Captain
William Pahl

Member since February 2024 Nanaimo, Canada
Background
Captain Will runs trips out of Nanaimo aboard a 22' Weldcraft. These waters are known for Salmon and Lingcod and I’ll will show you how to catch them. With years of experience, I have a trick or two up my sleeve, to help you catch more fish, I look forward to seeing you out on the water!
Techniques
trolling

Hey, I'm Captain William Pahl

Nanaimo, Canada
Background
Captain Will runs trips out of Nanaimo aboard a 22' Weldcraft. These waters are known for Salmon and Lingcod and I’ll will show you how to catch them. With years of experience, I have a trick or two up my sleeve, to help you catch more fish, I look forward to seeing you out on the water!
Techniques
trolling

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Nanaimo
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $438
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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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First fish on the ocean

Half day on March 30, 2025
I have never been fishing in the ocean before, and this was worth the trip! We were on a very comfortable boat. Will (charter...
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day with captain Will

Full day on September 21, 2024
We were up before sunrise and Will met us at the dock. We loaded onto his boat and headed out just as the sun was coming up....
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Rachel L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing & memorable fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Full day on June 25, 2025
I booked this trip on behalf of my dad who is an experienced angler.  During the trip, captain William was friendly...
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Julia S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 27, 2025
We had a great time and the guide was so knowledgeable of the area, pleasant and kept a clean boat. We caught so many fish....
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Corey S.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
Took us out and right off the bat we were on fish. Captain is very knowledgeable and knows where to find the fish. My wife...
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