Whales & Fishing Combined
Combined Fishing & Whale Watching in Campbell River
The best of both worlds and affordable fun for everyone!
50North Adventures is the only company to combine Whale watching & Salmon fishing on the same charter!
How Your Combined Whale Watching & Fishing Charter Works
The humpback whales are usually not far from the fishing grounds in Discovery Passage and the Salish Sea, so you don’t waste time travelling between the two. Your four or eight hour combined charter is completely flexible — it’s your boat, your call. Spend more time with the whales if a pod is active, or focus on fishing when the salmon are biting. Dean reads the conditions on the day and helps you make the most of every hour.
The Only Combined Fishing & Whale Watching Tour in Campbell River
50 North Adventures created the combined fishing and whale watching charter concept in 2020, and we remain the only company in the Campbell River area to offer it. Every other operator makes you choose — a fishing charter OR a whale watching tour. With 50 North, you experience both on the same trip at a price that’s significantly less than booking two separate charters. It is the best-value way to experience everything these waters have to offer.
Your Boat & Your Guide
Every combined charter runs aboard our covered Grady White 265 Express with a maximum of six guests. Dean Parsonage, owner and guide with over 25 years of marine experience, captains every trip personally. The boat is Transport Canada approved, fully insured, and equipped with professional fishing gear, a hydrophone for listening to whale communication, and real-time sighting reports from the local operator network. Read 50 North’s 5.0-star rating reviews across Google and TripAdvisor.
If you want the Ultimate experience on Vancouver Island and in Campbell River then look no further!
Our popular Campbell River whale watching and fishing charter option offers a true local experience with lots of action!
This unique charter gives you the full marine experience by dividing your time on the water with Vancouver Islands 2 iconic attractions. Whale watching and fishing when combined together is perfect for all ages.
View our Humpback whales feeding and playing in the Salish Sea or see the Transient Orca cruising our waters in search of a Sea lion or seal meal. Then try your luck for the big one with the 5 species of pacific salmon that Campbell River is famous for.
Why pay for two activities when you can do it all in one!
This ultimate 4 Hour experience gives you the best of both worlds at a very affordable price.
- Professional Fishing equipment supplied
- Covered boat – Grady White 265 express
- Washroom & toilet facilities
- Fish cleaned and bagged for you to take with you
- All the instruction needed for the novice angler to land a salmon
- Real time whale sighting reports
- Hydrophone for ears dropping on the whales
- Small groups with a max of 6 people
- Lots of room to take photos & video
- Option to extend beyond 4 hours if available – $165p/h – Boat rate
50North is recognized by Transport Canada and has authorization and permit for 2025/26 that allows the vessel to view non-Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) at a minimum distance of 200m, as per the Marine Mammal Regulations.
Everyone fishing requires a B.C Tidal water fishing license and the salmon stamp if you want to keep your catch.
The 1Day fishing license can be obtained online the day before your charter!
2026 Rates: Canadian Dollars – $CA
(Not including taxes)
$790 – Boat rate NOT a per person rate
Taxes 15% (GST & Fuel Levy)
For extended hours beyond the 4 hours please contact us for availability – Extra hours are $165 per hour
(Continue below for 2026 fishing license prices and links)
2026 Rates
Boat rate – 4 Hours $790 (not including taxes)
Covered boat – wash room – Fun times
Grady White 265 Express sport fish
Salt water fishing license required for anglers
Bottled water and ice provided
Welcome to bring food and choice of drinks – Alcohol legally & responsabily allowed
All Prices in Canadian dollars – $CA
A valid BC Tidal/Saltwater Fishing License is required for anyone fishing. Buy your fishing license online.
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