Tofino Saltwater Sports
Tofino Saltwater Sports
Fish the unspoiled waters of Tofino with a crew that prides itself on being made up of true locals. Captain Carmen and her crew were born and raised fishing these waters and provide a local experience and flair that you cannot find elsewhere. Currently, Captain Matt Dawson is running all the trips. Fishing runs thick in their blood and they want to show you what it is that makes the area's fishery so special.
You will be fishing aboard a very seaworthy and well regarded Boston Whaler boat that has been totally fitted out to provide charter guests with the best possible offshore fishing experience. With a Lowrance GPS system and Navionics secondary GPS, the boat is finely tuned to get you to the fish. It also features Scottie Downriggers, widely regarded as the best Salmon fishing gear on the market, and carries Islander mr2 reels with Shimano rods for Salmon, and Ugly Stick rods for Halibut and Ling Cod.
Your fishing trip will begin by setting crab traps in sheltered waters near the shore, and then heading out to whichever destination is most appropriate for the conditions and time of year. In good weather you could be fishing Long Beach for Salmon and Halibut, or you could travel further out for Raffel to fish for Lingcod, Salmon, and Halibut. However, there are also great fishing spots closer to home, with Wilf Rock being an excellent destination to fish for Coho and Chinook Salmon, and Burgess, Blunden and Clifford all great nearshore Salmon fishing grounds that are particularly suitable for those who want to steer clear of the choppier waters offshore. Once you've finished fishing, you will return to the dock via the crab traps to round off the perfect trip.
All the fishing gear you will need for your trip is included in the price. Fishing licenses can be bought from the captain at a cost of 60 CAD for internationals and 17 CAD for Canadian citizens (subject to change).
Fish the unspoiled waters of Tofino with a crew that prides itself on being made up of true locals. Captain Carmen and her crew were born and raised fishing these waters and provide a local experience and flair that you cannot find elsewhere. Currently, Captain Matt Dawson is running all the trips. Fishing runs thick in their blood and they want to show you what it is that makes the area's fishery so special.
You will be fishing aboard a very seaworthy and well regarded Boston Whaler boat that has been totally fitted out to provide charter guests with the best possible offshore fishing experience. With a Lowrance GPS system and Navionics secondary GPS, the boat is finely tuned to get you to the fish. It also features Scottie Downriggers, widely regarded as the best Salmon fishing gear on the market, and carries Islander mr2 reels with Shimano rods for Salmon, and Ugly Stick rods for Halibut and Ling Cod.
Your fishing trip will begin by setting crab traps in sheltered waters near the shore, and then heading out to whichever destination is most appropriate for the conditions and time of year. In good weather you could be fishing Long Beach for Salmon and Halibut, or you could travel further out for Raffel to fish for Lingcod, Salmon, and Halibut. However, there are also great fishing spots closer to home, with Wilf Rock being an excellent destination to fish for Coho and Chinook Salmon, and Burgess, Blunden and Clifford all great nearshore Salmon fishing grounds that are particularly suitable for those who want to steer clear of the choppier waters offshore. Once you've finished fishing, you will return to the dock via the crab traps to round off the perfect trip.
All the fishing gear you will need for your trip is included in the price. Fishing licenses can be bought from the captain at a cost of 60 CAD for internationals and 17 CAD for Canadian citizens (subject to change).
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Kathryn Millar5.0VerifiedAmazing!
Morning Trip (6 Hours) on July 21, 2026 • 3 adultsPerfect day! Carmen is the best Captain ever! Check out how she helped us with this double-header!
Andrea Levesque Toplosky5.0VerifiedGreat time!
Afternoon Charter (4 hours) on August 3, 2026 • 2 adultsCarmen was such a sweetheart. Very knowledgeable and friendly!
Hans Søgaard5.0VerifiedIt was our best trip ever because the captain - Carmen - was perfekt.
Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on July 17, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caugt some Big and beateful Sammon.
Xiaoyu LiangRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWe got fish!
Morning Trip (6 Hours) on July 27, 2024 • 3 adultsOur trip wasn’t very long as we had to cut it short due to my Mom getting sea sick. But in the couple hours we spent with Captain Carmen, she was wonderfully accommodating, and she managed to help us catch a Coho salmon! She taught me how to reel it in, explaining why, and giving me lots of guidance on what to expect when the fish got close to the boat. She even cleaned and filet our fish for us. All in all, despite the short trip, we all had a great time - and - we just barbecued our catch for dinner and it was so tasty! Thanks Captain Carmen for a memorable experience!
John Barrett5.0VerifiedFabulous day, with delightful lady, Carmen
Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on July 30, 2024 • 2 adultsJust returned from a soggy day with Captain Carmen but despite the weather we had a wonderful day. We were cebrating my brother's birthday and Carmen made it a special one for us. We caught plenty of fish, chinook and coho and a number of rock fish and even a small ling cod which wanted to come to the party. The day was made by Carmen who's knowledge and infectious enthusiasm helped us master what was a new way of fishing for us. Thank you Carmen. I hope others will be inspired to make a trip with you! John and Steve Barrett
Josh Zarichny5.0VerifiedFishing with Carmen Julia
Morning Trip (6 Hours) on July 18, 2023 • 2 adults
Geoff DarlingRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWhat an incredible day - highly recommend!
Morning Trip (6 Hours) on August 11, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 childWe caught some lovely August weather and incredible fishing - pretty much limited out with Coho and Chinook. Captain Carmen was an amazing guide, found us some great fish, and kept things fun for dad and the kids while managing some pretty large swells. We would 100% go again!
Kyle Shannon5.0VerifiedGreat day with my son in Beautiful BC!
Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on July 27, 2025 • 2 adultsMy son and I had a great day of fishing with Captain Carmen! We steadily caught Coho and Chinook salmon all day long. The boat was well equipped and comfortable for the two of us and Captain Carmen did and excellent job putting us on the fish and entertained as well!
Ryan Beaudoin5.0VerifiedWe will be back!
Morning Trip (6 Hours) on July 24, 2024 • 2 adultsCaptain Carmen took my son (14) and myself out for the 6 hour charter. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. I'm absolutely positive Carmen has provided both us with memories that will last our lives. I'm sure the grin on my son's face after catching the 20lb plus Chinook will be there the rest of the summer! I look forward to bringing my other sons out in the coming years for this experience. Thanks again captain Carmen!
Tanner House5.0VerifiedGreat Day
Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on August 9, 2025 • 3 adultsThe three of us all got on some salmon and had a great day. Carmen was, knowledgable, professional, super easy going and we had a ton of fun. Fishing wasn’t super active but we still are taking some home! Highly recommend.
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Took my eldest son on a charter in Tofino. It was an amazing experience start to finish - tremendous captain, spectacular fishing and good vibes. Highly recommend to all.
Thank you!!! You guys were a blast!
This is our 4th with Captain Carmen. She is a great boat captain, fun to hand with and we always catch fish! Thank you Captain Carmen!
We got good fish voodoo Dan! see you guys next year!
Perfect day! Carmen is the best Captain ever! Check out how she helped us with this double-header!
Amazing day! You girls are the best!
Carmen was such a sweetheart. Very knowledgeable and friendly!
Thank you guys! What a great day!
We caugt some Big and beateful Sammon.
Thank you! You boys were pretty fantastic as well!
FAQs about Tofino Saltwater Sports
- CA $650 per group, additional CA $30 per person after 2 guests - Afternoon Charter (4 hours) (4 hours)
- CA $975 per group, additional CA $32 per person after 2 guests - Morning Trip (6 Hours) (6 hours)
- CA $1,300 per group, additional CA $42 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 Hours) (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Ice box Ice for fish plus ice for beverages/lunches
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Islander MR2 reels, Shimano rods )
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Inshore fishing (Coho, Chinook, crab, prawn)
- Offshore fishing (Chinook, coho, halibut, ling, rock fish)
- Reef fishing (Natural )
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Halibut
- Lingcod
- Rockfish
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
Captain Carmen comes from a long line of Tofino fishermen who have been fishing the local waters for several generations. Having learnt the way of the salt from her father from a very young age, Carmen is now continuing the family legacy. Carmen honed her guiding skills working in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) before moving back to her home town in 2008, when she started guiding on the Miss Sea. She loves sharing her passion for the local waters and all their inhabitants with her guests as well as with members of the the local community.
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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.
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