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).



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Afternoon Charter (4 hours)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $472
    Fish the inside waters for the afternoon bite. Typically targeting Coho Salmon and local chinook.
  • Private trip
    Morning Trip (6 Hours)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 5
    US $708
    This package will allow enough time for salmon and bottom fish and check crab trap on the way home.
  • Private trip
    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
    This package allows for lots of angling hours to make sure your cooler is full of delicious fresh fish for the bbq! You can travel up to 15 miles offshore on this trip, targeting Chinook, coho, halibut, lingcod, and rock fish
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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)

Meet the Captain

Carmen Julia McKaig
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
101 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Boston Whaler (Sportfishing) originally built in 1994. Powered by a 250HP Mercury Verado engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
Ice for fish plus ice for beverages/lunches
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Islander MR2 reels, Shimano rods
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Josh Z.
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Fishing with Carmen Julia

VERIFIED   Morning Trip (6 Hours) on July 18, 2023
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A fabulous experience

VERIFIED   Morning Trip (6 Hours) on August 1, 2023
Carmen McKaig our Captain went out of her way to make our day one to remember. The waters we fished allowed us to both catch...
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Md M. M.
Edmonton, AB
Excellent
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Day trip with Captain Carmen

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on August 6, 2023
Captain is very nice. We were welcomed nicely by her. She is very friendly and with lots of positive attitude. I certainly...
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Cathy M.
Toronto, ON
Excellent
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Half day trip with Captain Carmen

VERIFIED   Afternoon Charter (4 hours) on June 1, 2023
Great afternoon on the water!  Carmen made sure we got some fish, and we had fun chatting while waiting for nibbles.  She’s...
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Mark P.
Lexington, MA
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Morning Trip (6 Hours) on July 11, 2023
We had a wonderful trip today Carmen was fantastic Great guide , great fisherman who explained / helped us and...
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