Captain
Andrew Buckland

Member since December 2020 Ucluelet, Canada
Background
I’ve started my guiding career on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Years ago, I came to Tofino and got hooked on catching Chinook Salmon. This is my passion and I love to share it with other people.

Hey, I'm Captain Andrew Buckland

Ucluelet, Canada
Background
I’ve started my guiding career on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Years ago, I came to Tofino and got hooked on catching Chinook Salmon. This is my passion and I love to share it with other people.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(40 reviews)
Ucluelet
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Trips from US $357

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
Good times
Good times
Catch fish!
+33
Angler rating
38
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Jonathan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great skipper

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon on August 29, 2025
Andrew was very proficient in setting up the rods and we were soon into chinook. The biggest was 27lbs and he was professional...
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Addam D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family trip!

VERIFIED   Night bite on June 26, 2025
3 hour catch your dinner trip did not disappoint. Captain Andrew was very accommodating to our family. Kids aged 4,6, and 9.
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Thomas K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 1, 2025
The charter operation canceled 20 days after the trip date.
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Kevin B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon & Halibut on August 25, 2025
Very good fishing with Captain Andrew! He did a great job! I can recommend that trip for sure!
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Felicity B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Lighthouse loop on May 15, 2025
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