Fishing · British Columbia
An owner-operated Campbell River fishing charter with a perfect five-star record, known for a spotless, well-equipped boat, top-quality rods and reels and a guide who works hard to keep clients on fish.
Absolute Sportfishing is a small, owner-run salmon charter based in Campbell River, and every one of its reviews is five stars. Visitors describe the guide as friendly, experienced and full of local knowledge and good stories, and several say the operation stands out even compared with larger fleets.
The boat comes up in almost every review: clean, safe, powerful and well set up, with professional-grade rods and reels. One group was offered rain gear, and another guest said the guide went out of his way to get the boat in the water early after a booking mix-up. Anglers report busy days, with one party of three landing more than 20 fish including chinook, coho and a lingcod.
It works well for families and visitors from away. Reviewers include a first salmon trip for a young angler fishing with his grandfather, and travellers from overseas. Beyond fish, guests report seals, seabirds and humpback whales along the way.
The only real caveat is regulations and demand. Early in the season some salmon may be catch-and-release only, and one group knew going in that they couldn't keep fish, which the guide explained clearly. As a one-boat operation it books up, so reserve early.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 63 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Absolute Sportfishing directly.
