Castaway Charters 

4.8/5 (13 reviews)
 3rd finger off main dock , Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada

Castaway Charters are offering you the chance to experience the best Salmon and Halibut fishing in Ucluelet. They provide fully guided fishing charters from the West Coast of Vancouver Island, targeting the most delicious and challenging game fish in the north of the Pacific.

Charters take place aboard ‘Castaway’, a 34’ luxury sport fishing Bayliner boat. This vessel is the largest of its kind in the area, and in an ocean like this one, bigger is most certainly better. The boat is fitted with a full-size washroom with a flushable toilet for comfort throughout the trip, and the vessel comfortably holds up to 5 people. All the latest gear and technology is on board, including a Furuno radar and Lowrance fishfinder and GPS. This allows the team to find schools of Salmon and Halibut and stay on them as you reel them in!

As far as fishing gear is concerned, Castaway Charters use 10’6" G Loomis rods and Islander MR 3 reels. They also use Scotty’s High-Performance electric downriggers that allow you to fish any depth. You will use this top of the range gear to catch your limit of Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod and Rockfish while enjoying the stunning scenery of Vancouver Island’s coastline. While fishing, you may also run into whales, sea lions, bears, eagles, and other marine wildlife that calls this diverse ecosystem home.

Bring a cooler with you on the trip and you’ll be able to take it home filled with the freshest of fillets. It is possible to get the fish vacuum packed nearby, after having it bled and flushed in Castaway’s saltwater bath and placed on commercial grade salt ice. The respect given to your catch will mean you go home with the best-tasting fish on the coast.

Come to Castaway Charters as a customer and you will leave as a friend. Book now to secure your dates and enjoy the fishing adventure of a

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Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Half Day Afternoon Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $403 
Extended Half Day Trip – Upgrade
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 15
Price for 2 people
US $803 
Full Day Trip – Salmon & Halibut
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Sep 16
Price for 2 people
US $1,008 
2 Day Trip – Salmon/Halibut Combo
Low rate deposit non-refundable
2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Price for 2 people
US $1,228 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (21)

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

91%

Appropriate for children

82%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Terry D. M.
Terry D. M.

Port Alberni, British Columbia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Salmon & Halibut on July 28, 2021

Captain Paul was very accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. Be prepared to catch so many fish until your arms hurt..double headers many times. definitely an experience..will refer a friends and family for his charter..see you again Captain Paul.

Captain Paul was very accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. Be prepared to catch so many fish until your arms hurt..double headers many times. definitely an experience..will refer a friends and family for his charter..see you again Captain Paul.  

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 Terry D. M. recommends Castaway Charters

William L.
William L.

Ucluelet, BC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Salmon & Halibut on June 24, 2022

Great trip

Great trip  

 William L. recommends Castaway Charters

Linda B.
Linda B.

Parksville, British Columbia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day salmon fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 28, 2018

My husband and grandson were originally booked on an afternoon charter. But when they went out with Paul 2 days ago, they made arrangements for a full day. Another client asked if she could join them and they said yes. They all caught their limit of Chinook and Coho. Paul picked me up at the gas dock and we took pictures before he cleaned the fish. He took me back to the gas dock to get our car. He was very accomodating and wanted to make sure everyone (even me) had fun. He loves his job and it is a pleasure to fish with him!

My husband and grandson were originally booked on an afternoon charter. But when they went out with Paul 2 days ago, they made arrangements for a full day. Another client asked if she could join them and they said yes. They all caught their limit of Chinook and Coho. Paul picked me up at the gas dock and we took pictures before he cleaned the fish. He took me back to the gas dock to get our car. He was very accomodating and wanted to make sure everyone (even me) had fun. He loves his job and...  

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 Linda B. recommends Castaway Charters

Tyler D.
Tyler D.

Surrey, British Columbia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day with Paul

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Full Day Trip – Salmon & Halibut on September 3, 2020

Paul was amazing. He knows his stuff. My Dad and I both caught our limit for the day. Paul was aggressive at making sure our lines were always set well and free of kelp or weeds.

Paul was amazing. He knows his stuff. My Dad and I both caught our limit for the day. Paul was aggressive at making sure our lines were always set well and free of kelp or weeds.  

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 Tyler D. recommends Castaway Charters

Lou H.
Lou H.

Penticton, BC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Day Trip with Captain Paul

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Salmon & Halibut on July 16, 2019

We had one of the best days of our lives with Captain Paul Grimston!! He is very knowledgeable about fishing and a great host as well. His beautiful boat and all the equipment we used were in excellent condition. If you’re looking for some great fishing I would definitely recommend Castaway Charters.

We had one of the best days of our lives with Captain Paul Grimston!! He is very knowledgeable about fishing and a great host as well. His beautiful boat and all the equipment we used were in excellent condition. If you’re looking for some great fishing I would definitely recommend Castaway Charters.  

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 Lou H. recommends Castaway Charters
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Replied on July 17, 2019
Thanks for the kind words its easy to be on your game with great people like you and Deb I had a great day and enjoyed every minute. Hope to see you next year. Thanks Again for everything.

FAQs about Castaway Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2014
Boat manufacturer
Bayliner Conquest SportFisher
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercury Marine
Powered by
2 x 325HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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