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Absolute Sportfishing

Campbell River, Canada
25+ reviews
Captain Laurel Gareau is a real threat to any fish. He is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable angler with many years of experience. He knows the waters like the back of his hand and is very familiar with the methods that work best to catch the fish of a lifetime. Laurel specializes in Salmon fishing.

Charter

Rating

5.0
37 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (37)

Showing 1 – 5 of 37 reviews
  • Manuela Haggenmiller
    Manuela Haggenmiller
    de
    Germany
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Sehr guter Anglertrip

    Multi location Fishing • 3 adults

    Absolute Sportfishing können wir uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Das Boot und die Angelausrüstung sind top. Laurel kennt sich in den Gewässern sehr gut aus und hat mehrere Spots zum Angeln angesteuert. Wir haben neben Lachse auch noch Lengdorsche gefangen. Und ganz wichtig: Keine Bananen an Bord! Danke, Laurel für den tollen Tag.

    Reported catch:
    Lingcod
    Chinook Salmon
  • Kerstin Lorenzen
    Kerstin Lorenzen
    de
    Germany
    •
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Adventure

    Fishing/ Wildlife/ Whale watching • 4 adults

    Laurel is an fishing and Adventure expert. It was great time

    Reported catch:
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Kerstin, it’s always great to get some fishing action and show the the dynamic environment here in Campbell River! Glad you and your family had a memorable adventure.

  • Philip Klein
    Philip Klein
    de
    Germany
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Trip with Captain Laurel: Orcas all around us

    Fishing/ Wildlife/ Whale watching • 2 adults

    Today we had the honor of spending a 5 hour trip on the Inside Passage with Captain Laurel. It was unbelievable, besides humpback whales we could also see bald eagles and sea lions. Everything was perfectly organized and the day flew by. We were able to catch several cods and the salmon bit too. But just before noon all our expectations were exceeded, orcas appeared and stayed around our boat for almost an hour, an incredible experience. We can only thank you again for the great trip and highly recommend Absolute Fishing!

  • Bruce Buck
    Bruce Buck
    us
    Minnesota, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    5 Hour Charter on 8/7/23

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    My wife, son , daughter and I had an awesome day on the water. Captain Laurel was fun and interesting to interact with. He worked hard and was very patient with us the whole time. He found the fish for us; our arms were tired by the time we headed back. Great experience!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for joining me for your fishing adventure! Hopefully we can get together again next time you are on the Island.

  • Denniece Crout
    Denniece Crout
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hours of fab fishing

    4 Hour Charter • 2 adults

    Captain very knowledge and shared info about fishing and the area. Boat clean and good working order. Knew how to read the tides and bait pools. 9 caught in less than 3 hours. And another dozen strikes within that time. Would definetly recommend. If I have the opportunity I will book with Laurel again. Good time

Real catches shared by our community

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    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
    Sehr guter Anglertrip
    Manuela H.
    Manuela H.
  • Absolute Sportfishing
    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
    Great Adventure
    Kerstin L.
    Kerstin L.
  • Absolute Sportfishing
    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
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    Kevin A.
    Kevin A.
  • Absolute Sportfishing
    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
    Incredible Trip with Captain Laurel: Orcas all around us
    Philip K.
    Philip K.
  • Absolute Sportfishing
    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
    Great day out with Captain Laurel!
    Colin B.
    Colin B.
  • Absolute Sportfishing
    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
    Fishing with Laurel
    Noriki T.
    Noriki T.
  • Absolute Sportfishing
    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
    August fishing trip
    Melisa G.
    Melisa G.
  • Absolute Sportfishing
    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
    4 hr trip with Laurel off south end of Quadra Island
    Cliff R.
    Cliff R.
  • Absolute Sportfishing
    Absolute SportfishingCampbell River, BC
    Excellent Days Fishing With Laurel
    Mark W.
    Mark W.
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