20 Years of Experience.

At Tonquin Fishing Charters, in Tofino BC, we’ve been guiding clients for more than 10 years and we’ve rarely come back empty handed from a fishing trip.

Our experienced fishing guides know how to find the fish because they also love fishing and spend a lot of their spare time locating salmon, rockfish and halibut in the local Vancouver Island waters.

Come and join us in Tofino on our 2470 walk-around Pursuit fishing boat fitted for all your saltwater fishing trip needs. Both the boat and the fishing gear are exactly what we, as experienced anglers would choose for ourselves.

A man wearing sunglasses, a hat, and orange gloves holds a large fish on a boat in the ocean with a blue sky in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses, a hat, and orange gloves holds a large fish on a boat in the ocean with a blue sky in the background.

Our fishing vessels, Megabite and Sharptooth are identical 2470 Pursuit walk-around boats, featuring spacious cabins and open decks for exceptional comfort.

Designed for a smooth quiet ride and equipped with exceptional electronics (Radar, VHF, Radio, GPS, Sounder) our vessels are ready for your next fishing adventure!

Top of the line fishing gear includes:

  • 10.5 ft Shimano medium action mooching rods with Shimano and Islander action reels

  • 6.5ft Shimano medium heavy action halibut rods with Avet level wind reels

  • Quality anchovy and herring bait

  • Quality crab and prawn traps

boats and gear

A motorboat with a shark face design on the front, cruising on a body of water near forested islands, leaving a wake behind it.
A motorboat with a shark face design on the front, cruising on a body of water near forested islands, leaving a wake behind it.

Our recommended items to bring are:

  • Rain gear and rubber boots (high heels/cowboy boots not permitted)

  • Warm, layered clothing for our unpredictable weather

  • Food and beverage for the day

  • Large coolers for catch of the day

  • Sunglasses/hats/sunscreen

  • Tidal fishing license with salmon stamp (must have day before charter) Available online: Tidal Fishing License

  • Motion sickness remedy if needed

what to bring

Person wearing orange gloves cleaning or filleting a fish outdoors.