Pacific Wild Adventures
Pacific Wild Adventures offers exciting sport fishing off the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Their fishing trips will access the areas around the Barkley Sound and the marine rich coastal waters of Ucluelet, B.C. Depending on the weather and the time of season, we will target salmon, halibut and lingcod.
Pacific Wild Adventures, formally known as Pacific Wild Charters, has been operating charters out of Nootka Island on Vancouver Island since 2011. Dennis Kaechele has shifted his charter operation and is now based out of Ucluelet B.C. Dane Kaechele, who lives in Ucluelet, has partnered with Dennis to operate charters. Dane and Dennis both carry their SVOP (Small Vessel Operators Proficiency), MEDA3/SDV-BS (Marine Emergency Duties A3/ Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety), ROC-M (Marine VHF Radio Operators), and Marine Basic First Aid certifications. Dennis is also a CTAG(Certified Tidal Angling Guide).
The Transport Canada Certified vessel is a 2009 Boulton Seamaster 22' boat. With its welded aluminum deep V hull, 200hp Yamaha outboard and a brand new 15hp Mercury kicker will get us to our destination safely and efficiently. The boat is equipped with Lowrance radar, chartplotter, VHF radio and has a fully enclosed cabin that can seat 4 people plus the captain.
It can be quite chilly while out on the ocean. Make sure to dress warm and bring a jacket. A few other items to remember on the boat would be sunglasses, sunscreen, water, drinks, food, snacks, and a camera.
BC Tidal Water Fishing Licenses with a salmon stamp are required for each person fishing. You will need to have a printed-out copy of the license while on the boat.
These fishing trips are family-friendly, and kids are welcome. It's a good idea to bring your childs life jacket as sizes are specific. Novice and experienced fishers are all welcome. Don't worry, we'll teach you how to fish.
Let us take you out fishing and experience the West Coast of B.C. from the water.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Jun 9, 2025
Full Day Trip
Good day of fishing!
Our first BC fishing experience was very good. The sea conditions weren’t ideal but our captain Dane worked very hard to try to put us on various species of fish the pacific had to offer. We managed to catch a few beautiful chinook salmon, a few coho and a couple bright red rockfish. I would highly recommend Pacific Wild Adventures for your next fishing trip out of Ucluelet! Side note for captain Dane and future fishermen……If you need your catch processed and packaged for travel you have to go see Brandy at Fishful Thinking. She was amazing to deal with and their processing fees were very reasonable.
Our first BC fishing experience was very good. The sea conditions weren’t ideal but our captain Dane worked very hard to try to...
Captain replied
Jun 7, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great Day! (Bad day to be a fish)
This was our second annual trip, and it was just as fantastic as the first! We caught lots of fish, had a great time, and Dane made sure everything ran smoothly. He knows the area better than any other guide out there—you can really tell he’s got years of experience and local knowledge. We felt completely safe and comfortable the whole time. Can’t wait to come back again next year!
This was our second annual trip, and it was just as fantastic as the first! We caught lots of fish, had a great time, and Dane...
Captain replied
Jul 27, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great Trip
Great day out on the water!
Great day out on the water!
Captain replied
Aug 31, 2024
Full Day Trip
Pacific Wild Adventurers
I highly recommend anyone looking for an awesome guide to give Dane a call. He was fantastic at getting us on some fish, above and beyond with trying to make sure we could get all we asked for in the two days we were with him. We will see you next year Dane. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎣🎣
I highly recommend anyone looking for an awesome guide to give Dane a call. He was fantastic at getting us on some fish, above...
Captain replied
Aug 17, 2024
Full Day Trip
August fishing trip
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Good day of fishing!
Full Day Trip on June 9, 2025
Our first BC fishing experience was very good. The sea conditions weren’t ideal but our captain Dane worked very hard to try to put us on various species of fish the pacific had to offer. We managed to catch a few beautiful chinook salmon, a few coho and a couple bright red rockfish. I would highly recommend Pacific Wild Adventures for your next fishing trip out of Ucluelet! Side note for captain Dane and future fishermen……If you need your catch processed and packaged for travel you have to go see Brandy at Fishful Thinking. She was amazing to deal with and their processing fees were very reasonable.
Our first BC fishing experience was very good. The sea conditions weren’t ideal but our captain Dane worked very hard to try to put us on various species of fish the pacific had to offer. We managed to catch a few beautiful chinook salmon, a few coho and a couple bright red rockfish. I would highly recommend Pacific Wild Adventures for your next fishing trip out of Ucluelet! Side note for captain Dane and future fishermen……If you need your catch processed and packaged for travel you have to...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Day! (Bad day to be a fish)
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2025
This was our second annual trip, and it was just as fantastic as the first! We caught lots of fish, had a great time, and Dane made sure everything ran smoothly. He knows the area better than any other guide out there—you can really tell he’s got years of experience and local knowledge. We felt completely safe and comfortable the whole time. Can’t wait to come back again next year!
This was our second annual trip, and it was just as fantastic as the first! We caught lots of fish, had a great time, and Dane made sure everything ran smoothly. He knows the area better than any other guide out there—you can really tell he’s got years of experience and local knowledge. We felt completely safe and comfortable the whole time. Can’t wait to come back again next year!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2025
Great day out on the water!
Great day out on the water!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Pacific Wild Adventurers
Full Day Trip on August 31, 2024
I highly recommend anyone looking for an awesome guide to give Dane a call. He was fantastic at getting us on some fish, above and beyond with trying to make sure we could get all we asked for in the two days we were with him. We will see you next year Dane. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎣🎣
I highly recommend anyone looking for an awesome guide to give Dane a call. He was fantastic at getting us on some fish, above and beyond with trying to make sure we could get all we asked for in the two days we were with him. We will see you next year Dane. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🎣🎣
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Boat
Crew
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August fishing trip
Full Day Trip on August 17, 2024
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