Fish On Charters 

4.9
(41 reviews)
 Argyle Street 5413, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T6, Canada–

Fish On Charters 

Port Alberni, BC, Canada
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24 ft
4
4.9
(41 reviews)

Fish On Charters runs specialized and super-exciting fishing trips departing out of Port Alberni, British Columbia. Embark on an angling adventure with them, and you'll have the best Salmon spots right at your fingertips!

Captain Barry Raynes is the man behind this charter. He's been fishing for over 25 years and running charters out of from Port Alberni for over 10 years. He's a native of Vancouver and is very knowledgeable when it comes to the fish species and wildlife that inhabit this area. He can't wait to show you the wonders of these Canadian waterways.

Port Alberni is surrounded by breathtaking views of mountains and exquisite wildlife, including bears, eagles, orcas, and dolphins. It isn't named the 'Salmon Capital of the World' for no reason, either – Capt. Barry will have you targeting several species of Salmon, such as huge Chinook and Coho, which show up at the end of August through September. There's also the chance of hooking Halibut and Lingcod.

Captain Barry will take you out on his 25' Grady White saltwater fishing boat, capable of accommodating up to 4 guests. She's powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, meaning you'll be treated to a speedy journey along the beautiful waters of Vancouver Island. On board, you'll find life jackets for safety, a GPS and fishfinder, and a toilet, which is a huge plus for families with little ones.

Capt. Barry will make sure you're provided with all the fishing gear necessary to hook the Salmon of your dreams, including rods, reels, tackle, downriggers, lures, and frozen bait in the form of herring and anchovies. He'll also clean and fillet your catch for you, so you can cook it and enjoy the results of your hard work as soon as you get back home.

All you need to do is grab a valid fishing license, and make your way to this tranquil corner of paradise. Get your fish on with Fish On Charters!

Fish On Charters runs specialized and super-exciting fishing trips departing out of Port Alberni, British Columbia. Embark on an angling adventure with them, and you'll have the best Salmon spots right at your fingertips!

Captain Barry Raynes is the man behind this charter. He's been fishing for over 25 years and running charters out of from Port Alberni for over 10 years. He's a native of Vancouver and is very knowledgeable when it comes to the fish species and wildlife that inhabit this area. He can't wait to show you the wonders of these Canadian waterways.

Port Alberni is surrounded by breathtaking views of mountains and exquisite wildlife, including bears, eagles, orcas, and dolphins. It isn't named the 'Salmon Capital of the World' for no reason, either – Capt. Barry will have you targeting several species of Salmon, such as huge Chinook and Coho, which show up at the end of August through September. There's also the chance of hooking Halibut and Lingcod.

Captain Barry will take you out on his 25' Grady White saltwater fishing boat, capable of accommodating up to 4 guests. She's powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine, meaning you'll be treated to a speedy journey along the beautiful waters of Vancouver Island. On board, you'll find life jackets for safety, a GPS and fishfinder, and a toilet, which is a huge plus for families with little ones.

Capt. Barry will make sure you're provided with all the fishing gear necessary to hook the Salmon of your dreams, including rods, reels, tackle, downriggers, lures, and frozen bait in the form of herring and anchovies. He'll also clean and fillet your catch for you, so you can cook it and enjoy the results of your hard work as soon as you get back home.

All you need to do is grab a valid fishing license, and make your way to this tranquil corner of paradise. Get your fish on with Fish On Charters!

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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Sockeye
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 31
Lingcod
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $386
Entire boat: 2 people
Port Alberni Inlet Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Sep 16
US $421
Entire boat: 2 people
"New "September coho/chinook
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 5 - Sep 25
US $632
Entire boat: 2 people
Winter chinook/Ling cod/Prawn
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - May 31
US $632
Entire boat: 2 people
Barkley Sound Express
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 15
US $684
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
41 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (25)

What anglers say

95%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (41)

  • Alison Longmore
    Alison Longmore
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fabulous fishing!

    Sockeye on June 29, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time fishing for sockeye salmon with Barry. He was knowledgeable, friendly and good with our 12 year old son. Would definitely recommend his fishing charter!

  • Brian Patterson
    Brian Patterson
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Guide!

    Port Alberni Inlet Trip on July 1, 2025 • 2 adults

    This was an absolutely awesome time! Barry is a great and hilarious guide. Works incredibly hard to get you on the fish and is very knowledgeable on how to fish, the locations and his ability to know when to change things up for the betterment of everyone!

  • Nick Nicolacopoulos
    Nick Nicolacopoulos
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Day Ever

    Barkley Sound Express on August 22, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Barry is very engaging and very good at making the day incredible from start to finish. We had an absolutely fantastic day and caught some great fish. Thanks Captain Barry for a great fishing trip 👍😀

  • Scott Unger
    Scott Unger
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fabulous guide & experience

    Barkley Sound Express on July 31, 2025 • 2 adults

    Very knowledgeable, pleasant, high spirited guide who exceeded our expectations. He made sure we limited out. All around fantastic experience for me and my son. Would recommend 100%!

  • Matt Smolley
    Matt Smolley
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Barry

    Port Alberni Inlet Trip on July 22, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Barry was amazing. Very friendly and worked hard the entire trip getting us onto fish. My 9 year old son said it was the best day of his life! Haha. I highly recommend.

  • James Sykes
    James Sykes
    us
    Washington, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Port Alberni Inlet Trip on August 23, 2024 • 3 adults

    Had a great trip with Barry, caught salmon, saw a humpback and seals… almost an eco tour while you fish. Would defiantly book again with Barry.

  • Allen Morishita
    Allen Morishita
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Port Alberni Inlet Trip on August 14, 2023 • 2 adults

    Captain Barry definitely knows when where and how To catch fish .

  • Jeff Santos
    Jeff Santos
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day!!

    Port Alberni Inlet Trip on June 11, 2022 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a great day on the water with Captain Barry. High tech gear to help see where the fish were at and the kids loved all the action. I highly recommend Fish On.

  • Anthony Else
    Anthony Else
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Port Alberni Inlet Trip on August 3, 2021 • 4 adults

    Barry was an excellent guide! He took us to the places where you can catch salmon and we did! We will book him again, 100%!

  • Allen Morishita
    Allen Morishita
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Peter’s first salmon 24 lb spring

    Port Alberni Inlet Trip on August 19, 2021 • 2 adults

    Great captain , great Boat , great fishing day , Would highly recommend for fun day .

FAQs about Fish On Charters

Fish On Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $550 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Sockeye (6 hours)
  • CA $600 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Port Alberni Inlet Trip (6 hours)
  • CA $900 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - "New "September coho/chinook (8 hours)
  • CA $900 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - Winter chinook/Ling cod/Prawn (8 hours)
  • CA $975 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - Barkley Sound Express (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish On Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fish On Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish On Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Fish On Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Fish On Charters include:
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your operator

Fish On Charters
Fish On Charters
Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
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41 Customer reviews
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Member since November 2016
Captain Barry Raynes has been fishing for over 25 years, so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about exploring the fish-filled waters around Port Alberni. He's been running charters from this location for over 10 years, and has lived in Vancouver his whole life. He knows everything there is to know about fishing along Canada's West Coast!
Fish On Charters
Fish On Charters
Fully verified
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Captain Barry Raynes has been fishing for over 25 years, so it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about exploring the fish-filled waters around Port Alberni. He's been running charters from this location for over 10 years, and has lived in Vancouver his whole life. He knows everything there is to know about fishing along Canada's West Coast!

The fish you can target

Lingcod
Lingcod
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Lingcod
Lingcod
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • A collection of freshly caught salmon laid out on a wooden dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Alison L.
    Alison L.
    We had a great time fishing for sockeye salmon with Barry. He was knowledgeable, friendly and good with our 12 year old son. Would definitely recommend his fishing charter!
  • A happy couple poses on the boat with a catch of multiple large Cod after a successful fishing trip.
    Brad B.
    Brad B.
    We met our captain, Barry at 7:15am. He was courteous, friendly and extremely helpful all day long. Barry was very focussed on our comfort and on doing his best to see ensure that we caught fish. Since the season was “on” for Ling Cod, that was our focus and we caught our limit at a very comfortable pace which included a double ( my wife and I pulled in fish at the same time). Captain Barry made a stop at the scenic village of Bamfield to satisfy our interest and we were thankful for his flexibility to do that - its an unusual little spot with a nifty boardwalk running the length of the island town and the stop offered a nice break in the day. During our return trip we caught prawns and crab for good measure. That evening we feasted on cod, crab and prawns with preparation tips from Barry. A great ending to a rewarding day. Thanks to Barry.
  • Two anglers posing with a successful catch of multiple Salmon on the dock, showcasing their fishing achievement after a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Nick N.
    Nick N.
    Captain Barry is very engaging and very good at making the day incredible from start to finish. We had an absolutely fantastic day and caught some great fish. Thanks Captain Barry for a great fishing trip 👍😀
  • Two anglers posing with a selection of freshly caught Salmon on a dock, showcasing their successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Scott U.
    Scott U.
    Very knowledgeable, pleasant, high spirited guide who exceeded our expectations. He made sure we limited out. All around fantastic experience for me and my son. Would recommend 100%!
  • A family group proudly displaying their catch of several Salmon on a sunny day in a scenic fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Matt S.
    Matt S.
    Barry was amazing. Very friendly and worked hard the entire trip getting us onto fish. My 9 year old son said it was the best day of his life! Haha. I highly recommend.
  • A collection of freshly caught fish laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Brian P.
    Brian P.
    This was an absolutely awesome time! Barry is a great and hilarious guide. Works incredibly hard to get you on the fish and is very knowledgeable on how to fish, the locations and his ability to know when to change things up for the betterment of everyone!
  • A large Salmon is being reeled in on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    James S.
    James S.
    Had a great trip with Barry, caught salmon, saw a humpback and seals… almost an eco tour while you fish. Would defiantly book again with Barry.
  • Two anglers pose beside multiple silver fish arranged on a wooden marina dock next to the charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Allen M.
    Allen M.
    Captain Barry definitely knows when where and how To catch fish .
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large salmon aboard a fishing boat in a scenic, forested coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Jeff S.
    Jeff S.
    We had a great day on the water with Captain Barry. High tech gear to help see where the fish were at and the kids loved all the action. I highly recommend Fish On.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large salmon aboard a fishing boat on a misty forested lake.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Allen M.
    Allen M.
    Great captain , great Boat , great fishing day , Would highly recommend for fun day .

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Flounder Gigging

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

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.
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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
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Port Alberni right now

LingcodLingcod
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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