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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Brad Chamberlain5.0VerifiedMinnesota knows fishing!
6 Hour Trip on June 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCpt 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
Roger Fockler5.0VerifiedSome Days Are Unforgettable!
4 Hour Trip on September 4, 2026 • 2 adultsMy husband and I have always wanted to fish for Salmon. Brandon was amazing and so knowledgeable about the area. We caught lots of fish, but only kept a few. We were catching Chinook and Rock Cod and ended the day observing a Sea Lion Colony. The boat had all the safety features and the scenery was beautiful. Thank you Brandon for looking out for two very senior anglers. We would do it all over again.
Alexander HoellingerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBest trip ever!
8 Hour Trip on June 25, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had an absolutely amazing experience on the water! The captain was incredibly friendly, fun, and brought the best energy to the boat. He really knew his stuff and helped us land an unbelievable haul: Chinook, Coho, Rockfish, and plenty of crabs to top it all off! If you're looking for a top-tier charter, I can definitely recommend booking with him. We will absolutely be back!
Kenny Ringland5.0VerifiedTop skipper
4 Hour Trip on June 4, 2026 • 2 adultsJust a 4 hour morning trip with Brandon but it was a highlight of our vacation in B.C. such a professional and friendly guy we had a great fishing experience and good banter along the way. Plenty of great fish caught, Brandon knew exactly where to go. We had a great wildlife experience on the way back to harbour too. Can’t rate Minnesota Charters highly enough. Thanks again Brandon!
Tom Harris5.0VerifiedFantastic Trip!!!
6 Hour Trip on June 10, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had a great time fishing with Brandon of Minnesota Charters. We took home our limit of Chinooks for some really good eating! Brandon was exceptional highly personable and knew how to get us on the fish. We throughly enjoyed the fishing and area knowledge he shared. I highly recommend Brandon and Minnesota Charters!
Krystal JoscelyneRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWonderful experience!
5 Hour Trip on July 21, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenMy 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!
Mike Tufford5.0VerifiedBest Charter in years
5 Hour Trip on May 13, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Brandon was amazing, the communication before the charter was spot on with the links for a fishing license and directions to the marina. We dropped crab traps on the way out and then off to fish. Captain Brandon was very knowledgeable about the history of Ucluelet and fishing,we had good conversations and banter during the charter. Boat and gear was in great condition. Would highly recommend Minnesota charters!
Wilfried KahlesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBrandon ist ein erfahrener Guide der es immer schafft seinen Gästen Erfolge zu verschaffen wir hatten einen mega Rockfisch und 6 kings der grösste fast 20lb
6 Hour Trip on May 26, 2026 • 2 adultsDer Höhepunkt ergolgte beim filetieren unseres Fangs: Ein weisskopfseeadler schnappte den kopf des Lachses aus der Hand von Brandon. Diese procedere erfolgt nach jedem Angeltrip mit Brandon. sensationell!!!
Silke Thiele5.0VerifiedWir hatten eine fantastisch Zeit, einfach unbeschreiblich !!!
4 Hour Trip on July 3, 2026 • 2 adultsDies war die beste Tour die wir bis jetzt hatten , der Captain war super freundlich und sehr daran interessiert das wie mit allem zufrieden sind . Jederzeit wieder !!!
Andree CordtsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAlways a perfect time
4 Hour Trip on June 12, 2026 • 2 adultsWe always have the greatest time fishing with Brandon. Rain or shine, he knows how to make sure our time on the water is a success. So much do that we keep coming back!
FAQs about 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)
- 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
- 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 )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (off shore trips are usually 4-20 miles out. )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Crab
- Halibut
- Lingcod
- Rockfish
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Shrimp
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