GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield 

4.9/5 (5 reviews)
 Frigate Road 242, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0, Canada

GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield 

Bamfield, BC, Canada
21 ft
3
4.9/5 (5 reviews)

If you're ready to have fun fishing in Bamfield, we've got you covered with GA WestCoast Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Gerald, giving you access to 30 years of local experience.

Halibut, Chinook Salmon, and more could be biting if conditions are right. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish.

Your day begins aboard a 21' Bayliner walkaround with capacity for 3 passengers. It comes with downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with GA WestCoast Charters!

If you're ready to have fun fishing in Bamfield, we've got you covered with GA WestCoast Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Gerald, giving you access to 30 years of local experience.

Halibut, Chinook Salmon, and more could be biting if conditions are right. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish.

Your day begins aboard a 21' Bayliner walkaround with capacity for 3 passengers. It comes with downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with GA WestCoast Charters!

Gerald Arkell
Captain
Gerald Arkell
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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8 hr inshore Bamfield
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Lingcod
Rockfish
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $1,066
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 hr off shore salmon / Halibut
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Crab
+2
US $1,137
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
5 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Julian Wynne-Smith
Julian Wynne-Smith
ca
Duncan, BC, Canada
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
July 6, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on July 6, 2026

The charter operation canceled -3 days after the trip date.

Riley Forbes
Riley Forbes
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Tough weather good fish!
5 hrs salmon or bottom fish on May 24, 20263 adults

Captain Gerald made sure we were the only boat landing Springs even in bad weather, thanks for the great morning and the tips!

Gerald Arkell
Response from Captain

thank you. i had fun with you guys. hope to get the opportunity again

Douglas Penner
Douglas Penner
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
A pleasant hard working generator
8 hr off shore salmon / Halibut on August 31, 20242 adults

Gerald was awesome. He worked very hard to keep the lines on bottom and used the right equipment to get the job done. He knew exactly where to fish and we were catching fish when literally no one else was!! We even brought in a 60 pound halibut. I would recommend him as a great guy and an excellent guide and captain. My son and i made some fantastic lifetime memories. We will go again as soon as we can.

Reported catch:
Halibut
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Tracy Tkachuk
Tracy Tkachuk
ca
Victoria, BC, Canada
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Tubbed out in a few hours!
8 hr off shore salmon / Halibut on May 11, 20252 adults

We booked a trip on short notice. The forecast didn't look ideal, and other guides were staying onshore but our skipper had confidence in some nearby spots and was willing to try his best. We got our limit of halibut in a few hours and called it a day.

Reported catch:
Halibut
Pak Ping Phyllis Chow
Pak Ping Phyllis Chow
ca
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half day on June 30, 20253 adults

FAQs about GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield

GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $1,500 per group - 8 hr inshore Bamfield (8 hours)
  • CA $1,600 per group - 8 hr off shore salmon / Halibut (8 hours)
When you book a trip with GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Simple toilet, porta potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish processing is included in my trips price )
GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Off shore fishing completely depends on were the fish are holding up. Generally we will be fishing between 3 to 15 miles off shore )
GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Shrimp

Your captain

Gerald Arkell
Gerald Arkell
Gerald Arkell

Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada

29 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I started fishing with my dad when I was able to fit in his backpack basically I stand out among 90% of the other anglers My goal is productivity. Fish fish more fish I have a huge love for the water and am constantly reading charts. Paying attention to what is going on around me on the water. If the bites not happening time to make it happen i decided to make a dream a reality a few years back to be a owner operator. since then ive done nothing but excel. Honestly i do this because i love it im here to show, and give the best experience to all my clients that they deserve and more im known for my dedication and abilities to non stop get fish on the line even while others aren't doing as well. i fish hard while allways creating a very chill environment whether we are fishing salmon or bottom fish. you wont be disappointed i provide over 30 years of experience fishing in both Bamfield,bc and French creek/parksville, bc. born and raised on Vancouver Island thank you for showing interest in me hope to meet you soon and show you the Gerald experience

29 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I started fishing with my dad when I was able to fit in his backpack basically I stand out among 90% of the other anglers My goal is productivity. Fish fish more fish I have a huge love for the water and am constantly reading charts. Paying attention to what is going on around me on the water. If the bites not happening time to make it happen i decided to make a dream a reality a few years back to be a owner operator. since then ive done nothing but excel. Honestly i do this because i love it im here to show, and give the best experience to all my clients that they deserve and more im known for my dedication and abilities to non stop get fish on the line even while others aren't doing as well. i fish hard while allways creating a very chill environment whether we are fishing salmon or bottom fish. you wont be disappointed i provide over 30 years of experience fishing in both Bamfield,bc and French creek/parksville, bc. born and raised on Vancouver Island thank you for showing interest in me hope to meet you soon and show you the Gerald experience

The fish you can target

Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Shrimp
Shrimp
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Bayliner
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Off shore fishing completely depends on were the fish are holding up. Generally we will be fishing between 3 to 15 miles off shore

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Simple toilet, porta potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish processing is included in my trips price

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Bamfield to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All kids are welcome all i ask is if under the age of 14 that the parents or guardian provide the life jacket
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

 Bank transfer

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