Fishing · British Columbia
Charter Tofino
An owner-run Tofino fishing charter with a perfect five-star record, known for salmon and halibut, crab and prawns, a patient captain who is great with kids and babies, and plenty of west coast wildlife.
What visitors say
Charter Tofino is a small fishing charter run by its owner out of Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island, and all of its reviews are five stars. Guests describe the captain as organized, punctual, knowledgeable about local nature and weather, and good at reading what each group wants from the day.
The boat is described as spacious and well cared for, with top-quality gear and a cabin that can be heated, which one family with twin babies appreciated. Catches include salmon, with several groups reaching their limit or taking home seven fish, big halibut, and chinook on a day when other boats were getting skunked. Crab, prawns and shrimp often round out the haul, and guests say he cleans and prepares fish carefully for processing and travel.
It's a strong choice for families. Reviewers mention kids and grandkids having a great time and the day being tailored to them, and some groups combined fishing with sightseeing, including an early run to the hot springs. Wildlife comes up often: bald eagles, sea otters, a bear on shore and a close-up whale.
There are no complaints. One family on a sightseeing and fishing combo didn't get the fish they were after but still felt the trip was well worth it, so go in with realistic expectations.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 54 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Charter Tofino directly.