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Salmon and Halibut Fishing Packages

in Ucluelet BC

  • Great salmon and halibut fishing destination
  • Good weather during summer months
  • Fish March – September
  • Fly or take Ferry and Drive 3 hours
  • Lower cost than other destinations

What is included:

  • Fishing in 27-29 ft Sport fishing boats with heated cabins
  • Accommodation in a large ocean view condo, a house or a cabin suite
  • Vacuum packing and freezing

Why is Ucluelet a great place to fish?

  • Many areas to fish Salmon and Halibut
  • Great weather during summer months
  • Fish March to September
  • Fly or take Ferry and Drive 3 hours
  • It is one of hotspots on the coast for catching salmon and halibut

Getting to Salmon Eye Charters in Ucluelet BC

Getting to Ucluelet is easier than you might think! Along with some of the best salmon fishing in the world, we are easy to get to and have less boat traffic than many “remote” fly-in resorts. Unlike some of the “remote” resorts, that may have five other lodges within a short distance and up to a hundred boats fishing the same small area, in Ucluelet you can enjoy small town hospitality and uncrowded fishing grounds.

Accommodation

Package Prices (day trips also available)

Gold Fishing Package includes:
  • Luxury accommodation at Water’s Edge Resort or in one of our 1600 square foot condos from Vancouver Island Vacation Rentals, with
    spectacular ocean views.
  • Vacuum packing and cleaning of your catch. Vacuum packing makes transporting your fish much simpler, and it preserves the fresh taste of your catch even at home! We use professional grade vacuum bags and proper washing techniques to ensure that your fish are well taken care of. All you have to do is pick them up at the end of your fishing trip!
  • Cook Your Catch dinner. From June 15 to Sept 15, on the night of your choice, we prepare a gourmet meal for you with your freshly caught salmon and halibut.
  • Guided fishing on one of our 25-29 foot boats with your party exclusively. All necessary gear is included, and our covered boats will keep you dry and warm. All our boats have toilets on board. Our fishing equipment is top of the line and includes Scotty down-riggers and 10.5 ft Shimano rods and reels.
Rates

Use the table to find your price quote based on the number of days you want to fish, the amount of people in your party, and the season. Call us today to ensure availability! Prices are quoted per person and final costs are in CDN. Prices quoted in US dollars are approximate and based on the daily exchange rate.

Gold
Days Guests
2
2
3
4
5
3
2
3
4
5
4
2
3
4
5
5
2
3
4
5
4
2
3
4
5
May, June, Sept
USD CDN
1557
1257
957
857
1777
1437
1097
977
2277
1737
1427
1227
2597
1997
1627
1397
3057
2257
1877
1597
3477
2577
2147
1827
3757
2797
2247
1957
4277
3197
2557
2270
3057
2257
1877
1597
3477
2577
2147
1827
July – Aug
Days Guests
1697
1317
1047
917
1777
1437
1097
977
1927
1497
1197
1047
2417
1907
1527
1337
3757
2397
2027
1757
3747
2727
2307
1997
4097
2987
2427
2077
4657
3397
2757
2379
4887
3597
2877
2437
5557
4097
3277
2857

Please call or email us for more information about your salmon and halibut fishing trip or about your free salmon fishing book!

Getting to Ucluelet

Getting to Salmon Eye Charters in Ucluelet BC

Getting to Ucluelet is easier than you might think!

Along with some of the best salmon fishing in the world, we are easy to get to and have less boat traffic than many “remote” fly-in resorts. Unlike some of the “remote” resorts, that may have five other lodges within a short distance and up to a hundred boats fishing the same small area, in Ucluelet you can enjoy small town hospitality and uncrowded fishing grounds.

Coming from Canada

Getting to Ucluelet by Air

There are three airports on Vancouver Island within a scenic 3 hour drive* to Ucluelet. Rental cars are available at all airports listed below.

  • Comox 208 km (112 mi) 2.75 hours driving
  • Nanaimo 180 km (112 mi) 2.5 hours driving
  • Tofino 26 km (16 mi) 30 minutes driving

*driving times are approximate

TIPS

  • For our Alberta guests, WestJet offers direct flights from Calgary and Edmonton to Comox, BC.
  • East Coast guests may want to fly into Vancouver International Airport before connecting to one of the airports listed above.
  • Commuter flights from Vancouver to Tofino (the closest airport to Ucluelet) are available through KD Air.
Coming from the USA

Getting to Ucluelet by Air

You have a few options.

Fly to Vancouver Island – Flights to Vancouver Island are sometimes not much more expensive, and can save you driving time, compared with flights to the mainland (Vancouver). Regardless of your choice, you’ll enjoy a beautiful drive to Ucluelet*. The largest Vancouver Island airports are:

  • Victoria 288 km (179 mi) 4 hours driving
  • Comox 208 km (112 mi) 2.75 hours driving
  • Nanaimo 180 km (112 mi) 2.5 hours driving

*driving times are approximate

TIPS

  • United Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco to Victoria, BC.

Fly to Vancouver – Most of our US guests fly into Vancouver International Airport

From there you have three choices.

1. Rent a car and travel to Vancouver Island via BC Ferries

BC Ferries offers service from the mainland (Vancouver) to Vancouver Island at two points: the Horseshoe Bay Terminal in North Vancouver and the Tsawwassen Terminal, south of Vancouver. Ferry service from Horseshoe Bay arrives at Departure Bay Nanaimo, whereas service from Tsawwassen arrives in Swartz Bay near Victoria, or at Duke Point, south Nanaimo. Nanaimo is closest to Ucluelet.

You can find detailed driving directions to BC Ferry terminals on their website. For more information or to make a reservation, visit BC Ferries:
www.bcferries.com, 1-888-769-3766.

2. Arrange a connecting flight to Vancouver Island

*See the Vancouver Island airports listed above. All airports have car rentals available.

3. Take a commuter flight to Tofino

This is the closest you can fly to Ucluelet. KD Air offers flights directly from Vancouver to Tofino, and Ucluelet is a short drive away (aprox. 30 min.).

Driving to Ucluelet

From the #1 Hwy in Vancouver – take the Horseshoe Bay ferry out of North Vancouver. This will take you to Departure Bay, in Nanaimo.

Driving directions from Departure Bay, Nanaimo to Ucluelet:

1) Take highway 19 and travel north for 43 km (26 miles)
2) Take Exit 60 onto Highway 4 also known as the Pacific Rim Highway (traveling west) for 156 km (97 miles).
3) At Port Alberni continue going straight down the hill, and turn right at the T-junction. From there, follow Pacific Rim Highway.
4) At the T-junction for Ucluelet and Tofino, turn left to Ucluelet (aprox. 7 minutes to town)

From the US you can travel through Port Angeles and take the ferry to Victoria, or you can drive across the USA/Canada border to Tsawwassen (South of Vancouver) and take the ferry to Duke Point (south of Nanaimo).

Driving directions from Duke Point, Nanaimo to Ucluelet:

1) Take highway 19 and travel north for 43 km (26 miles)
2) Take Exit 60 onto Highway 4 also known as the Pacific Rim Highway (traveling west) for 156 km (97 miles).
3) At Port Alberni continue going straight down the hill, and turn right at the T-junction. From there, follow Pacific Rim Highway.
4) At the T-junction for Ucluelet and Tofino, (aprox. 7 minutes to Ucluelet and 25 mins to Tofino)

Here are some approx driving times to Tofino or Ucluelet including the ferry ride, border wait, and waiting for the ferries. During July and August the border wait can be around 30-45 minutes. If you drive through Port Angeles the border waits are much less.

  • from Vancouver 5.5 hours
  • from Seattle 7 hours
  • from Portland 9 hours

Directions to Boat Basin (Ucluelet, B.C.)

Head north from Nanaimo Ferries, Naniamo Airport, Victoria Airport or south from Comox Airport. Once you get to Qualicum, exit and take Hwy 4 to Port Alberni. Go through Port Alberni and take a right at the T intersection.

After about an hour you will come to another T intersection. You can go right to Tofino or left to Ucluelet.