Lance Desilets
Captain

Lance Desilets

Tofino, Canada
10+ reviews
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!

Charter

Rating

4.8
11 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (11)

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  • Greg Brown
    Greg Brown
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught what we were targeting!

    Prime Time (full day)2 adults

    Lance is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, including the weather, and his Grady White boat is in top notch condition and well organized.

  • Greg Mccandless
    Greg Mccandless
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Lance is the best in Tofino!

    Winter Special2 adults

    Almost 25 years experience and a genuine passion for catching fish set Lance apart. I went with him 15 years ago and again today and had an outstanding day on the water and got limits, just like last time, and very involving, just like last time. No need to look further!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the kind words. It was truly a pleasure catching up after all these years. Hope to see you guys again soon! Enjoy your bounty, you guys earned it today!! 🤟🤟

  • Sarah Bielert
    Sarah Bielert
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Can’t wait to go again!

    Prime Time2 adults

    Great time and tight lines! We will be back!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    thank you for the kind words. i had a fantastic tinke with Dale and Chris! Hope to see them again next year

  • Lora A Piccinin
    Lora A Piccinin
    ca
    Windsor, ON, Canada
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day ultimate adventure

    10 Hour Trip – Ultimate Adventure4 adults

    Started the morning with an up close encounter with a grey whale. Also took in sights during a beautiful sunrise … sea otters, porpoises, sea lions all along a majestic landscape. And then there was fishing. Set crab traps and caught salmon. It was a day our family of four will never forget. Lance was extremely accommodating and made sure all our needs were met. Highly recommend this adventure… highlight and truly unforgettable of our vacation.

  • Ralph Neu
    Ralph Neu
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 day excursion with captain lance

    3/4 Day Trip4 adults

    We had an excellent day . Captain Lance was fun to be with , very professional, and we all tagged out on some nice chrome salmon .

Real catches shared by our community

  • Lance's Sportfishing Adventures
    Lance's Sportfishing AdventuresTofino, BC
    Caught what we were targeting!
    Greg B.
    Greg B.
  • Lance's Sportfishing Adventures
    Lance's Sportfishing AdventuresTofino, BC
    Can’t wait to go again!
    Sarah B.
    Sarah B.
  • Lance's Sportfishing Adventures
    Lance's Sportfishing AdventuresTofino, BC
    Lance is the best in Tofino!
    Greg M.
    Greg M.
  • Lance's Sportfishing Adventures
    Lance's Sportfishing AdventuresTofino, BC
    Full day ultimate adventure
    Lora A.
    Lora A.

What's biting with Lance's Sportfishing Adventures in Tofino

Tofino continues to promise great fishing in autumn, when you can still catch everything from Salmon and Halibut to Trout. In the rivers, Steelhead are re-appearing as the last of the Tyees fade away offshore.

Top catches for September