Nanaimo Crab Fishing Charters

While many species of fish such as Lingcod and other species of ground fish (rock cod) are closed during this time, the Chinook Fishery remains open. Catch limit is 2 per angler. The trip price includes taxes.

The perfect trip for the avid anglers and enough time to go further and/or relocate as needed to maximize 2 tide changes. This will allow your guide to get to areas that potentially have better fishing and higher limits.

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!

You'll fish in British Columbia, Canada on Vancouver Island. You'll start in Port Alberni and head out to the fishing grounds of Barkley sound for Salmon. The captain will provide your fishing equipment, while you need to bring your fishing license, snacks, and drinks.

This is a half-day trip taking you out first thing in the morning – or later if you prefer. You'll spend 5 hours on the water, going after prized Salmon species, that you can take home for a tasty treat. Please note, the charter price is for 2 people. One more can be added for an additional $125.

The half-day trip will be 4 to 5 hours. In the time that we have on the water, we will drop some Crab traps close to the fishing grounds. Then we will go do some trolling for Salmon. If time allows it we also might try and target some Lingcod and Rock Cod. Fishing off the bottom jigging for those species is the most productive way to catch them. Very short boat rides to fishing grounds to maximize fishing time.

Start your trip off by setting up a Crab trap or a few Shrimp pots, then head off for some Salmon. Salmon don't wanna bite today? Let's go catch some Rockfish! Lingcod and Snapper are always tasty! Returning to the harbor we can pick up the Shrimp and/or Crab pots we dropped earlier in the day. The adventure is yours, let me be your guide!

Book this 6 Hour Charter to receive a fully guided Parksville/ Qualicum Beach fishing experience targeting Chinook, Coho, Pink and Chum Salmon. if you would like to drop a crab trap in your 6 Hour Charter we can accommodate that at no extra cost. We will Leave the dock at 7:00 AM and return at 1:00 PM Please note that our prices include Government Taxes.

Wanting to catch the evening bite these time are very productive and popular. Nothing like being out on the water and watching the sun set Lots of larger Chinook salmon around and is only getting better over the next month and a half. This is the Perfect trip with the kids.