Captain
Carmen Julia McKaig

Member since May 2016 Tofino, Canada
Background
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.

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Tofino, Canada
Background
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.
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Tofino Saltwater Sports

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(125 reviews)
Tofino
Trips from US $477

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 125 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Capital Carmen
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A beautiful day for fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Todd M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (8 Hours) on August 12, 2024
We had a great day of fishing with captain Carmen. Her knowledge and years of fishing experience made the day enjoyable and...
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Emily M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Carmen is the queen of the sea in Tofino

VERIFIED   Morning Trip (6 Hours) on July 10, 2024
Captain Carmen HOOKED US UP!ย  She is a rock star.ย  We were limited on salmon within the first two hours and enjoyed good...
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Philip B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Magical!

VERIFIED   Morning Trip (6 Hours) on August 17, 2024
From the mist covered islands to the pods of orcas swimming by our boat to the chinooks and coho we caught made this such...
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Bryan H.
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.

VERIFIED   Afternoon Charter (4 hours) on July 29, 2024
Captain Carmen grew up fishing the water surrounding Tofino and it shows.ย  We booked the afternoon trip and had great fishing.ย ...
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Brenden T.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Charter!

VERIFIED   Afternoon Charter (4 hours) on June 29, 2024
Had an absolute blast fishing! Captain Carmen was great to talk to and very helpful, especially with tips on how to reel in...
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