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.

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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
(50 reviews)
Britannia Beach
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Trips from US $285

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (57)
Awesome fishing experience
Awesome fishing experience
Fishing with Ryan
+54
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Jim R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experiance

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Northern Howe Sound on May 21, 2025
We had five people out on the charter and they caught a total of 20 salmon in four hours. I would highly recommend this charter...
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Cody K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Northern Howe Sound on August 28, 2025
We had an awesome day with Deep Coast Charters. Ryan was excellent and made us feel very welcome. We caught several fish and...
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Charles D.
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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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 Chinook salmon in the boat

VERIFIED   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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Kenneth B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family outing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ South sound/Vancouver on September 19, 2025
beautiful scenery and caught several salmon. ideal family outing, would like to book this again!
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