Fishing · British Columbia
Outsider Charters Inc.
A Campbell River, BC salmon and lingcod charter with an almost perfect five-star record, praised for an experienced captain, a comfortable covered boat with a toilet and frequent whale sightings.
What visitors say
Outsider Charters runs saltwater fishing trips out of Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Almost every one of its nearly 200 reviews is five stars, and guests keep coming back to the same points: an experienced, passionate captain, a well-kept boat and a full cooler at the end of the day.
The boat gets specific praise. One family noted a fully covered inner cabin that seats three or four and an onboard toilet, which they said is unusual on charters this size. Several reviewers describe catching limits of spring (chinook) salmon and lingcod, and others mention rockfish and cod even on rainy days. The captain is described as communicative and quick to put people on fish.
Wildlife is a big part of the trip. Guests report humpback whales, orcas, seals, bald eagles and even a bear on shore, and one two-day charter included a detour around Mitlenatch Island's seabird colony. It works for experienced anglers and for people who rarely fish; one family split the day into a morning and afternoon session so everyone got time on the water.
There's very little to criticise in the reviews. Weather is the main variable, and guests who went out in light rain still had a good day, so bring layers and rain gear and let the captain choose the grounds.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 187 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Outsider Charters Inc. directly.