Port Renfrew Bottom Fishing Tour

After arriving to Vancouver Island and meeting your tour guide ,we will kick off your adventure with exploring the vibrant Inner Harbour and historic Government Street, known for its Victorian architecture and boutique shops. Visit the Royal BC Museum for a deep dive into Vancouver Island’s natural and Indigenous history Transfer to Port Renfrew: Travel by private shuttle, to Port Renfrew, enjoying views along the West Coast Road. Check into a Port Renfrew lodge (double occupancy, included) and attend a fishing orientation covering rockfish and lingcod regulations. Savor a seafood dinner at a local Port Renfrew restaurant.

Journey from Port Renfrew's beautiful coast to excellent deep-sea fishing locations such as Swiftsure Bank. Use downriggers to target rockfish (Yellowtail, Red Snapper, Quillback) and jigs for lingcod (seasonal, May 1–September 30) near rocky reefs and kelp beds. Guides provide hands-on instruction and use onboard fish identification guides to educate about species and their ecological role. 10:00 AM – Mid-Morning Break: Enjoy complimentary snacks (granola bars, fruit) and beverages (water, coffee) while admiring dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife like seals and bald eagles. Continue Fishing: Resume fishing, focusing on filling your limit (per DFO regulations: 3 rockfish daily, 1 lingcod in season) with guide assistance. Head back while guides begin filleting your catch, adhering to DFO size and possession limits. Your catch is professionally portioned, vacuum-packed, and flash-frozen for transport. Enjoy lunch at a Port Renfrew eatery.

Take a guided tour to Craigdarroch Castle for history or Mount Tolmie Park for panoramic views of Victoria and the Salish Sea (included). Savor a farewell lunch at a Victoria waterfront restaurant. Arrange transfer to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or ferry terminal (additional cost).