Fishing · British Columbia
Brightfish Charters
A Campbell River salmon charter with a perfect five-star record, run by a lifelong local guide known for chinook fishing, a comfortable boat with a heated cabin, and salmon tagging for research.
What visitors say
Brightfish Charters is a Campbell River fishing charter run by a guide who has lived in the community all his life, and all its reviews are five stars. Guests describe him as friendly, easy-going and passionate, with lots of stories about the area's history and the ocean's currents, tides and winds.
The boat and gear are described as clean, comfortable and practical, and a heated cuddy cabin was welcome on a wet morning. Anglers report steady action on chinook salmon, including several large fish and oversize ones that had to be released. One group had 19 fish on in five hours.
A detail several reviewers value is that he tags released salmon and takes samples for a research program tracking migration, and guests are invited to help. It's also a good fit for families: reviewers mention three-generation trips, five-year-old twins and a grandson's first salmon, with the guide letting everyone take part. Whales, orcas, seals and sea lions come up as bonuses.
There are no real complaints. Since many fish are released under regulations, you may land more than you keep, which is worth knowing if you're after a freezer full.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 18 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Brightfish Charters directly.