Unreel Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (29 reviews)
 1240 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9N 3H4, Canada

Unreel Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (29 reviews)
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1240 Stewart Avenue
Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Welcome Aboard! Get ready for an incredible adventure with our professionally guided fishing charters in Nanaimo B.C.! Let Unreel Charters show you the breathtaking beauty and exhilarating fishing opportunities of the Canadian west coast!

Vancouver Island, a gem in stunning British Columbia, boasts some of the most renowned saltwater fishing spots. We specialize in thrilling salmon fishing charters in Nanaimo, targeting Coho and Chinook (King) Salmon.

Located in the vibrant Harbour City of Nanaimo, we can’t wait to share the best experiences with you!

Our main charter vessel, a fantastic 25-foot Pursuit Sport Fishing Boat, will whisk you away to the fishing grounds safely and efficiently. With quiet and efficient 4 stroke motors, cutting-edge electronics, and top-notch fishing gear, you’re in for a treat.

Certified by Transport Canada, we can welcome up to 5 passengers aboard. Ensuring you have a comfortable experience, our vessel is complete with a spacious V berth and private flush toilet.

Unlike some other charters, we’re fully certified and insured for your peace of mind. Our highly experienced captains are also licensed and certified to operate our vessels.

Choose from a variety of exciting pricing options and packages, whether you’re looking for a half-day fishing trip or a thrilling multi-day adventure. Your happiness is our number one priority; we’re dedicated to making sure you have the trip of a lifetime.

We proudly service the stunning east coast of Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, Parksville, Nanoose Bay, and Ladysmith.

Don’t miss out on the ultimate Vancouver Island sport fishing experience! Book your Nanaimo fishing charter today with Unreel Charters! We hope to see you soon!

You will need to bring a valid Tidal Waters Fishing Licence with a Salmon stamp when coming on board. You can get licences online and save them to your phone, or buy in store at shops like Cabela’s or Gone Fishing.

Fish cleaning and filleting is included.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (27)

Great time with Alonso and limit out!
Great time with Alonso and limit out!
A wonderful family fishing trip.
+24

Angler rating

28
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews
Showing: 5 of 29 reviews
Paul M.
Paul M.

Crna Bara, Serbia

5.0/5

Aug 15, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Best Fishing Charter I have taken.

VERIFIED
NEW

We are repeat customers having had such a great experience last year with Captain Blake. Well , it was the same story as last year. I’m not much of an angler so Captain Blake really took charge with the grandkids. They had such a great time. Thank you Captain Blake for such a memorable experience 🙂. We will see you next year

We are repeat customers having had such a great experience last year with Captain Blake. Well , it was the same story as last...  

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Michael M.
Michael M.
5.0/5

Aug 27, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Incredible experience

VERIFIED
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Great appreciation to Captain Lonni. The boat was great as well. Lonni worked very hard, was very accommodating, kind and very knowledgeable. We all had a great time and would encourage anyone thinking of booking out of Nanaimo to book with these folks. We caught many fish and had a great time!

Great appreciation to Captain Lonni. The boat was great as well. Lonni worked very hard, was very accommodating, kind and very...  

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Justin G.
Justin G.
5.0/5

Jul 17, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Glassy Ocean, Great Fishing.

VERIFIED

Our experience on the ocean was fantastic. Had lots of different fish on the lines! Our Captain, Lonni knew how to navigate everything to make the most of it, he had a great personality and knew his stuff. The boat was in great shape and very clean. We put a crab basket out early in the trip and when we came back there was tons of legal crabs in it. We got really lucky with wind conditions. Went home with something to eat and it was delicious!

Our experience on the ocean was fantastic. Had lots of different fish on the lines! Our Captain, Lonni knew how to navigate everything...  

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Yannik R.
Yannik R.
5.0/5

Jul 4, 2025

Evening Night Bite

Great Family Trip

VERIFIED

Our family went on our first-ever fishing trip together, and it was an amazing experience. Lonni was a fantastic guide — not only did he teach us the fishing techniques, but he also shared lots of interesting stories about Vancouver Island. Thanks to his help, my brother, sister, and I all caught fish! It was a day we won’t forget.

Our family went on our first-ever fishing trip together, and it was an amazing experience. Lonni was a fantastic guide — not only...  

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Replied on July 7, 2025
Thanks so much for the review Yannik! I'm glad your family enjoyed your trip with us and guide Lonni.

Fred Z.
Fred Z.
5.0/5

Aug 30, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great time with Alonso and limit out!

VERIFIED
NEW

We had a great morning with Alonso today. We caught our Coho limit and just missed landing the big one. Super guy, great boat and awesome memory!

We had a great morning with Alonso today. We caught our Coho limit and just missed landing the big one. Super guy, great boat...  

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Trip availability and prices

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Evening Night Bite
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 1
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US $361 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 13
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US $440 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 13
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US $440 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 30
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US $657 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 30
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US $830 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (27)

Great time with Alonso and limit out!
Great time with Alonso and limit out!
A wonderful family fishing trip.
+24

Angler rating

28
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews
Showing: 5 of 29 reviews
Paul M.
Paul M.

Crna Bara, Serbia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Fishing Charter I have taken.

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (PM) on August 15, 2025

We are repeat customers having had such a great experience last year with Captain Blake. Well , it was the same story as last year. I’m not much of an angler so Captain Blake really took charge with the grandkids. They had such a great time. Thank you Captain Blake for such a memorable experience 🙂. We will see you next year

We are repeat customers having had such a great experience last year with Captain Blake. Well , it was the same story as last year. I’m not much of an angler so Captain Blake really took charge with the grandkids. They had such a great time. Thank you Captain Blake for such a memorable experience 🙂. We will see you next year  

 Paul M. recommends Unreel Fishing Charters

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Michael M.
Michael M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Incredible experience

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (PM) on August 27, 2025

Great appreciation to Captain Lonni. The boat was great as well. Lonni worked very hard, was very accommodating, kind and very knowledgeable. We all had a great time and would encourage anyone thinking of booking out of Nanaimo to book with these folks. We caught many fish and had a great time!

Great appreciation to Captain Lonni. The boat was great as well. Lonni worked very hard, was very accommodating, kind and very knowledgeable. We all had a great time and would encourage anyone thinking of booking out of Nanaimo to book with these folks. We caught many fish and had a great time!  

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Justin G.
Justin G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Glassy Ocean, Great Fishing.

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on July 17, 2025

Our experience on the ocean was fantastic. Had lots of different fish on the lines! Our Captain, Lonni knew how to navigate everything to make the most of it, he had a great personality and knew his stuff. The boat was in great shape and very clean. We put a crab basket out early in the trip and when we came back there was tons of legal crabs in it. We got really lucky with wind conditions. Went home with something to eat and it was delicious!

Our experience on the ocean was fantastic. Had lots of different fish on the lines! Our Captain, Lonni knew how to navigate everything to make the most of it, he had a great personality and knew his stuff. The boat was in great shape and very clean. We put a crab basket out early in the trip and when we came back there was tons of legal crabs in it. We got really lucky with wind conditions. Went home with something to eat and it was delicious!  

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Yannik R.
Yannik R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Family Trip

VERIFIED

Evening Night Bite on July 4, 2025

Our family went on our first-ever fishing trip together, and it was an amazing experience. Lonni was a fantastic guide — not only did he teach us the fishing techniques, but he also shared lots of interesting stories about Vancouver Island. Thanks to his help, my brother, sister, and I all caught fish! It was a day we won’t forget.

Our family went on our first-ever fishing trip together, and it was an amazing experience. Lonni was a fantastic guide — not only did he teach us the fishing techniques, but he also shared lots of interesting stories about Vancouver Island. Thanks to his help, my brother, sister, and I all caught fish! It was a day we won’t forget.  

 Yannik R. recommends Unreel Fishing Charters

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 7, 2025
Thanks so much for the review Yannik! I'm glad your family enjoyed your trip with us and guide Lonni.

Fred Z.
Fred Z.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time with Alonso and limit out!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025

We had a great morning with Alonso today. We caught our Coho limit and just missed landing the big one. Super guy, great boat and awesome memory!

We had a great morning with Alonso today. We caught our Coho limit and just missed landing the big one. Super guy, great boat and awesome memory!  

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FAQs about Unreel Fishing Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Pursuit
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
36 knots
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