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
(39 reviews)
Britannia Beach
 8 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $292

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (50)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Onur C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great location, great boat and great captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Northern Howe Sound on June 22, 2025
Our fishing trip was a great experience from the beginning till the end. Our captain Ryan was knowledgable and fun. We caught...
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David & Tracy Scott
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Ryan gets you the fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Northern Howe Sound on June 9, 2025
My husband and I had an amazing time with Ryan this morning on our charter.ย  He taught us how to use the equipment and made...
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Charles D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on July 11, 2025
Wonderful day fishing with Ryan. He is a great guide and very knowledgeable about both fishing and the local area.
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Eric N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10 Chinook salmon in the boat

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on June 15, 2025
No problem catching fish.ย  Got 10 the boat and others got away.ย  Amazing views and scenery setting out from Britannia
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Mark F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time.

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ South sound/Vancouver on June 24, 2025
Would definitely recommend.
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