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Marc Belanger
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Marc Belanger

Campbell River, Canada
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
The passion to fish. I have been fishing since I was a little boy with my father. Over the years I've fished freshwater and saltwater from the shoreline and from boats in Canada and USA. I'm now retired from my career in aviation and welcome both novice and seasoned anglers to fish for 5 species of migrating salmon in the Discovery Passage of British Columbia's Pacific Playground. In the past decade, I've specialized as a saltwater salmon captain/guide and 'coach' on Canada's Pacific West Coast for both charities and charter guests.

Charter

PWC Salmon Angler

PWC Salmon Angler

Campbell River
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $570

Rating

4.9
52 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (52)

Showing 1 – 5 of 52 reviews
  • Julie Hembree
    Julie Hembree
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Fishing Day!

    6 Hour Charter • 2 adults

    Our trip with Captain Marc could not have been better! We were catching fish from the moment our lines went down. The fishing was hot and we could not have been happier. Captain Marc is very knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure our day was a positive one. We highly recommend his services if you are looking for a guide in Campbell River!

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    I was my pleasure to have you and your husband aboard hooking up to some nice salmon and watching three humpback whales playing in the shallows.

  • Billie-jo Morrissette
    Billie-jo Morrissette
    ca
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful day on the water and catching salmon!

    Young Family 4 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    Marc hosted a wonderful day for our family (2 boys, 11,13). We have a beautiful boat ride and caught many fish. The boat is comfortable and snacks were lovely. Marc has a lot of knowledge of fishing and the general area, we learned a lot and of course brought home some beautiful Chinook for dinner.

    Reported catch:
    Lingcod
    Salmon
    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure to have you and your family aboard and hooking up to some nice Chinook. The boys handled the fishing gear with enthusiasm!

  • Marc Ersfeld
    Marc Ersfeld
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip, and fantastic weather

    Young Family 4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Caught many wild coho that had to be let go, landed 2 12lb chinook, but lost a couple that were also probably chinook one felt very big. Only one hatchery coho to keep but it is early for hatchery coho to be here in force. Lost a bunch of fish so no lack of action.

    Reported catch:
    Salmon
    Response from Captain

    My pleasure to have you both aboard and hooking up to some nice salmon.

  • Al Louie
    Al Louie
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Great fishing trip!

    6 Hour Charter

    Booked a six hour trip with Captain Marc and it was non-stop action the entire time. Marc's knowledge is exceptional, and we caught a few different species using a range of gear and employing various techniques. Good value and a great experience!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure to have you aboard and hooking up to some nice salmon and harvesting a couple of coho to take home.

  • Eric Smith
    Eric Smith
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Experience

    Young Family 4 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Marc is a very congenial guide - he was very kind and patient and instructive for our small group ranging from mid-60's down to our 7 year old grandson. a fabulous time was had by all. We will definitely book again.

    Reported catch:
    Salmon
    European Grayling
    Rockfish
    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure to have your family aboard and hooking up to some nice salmon and bottom fish. Hooking up to 20lb chinooks was a highlight of the charter.

Real catches shared by our community

  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    Beautiful day on the water and catching salmon!
    Billie-jo M.
    Billie-jo M.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    great 4h family-trip with lot of action
    Xaver H.
    Xaver H.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    Amazing Trip!
    Ryan L.
    Ryan L.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    very knowledgeable about fishing in the canpbell area and very nice
    Brian B.
    Brian B.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    Fantastic Fishing Day!
    Julie H.
    Julie H.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    Best Fishing Experience
    Eric S.
    Eric S.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    Wow! What a Magnificent Day with Marc Belanger!
    David F.
    David F.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    Fishing with Marc
    Anthony F.
    Anthony F.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    First salmon ever
    Nathalie F.
    Nathalie F.
  • PWC Salmon Angler
    PWC Salmon AnglerCampbell River, BC
    Fantastic day!
    Jennifer C.
    Jennifer C.

What's biting with PWC Salmon Angler in Campbell River

Campbell River fishing is all about Chum Salmon in October, as this fierce fighter floods the local waters. Couple this with lower accommodation costs, and you could say this is the best time to fish in Campbell River.

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large salmon while fishing on a scenic lake.

First chinooks for this young teen

Aug 5, 2026 • Campbell River
Young Louis hooked up to these chinook, one was too big and returned to the sea and the other was just right and harvessed for the bbq.
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A proud angler holding a large salmon at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Chinook fever

Aug 1, 2026 • Campbell River
Guests are hooked on purple tackle … so are the salmon
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A proud family moment aboard the boat, showcasing a large Salmon caught during their fishing trip.

1st Chinook

Jul 25, 2026 • Campbell River
Family enjoyed hooking up to rockfish and salmon on their first ocean fishing charter.
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A cooler filled with vacuum-sealed portions of fish, likely from a recent fishing trip, showcasing the catch storage method.

The Trinity … cooler full of Chinook, Co

Jul 22, 2026 • Campbell River
Our guests saw some great action this past week hooking up to the Trinity of salmon…chinook, coho and pink. The salmon was filleted, vacuum packed and frozen for transport.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing in open waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.

Trinity catch! Chinook, Coho & Pink

Jul 17, 2026 • Campbell River
A great week, charter guests were hooking up with multiple salmon … doubling up action …. retaining chinook, coho and pink salmon. Some charter guest took home 20 to 30 pounds of fish!
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An unclear image showing fish being cooked over an open fire, with no visible people or clear details.

None stop action on the reels

Jul 2, 2026 • Campbell River
Another great day fishing on Trinity II. Hooked up to 20 salmon and harvested 5 coho for the fire.
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