Vancouver Island Drift 

 Riverbottom Road West, Duncan, BC, Canada

Vancouver Island Drift 

Duncan, BC, Canada
16 ft
2

If you're here to make the most of fishing in Duncan, look no further than Vancouver Island Drift.

Species like Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Dolly Varden, Coho Salmon, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go. For these fish, you're likely to drift using light tackle. Capt. Conor also offers fly fishing.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Capt. Conor welcomes you aboard a 16' RMR Raft that holds up to 2 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, 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.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Vancouver Island Drift!

If you're here to make the most of fishing in Duncan, look no further than Vancouver Island Drift.

Species like Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Dolly Varden, Coho Salmon, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go. For these fish, you're likely to drift using light tackle. Capt. Conor also offers fly fishing.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Capt. Conor welcomes you aboard a 16' RMR Raft that holds up to 2 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, 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.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Vancouver Island Drift!

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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 Hour Trip – Guided (1 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Mar 31
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Dolly Varden
Salmon (Coho)
+1
US $336
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Cowichan Fully Guided
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Mar 31
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Dolly Varden
Salmon (Coho)
+1
US $447
Entire boat: 2 people

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FAQs about Vancouver Island Drift

Vancouver Island Drift offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $473 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Guided (1 MAX) (8 hours)
  • CA $630 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Cowichan Fully Guided (8 hours)
Trips booked with Vancouver Island Drift include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly fishing equipment
Vancouver Island Drift offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing
Vancouver Island Drift offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Vancouver Island Drift include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Cutthroat Trout
  • Dolly Varden
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Conor Stookes
Conor Stookes
Conor Stookes

Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

1 Customer review
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.

1 Customer review
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.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Dolly Varden
Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Dolly Varden
Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
RMR Raft
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
Rowed Guided Drift Boat
Powered by
1 x 1HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
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.

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