Captain
Ryan Nicholls

Member since September 2021 Britannia Beach, Canada
Background
Captain Ryan has spent his whole life in the Sea to Sky Corridor as well as the west coast of Vancouver Island and has more than 20 years of expertise navigating the waters of Howe Sound, Barkley Sound, and offshore waters beyond. He knows a lot about the boat and its capabilities, as well as the weather, topography, and fish locations.
Techniques
We like to troll for salmon with down riggers or have the option to bait cast when the fish and conditions are right.

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan Nicholls

Britannia Beach, Canada
Background
Captain Ryan has spent his whole life in the Sea to Sky Corridor as well as the west coast of Vancouver Island and has more than 20 years of expertise navigating the waters of Howe Sound, Barkley Sound, and offshore waters beyond. He knows a lot about the boat and its capabilities, as well as the weather, topography, and fish locations.
Techniques
We like to troll for salmon with down riggers or have the option to bait cast when the fish and conditions are right.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(60 reviews)
Britannia Beach
 Last booking: 12 hours ago
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Trips from US $285

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 60 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (74)
super Ausflug und sehr gut gefangen, der Kapitรคn ist ein klasse typ.
super Ausflug und sehr gut gefangen, der Kapitรคn ist ein klasse typ.
super Ausflug und sehr gut gefangen, der Kapitรคn ist ein klasse typ.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Edmilson F.
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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Experiencia memoravel!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on July 21, 2026
Capitรฃo Ryan foi muito atencioso com a minha familia, pegamos salmao chinook e lingcod fish. Recomendo fortemente a pescaria...
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Nicole M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best kept secret for salmon!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ South sound/Vancouver on June 26, 2026
just south of Squamish, BC where the waters are cold, deep and rich with salmon, Captain Ryan knows all of the spots growing...
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Janesta D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memorable day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on June 7, 2026
Ryan was very welcoming and made everyone comfortable right away. The boat was well equipped and Ryan was awesome at showing...
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Chip D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

THAT was fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Northern Howe Sound on July 6, 2026
Capt Ryan knows his stuff. Nearly constant action with a bunch of Cohoโ€™s including a couple of big ones to remember.
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Nikola L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on July 5, 2026
We booked this trip last minute for family from Ontario who had never been ocean fishing. It was a perfect day!ย  Ryan is very...
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