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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.

Fish on the edge… for a chance to win up to $40, 000

Ucluelet is the place to be this year for a summer-long salmon fishing derby that will net the winners thousands of dollars and raise at least half that for local salmon enhancement.

The Ucluelet Salmon Enhancement Society was recently formed to run the Ucluelet Salmon Ladder Derby, the longest running locally organized fishing event ever to be held on the west coast.

For nearly four months from May 24 to September 13, 2010, fishers of all ages will have the chance to compete for the biggest catch while enjoying “fishing on the edge” in the scenic waters around the fishing capital of Canada.

Throughout the derby, the 50 largest salmon (all five species of Pacific salmon are eligible) caught will be continuously ranked on the event’s website in a ladder format. Weigh-in stations will measure and photograph the fish. At the close of the derby, the top 50 fisherman will compete in a “fish-off” over three days (dates to be determined) for the largest cash prize.

Three times during the derby, at the end of June, the end of July and the end of August, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three fish caught. The catcher of the largest fish each month will receive $7,000, the second largest $2,000 and the third largest $1,000.

The top finishers each month will also get entry into the final fish-off to compete for the top cash prize of $30,000.

The derby’s co-chair Brian Clarkson said funds raised will go to the non-profit Thornton Creek Hatchery, which focuses on enhancing local coho, chinook and chum salmon populations. “Raising money to support salmon enhancement is as worthy a cause as one can find.”

Because it will be the longest running local event this summer, the economic spin-offs to the community could reach into the millions, from accommodation to transportation, from restaurants to fish processing.

The Ucluelet Salmon Enhancement Society will present a cheque to the Fish-off winner and Thornton Creek Hatchery during the wrap up festivities planned for the close of the 2010 derby in September.

Please visit the event website or email info@ucluelet.travel for more information.

See you on the water!

For more information, visit www.uclueletsalmonladderderby.com

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

Featured Ucluelet Fishing Listings

Alan Boyd's Wild Pacific Charters

Street Address
Main Dock - Inner Basin
Phone
250-735-9453
Toll Free
1-877-374-6653
Email
fish@wildpacificcharters.com
Website
www.WildPacificCharters.com

At Wild Pacific Charters we provide fully guided offshore Salmon fishing & Halibut fishing charters. All fishing gear & tackle supplied, fully insured & licensed. Let's go Fishing.

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Alberni Barkley Charters

Street Address
Boat Basin
Phone
(250) 724-0025
Email
abcharters@shaw.ca
Website
www.abcharters.com

Your salmon and haibut fishing charter begins with ABCharters! Competitive rates for 1-4 people; off shore fishing in the Alberni inlet and in Barkley Sound.

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Albion Charters

Street Address
Port Albion
Phone
250-726-2410

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Aquamarine Sport Fishing Charters

Street Address
200 Hemlock St
Phone
250-726-7727
Toll Free
1-866-726-7727
Email
info@aquamarine.ca
Website
www.fishing.aqmarine.ca

Climb aboard the "Fancy Free", our comfortbale 40 foot fishing yacht. Fish in Vancouver Island's premier salmon and habibut fishing destination with YEAR ROUND fishing and seafood expeditions.

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BC Salmon Fishing Charters

Street Address
Boat Basin
Phone
250-726-8169

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Bigwater Sportfishing

Street Address
Boat Basin
Phone
250-735-5984

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Canadian Princess Resort

Street Address
1943 Peninsula Rd
Phone
250-726-7771
Toll Free
800-663-7090
Email
info@obmg.com
Website
www.canadianprincess.com

Stay in the heart of the Pacific Rim with action-packed fishing, wildlife cruises and limitless adventure at your doorstep.

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Castaway Charters

Phone
250-726-BOAT (2628)
Email
paul@castawaycharter.com
Website
www.castawaycharter.com

Fully Guided Halibut and Salmon charters. All amenities 32" Luxury Sportfish Boat for full or half day excursions. 25" Offshore Hurston for small groups.

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Fishmyster

Street Address
Boat Basin
Phone
250-724-4204

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G. Myhre Sportfishing

Street Address
Boat Basin
Phone
250-731-5736

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High Roller Charters

Street Address
495 Orca Crescent
Phone
(250) 266-1614
Email
good_fishing@yahoo.ca
Website
www.highrollercharters.com

Guided Salmon and Halibut fishing charters. "High Roller" is a 26 foot Searay boat loaded with equipment and comfort to provide a safe, rewarding fishing trip.

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Island West Resort Fishing Charters

Street Address
1990 Bay Street
Phone
250-726-7515
Fax
250-726-7527
Email
fish@islandwestresort.com
Website
www.islandwestresort.com

West Coast chartered salmon and halibut fishing. Eagle's Nest Pub at the resort will cook your catch!

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Just Fish'n

Phone
1-877-334-7466
Toll Free
1-877-334-7466

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Long Beach Charters

Street Address
1962 Bay Street
Phone
250-726-3474
Toll Free
1-877-726-2878
Email
sales@longbeachcharters.com
Website
www.longbeachcharters.com

Specializing in year-round trophy Salmon and Halibut fishing charters in the beautiful waters of Barkley Sound on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada.

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Moonsnail Charters

Street Address
Boat Basin
Phone
250-720-9273

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Morning Magic Sportfishing

Street Address
1049 Helen Road
Phone
250-726-3634

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Pacific King Fishing Charters

Street Address
711 Rainforest Drive
Phone
(250) 726-4693
Toll Free
1-877-726-7299
Email
info@pacifickingfishingcharters.ca
Website
www.pacifickingfishingcharters.ca

Experience fishing on the "Wild Side"! Fish for trophy Salmon and Halibut amidst Gray and Humpback whales in one of the most majestic, powerful places in the world!

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Pacific Rim Fishing Charters

Street Address
354 Forbes Rd
Phone
250-726-5032
Toll Free
1 877-871-8771

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Pacific Rim Fishing Charters.ca

Street Address
354 Forbes rd
Phone
1-877-871-8771

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Pacific Waters Sportfishing

Street Address
Boat Basin
Phone
250-726-5383

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