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
18
Reviews
21
Fishing Reports
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GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Parksville

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(14 reviews)
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Parksville
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Trips from US $400

GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Bamfield

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(4 reviews)
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Bamfield
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Trips from US $873

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Charter!
The Canada cup.
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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100%
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
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Pak Ping Phyllis Chow
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day on June 30, 2025
Pak Ping Phyllis Chow recommends GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Bamfield
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Murray S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A Great Time Had by All

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 10, 2024
Gerald was fantastic! He got us onto fish right away and so helpful with assisting myself, my son, and his friend. We will...
Murray S. recommends GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Parksville
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Jeremy D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Chinook a plenty off French Creek

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 19, 2024
Had a great time with Captain Gerald and the family fishing off French Creek.
Jeremy D. recommends GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Parksville
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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   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 3, 2025
Stefan E. recommends GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Parksville
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Gordon A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gerald

VERIFIED   8 hrFull Day Trip. Salmon, halibut on August 12, 2024
Gordon A. recommends GA WestCoast Charters โ€“ Bamfield
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