Captain
Nick Hnennyj

Member since February 2019 Port Alberni, Canada
Background
Born and raised in Port Alberni, Captain Nick Hnennyj has been fishing the waters of Vancouver Island his entire life. He's been a proud captain for over 28 years and has loads of experience in both inshore and nearshore fishing. His favorite part of the job is just being out on the water and catching fish. He loves taking new people out and showing them the thrill of river fishing, and really strives to provide the best experience for each customer. Book a trip with Capt. Nick today and create some memories that will last forever!

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Hnennyj

Port Alberni, Canada
Background
Born and raised in Port Alberni, Captain Nick Hnennyj has been fishing the waters of Vancouver Island his entire life. He's been a proud captain for over 28 years and has loads of experience in both inshore and nearshore fishing. His favorite part of the job is just being out on the water and catching fish. He loves taking new people out and showing them the thrill of river fishing, and really strives to provide the best experience for each customer. Book a trip with Capt. Nick today and create some memories that will last forever!
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West Coast River Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(3 reviews)
Port Alberni
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Trips from US $448

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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wicked Awesome day on an awesome boat and absolutely fantastic captain!
wicked Awesome day on an awesome boat and absolutely fantastic captain!
wicked Awesome day on an awesome boat and absolutely fantastic captain!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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Kevin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wicked Awesome day on an awesome boat and absolutely fantastic captain!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip (Barkley Sound) on May 30, 2026
went out on a full day 8 hr day trip for chinooks to Barkley sound. zcaught a handful of smaller chinooks a before we...
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Blair L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inlet Fishing on June 24, 2025
Caught our limit of Chinook and Captain was very knowledgeable of the area and where the fish would be
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Craig S.
Nanaimo, BC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inlet Fishing on August 11, 2020
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