Fishing · British Columbia
A multi-guide Prince Rupert fishing charter with an excellent record for halibut, salmon, Pacific cod and crab on long days out, though one recent guest reported a poor experience with their guide.
Wildfish Charters runs guided saltwater trips out of Prince Rupert on BC's north coast, with several guides on staff. Almost every review is five stars, and a number of guests return year after year.
Boats are described as clean, well equipped and comfortable, and the guides as hard-working teachers who keep lines in the water and put people on fish. Recent trips produced limits of halibut, with some fish around 107 cm, plenty of salmon, Pacific cod and crab. One group of four landed 14 salmon and 15 halibut in a day and released many of them.
The trips suit first-time families as well as experienced anglers chasing bottom fish. Days can run about ten hours, and guests mention coastal scenery and humpback whales. Several reviewers describe the experience as like fishing with a knowledgeable friend.
One recent visitor had a very different day. They said their guide was condescending, wouldn't help pull crab traps, skipped the cod fishing they had discussed and spent time fishing for his own halibut. It's a single complaint against a large body of praise, but it's worth agreeing target species and the day's plan clearly when you book, and raising any concerns early on the day.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 142 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Wildfish Charters: Prince Rupert Fishing Charters directly.
