Tofino Saltwater Sports 

4.9/5 (130 reviews)
 4th St Government Dock , Tofino, BC V0R2Z0, Canada

Tofino Saltwater Sports 

Tofino, BC, Canada
24 ft
3
4.9/5 (130 reviews)

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).

Carmen Julia McKaig
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Carmen Julia McKaig
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Afternoon Charter (4 hours)
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $472
Entire boat: 2 people
Morning Trip (6 Hours)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 5
US $708
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip (8 Hours)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 5
US $944
Entire boat: 2 people
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4.9
130 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

99%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

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Craig Alexander
Craig Alexander
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing fishing trip with my son!
Afternoon Charter (4 hours) on August 12, 20262 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Halibut
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Carmen Julia McKaig
Response from Captain

Thank you!!! You guys were a blast!

Daniel Jaffe
Daniel Jaffe
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Carmen is a great captain for fishing!
Afternoon Charter (4 hours) on July 21, 20262 adults

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!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Carmen Julia McKaig
Response from Captain

We got good fish voodoo Dan! see you guys next year!

Kathryn Millar
Kathryn Millar
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing!
Morning Trip (6 Hours) on July 21, 20263 adults

Perfect day! Carmen is the best Captain ever! Check out how she helped us with this double-header!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Lingcod
Carmen Julia McKaig
Response from Captain

Amazing day! You girls are the best!

Andrea Levesque Toplosky
Andrea Levesque Toplosky
ca
Quebec, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great time!
Afternoon Charter (4 hours) on August 3, 20262 adults

Carmen was such a sweetheart. Very knowledgeable and friendly!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Carmen Julia McKaig
Response from Captain

Thank you guys! What a great day!

Hans Søgaard
Hans Søgaard
dk
Denmark
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
It was our best trip ever because the captain - Carmen - was perfekt.
Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on July 17, 20262 adults

We caugt some Big and beateful Sammon.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Carmen Julia McKaig
Response from Captain

Thank you! You boys were pretty fantastic as well!

FAQs about Tofino Saltwater Sports

Tofino Saltwater Sports offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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)
When you book a trip with Tofino Saltwater Sports, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box Ice for fish plus ice for beverages/lunches
  • Radar
Trips booked with Tofino Saltwater Sports include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Islander MR2 reels, Shimano rods )
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Tofino Saltwater Sports offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Coho, Chinook, crab, prawn)
  • Offshore fishing (Chinook, coho, halibut, ling, rock fish)
  • Reef fishing (Natural )
Tofino Saltwater Sports offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Tofino Saltwater Sports include:
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Carmen Julia McKaig
Carmen Julia McKaig
Carmen Julia McKaig

Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since May 2016

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.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since May 2016

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.

The fish you can target

Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1994
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Coho, Chinook, crab, prawn
Offshore Fishing
Chinook, coho, halibut, ling, rock fish
Reef Fishing
Natural

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Ice for fish plus ice for beverages/lunches
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Islander MR2 reels, Shimano rods
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

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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
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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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