Fishing · British Columbia
TD Coastal Adventures
A family-run salmon charter in Campbell River operated by two brothers, praised for fast limits, patient coaching and flexible scheduling, with one recent complaint about a slow refund.
What visitors say
TD Coastal Adventures is a small Campbell River charter run by two brothers who, according to one reviewer, have been fishing these waters for more than 40 years. Guests often mention the mountain views and the occasional whale sighting alongside the fishing.
The fishing itself gets strong marks. Several groups had fish on within minutes and reached their limits in an hour or two, and when the bite slowed the guides moved spots until they found it again. One party booked a three-hour sunset trip and landed ten fish, the largest around 25 pounds. The brothers also clean and bag the catch so it's ready to take home.
Reviewers describe them as kind, fun and happy to explain what they're doing, which makes the trips good for families and first-timers. Kids have been coached onto fish, a visiting parent from Ireland caught her first salmon plus some lingcod, and one couple who limited out early were invited to stay out for the rest of the day at no fuss.
Weather drives scheduling here. One family appreciated being moved from an evening slot to midday because of wind and tides, but a recent customer whose trip was cancelled for high winds said a promised refund still hadn't arrived weeks later. If a trip is cancelled, get the refund or rebooking terms in writing.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 16 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with TD Coastal Adventures directly.