Fishing · British Columbia
Thin Blue Lines Fishing Charters
A saltwater fishing charter out of Port Edward, near Prince Rupert, with a perfect review record for salmon and bottom-fish trips that often double as wildlife tours.
What visitors say
Thin Blue Lines Fishing Charters runs day and multi-day saltwater trips from Port Edward on BC's north coast, and every review is five stars. Captain James and deckhand Alex get warm praise for making guests feel at home and for knowing the local waters well.
Trips typically start with salmon, with several groups reaching their daily limit of chinook, then move on to jigging for bottom fish such as halibut, lingcod, rockfish and black cod. Guests have also brought home crab. The boat has a warm, comfortable cabin for the ride out, and the gear is described as top quality and well maintained. Safety briefings get a mention too.
Many reviewers say the wildlife was as memorable as the fishing: humpback whales, orcas, sea lions, seals, porpoises and eagles all appear in recent reviews. Families with young children found the captain made the day fun for the kids, and first-timers felt well looked after.
No real complaints appear. On one slower day the fishing was modest, though a passing pod of orcas made up for it. Multi-day bookings are common, so plan ahead for peak summer dates.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 16 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Thin Blue Lines Fishing Charters directly.