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Carmen Julia McKaig
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Carmen Julia McKaig

Tofino, Canada
100+ reviews
Captain Carmen comes from a long line of Tofino fishermen who have been fishing the local waters for several generations. Having learnt the way of the salt from her father from a very young age, Carmen is now continuing the family legacy. Carmen honed her guiding skills working in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) before moving back to her home town in 2008, when she started guiding on the Miss Sea. She loves sharing her passion for the local waters and all their inhabitants with her guests as well as with members of the the local community.

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (131)

Showing 1 – 5 of 131 reviews
  • Craig Alexander
    Craig Alexander
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing fishing trip with my son!

    Afternoon Charter (4 hours) • 2 adults

    Took my eldest son on a charter in Tofino. It was an amazing experience start to finish - tremendous captain, spectacular fishing and good vibes. Highly recommend to all.

    Reported catch:
    Halibut
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you!!! You guys were a blast!

  • Daniel Jaffe
    Daniel Jaffe
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Carmen is a great captain for fishing!

    Afternoon Charter (4 hours) • 2 adults

    This is our 4th with Captain Carmen. She is a great boat captain, fun to hand with and we always catch fish! Thank you Captain Carmen!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    We got good fish voodoo Dan! see you guys next year!

  • Kathryn Millar
    Kathryn Millar
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing!

    Morning Trip (6 Hours) • 3 adults

    Perfect day! Carmen is the best Captain ever! Check out how she helped us with this double-header!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Lingcod
    Response from Captain

    Amazing day! You girls are the best!

  • Andrea Levesque Toplosky
    Andrea Levesque Toplosky
    ca
    Québec, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Afternoon Charter (4 hours) • 2 adults

    Carmen was such a sweetheart. Very knowledgeable and friendly!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you guys! What a great day!

  • Hans Søgaard
    Hans Søgaard
    dk
    Denmark
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    It was our best trip ever because the captain - Carmen - was perfekt.

    Full Day Trip (8 Hours) • 2 adults

    We caugt some Big and beateful Sammon.

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you! You boys were pretty fantastic as well!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Craig A.
    Craig A.
    Took my eldest son on a charter in Tofino. It was an amazing experience start to finish - tremendous captain, spectacular fishing and good vibes. Highly recommend to all.
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Andrea L.
    Andrea L.
    Carmen was such a sweetheart. Very knowledgeable and friendly!
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Chinook Salmon while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Daniel J.
    Daniel J.
    This is our 4th with Captain Carmen. She is a great boat captain, fun to hand with and we always catch fish! Thank you Captain Carmen!
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    Four shiny salmon laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Kathryn M.
    Kathryn M.
    Perfect day! Carmen is the best Captain ever! Check out how she helped us with this double-header!
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    A proud angler holding a large salmon while fishing on a boat in overcast weather.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Hans S.
    Hans S.
    We caugt some Big and beateful Sammon.
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large Salmon caught during a fishing trip, with a scenic harbor backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Belinda E.
    Belinda E.
    Just wonderful trip, Carmen is lovely and she knew just the right spot to land a Salmon, she is the 5th generation of her family in Tofino so she knows!
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    Solo adult angler proudly holding a large salmon aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
    Captain Carmen made the day so enjoyable with her knowledge and sense of humour.
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Geoff D.
    Geoff D.
    We caught some lovely August weather and incredible fishing - pretty much limited out with Coho and Chinook. Captain Carmen was an amazing guide, found us some great fish, and kept things fun for dad and the kids while managing some pretty large swells. We would 100% go again!
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Salmon at Fisherman's Wharf in Tofino, BC, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Tanner H.
    Tanner H.
    The three of us all got on some salmon and had a great day. Carmen was, knowledgable, professional, super easy going and we had a ton of fun. Fishing wasn’t super active but we still are taking some home! Highly recommend.
  • Tofino Saltwater Sports
    Tofino Saltwater SportsTofino, BC
    Angler displaying a large Salmon on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a serene day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Marcus P.
    Marcus P.
    Carmen was incredible. Took 3 of us out for a full day of fishing! Caught 3 chinook, 5 coho, and 2 rock fish. She was great company all day long and so accommodating. I work in Tofino and plan to book again every time my family visits! Thanks again!!

What's biting with Tofino Saltwater Sports in Tofino

November is a great time to try your luck in Tofino's remote rivers, where you can catch Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout. Sea-run Cutthroat and Chinook are still to be found near shore, along with Crab.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Chinook Salmon while seated on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Large chinook showing up

Jun 25, 2024 • Tofino
It was a wet but fishy day and we managed to get a few large chinook in the boat
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