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
48
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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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Emma H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Better than expected

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Northern Howe Sound on August 7, 2025
Ryan was awesome! Everything was perfect. Fish are biting like crazy!!
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Travis M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ryan was awesome teaching and helping our teenage boys!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ South sound/Vancouver on July 16, 2025
Ryan was awesome teaching and helping our teenage boys!
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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   5 Hour Trip โ€“ South sound/Vancouver on June 24, 2025
Would definitely recommend.
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Gabriel T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on September 6, 2025
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Jordan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ryan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on August 1, 2025
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