Josh Escott
Captain

Josh Escott

Port Alberni, Canada
10+ reviews
Capt. Josh boats 34 years of experience on the west coast of British Columbia. Halibut,salmon and ling cod are my specialties. Are goal aboard MV Finnia is to fill the coolers. Full!! No excuses. Whack'em & Stack'em baby!

Charters

Rating

4.9
24 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (24)

Showing 15 of 24 reviews
  • Paul Mckay
    Paul Mckay
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Very enjoyable trip!

    2 Hour trip-(7 guests max)3 adults

    Josh was a great host and very knowledgeable about the fishing and also the local area. He was mindful of our different levels of fishing experience and made sure we were all successful in catching fish while on our tour. He also showed that safety of the passengers and the vessel as well as adhering to fishing guidelines was very important to him so we felt safe and responsible the whole time we were out. The views from the boat were also awesome. Highly recommended!

  • Chris Vozniak
    Chris Vozniak
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    One for the scrapbook

    8 Hour Trip- (7 guests max)S4 adults

    Captain Josh delivered. My 3 sons and I asked for: 1 -the eldest's first salmon in the boat: accomplshed in the first 10 minutes 2 -a healthy catch: 12 fish landed, several released, and some good lessons learned/misses 3 -a variety of species: Chinook, Coho (none hatchery unfortunately), Ling cod, Sole, Halibut, and some other bycatch (also released) all made it to the boat. As for enjoyable, my eldest says it was the highlight activity of our trip despite pretty severe motion sickness setting in within the first hour. The youngest boy (13) landing a just legal (110cm) Halibut as we were pulling in the gear to head back was the icing on the cake. Thanks Captain Josh!

    Reported catch:
    Halibut
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you sir.Was an epic day!

  • Vic Kaidatzis
    Vic Kaidatzis
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Phenomenal trip

    4 Hour trip-(3 guests max)7 adults

    What an absolutely phenomenal fishing trip in Ucluelet! We landed 7 huge salmon and couldn't have asked for a better day on the water. Josh was incredibly knowledgeable, knew exactly where to find the fish, and shared so much insight throughout the trip. His experience and professionalism made the entire adventure both exciting and enjoyable. If you're looking for an unforgettable fishing charter, I can't recommend this trip highly enough. Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your first time out, you're in excellent hands. Highly, highly recommended!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
  • Chelsey Moore
    Chelsey Moore
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Highly Recommend!!!

    4 Hour trip-(7 guests max)2 adults

    Josh was incredible! So knowledgeable, so great to communicate with, so helpful! we had the best time, caught as many fish as we were allowed! I can’t say enough great things about Josh & our whole experience!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Awwww! Thank you so much Chelsey.

  • John Cerne
    John Cerne
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0

    August fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip- (7 guests max)S

    I’ve been fishing with Josh for 5 years now and couldn’t be happier. This captain puts us on the fish every year, and gets my freezer full. No matter what species your after captain Josh will get it done. Beginners to advanced he has made our journey great helping out. I would highly recommend him, if you’ve got the time to get out and fish

    Reported catch:
    Lingcod
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Halibut
    +1

Real catches shared by our community

  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Highly Recommend!!!
    Chelsey M.
    Chelsey M.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Captain Josh for the win
    Justin P.
    Justin P.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Amazing!
    Jerry W.
    Jerry W.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Awesome trip!
    Stanley L.
    Stanley L.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    One for the scrapbook
    Chris V.
    Chris V.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Phenomenal trip
    Vic K.
    Vic K.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Awesome trip and Great Guide
    DAVE K.
    DAVE K.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Captain Josh Delivers
    Dan M.
    Dan M.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Productive Salmon Fishing Trip
    Sherman S.
    Sherman S.
  • Seafood Sportfishing.
    Seafood Sportfishing.Ucluelet, BC
    Great day on the water.
    Louis R.
    Louis R.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Seafood Sportfishing. in Port Alberni

Anglers can hook into all 5 Pacific Salmon species while fishing the inlet in fall. Offshore, there's no shortage of Halibut and Lingcod. Labor Day marks the local Tyee Derby, one of the largest in British Columbia.

Top catches for September