Captain
Laurel Gareau

Member since May 2017 Campbell River, Canada
Background
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.
Techniques
Trolling mostly for all 5 species of salmon, jigging, mooching

Hey, I'm Captain Laurel Gareau

Campbell River, Canada
Background
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.
Techniques
Trolling mostly for all 5 species of salmon, jigging, mooching
Anglers Choice
34
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Absolute Sportfishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(34 reviews)
Angler's choice
Campbell River
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
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trips from US $511

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Absolute Sportfishing
Half day trip with Absolute Sportfishing
Incredible Trip with Captain Laurel: Orcas all around us
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Bruce B.
Maple Grove, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 Hour Charter on 8/7/23

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 7, 2023
My wife, son , daughter and I had an awesome day on the water. Captain Laurel was fun and interesting to interact with. He...
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Harold S.
Morton, WY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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1/2 + day with Capt Laurel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 24, 2023
Five hours close to the harbor, so almost all was fishing time. Caught 3 species of salmon! The water wasnโ€™t crowed at all....
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Sacha V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Charter on June 29, 2023
It was a great experience. We wonโ€™t forget this for the rest of our lives. Laurel, in my opinion, is the best one could wish...
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Gary B.
Courtenay, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Laurel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 22, 2023
Capt. Laurel was great, giving wonderful tips using the equipment and making you feel right at home. Caught a lot of fish on...
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Donald S.
Chilliwack, BC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day of fishing with Captain Laurel.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 9, 2023
Great day of fishing with lots of keepers and double headers. The day was filled with great stories and learning tips.
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