Rainy Bay hides on the North side of Junction Passage next to Tyler Rock at the entrance to the Alberni…
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Shelter from the storm is right here in the middle of the action. San Mateo Bay has as ultra protected…
White sandy beaches with a shallow warm lagoon. Are we in Tahiti? One of those places that are hard to…
Robber’s Passage is the gateway between the Trevor and Imperial Eagle channels. Featuring a yacht club developed by the locals…
Poett Nook is our favorite meeting place in Barkley Sound. From Poett Nook you can see the open ocean and…
It was a great sockeye fishing charter. Paul was the lucky draw in the St. Mary the Protectoress fishing charter…
Alberni Charters has been nominated for a Port Alberni Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Award. Folks appreciate our going green…
Great salmon fishing and incredible sockeye fishing runs are predicted for Vancouver Island this year. Amid concerns, conservation attempts, and…
Local member of The West Coast Charter Association and life long fishing aficionado, Rick Crozier, used his physics and understanding…
Port Alberni may be voted the Ultimate Fishing Town but it’s also so much more. A wonderful balance of local…
Method Soak the cedar plank in water for at least 4 hours Pierce the salmon with a fork and marinate…
Hook Bay, next to Nahmint Bay on the Alberni Inlet, has a new float. It is a wonderful rest stop…
The basking shark gets its name from its slow movements, like basking in the sun. 5o years ago, the basking…
These bright yellow orange rockfish are a prized white fish recognized by the yellow in their eyes. Some yellow eye…
The Vermillion rockfish is a fiery crimson fish with a life span of 60 years and growing to 30 inches.…
The octopus is a very intelligent species, with the ability to blend into the area around them. They are found…
The average size of a halibut on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is 11 lb, compared to the Alberni…
Lingcod, or ophiodon elongatus, sounds and looks the prehistoric fish that it is, with a mouth full of large needle-sharp…
Adult humpback whales are just over 50 ft and weigh 80,000 lbs. They are popular with whale watchers for their…
July 16, was the second annual salmon Fish and Play for the Alberni Old Time Fiddlers on the Alberni Inlet.…
West Coast Family Fishing Vacations Family fishing vacations in Barkley Sound are one of our specialties. Destinations and activities are…
Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups diced potatoes…
Presentation of your bait in tidal currents while on a B.C. salt water sport fishing charter is critical for success.…
Vancouver Island Salmon Fishing has gone to the next level in charter fishing with the hybrid Oracle, a 37 foot…
Tidal waters sport fishing licenses can be purchased online through the department of fisheries and oceans. They are also available…
Another beautiful family reunion on the Oracle. We left the dock at 11 pm when everyone arrived, and headed out…