Fishing · British Columbia
50 North Adventures
A small Campbell River charter known for combined salmon fishing and whale watching trips, a clean, comfortable boat and a patient guide who is especially good with families and young kids.
What visitors say
50 North Adventures runs salmon fishing and whale watching trips out of Campbell River, and the reviews are close to unanimous: almost every one of its 160-plus ratings is five stars. Most trips are run by the same guide, and visitors keep coming back to how friendly, knowledgeable and easy-going he is on the water.
The practical side gets plenty of praise. Several guests describe the boat as clean, comfortable and close to new, with good fishing setups and room for a group of five. Anglers report steady action, with coho and other salmon coming in often enough that some groups hit their limit on a half-day trip. Pre-trip communication was described as smooth, and one family noted the guide was flexible about weather.
The combo trip is a big draw. Visitors on the salmon and whale watching charter report humpbacks feeding and breaching, orcas, sea lions and seals, sometimes all on the same outing. It suits first-time anglers and families well: parents with toddlers and children under four say the guide shaped the trip around the kids and taught beginners how to land their first salmon.
There are very few complaints. The main thing to know is that wildlife and fishing both depend on conditions: one group saw no whales because of weather, and another found the orcas in the area slowed the fishing. Booking ahead in summer is wise given how busy a single-guide operation can get.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 161 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with 50 North Adventures directly.