Peak Season: Jun, Jul, Aug
Bamfield
Remote boardwalk village with epic halibut. At the end of a logging road on Barkley Sound's west side, Bamfield offers some of BC's most authentic and uncrowded fis
Active Charters
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Target Species
4 Primary
Avg. Trip Price
$900 CAD
Top Rated
5.0/5
Field Notes: The Bite
Bamfield is as authentic as it gets — a tiny boardwalk village accessible by gravel road or boat. The halibut fishing in Barkley Sound is outstanding, and you'll feel like you have the ocean to yourself.
Target Species
Pacific Halibut
SeasonMay-Sep
Avg. Weight20-200 lbs
TechniqueBottom fishing
DifficultyIntermediate
Chinook Salmon
SeasonAll year long
Avg. Weight15-60 lbs
TechniqueDownrigger trolling
DifficultyAdvanced
Lingcod
SeasonMay to October
Avg. Weight10-40 lbs
TechniqueJigging
DifficultyIntermediate
Rockfish
SeasonMay to October
Avg. Weight2-15 lbs
TechniqueBottom fishing
DifficultyBeginner
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Fishing charters near Bamfield
Explore local boats and ask about your date.
Hold half day $50 or full day $100Ask the charter desk about boats in this area.
Hold a date with $150 →Live Conditions
Water Temp
54°F · Ideal
Tide (Next High)
2:45 PM +11.2ft
Wind
10kts NW
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Offshore Forecast (3-Day)
GO — Favorable
Fishing Map
Charter Dock Hot Spot