Captain
Gerald Arkell

Member since June 2024 Parksville, Canada
Background
I started fishing with my dad when I was able to fit in his backpack basically I stand out among 90% of the other anglers My goal is productivity. Fish fish more fish I have a huge love for the water and am constantly reading charts. Paying attention to what is going on around me on the water. If the bites not happening time to make it happen
Techniques
Fish constantly are changing so I do the same productivity is my goal

Hey, I'm Captain Gerald Arkell

Parksville, Canada
Background
I started fishing with my dad when I was able to fit in his backpack basically I stand out among 90% of the other anglers My goal is productivity. Fish fish more fish I have a huge love for the water and am constantly reading charts. Paying attention to what is going on around me on the water. If the bites not happening time to make it happen
Techniques
Fish constantly are changing so I do the same productivity is my goal
Anglers Choice
14
Reviews
18
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Parksville

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(11 reviews)
Angler's choice
Parksville
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $402

GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Bamfield

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(3 reviews)
Angler's choice
Bamfield
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $511

Fishing Reports

Halibut fishing is extremely productive
Halibut fishing is extremely productive
May 30, 2025 Bamfield
Halibut fishing is hot along with the Chinook salmon fishries. Theres be no problem over the past few weeks limiting out. When the halibut show up its non stop action.
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June 1st coho salmon opening
June 1st coho salmon opening
May 30, 2025 Parksville
On Sunday june 1st coho salmon open. Was out the other day doing a lil test fish and the numbers are as high as last year. 27 fish in 3 hours was non stop within 5 minute's of putting the first line in the water.
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Ling cod. I know where the monsters ar
Ling cod. I know where the monsters ar
May 17, 2025 Parksville
Ling cod fishing of Nanaimo, bc is still hot. Lots of lings still holding up on one of my secret spots. Like this 37.4 lb monster
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Bamfield bc. First hali trip of the n
Bamfield bc. First hali trip of the n
May 11, 2025 Parksville
Was rough. But hammered them. 3 hours had 7 in the boat 3 client's went home with 3 very nice halibut. Released 4 halibut
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Ling cod fishing off Nanaimo,bc
Ling cod fishing off Nanaimo,bc
May 9, 2025 Parksville
Ling fishing is still extremely productive. Consistently pulling in 15-25lb lings. Early morning has definitely been the most productive. Full limits by 8 am past few morning's
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Ling cod are open and on fire ?
Ling cod are open and on fire ?
May 5, 2025 Parksville
Off Nanaimo area the ling cod and rock fish fishing has been outstanding, along with the crabbing and prawning If any one is interested. Please contact me. This is a great time for the kids and family
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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The Canada cup.
The Canada cup.
The Canada cup.
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Glenn E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great evening on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 27, 2024
Gerald is well versed on fishing salmon off the coast, it wasnโ€™t even 5 minutes before we hooked into our first fish and...
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Sandra M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A fantastic morning fishing at French Creek!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2024
Gerald is the best of the best. My daughter and I caught our limit of fish and it was the highlight of our vacation.ย  Our...
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Stefan E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on June 3, 2025
Stefan E. recommends GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Parksville
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Steven J.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

100% Recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 31, 2025
Booked this trip last minute when our other plans fell through. Didnโ€™t think we were going to be able to even go due to weather...
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Lee M.
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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Good times, lots of fish caught with cool guide.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2024
We had a great day, caught lots of fish. Guide was professional and fun. Would recommend to anyone looking for a successful...
Lee M. recommends GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Parksville
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