleaned the fish for us . Very professional , prompt , ( 6 am start sharp) and great person ! i would do this trip in a second again next time i make the trek from Newfoundland . Very reasonable price . I highly recommend Captain Bob , from Bob Katz charters .

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
James Magnussen
James Magnussen
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
What a Day !!
6 Hour Trip – Alberni Inlet on July 14, 20263 adults

We had a wonderful charter fishing with Bob, we got plenty of fish, had a lot of laughs, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I would highly recommend Bob's guiding service to anyone looking to fish with an experienced angler with a ton of local knowledge. I look forward to seeing Bob again.

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Bob Matlock
Response from Captain

Thank you Jay for the great review! I am sure we will meet again! Say Hi to Rico!

James Mark
James Mark
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic Day
6 Hour Trip – Alberni Inlet on July 17, 20262 adults

Captain Bob has been working these waters for decades. His easy going approach and professionalism was greatly appreciated. My son and I caught our limit and enjoyed every minute aboard. Thank you Bob for a memorable day.

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Bob Matlock
Response from Captain

Thank you very much for the great review!! Hopefully we can do it again!

Daniel Jaffe
Daniel Jaffe
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Alberni Inlet on July 19, 20262 adults

Captain Bob was a great captain. He was safety conscious and worked to make sure we all got fish. Thank you !

Bob Matlock
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review Daniel, hope to see you sgain. Bob

FAQs about BobKatz Charters

BobKatz Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $550 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Alberni Inlet (6 hours)
  • CA $1,200 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - 10 Hour Fishing Trip Barclay Sound (10 hours)
When you book a trip with BobKatz Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed water closet.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with BobKatz Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish are cleaned back at the marina.)
BobKatz Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
BobKatz Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with BobKatz Charters include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Bob Matlock
Bob Matlock
Bob Matlock

Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada

ID & license verified
41 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since April 2022

Captain Bob has been fishing the waters of BC for decades. It all started as a hobby but quickly turned into a life-long passion and, eventually, a profession. He welcomes anglers of all skill levels. I worked aboard commercial trollers for twenty summers before becoming a guide for Haggard Cove Resort. This is my twenty fifth summer as a guide.

ID & license verified
41 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since April 2022

Captain Bob has been fishing the waters of BC for decades. It all started as a hobby but quickly turned into a life-long passion and, eventually, a profession. He welcomes anglers of all skill levels. I worked aboard commercial trollers for twenty summers before becoming a guide for Haggard Cove Resort. This is my twenty fifth summer as a guide.

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Grady White 265 Express
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed water closet.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish are cleaned back at the marina.

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Children are welcome and I have life jackets for them to wear
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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Port Alberni right now

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

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