Minnesota Charters
Minnesota Charters
Do you want to create memories for life? Come out to Ucluelet and join Capt. Brandon 'Minnesota' Wiita on the mighty Pacific ocean. Offering one of the most affordable ocean fishing charters on all of Vancouver Island. Charged by the hour, so you can make your own plans on your own time and Brandon will do everything in his power to accommodate those wants and needs.
Since moving to Ucluelet, Captain Brandon has spent every allowed minute out on the ocean targeting Salmon (Chinook and Coho) inshore. No matter the time of year, he has found them when others can't or when others have to go long distances. Minnesota Charters has their secret spots to fill those tubs. If the weather allows, though, we can and will cruise offshore, if wanting, to target Halibut and Lingcod.
If doing a full day, we can target Prawns, too. It is one of the only charters in Ucluelet that offers Prawning. Coming in from fishing (at the harbor), there are Crab traps set to check as well in hopes of finding those big male Dungeness Crabs.
Fully licensed and insured by Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, as safety is always on the captain's mind. Ucluelet and its surrounding waters can be unpredictable at times, but the captain always has an eye on the weather and water to ensure everyone's safety, including safety electronics, full radar, GPS, VHF radio and an EPIRB
Fishing out of a beautiful Grady White 24 explorer with unmatched, legendary quality. Whether we are battling offshore swells or cruising to a secluded bay, Grady-White defines the pinnacle of fishing performance and luxurious comfort, offering a huge 'dance floor' and super comfy seating. Repowered with brand new Suzuki outboards
The captain understands that these days, everything can be expensive, but fishing shouldn't be one of them, so he offers a discounted rate to accommodate a variety of people, while still offering top of the line equipment and a seaworthy vessel to help deliver the best experience
Do you want to create memories for life? Come out to Ucluelet and join Capt. Brandon 'Minnesota' Wiita on the mighty Pacific ocean. Offering one of the most affordable ocean fishing charters on all of Vancouver Island. Charged by the hour, so you can make your own plans on your own time and Brandon will do everything in his power to accommodate those wants and needs.
Since moving to Ucluelet, Captain Brandon has spent every allowed minute out on the ocean targeting Salmon (Chinook and Coho) inshore. No matter the time of year, he has found them when others can't or when others have to go long distances. Minnesota Charters has their secret spots to fill those tubs. If the weather allows, though, we can and will cruise offshore, if wanting, to target Halibut and Lingcod.
If doing a full day, we can target Prawns, too. It is one of the only charters in Ucluelet that offers Prawning. Coming in from fishing (at the harbor), there are Crab traps set to check as well in hopes of finding those big male Dungeness Crabs.
Fully licensed and insured by Transport Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, as safety is always on the captain's mind. Ucluelet and its surrounding waters can be unpredictable at times, but the captain always has an eye on the weather and water to ensure everyone's safety, including safety electronics, full radar, GPS, VHF radio and an EPIRB
Fishing out of a beautiful Grady White 24 explorer with unmatched, legendary quality. Whether we are battling offshore swells or cruising to a secluded bay, Grady-White defines the pinnacle of fishing performance and luxurious comfort, offering a huge 'dance floor' and super comfy seating. Repowered with brand new Suzuki outboards
The captain understands that these days, everything can be expensive, but fishing shouldn't be one of them, so he offers a discounted rate to accommodate a variety of people, while still offering top of the line equipment and a seaworthy vessel to help deliver the best experience
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What anglers say
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Cpt Brandon was fantastic. Not only did we catch fish- and all different kinds- he catered to the attention of everyone on the boat. My oldest son was able to catch 2 new species and land his own Salmon. My youngest was overjoyed to catch multiple rockfish and get a close look at the Sea Lions. We caught Halibut, Ling Cod, he even let the boys bring up one of his crab pods. Having fished his whole life, Brandon was generous with his experience and knowledge. With gratitude, we reflect on a special experience watching 'Buddy' -a bald eagle snipe a salmon head mid air. The whole trip was fantastic- five stars
Thanks for coming out and supporting my small business, Brad. Your boys were great! It's always fun for me to see their faces light up from catching monster fish. Hope to see you all again sometimes
Went fishing during the Herring spawn. 15 minutes bites in we saw a whale breaching and showing us her tail. Caught 4 chinook. Then just when you think it couldn't get any better, about 30 bald eagles started attacking a herring bait ball driven to the surface by diving birds. Take that National Geographic!! Captain Brandon knows his stuff! Cool bits of information about the people who have lived here forever, the politics of the fisheries, the animals and of course the fish and how to catch them. Brandon is worth more than he's charging. Can't wait to come back.
Thank you so much for your great review and for the support! David Attenborough ain't got anything on us haha what a great experience, glad I could share it with the both of you, see you again soon.
My 18 year-old grandson wanted to fish in his grandmother so my husband and I gifted him this trip for Christmas. It was the first time he had saltwater fish, Captain Brandon went out of his way to make this trip unforgettable. My grandson landed three salmon, and one Pacific cod, the memories we made during this trip will never be forgotten. Our end of day Bonus was-the spot prawns the captain gifted us to take home thank you very much. Everything you did was truly appreciated.
Thank you so much for coming out and supporting my small business and for the great review. You two were great, you're exactly why I do this, making memories and seeing those smiles. I hope to see you two soon again sometimes
My son and I booked with Minnesota Charters for a day trip off the coast of Ucluelet. The trip exceeded our expectations. The trip was one of the most affordable on the booking site but we couldn't have had a better experience no matter what we paid. We both limited out on Chinook and Rockfish, saw some gorgeous coastal waterways, wildlfe and landscapes and enjoyed every minute of time on the water with Captain Brandon. We have been on many charter fishing trips in varying locations but had the best experience we have ever had fishing with Brandon. Highly highly recommend booking with Minnesota Charters.
Thank you so much for coming out and fishing with me and making me part of your birthday celebration. You two were great to spend some time with and hopefully see you again someday.
My kids (10 and 12) had a wonderful time with Captain Brandon! He got them engaged by jigging squid and we ended up pulling in a 38” king salmon! We also ended up with a half dozen rockfish. captin was flexible, patient, and educational. Would love to fish with him again!
FAQs about Minnesota Charters
What are the trip rates for Minnesota Charters?
- CA $210 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hr Trip – Introduction to fishing (2 hours)
- CA $315 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Crabbing (3 hours)
- CA $315 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hr Introduction to Fishing (3 hours)
- CA $420 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- CA $420 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Fall/Winter/Early Spring Fishing (4 hours)
- CA $525 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- CA $525 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Fall/Winter/Early Spring Fishing (5 hours)
- CA $630 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- CA $735 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 7hr trip (7 hours)
- CA $840 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Minnesota Charters?
- Toilet For an additional $100 clean up and disposal fee
- Air conditioning Diesel heater in berth
- GPS Multiple types on board for redundancy
- Fishfinder Simrad and Garmin
- Ice box Stores tons of ice for your fish and snacks
- Radar Raymarine
What's included in the trip price with Minnesota Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (I clean and filet the fish per DFO regulations which is included in the price of the trip. I have an on board fish cleaning station, so I can do all of the work as we go along rather than spending a bunch of time at the end that we could be fishing )
What types of fishing does Minnesota Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (off shore trips are usually 4-20 miles out. )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Minnesota Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Minnesota Charters?
- Crab
- Halibut
- Lingcod
- Rockfish
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Shrimp
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I wouldn't love fishing as much as I do if it weren't for my grandpa. He took me out when I was 5 years old, and I've been hooked ever since. Born and raised in Minnesota, I had no idea taking people fishing for a living was a thing. Then, I moved to Ucluelet in 2017, and my world was open to that very possibility. They say, 'Do what you love, and you won't work a day in your life,' that saying is absolutely accurate, and it's an honor to be able to call my passion a career!
Brandon W.
Captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I wouldn't love fishing as much as I do if it weren't for my grandpa. He took me out when I was 5 years old, and I've been hooked ever since. Born and raised in Minnesota, I had no idea taking people fishing for a living was a thing. Then, I moved to Ucluelet in 2017, and my world was open to that very possibility. They say, 'Do what you love, and you won't work a day in your life,' that saying is absolutely accurate, and it's an honor to be able to call my passion a career!
Brandon W.
Captain
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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 included in price
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:
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What’s biting in Ucluelet right now
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