Big Bite Charters

If you’re ready to discover fishing in Ucluelet, we’ve got you covered with Big Bite Charters.

Top targets include Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut, Chinook Salmon, Rockfish, and more, depending on when you go. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Laurier and Capt. Graham also offer fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

The captains operate an 18’ Nor-Del center console with space for 2 passengers. It comes with downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. You can’t go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Big Bite Charters will make it easy for you to go fishing in Ucluelet. So, how about booking that trip?



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 hour trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $278
    Discover iconic fishing spots of the Ucluelet peninsula and surrounding areas. We will be targeting chinook and coho salmon. If you really want to catch fish, book an 8 hour trip!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $348
    Discover iconic fishing spots along the coast of Ucluelet and surrounding areas. We will be targeting Salmon, bottom fish and soak in some of the local marine wildlife. If you want to jig for lingcod or rock fish you need to bring your own jigs.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $487
    Spend the entire day on the water targeting Salmon and Halibut if the water permits. If you want to jig for lingcod, you need to provide your own jigs (available at captain hooks or pioneer boatworks, or gone fishing in port alberni).
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Best value for money charter
Great day on ocean with Laurier Payette- big halibut
GREAT FISHING, Better Captain, thanks Laurier
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Katharine S.
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 21, 2024
Our fishing expedition with Captain Laurier of Big Bite Charters was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we boarded,...
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Jack B.
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Great Fishing Trip with Captain Laurier

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 10, 2024
Captain Laurier made salmon fishing easy - we just had to reel in when the fish were on the hook and we easily caught our bag...
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Thom N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing afternoon trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 31, 2024
Had a great time on board with captain Laurier. Even with an injured hand and while defying his girlfriend’s orders to take...
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Jakob S.
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Amazing Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 30, 2024
I had a great time fishing for King Salmon and Lincod on my tour with Captain Laurier. His expertise and experience made...
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David C.
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Best value for money charter

VERIFIED   4 hour trip (PM) on September 1, 2024
Trip was great even though it was end of the season we still caught salmon on a 4 hour trip. Saw 2 sun fish also and have possibility...
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FAQs about Big Bite Charters

Big Bite Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $400 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 hour trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • CA $500 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • CA $700 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Bite Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Big Bite Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Big Bite Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Big Bite Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Bite Charters include:
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your operator

Big Bite Charters
Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2023
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Capt. Laurier and Capt. Graham run trips out of Ucluelet aboard an 18’ Nor-Del center console. These waters are known for Salmon and Halibut and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Nor-Del
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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