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Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
 2750 Harbour Road, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X2, Canada

Come and enjoy Salmon and Halibut fishing at its best with Last Cast Guiding, a full service charter company that offers top quality fishing tackle and adventures and departs from a variety of locations along B.C’s wild west coast.

Their charter vessel the ‘Last Cast’ is a Grady White Express that measures 26.5 ft. With a 9 ft 8 in beam, the boat offers plenty of room for up to five guests and features a comfortable cuddy cabin and a flush toilet for the ladies. Grady Whites are heavy offshore fishing machines and Last Cast is no exception. Powered by twin 225 HP Suzuki 4 stroke engines, the boat offers the ultimate in reliability and power.

Last Cast Guiding offer day trips as well as multi day fishing adventures based from fishing lodges in Bamfield B.C. They fish different locations depending on the season, starting in late April fishing from Nanaimo and Nanoose Bay on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, before moving to Port Alberni and Bamfield in June to take advantage of the West Coast fishing experience. You can choose between calmly fishing the inlets for maximum comfort or going offshore to target Salmon and Halibut on a trip that will delight the most hard core of anglers. Whatever you decide, the knowledgeable guides will use their arsenal of experience to put you on the fish. In order to make sure your trip is as good as possible, only the best quality gear is used on board, with Islander precision reels and Rapala graphite rods being the preferred tackle.

Last Cast Guiding is Transport Canada certified and all their guides are professional operators with many years experience fishing. They can also work with larger corporate groups to organize a fishing experience for up to 30 guests.

Pat Ahern

Captain

Pat Ahern

25 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (7)

Half day trip with Captain Pat
Half day trip with Captain Pat
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

60%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

80%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Alana H.
Alana H.

Port Alberni, British Columbia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Captain Pat

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Half Day Salmon Trip on August 13, 2020

We had a great day! Captain Pat was the best choice. He knows everyone in the inlet, is highly experienced, knows where to fish and what to use and makes you feel safe, which is a good thing when you are new on the ocean. Worth every penny! Can’t wait until next time.

We had a great day! Captain Pat was the best choice. He knows everyone in the inlet, is highly experienced, knows where to fish and what to use and makes you feel safe, which is a good thing when you are new on the ocean. Worth every penny! Can’t wait until next time.  

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 Alana H. recommends Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut
Pat Ahern
Pat Ahern (The Captain)
Replied on August 15, 2020
Thanks so much for the very kind comments. I really enjoyed spending some quality time together. We work hard to help create a quality experience and your note is very much appreciated

Murray O.
Murray O.

North Vancouver, British Columbia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Whole day trip with Captain Pat

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Full Day Salmon Trip on June 12, 2020

Despite looking like bad weather , when we got out there it cleared up and it was a great day . Lots of fish caught some too small but 4 decent sized Chinooks . Took our limit . Captain Pat is a very knowledgeable captain and knows how to fish .

Despite looking like bad weather , when we got out there it cleared up and it was a great day . Lots of fish caught some too small but 4 decent sized Chinooks . Took our limit . Captain Pat is a very knowledgeable captain and knows how to fish .  

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 Murray O. recommends Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut
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Pat Ahern
Pat Ahern (The Captain)
Replied on June 14, 2020
Thanks for the kind review. I sure enjoyed fishing with your group and it’s inspiring to hear everyone enjoyed our trip. The weather and fish cooperated to give us an epic day. Thank you, and stay well.

Angela P.
Angela P.

Federal Way, WA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Barclay Sound with Captain Pat

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Full Day Salmon Trip on July 15, 2019

We had a great day! 4 adults and 2 kids for a day of fishing with Captain Pat. Within seconds of dropping our poles, we got 2 Cohos! By the end of the day we all had our limit on the cohos with a few lucky Spring/Kings sprinkled in. My 15 yo had never fished before and he caught the largest fish of the day! It was awesome. And we saw a humpback whale which made it extra special. Thanks Pat!

We had a great day! 4 adults and 2 kids for a day of fishing with Captain Pat. Within seconds of dropping our poles, we got 2 Cohos! By the end of the day we all had our limit on the cohos with a few lucky Spring/Kings sprinkled in. My 15 yo had never fished before and he caught the largest fish of the day! It was awesome. And we saw a humpback whale which made it extra special. Thanks Pat!  

 Angela P. recommends Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut

Jim J.
Jim J.

Chemainus, BC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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May fishing trip

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Multi-Day Salmon and Halibut Trip on May 28, 2019

Pat is a knowledgeable, considerate, friendly guy. My buddy and I throughly enjoyed our trip from the trip down the inlet to the evening at the McKay Lodge. Our day of fishing was challenging and Pat did his best to get us into some fish. We came back with fish in the cooler and smiles on our faces.....thank you Pat for an enjoyable trip....Jim & Alex

Pat is a knowledgeable, considerate, friendly guy. My buddy and I throughly enjoyed our trip from the trip down the inlet to the evening at the McKay Lodge. Our day of fishing was challenging and Pat did his best to get us into some fish. We came back with fish in the cooler and smiles on our faces.....thank you Pat for an enjoyable trip....Jim & Alex  

 Jim J. recommends Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut
Pat Ahern
Pat Ahern (The Captain)
Replied on May 29, 2019
Thank you Jim & Alex for your kind words. While the fish don't always cooperate, we will do everything we can to catch them and make your trip enjoyable. I really enjoyed my time of the water with you and look forward to getting back out there in pursuit of that bucket list fish.

Daniel H.
Daniel H.

Las Vegas, Nevada

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Pat Ahern - Last Cast Guiding

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Half Day Sockeye Trip on July 5, 2017

Pat is a fantastic Captain and fisherman. Our experience could not have been better. I highly recommend this salmon fishing trip.

Pat is a fantastic Captain and fisherman. Our experience could not have been better. I highly recommend this salmon fishing trip.  

 Daniel H. recommends Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut
Pat Ahern
Pat Ahern (The Captain)
Replied on July 19, 2017
Thank you so much for your very kind review. I truly enjoyed every minute of the trip. Great family memories that I'm so privileged to be part of. Pat

FAQs about Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut

What are the trip rates for Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut?

Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut offers the following trips to customers:

  • CA $550 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Sockeye Trip (5 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Salmon Trip (6 hours)
  • CA $850 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Salmon Trip (8 hours)
  • CA $1,150 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Salmon Trip (8 hours)
  • CA $1,150 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Salmon Trip (8 hours)
  • CA $1,250 per day per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Multi-Day Salmon and Halibut Trip (1 day)
Which amenities are available onboard with Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut?

When you book a trip with Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radio
  • Sonar
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut?

Trips booked with Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut offer?

Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut offer?

Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Halibut, Ling Cod)
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Salmon)
Which fish species can I catch with Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut?

Top targeted fish species with Last Cast Guiding- Salmon & Halibut include:

  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Pat Ahern

Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada

5 Customer reviews
Member since January 2016

Pat Ahern owns and operates Last Cast Guiding. He has lived and fished in B.C. all his life and is actively involved in the local sport fishing community. He, like the other guides at Last Cast Guiding, believes in sharing his local knowledge with his clients and constantly exploring new techniques for catching his target species.

The fish you can target

Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Halibut, Ling Cod

Trolling

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Salmon

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Wireless Trolling Motor

Radio

Sonar

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port Alberni to departure site is available and 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

What’s biting in Port Alberni right now

HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)