Make an adventure out of your next trip in Tofino and go fishing with Čaʔak Charters. With Captain Nathan at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Lingcod, Halibut, Crab, a variety of Wild Pacific Salmon, BC Spot Prawn and more could be biting if conditions are right. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll, jig or bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. You’re free to keep some of the fish you catch, assuming regulations allow it.

Your excursion begins aboard the Navigator, a 26’ RH Seahawk that comfortably holds to 5 passengers. It comes with downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water, plus there’s a toilet on board for your convenience. This fishing machine has an enclosed heated cabin with a walk-through windshield for bow access, and it’s equipped with top-of-the-line navigation gear.

Your captain will provide rods and reels (including electric), along with lures. Keep in mind that you’ll need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. Čaʔak Charters is a kid-friendly charter service, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! Please pack a lunch and drinks for the journey.

Čaʔak, or "Cha’ak," is a Nuu-chah-nulth word that means "land surrounded by water; island." Cha’ak Charters is a locally owned and operated company.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Čaʔak Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 hour trip - Sportsfishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $556
    This trip is suitable for targeting one species. We plan our trips with consideration to weather conditions, seasonal openings, what is in abundance, and your personal preference in mind. Please pack a lunch. BC Tidal Water Fishing License is required by all guests participating in sportfishing charters.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Sportfishing
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 15
    US $834
    We plan our trips with consideration to weather conditions, seasonal openings, what is in abundance, and your personal preference in mind. Please pack a lunch. BC Tidal Water Fishing License is required by all guests participating in sportfishing charters.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Sportfishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 15
    US $1,111
    We plan our trips with consideration to weather conditions, seasonal openings, what is in abundance, and your personal preference in mind. Please pack a lunch. BC Tidal Water Fishing License is required by all guests participating in sportfishing charters.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Sportfishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 15
    US $1,389
    You can spend this whole trip fishing if you like, or combine fishing with exploring remote beaches or take a scenic 2 km hike (both ways) to soak in the hot springs. We plan our trips with consideration to weather conditions, seasonal openings, what is in abundance, and your personal preference in mind. Please pack a lunch, snack, and water. BC Tidal Water Fishing License is required by all guests participating in sports fishing charters.
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FAQs about Cha'ak Charters

Cha'ak Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $760 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 hour trip - Sportsfishing (4 hours)
  • CA $1,140 per group, additional CA $150 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Sportfishing (6 hours)
  • CA $1,520 per group, additional CA $200 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Sportfishing (8 hours)
  • CA $1,900 per group, additional CA $250 per person after 3 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Sportfishing (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Cha'ak Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Cha'ak Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures

Cha'ak Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Cha'ak Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Cha'ak Charters include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Nathan Driver
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
11 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since March 2023
A lifelong local of Tofino, BC. I grew up boating and fishing on the west coast, and my passion for exploring and harvesting food from the sea with my family has always been what drives me.

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

RH Aluminum Seahawk Pro (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2018. Powered by 2 150HP Mercury engines.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
Great Captain
Magic day
Amazing experience on a tide water fishing trip with Captain Nathan
+4
Angler rating
10
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0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Hui G.
Milton, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Halibut trip with Captain Nathan.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Sportfishing on August 13, 2023
The trip was truly fantastic! We had the pleasure of catching 3 big halibuts, and the captain was incredibly kind and his wealth...
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Michael S.
Ucluelet, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A great day on the water with Captain Nathan! Successful as well!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Sportfishing on August 22, 2023
Best Skipper, best boat, best experience. That, what it was! Beautiful boat with huge deck and plenty of space, an extremely...
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Hu B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing experience on a tide water fishing trip with Captain Nathan

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Sportfishing on August 27, 2023
We had an absolutely unforgettable fishing experience with captain Nathan. We have caught halibut, lingcod, and even some...
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John H.
Rotorua, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Magic day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Sportfishing on September 14, 2023
Brilliant trip right from initial contact, thru payment, info re trip then obvious experience and top fishing gear and boat...
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John H.
Tofino, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Sportfishing on July 22, 2023
Successful & fun trip out despite some poor weather for first couple hours.  Efficiently put us onto the Halibut and we finished...
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