Seafood SAFARI

Feast your eyes and your appetite on this one of a kind charter. There's no other adventure offered on Vancouver Island like it! We offer this adventure year round with opportunities to taste the ocean from the seafloor to the pelagic species above.

SUMMER SEAFOOD SAFARI
8 HOUR
FULL DAY
$1295.00 + GST

Beginning bright and early when the sun rises at 6:00am we will depart the dock to set our crab and prawn traps and make our way through the Barkley Sound to fish for Lingcod and Rockfish with the opportunity to catch Halibut.

In the afternoon after fishing for Salmon we will return to our prawn traps and begin forging for seasonal oysters, mussels and clams along the beaches and rocks of the secluded Barkley Sound.

Some forging restrictions may apply and not guaranteed in the summer, as shellfish and bi-valves are susceptible and may be compromised by bacteria and algae blooms.

We will be back at the dock for 3:00pm and from the harbor you have the opportunity to gather salty sea asparagus on the property.

This schedule is not absolute and may be adjusted to guarantee your desired catch.

WINTER SEAFOOD SAFARI
16 HOUR
MULTI-DAY CHARTER
$2590.00 + GST

Winter offers exciting opportunities to storm watch and fish on calmer days. We have designed this charter to work with the weather and provide a unique experience to our guests. Spread your time out on the ocean on this multi-day adventure and get 2-3 days enjoying the sea breeze aboard our vessel. Dress warmly.

See the real Ucluelet and experience life like a local. Check out our accommodation and stay a while.

On this charter we will monitor the weather and depart the dock in the morning on the first day to set our crab and prawn traps in the refuge of calm waters. Later on we will begin making our way through the Barkley Sound to fish for Lingcod and Rockfish.

On the second and final days we will be fishing for wintering Chinook Salmon. Returning to our prawn traps and begin forging for oysters, mussels and clams along the beaches and rocks of the secluded Barkley Sound.

We will also be picking up our crab traps in the harbour.

This schedule is not absolute and may be adjusted to guarantee your desired catch.

Our rates are for up to 4 guests occupying the vessel (not including the guide).

$75.00 + GST charge per additional guest will apply.

“FISHING IS GOOD”$120.00 + GST per hour 

Often times while at sea, guests will request additional hours to fish or watch wildlife. We’ve made this payment process simple to accommodate our independent guide rates and fuel expenses.

This can be applied to any tour, subject to tour schedule and availability on the day of charter in addition to tour rate.

A separate rate applies when booking our wildlife and scenic tours.

CHARTER DETAILS

Have a desired species you want to direct for? Let our experienced guides know. We’ll focus our time making sure you go home with your desired catch.

ALL TRIPS INCLUDE:

Boat and Guide time

All required Fishing Gear, bait, and tackle

Cleaning of fish & packaging to take home

We can also arrange for fish to be smoked, canned and shipped if you desire.

WHAT TO BRING & WHAT TO AVOID:

Wear sunscreen, bring a hat and/or sunglasses.

Come dressed for the weather with layers to adjust to weather.

Avoid coffee and heavy meals prior to departure.

If you get seasick you can pick up “The Patch” or gravol from any local drugstore and take 12 hours prior to departure to increase

BOOKING INFORMATION & POLICIES

  • 50% of the full charter fee will be charged to your credit card* upon confirmation of your booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to your departure date.
  • If your departure date is less than 60 days away, 100% of the full charter fee will be charge to your credit card* upon confirmation of your booking.
  • Cancellations/Refunds. 90% of the deposit amount if trip is cancelled 60 days before departure date. NO REFUND if trip is cancelled within 60 days of departure date.
  • Confirmation is sent out by email, usually within 48 hours after booking. The email will confirm your booking, departure date/time, number of guests, and meeting location. The email will also include information on where to get fishing licenses and what to bring on the trip, etc.
  • Please let us know your cell phone number, your accommodation in Ucluelet or Tofino, and your approximate date/time of arrival, in case we need to contact you.
  • Charters of 6 or more people is subject to additional fees and availability of additional boat and guide. Please contact us for pricing and availability for groups of 6 or more people.
  • Safety First. Our guides are very knowledgeable about local waters, tides and weather patterns. In rare occasions, we may need to cancel a departure due to to dangerous weather conditions. In such cases, you will be given priority to reschedule your trip or collect a full refund. Also to ensure safety, please let us know how many children under 12 years old will be accompanying you in the boat.

*For Payments – We process only Visa and Master Card.

Before departure from the dock you must provide proof and a printed copy of your individual Tidal Waters Fishing License for British Columbia and obtained Salmon Stamp.

This can be done so at The Department of Fisheries and Oceans website https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/application-eng.html

Or in Ucluelet at the Grey Whale Deli open summer hours 6:00 AM- 4:00 PM for an additional service fee of $10.00