Combined Fishing & Whale Watching in Campbell River

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!

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.

 
 
 
 
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 J B 
 
 
 
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We had such a wonderful time fishing in the waters of Campbell River! I went with my parents as it was on their bucket list to experience fishing in BC. Dean was helpful and patient in teaching us how to fish, and communicating with him before the trip was smooth and easy.

Although we were not able to spot whales due to the weather, the catch was worth it. I will recommend 50 North to anyone looking for a great fishing experience with family. ???? We made baked salmon with salmon roe for brunch the next day. ????️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Anthony Bigornia 
 
 
 
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Went near the end of the season with a small group and got a great haul of fish. Dean is very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend ????
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rich Gagliardo 
 
 
 
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All of the earlier reviews are spot on. Dean is one of the best guides you'll find. We hardly sat still both mornings we spent fishing with him - which was really something for this late in the season. He clearly knows the area and how to fish it. The boat was clean and comfortable and the wonderful conversations with him added so much to the experience.

If you're looking for a memorable experience with the family or friends, you can't beat going with Dean. It's a chance to pull the kids away from their screens or reconnect with old friends and experience an amazing corner of the world. From the spectacular sunrises and incredible landscape, the humpback whales, sea lions, and seals, to the experience of bringing in a fighting coho - it's truly unforgettable. It certainly exceeded all of our expectations! Thank you so much, Dean!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Maximilian Böckler 
 
 
 
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We booked the 4-hour salmon fishing charter with Gene, starting at 6 am, for a very fair price. Since it’s mid-September, most salmon are already moving into the rivers, which makes it more challenging to target them by boat. After a bit of a slow start with some missed opportunities and smaller fish, we ended up landing a beautiful Chinook and three big Coho. Along the way we also got to see humpback whales and seals, which made the trip even more special. At the end, Gene cleaned the fish for us, so we were ready to cook them right away.

Highly recommended – Gene knows the waters and makes the whole experience worthwhile!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Graham Burford 
 
 
 
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what a great experience with a great company and amazing captain Dean. went with my daughter (11 yo). he took the best care of us and made sure she had the time of her life could not recommend Dean and 50 north adventures any higher
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 manu s 
 
 
 
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Moment exceptionnel avec Dean, parfait pour une famille, expérience unique de pêcher le saumon en pleine mer en voyant des orques. Dean était était super pro, gentil et nous a appris plein de choses. Nous recommandons +++++
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tanya Kocka 
 
 
 
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Great guy, great fishing,great experience, great Time !
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 ELI. Lepitzki. 
 
 
 
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Dean is a real professional, has a very nice and clean boat. Dean treated us well and was a world class guide
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 John Fitzsimmons 
 
 
 
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Thanks for a great day of fishing and laughter
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Kristin Blevins 
 
 
 
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Dean was awesome! We had a great time and caught some beautiful salmon! We even got to see some whales breaching in the distance.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
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