Fishing · British Columbia
Codfather Charters Ltd
A Port Hardy fishing charter and lodging operation with a small fleet, experienced guides and condos above the marina, known for big multi-day hauls of salmon, halibut, lingcod and rockfish.
What visitors say
Codfather Charters runs a small fleet of guided boats out of Port Hardy at the north end of Vancouver Island, and most reviewers give it five stars. Groups of six to nine anglers who have fished the island for years say it stands out because every guide in the fleet is strong, and the guides share information to help each other find fish.
Guests describe the guides as friendly, patient, hard-working and funny, with good tips for first-timers. Catches over multi-day trips include springs and coho salmon, halibut, lingcod and rockfish, and one group took home about 300 lb over three days. Boats are described as solid, fast and well equipped, though one reviewer notes each takes four regular-sized people plus a guide, and the onboard toilet is awkward to use.
Packages can include lodging in spacious condos above the business with marina and ocean views, a barbecue, breakfast supplies, daily housekeeping and packed lunches, a few minutes' walk from the boats. Days typically start by 6 a.m. and end in the early afternoon. The owner was praised for honouring deposits through pandemic border closures.
Negative reviews are few. Condo guests note there's no air conditioning and some highway noise, so light sleepers should bring earplugs. Larger anglers may want to book fewer people per boat for comfort, and anyone prone to seasickness should come prepared.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 38 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Codfather Charters Ltd directly.