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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Experience the best of British Columbia's wild west coast on this all-inclusive multi-day fishing adventure with Captain Ron and his team. Based from a comfortable floating waterfront lodge in Esperanza Inlet, you'll spend your days fishing some of Vancouver Island's most productive waters while enjoying cozy accommodations, home-cooked meals, and virtually everything you need for an incredible trip.

One of the biggest advantages of this experience is location. While many charters departing from Tahsis spend over an hour running to the fishing grounds each morning, you'll be staying just 10 minutes from the action. That means more time with lines in the water and less time making long runs. Instead of burning daylight getting to the fish, you'll already be there, maximizing every opportunity to hook into salmon, halibut, lingcod, and rockfish.

Captain Ron spent years guiding the renowned waters of Haida Gwaii before searching the British Columbia coast for a destination that could match its legendary fishing while offering a longer season, fewer crowds, and more protection from rough offshore conditions. He found exactly that around Esperanza Inlet, where productive fisheries provide outstanding opportunities throughout the season.

You'll fish aboard a 28' Pursuit Offshore Express Fisherman, a purpose-built offshore vessel imported from Florida specifically for its outstanding ride and fishability. Powered by twin outboards with a 260-gallon fuel capacity and an extra-wide 10½-foot beam, the boat is equally comfortable making offshore runs to the famed "Salmon Highway" or fishing the protected inshore waters closer to home. Each day, Captain Ron will choose the best destination based on weather, conditions, and where the fish are biting.

Choose between approximately 30 hours of guided fishing over four days or 40 hours over five days, depending on your package. Your adventure begins with a 1:00 PM pickup from the Tahsis public dock, followed by a short transfer to your waterfront accommodations and roughly five hours of fishing that afternoon. The middle days feature approximately 10 hours on the water each day, giving you plenty of time to target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Lingcod, and a variety of Rockfish. On your final morning, you'll enjoy one last five-hour fishing session before returning to Tahsis around noon.

This truly is an all-inclusive experience. Your package includes round-trip transportation from Tahsis, 3 or 4 nights of waterfront accommodations, hot breakfasts each morning, bagged lunches aboard the boat, chef-prepared dinners each evening, water, juice, coffee, and other non-alcoholic beverages throughout your stay. You're welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages if you'd like to relax after a day on the water.

Captain Ron provides all rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing equipment, though you're welcome to bring your favorite rod or lucky lure if you have one. At the end of each day, your catch will be professionally filleted and bagged, with optional vacuum sealing and flash freezing available for an additional fee to make transporting your fish home easy.

Whether you're looking to fill the freezer with fresh Pacific seafood, battle hard-charging salmon, reel up trophy halibut, or simply enjoy several unforgettable days immersed in one of Canada's most beautiful coastal settings, this trip offers the perfect blend of outstanding fishing, comfort, scenery, and hospitality.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 days	5 days
1 Person	$4,999.00	$6,350.00
2 People	$4,999.00	$6,350.00
3 People	$6,350.00	$7,400.00
4 People	$7,465.00	$9,300.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Ron N.

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Ron N.

Independent Guide

Captain Ron and his team have designed an all-inclusive fishing adventure that combines world-class angling with comfortable accommodations and exceptional hospitality. After years of guiding some of British Columbia's most celebrated fisheries, Captain Ron chose Port Eliza and Esperanza Inlet for their incredible salmon and halibut fishing, protected waters, and easy access to productive fishing grounds.

Fishing from a spacious 28' Pursuit Offshore Express powered by twin outboards, you'll have the flexibility to target offshore salmon or stay in the sheltered inshore waters for halibut, lingcod, and rockfish depending on conditions. Paired with the welcoming atmosphere of Port Eliza Lodge, this trip is all about maximizing your time on the water and creating an unforgettable Vancouver Island fishing experience.

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About The Lodge

This lodging is included in the cost of your trip.

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Tahsis, British Columbia, Canada

Areas Fished

Esperanza Inlet

About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Pursuit
Boat Length: 28'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Pursuit
Boat Length: 28'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.

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