Captain
Lance Desilets

Member since January 2021 Tofino, Canada
Background
Captain Lance grew up in the great lakes and has fished his whole life. When he was 19, he decided to move to the Promised Land. West Coast Vancouver Island did not disappoint. He would put this place he calls a real gem against anywhere on the globe for its beauty, diversity and productivity. He throughly enjoys meeting fishers from all spectrums. From the avid angler seeking a fish of a lifetime to a family seeking a true West Coast adventure, it is Captain Lance's job to make that experience happen. If you're planning on visiting Tofino, this adventure is sure to leave you smiling. The captain is knowledgeable of the area, has got a well-equipped boat with bathroom facilities, and the fish will bite any minute!
Techniques
Captain Lance prefers trolling and jigging for Salmon, Halibut, and Lingcod. Fly fishing for Coho Salmon is also available.

Hey, I'm Captain Lance Desilets

Tofino, Canada
Background
Captain Lance grew up in the great lakes and has fished his whole life. When he was 19, he decided to move to the Promised Land. West Coast Vancouver Island did not disappoint. He would put this place he calls a real gem against anywhere on the globe for its beauty, diversity and productivity. He throughly enjoys meeting fishers from all spectrums. From the avid angler seeking a fish of a lifetime to a family seeking a true West Coast adventure, it is Captain Lance's job to make that experience happen. If you're planning on visiting Tofino, this adventure is sure to leave you smiling. The captain is knowledgeable of the area, has got a well-equipped boat with bathroom facilities, and the fish will bite any minute!
Techniques
Captain Lance prefers trolling and jigging for Salmon, Halibut, and Lingcod. Fly fishing for Coho Salmon is also available.
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Lance's Sportfishing Adventures

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(11 reviews)
Tofino
Trips from US $816

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
Caught what we were targeting!
Can\u2019t wait to go again!
Lance is the best in Tofino!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
73%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
80%
Caught fish
100%
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Greg B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught what we were targeting!

VERIFIED   Prime Time (full day) on September 11, 2025
Lance is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, including the weather, and his Grady White boat is in top notch condition...
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Sarah B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Canโ€™t wait to go again!

VERIFIED   Prime Time on August 23, 2025
Great time and tight lines! We will be back!
Sarah B. recommends Lance's Sportfishing Adventures
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Greg M.
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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Lance is the best in Tofino!

VERIFIED   Winter Special on July 10, 2024
Almost 25 years experience and a genuine passion for catching fish set Lance apart. I went with him 15 years ago and again...
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Lora A. P.
Detroit, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day ultimate adventure

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Ultimate Adventure on September 7, 2021
Started the morning with an up close encounter with a grey whale. Also took in sights during a beautiful sunrise โ€ฆ sea otters,...
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Ralph N.
Savona, BC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3/4 day excursion with captain lance

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 29, 2022
We had an excellent day . Captain Lance was fun to be with , very professional, and we all tagged out on some nice chrome salmon...
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