First Light Sportfishing 

5.0
(3 reviews)
 157 Hemlock Street, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, Canada

First Light Sportfishing 

Ucluelet, BC, Canada
24 ft
4
5.0
(3 reviews)

Book and adventure of a lifetime and enjoy the true raw beauty of the West Coast unfiltered.

Target some of the world's best fighting fish in the cold productive waters of the Pacific ocean. Fill your freezer with some of freshest seafood you can get your hands on. Afterwards enjoy many meals while sharing your unique stories!

'That's why we do what we do…'

Depending on the season, we target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish, Halibut, Prawns and Crab. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light to heavy tackle for an array of species. Fishing multiple species in a day trip. First Light also offers fly fishing for certain species

You'll step aboard a 24' Grady-White that holds up to 4 passengers. It has downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. All gear is supplied as wellas all fish will be gutted and gilled, ready to take in the round or up to the local processors to be vacuum sealed.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group that wishes to fish. Anglers will need to add a conservation stamp as well.

Some essentials to bring are a hat, sunglasses and warm clothing. It's recommended despite the weather to pack for variable conditions. Waterproof pants and jacket are not a bad idea but can be provided If needed. As well as rubber boots.

Recommended you pack snacks/lunch but I do have a bbq for fair weather days. Hot lunches can be pre planned.

Feel free to contact Captain Conor Stookes with any questions or to check for availability

Book and adventure of a lifetime and enjoy the true raw beauty of the West Coast unfiltered.

Target some of the world's best fighting fish in the cold productive waters of the Pacific ocean. Fill your freezer with some of freshest seafood you can get your hands on. Afterwards enjoy many meals while sharing your unique stories!

'That's why we do what we do…'

Depending on the season, we target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish, Halibut, Prawns and Crab. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light to heavy tackle for an array of species. Fishing multiple species in a day trip. First Light also offers fly fishing for certain species

You'll step aboard a 24' Grady-White that holds up to 4 passengers. It has downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. All gear is supplied as wellas all fish will be gutted and gilled, ready to take in the round or up to the local processors to be vacuum sealed.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group that wishes to fish. Anglers will need to add a conservation stamp as well.

Some essentials to bring are a hat, sunglasses and warm clothing. It's recommended despite the weather to pack for variable conditions. Waterproof pants and jacket are not a bad idea but can be provided If needed. As well as rubber boots.

Recommended you pack snacks/lunch but I do have a bbq for fair weather days. Hot lunches can be pre planned.

Feel free to contact Captain Conor Stookes with any questions or to check for availability

Conor Stookes
Captain
Conor Stookes

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Trip availability and prices

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8 Hour Trip – Rafting For 1 Angler
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Mar 31
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Dolly Varden
Salmon (Coho)
+1
US $451
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Rafting For 2 Anglers
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Mar 31
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Dolly Varden
Salmon (Coho)
+1
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Halibut
Lingcod
Crab
Shrimp
+2
US $721
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Crab
+5
US $1,201
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Richard Keijzer
Richard Keijzer
ca
Manitoba, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amzing fishing day on the water
6 Hour Trip on August 19, 20264 adults

We had a great time with Captain Conor! We learned a lot about fishing in Ukee because of Conor’s great stories and knowledge. He was really respectful to the fish and his sustainable practice was inspirational. He made sure we had the best experience. We caught some great salmon and one horse mackerel and will come back again.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
John Medina
John Medina
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great evening of fishing with Connor
6 Hour Trip on July 23, 20263 adults

Family friendly trip. Connor was patient and instructive with the less experienced participants and we caught fish!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Halibut
Philippe Landry
Philippe Landry
Repeat angler
ca
Quebec, Canada
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
A Perfect fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on August 4, 20253 adults

The salmons, the Halibut and the Rock fish were there. A perfect fishing trip with my wife, my son (16 year old) and Captain Conor Stookes. Captain Conor is super well organized and very friendly. We liked it so much we are going back with him in a couple of days.

Reported catch:
Halibut
Chinook Salmon

FAQs about First Light Sportfishing

First Light Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $473 per group, additional CA $158 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip – Rafting For 1 Angler (8 hours)
  • CA $630 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Rafting For 2 Anglers (8 hours)
  • CA $1,008 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • CA $1,680 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with First Light Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with First Light Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Gut and gilled, ready for the local processor)
  • Drinks
  • Fly fishing equipment
First Light Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
First Light Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with First Light Sportfishing include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)
  • Shrimp

Your captain

Conor Stookes
Conor Stookes

Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada

3 Customer reviews
Typical response within 14 hours
Member since December 2024

Capt. Conor is experienced in navigating the waters of Ucluelet, British Columbia and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Salmon, Shrimp and Rockfish and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, or other techniques. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Conor.

Conor Stookes
Conor Stookes
3
reviews
2024
member since
~14h
response
Capt. Conor is experienced in navigating the waters of Ucluelet, British Columbia and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Salmon, Shrimp and Rockfish and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, or other techniques. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Conor.

The fish you can target

Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Shrimp
Shrimp
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish

Real catches by this captain

  • A Perfect fishing trip
    Philippe L.
    Philippe L.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Grady-White
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Gut and gilled, ready for the local processor
Drinks
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 Ucluelet to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Ucluelet right now

CrabCrab
HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chum)Salmon (Chum)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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