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
 6 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
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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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Jenny W.
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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Amazing experience!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Northern Howe Sound on June 16, 2024
Cpt. Ryan was very knowledgeable! Plus patient showing us how to set the lines and gave explanations so we could do it ourselves.ย ...
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Regina I.
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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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on June 28, 2024
Ryan was great! Other guides we have had did everything for us but this fishing trip was educational in that he teaches you...
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Janie W.
Squamish, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hours fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ South sound/Vancouver on July 30, 2023
We all had a great great morning on the sound, captain Ryan is a master fisherman, he gave guidance & help all without taking...
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Darren L.
Prince George, BC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on July 5, 2023
Awesome evening on the water with steady action. First salmon trip and wasnโ€™t disappointed. Captain Ryan is a gem...
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David B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day catching Salmon

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ South sound/Vancouver on July 28, 2023
Beautiful day in the water and we had a good overall bite catching chinook and coho. Ryan is a great captain and has...
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