If you’re looking for an incredible fishing experience in Ucluelet, I can’t recommend Bonzai Sea Adventures and Captain Dave Fraser enough.

Two friends and I booked an 8-hour charter for two consecutive days, and it exceeded every expectation we had. Captain Dave put us on fish both days. On the first day, we limited out on Spring Chinook salmon and spot prawns. On the second day, we limited out again on Spring Chinook, halibut, and lingcod, and even had time to catch some rockfish. By the end of the trip, the three of us were heading home with around 150 pounds of incredible fresh fish.

What really made the trip stand out was Captain Dave himself. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, knows exactly where to find fish, and works hard to make sure everyone has a successful day on the water. He’s also friendly, patient, and genuinely enjoys what he does, which made the entire experience even better.

This wasn’t just a successful fishing trip,it was an amazing adventure from start to finish. We had an absolute blast and have already decided this is going to become an annual trip for us.

If you’re considering booking a fishing charter in Ucluelet, do yourself a favor and book with Bonzai Sea Adventures. Whether you’re an experienced angler or it’s your first time fishing, Captain Dave will make sure you have an unforgettable experience.

What a fantastic start to the day. David contacted us and advised the best time to fish, accommodating our request to alter trip start time. He showed us the spectacular Ucluelet coastline, including history and wildlife viewing as asked. Clearly a skilled fisherman, we caught an impressive lingcod, and got a few more bites even with a short trip. Great family trip keeping three generations entertained. Worth every cent. Don’t miss this opportunity

If you’re looking for an unforgettable salmon fishing charter, I can’t recommend Bonzai Charters enough. We booked a 4-hour trip with Captain David, and it turned into one of the best fishing experiences I’ve had in over 20 years of fishing.
We landed three large Chinook (spring) salmon, and at times it seemed like we had fish on back-to-back. Captain David was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and worked tirelessly to make sure we had an amazing day on the water.
Partway through the trip, my daughter started feeling a bit seasick. Rather than cutting the experience short, Captain David adjusted our plan and worked hard to find fish in the calmer inside waters—an area where the fishing wasn’t expected to be nearly as productive. Somehow, he still managed to put us right on the fish and made the trip enjoyable for everyone.
His professionalism, experience, and dedication to his guests really stood out. He genuinely went above and beyond to make sure we had a first-rate experience from start to finish.
This may honestly be one the best fishing charter expeincrs I’ve been on in the last 20 years. We’ll definitely be booking with Bonzai Charters again the next time we’re in the area. Five stars all the way!

У нас був неймовірний досвід риболовлі з капітаном Девідом. Раніше їздив рибічити чавуну у Ріо Пуєло в Чилі і було з чим порівняти.З самого початку він був дуже уважний, професійний і щиро піклувався про те, щоб ми були задоволені та отримали гарні враження від поїздки. Було видно, що він активно шукав найкращі місця і робив усе можливе, щоб ми зловили рибу. Завдяки йому я вперше в житті зловив чавичу і свого першого палтуса. Для мене це був незабутній день. Умови в океані були непрості, але капітан Девід завжди діяв впевнено і безпечно. Він справжній професіонал і дуже добра людина. Дуже сподіваюся повернутися наступного року.

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Tuvimos una experiencia increíble de pesca con el Capitán David. Previamente pescaba Chinook en Rio Puelo en Chile y puedo comparar mi experiencia .Desde el principio fue muy atento, profesional y siempre preocupado de que estuviéramos contentos y disfrutando el viaje. Se notaba que buscaba activamente los mejores lugares y que hacía todo lo posible para que pudiéramos pescar. Gracias a él pude cumplir un sueño: pescar mi primer salmón Chinook y también mi primer halibut. Fue un día inolvidable para mí. Las condiciones del mar no eran fáciles, pero el Capitán David siempre nos hizo sentir seguros y bien **hidden content** un gran profesional y una muy buena persona. Espero sinceramente poder volver el próximo año.

Just got back from an absolutely incredible fishing trip with David - one for the books. The action was nonstop, and the variety made it even better. Landed some beautiful salmon, pulled up hard-fighting rockfish, and even hooked into a few lingcod that really put up a battle.
The conditions were perfect, the scenery was unreal, and every cast felt like it had potential. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of reeling in a big catch with the open water all around you. David had great humour with me when I caught the ocean bottom and was so helpful!

Already counting down the days until the next trip. 🎣