Bonzai Sea Adventures
Excited to catch some fish in Ucluelet? Look no further than Bonzai Sea Adventures! Experience Ocean Adventure!
These waters are known for Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut, Flounder, Rockfish, Black Rockfish, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On these trips, you can expect to troll Salmon and anchor for Halibut. Capt. David can also take you jigging for Rockfish and Lingcod. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner! Ask about Crab and Prawns!
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Child-sized life vests are available, or you should bring your own if you have a preference. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach! Bring refreshments, Adults too, Wink!!
Capt. David operates a 28' Cruiser that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures and a great time!
You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. A Tidal license is required. This information is available online, and the captain will recommend how to obtain. Salmon require a tag/stamp to keep them, so make sure you purchase one with your license. A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed onboard.
If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Bonzai Sea Adventures, send Capt. David a message down below!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
+59Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Jul 13, 2025
Afternoon half day trip
Awesome Day!!
We couldn’t have asked for a better day and a better Captain. Dave was extremely thoughtful and worked with us to create the family fishing experience we were looking for. It’s called fishing, not catching as I had to remind the kids, but Dave did his best to find us fish and get the those hook ups!! 4 hours goes fast, so would recommend the full day trip in the future- but wow- Dave made sure we filled every minute with good vibes and thoughts of big fish. We feasted like kings on Coho, and Rockfish Tacos. Highly recommend a trip with Dave for serious fisherman, families and anyone in between. Thanks Dave!! The Blackmer Family
We couldn’t have asked for a better day and a better Captain. Dave was extremely thoughtful and worked with us to create the family...
Jul 28, 2025
Half Day Trip
Bonzai - A ‘tree-rific’ Fishing Charter
Our family of five enjoyed a morning charter with captain Dave. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and professional. We caught our limit of chinook salmon. Dave also offered us guidance as to where to get the fish processed for our travel home to another province. We appreciate how Dave shared some information throughout the charter about the island and aquatic wildlife. We highly recommend Bonzai charters and captain Dave.
Our family of five enjoyed a morning charter with captain Dave. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and professional. We caught...
Captain replied
Jun 20, 2025
Full day Trip
Dave was amazing!
Highly recommend Bonzai and Dave! It was our first time out fishing in the ocean and despite my dad getting sea sick at first & my mom's limited mobility, Dave went out of his way to make sure we all had a great experience! He helped us reel in fish and gave us really good tips. He worked really hard & you can tell he really wanted us to get our catch on the boat. The boat itself was comfortable with lots of room for 4 of us plus Dave. Dave you were awesome! Thank you again for a great experience!
Highly recommend Bonzai and Dave! It was our first time out fishing in the ocean and despite my dad getting sea sick at first...
Jul 28, 2025
Afternoon half day trip
Dave is a great gyude
Dave took us right to where the Chinook were feeding on a huge bait ball and we started killing fish as fast as we could reel them in! It was unreal. He’s also great with the kids and everyone caught multiple fish.
Dave took us right to where the Chinook were feeding on a huge bait ball and we started killing fish as fast as we could reel...
Sep 11, 2024
Afternoon half day trip
Best afternoon of fishing!
We booked an afternoon trip with Captain David and it was great! He brought us out to jig for Lingcod and Rockfish and we tried trolling too. Even though we only had 4 hours, he even brought us out to try and catch a couple salmon and check his crab traps! His stoke was infectious and he was ON trying to catch us fish. Super fun, would 100% recommend him to others wanting to experience Ukee on the ocean! We left with a bunch of fish and cooked one during sunset at long beach :)
We booked an afternoon trip with Captain David and it was great! He brought us out to jig for Lingcod and Rockfish and we tried...
Trip availability and prices
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
+59Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Day!!
Afternoon half day trip on July 13, 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better day and a better Captain. Dave was extremely thoughtful and worked with us to create the family fishing experience we were looking for. It’s called fishing, not catching as I had to remind the kids, but Dave did his best to find us fish and get the those hook ups!! 4 hours goes fast, so would recommend the full day trip in the future- but wow- Dave made sure we filled every minute with good vibes and thoughts of big fish. We feasted like kings on Coho, and Rockfish Tacos. Highly recommend a trip with Dave for serious fisherman, families and anyone in between. Thanks Dave!! The Blackmer Family
We couldn’t have asked for a better day and a better Captain. Dave was extremely thoughtful and worked with us to create the family fishing experience we were looking for. It’s called fishing, not catching as I had to remind the kids, but Dave did his best to find us fish and get the those hook ups!! 4 hours goes fast, so would recommend the full day trip in the future- but wow- Dave made sure we filled every minute with good vibes and thoughts of big fish. We feasted like kings on Coho, and...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Bonzai - A ‘tree-rific’ Fishing Charter
Half Day Trip on July 28, 2025
Our family of five enjoyed a morning charter with captain Dave. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and professional. We caught our limit of chinook salmon. Dave also offered us guidance as to where to get the fish processed for our travel home to another province. We appreciate how Dave shared some information throughout the charter about the island and aquatic wildlife. We highly recommend Bonzai charters and captain Dave.
Our family of five enjoyed a morning charter with captain Dave. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and professional. We caught our limit of chinook salmon. Dave also offered us guidance as to where to get the fish processed for our travel home to another province. We appreciate how Dave shared some information throughout the charter about the island and aquatic wildlife. We highly recommend Bonzai charters and captain Dave.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Dave was amazing!
Full day Trip on June 20, 2025
Highly recommend Bonzai and Dave! It was our first time out fishing in the ocean and despite my dad getting sea sick at first & my mom's limited mobility, Dave went out of his way to make sure we all had a great experience! He helped us reel in fish and gave us really good tips. He worked really hard & you can tell he really wanted us to get our catch on the boat. The boat itself was comfortable with lots of room for 4 of us plus Dave. Dave you were awesome! Thank you again for a great experience!
Highly recommend Bonzai and Dave! It was our first time out fishing in the ocean and despite my dad getting sea sick at first & my mom's limited mobility, Dave went out of his way to make sure we all had a great experience! He helped us reel in fish and gave us really good tips. He worked really hard & you can tell he really wanted us to get our catch on the boat. The boat itself was comfortable with lots of room for 4 of us plus Dave. Dave you were awesome! Thank you again for a great experience!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Dave is a great gyude
Afternoon half day trip on July 28, 2025
Dave took us right to where the Chinook were feeding on a huge bait ball and we started killing fish as fast as we could reel them in! It was unreal. He’s also great with the kids and everyone caught multiple fish.
Dave took us right to where the Chinook were feeding on a huge bait ball and we started killing fish as fast as we could reel them in! It was unreal. He’s also great with the kids and everyone caught multiple fish.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best afternoon of fishing!
Afternoon half day trip on September 11, 2024
We booked an afternoon trip with Captain David and it was great! He brought us out to jig for Lingcod and Rockfish and we tried trolling too. Even though we only had 4 hours, he even brought us out to try and catch a couple salmon and check his crab traps! His stoke was infectious and he was ON trying to catch us fish. Super fun, would 100% recommend him to others wanting to experience Ukee on the ocean! We left with a bunch of fish and cooked one during sunset at long beach :)
We booked an afternoon trip with Captain David and it was great! He brought us out to jig for Lingcod and Rockfish and we tried trolling too. Even though we only had 4 hours, he even brought us out to try and catch a couple salmon and check his crab traps! His stoke was infectious and he was ON trying to catch us fish. Super fun, would 100% recommend him to others wanting to experience Ukee on the ocean! We left with a bunch of fish and cooked one during sunset at long beach :)
FAQs about Bonzai Sea Adventures
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
