The 10 Best Fishing Charters & Tours in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

May 6, 2022 Roseanne Arnett

Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from full-moon kayaking to golfing. Boat-fresh seafood graces tables at an ever-increasing number of restaurants. This gateway to island adventures is easily reached by fast ferry or floatplane from downtown Vancouver or by scheduled ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen.
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1. Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours

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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours

Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours is a premier charter service offering a variety of fishing charters as well as three distinct scenic and wildlife tours. With over a decade of marine experience in Nanaimo, a fully equipped and licensed vessel and convenient moorage right next to the Departure Bay ferry terminal, you will be sure to enjoy your trip.

2. Sunshine Coast Air

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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Sunshine Coast Air

The Plane is waiting to take you on a spectacular Flightseeing Tour adventure. Soar over stunning coastline, islands and the Sechelt Inlet experiencing the most beautiful and breathtaking scenery. Depending on your time and budget you can expand your exploration to include glacier lakes, majestic waterfalls, and snow tipped mountains. You’ll fly in our classic de Havilland Beaver seaplane.

3. Unreel Fishing Charters

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Unreel Fishing Charters

Come aboard and let Unreel Fishing Charters show you the best of British Columbia's saltwater fishing. We offer everything from half day charters to multiple day trips with accommodation and offer some of the most affordable rates in the business. Vancouver Island is home to some of the most famous and world renowned Salmon and Halibut fishing. Join us to experience the fishing trip of a lifetime!

4. Invictus Charters

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Invictus Charters

Come aboard Invictus Charters – with Captain Gerry (Certified Tidal Angling Guide) – and enjoy some of the finest fishing Vancouver Island has to offer. Our custom aluminum Silver Streak is licensed to carry up to 6 guests and we are Coast Guard approved, Transport Canada certified and a proud member of the West Coast Fishing Guides Association. We are located in Nanaimo and service the following areas: Nanaimo, Sooke, Victoria, Campbell River, Nootka Sound, Port Alberni, Bamfield and Ucluelet. During your fishing trip the variety and abundance of our wildlife will become apparent. On any given day you may observe Gray Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Seals, Sea Lions, Black Bears, Bald Eagles and many other species, in what is one of the richest marine environments on earth. If you’re looking for a charter guide for salmon, rockfish, halibut, prawns or crab, call us today to plan your fishing adventure. Invictus Charters is proud of the excellent service we provide for all our guests.

5. Andrew's West Coast Adventures

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5.0 based on 72 reviews

Andrew's West Coast Adventures

Experience a fishing adventure of a lifetime Andrew's West Coast Adventures offers fishing charters in the Nanaimo, French Creek and Barkley Sound areas Located on central Vancouver Island British Columbia. Clients have their choice of fishing out of Nanaimo, French Creek or off the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

6. Coastal Blue Adventures

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Coastal Blue Adventures

We are a family operated fishing and marine-guided adventure company on Vancouver Island, BC. Based out of Nanaimo, Coastal Blue Adventures takes you on fishing and exploring adventures. With over 40 years of boating and fishing experience, we want to share our passion and present you with an incredible adventure for fishing Nanaimo and the West Coast of British Columbia.

7. Explore Vancouver Island

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Explore Vancouver Island

Explore Vancouver Island is a tour company based in Central Vancouver Island. We collaborate with like-minded locals to offer unforgettable experiences. There is a certain feeling people get when they arrive on Vancouver Island, we like to call that “Island Time”. You will have the option to choose your own adventure and experience for yourself why Vancouver Island is such a tourism destination!

8. Central Island Adventure Tours Ltd.

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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Central Island Adventure Tours Ltd.

Central Island Adventure Tours is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia and we supply local fishing charters and boat tours through the Gulf Islands and remote camping drop off and pickup services at local islands.

9. Nanaimo Fishing Charters

Nanaimo Fishing Charters

Meet Captain Len Get ready for a trip you’ll never forget! We are a locally owned, locally operated fishing charter operation and we are proud to share our remarkable region with our guests. Captain Len has years of experience fishing and boating around Vancouver Island and knows all of the hot spots in the Nanaimo region. A day of fishing with Len is guaranteed to be non-stop fun and he will have a smile on your face all day long even in between the battles with the fish.

10. Onfish Charters

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