Unreel Fishing Charters offers fishing trips off the coast of Nanaimo, Canada. If you want to experience some of the finest saltwater fishing in the world, this is a great chance. You will be fishing for Salmon with Captain Blake. On full day trips, you can also go bottom fishing for Lingcod and Rockfish. Blake will take you out on the waters and make your trip memorable.

Your vessel for the day is a 25’ walkaround of Pursuit make. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine she can reach the speeds of up to 36 knots, and get you quickly and safely to fertile fisheries. The boat is rigged with top-of-the line Lowrance HDS, a fishfinder, and an ice box, has a V-berth and a flush toilet. She also hosts the top-shelf Shimano and Rapala rods, Trophy and Penn reels, as well as Scotty high performance electric downriggers. The boat has a full canvas enclosure, and is made to provide safety and comfort to anglers onboard.

Vancouver Island boats a variety of fish, including Chinook and Coho Salmon. Chinook is one of the strongest fighters in the water, and can grow really big. You will need to hold your tight, as these fellas can pull your line in a split second. If you’re careful, you may land your dream catch.

You need to bring a valid saltwater fishing license when coming onboard. If you manage to subdue the local fish, Captain Blake will clean and fillet your catch, so that you can have a tasty meal afterwards. Before you head out, make sure to pack your necessities, dress comfortably for the trip. You may want to bring seasick medications, snacks, drinks, and sunglasses. You will also want to bring a camera - with all the lush wildlife around the area, your pictures will look great.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $444
    This 4 hour trip will get you out on the pristine waters of Nanaimo. We will be targeting Chinook Salmon and Coho salmon on this trip with the hopes of hooking into a trophy Chinook over 20 pounds! Top-of-the-line gear is waiting for you onboard, and you will have lures, and live bait at your disposal. Bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, a cap, and a camera.
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $444
    This afternoon outing will take you out on the waters of British Columbia. You will be targeting Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon, with the hopes of hooking into a trophy Chinook over 20 pounds! The gear is furnished onboard, and you will have lures, and bait at your disposal. Bring a salt water fishing licence, snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and a camera.
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $662
    If you think 4 hours is too short but a full 8 hours is a bit much, choose our 6 hour charter that will give you a good chance at chasing down some big Chinook and Coho Salmon!
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $836
    Our most popular charter, experience a full day of fishing the great local waters off Nanaimo. We will be targeting Chinook and Coho Salmon and Lingcod on this trip with the hopes of landing a trophy Chinook over 20 pounds! We can also drop crab traps at the beginning of the charter if requested. Captain Blake will provide rods, reels, and tackle, lures and bait. You will have your catch cleaned and filleted. Please bring your saltwater fishing licenses, pack your sunglasses, lunch, drinks and cameras.
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
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FAQs about Unreel Fishing Charters

Unreel Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $610 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • CA $610 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • CA $910 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • CA $1,150 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Unreel Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Top of the line Lowrance HDS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Unreel Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Unreel Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Unreel Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Unreel Fishing Charters include:
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Blake Phillips
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since June 2017
Captain Blake Phillips is the face behind the Unreel Fishing Charters. He will take you out on the waters of Vancouver Island to fish for Salmon, Lingcod, and Halibut. He offers a variety of fishing trips to suit your angling skills and needs.

About this listing

Targeted species

Lingcod Lingcod
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Pursuit (Walkaround) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2016. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 36 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Top of the line Lowrance HDS
Fishfinder
Bed
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family trip!
Great family trip!
Half Day Trip with Captain Blake
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Valen T.
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 2, 2023
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Matthew B.
Calgary, Alberta
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Half Day Trip with Captain Blake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2023
From the moment we embarked on our fishing trip, Captain Blake delivered an exceptional experience that exceeded all our expectations....
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Michelle D.
Seattle, WA
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Great family trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 23, 2023
Captain Blake and his boat provided all we could have hoped for!  The kids had fun, we all learned a bit and had a beautiful...
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Half Day With Captain Blake

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 22, 2023
The Morning we went out with Captain Blake was action packed! We will definitely be back next time we’re in Nanaimo. If you’re...
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Robert T.
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