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Fishing in Ucluelet

Ucluelet Fishing Information & Requirements

Ucluelet really is a World Class Sport Fishing destination. Our offshore banks are the feeding grounds for all runs of Salmon and Halibut. Due to this our five species of salmon are always abundant with Chinooks ranging from 5 to 50 lbs, and Coho from 5 to 20 pounds. Charter Operators boast 20 to 60 fish per day.

Here the saying a bad days fishing is better than a good day at work, does not apply, it’s always a good day.

Halibut have become a very favourable sport fish with weights ranging from 15lbs to 40 pounds. Also several over 100 pounds are caught annually. Most Charter Companies limit out every day on Halibut. Lingcod and Rock Fish are plentiful, ensuring the children will have lots of nonstop action.

Crabs are found right in our Harbour, and prawns and shellfish are also nearby.

If you are bringing your own boat (paved highways right to Ucluelet), or you are hiring one of our Professional Charter Boats; our local guides are very helpful with tips and information to make your Fishing Vacation a REEL Success. You will be hooked after your first trip to Ucluelet.

Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans licensing information:

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish/Licensing/online_e.htm

Provincial Ministry of the Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch licensing information:

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/

For a list of Ucluelet fishing charters and outfitters, go to

http://www.uclueletinfo.com/visitor_information/default.htm#fishing

Ucluelet Fishing