Bamfield 2013
An amazing haul — lots of fish from a successful day of fishing
Impressive 40-pound halibut landed on a fishing charter
Beautiful wild salmon caught off Bamfield
Fresh-caught dinner ready to enjoy after a day on the water
Happy customer showing off a great catch in Bamfield
Brad and Andre
Wrapping up another successful fishing trip
A great day out on the Big Coast boat
Calm waters and clear skies for a perfect outing
Taking in the scenery during a charter trip
Exploring the sheltered waters near Alberni-Clayoquot
Beautiful coastline of the Alberni-Clayoquot region
Cruising through the Alberni-Clayoquot waters
Scenic views along the Port Alberni inlet
Stunning sunset over the Pacific coast
Gearing up for an exciting trip on the water
Brad and Andre ready for a day of fishing adventure
Denman Island 2013
Rocky shores and crystal-clear waters near Denman
Hornby Island coastline from the water
Captain Patr with a magnificent 44-pound chinook salmon
Quiet moments on the water at Denman Island
Stunning views from the charter boat near Denman
Exploring the natural beauty of the Gulf Islands
Humpback whale near Denman Island shores
A real bucket mouth of Hornby Island
Wildlife spotting near the Northern Gulf Islands
Beautiful morning off Denman Island
Hornby Denman July 2014
Proud new member of the Tyee Club with a trophy salmon
Happy customers after a fantastic fishing trip
Glowing sunset behind Tree Island
An impressively large spot prawn from the day's catch
Captain Pat at the helm with a big smile
First cast of the day with Maika — and a great catch!
Lucky ladies showing off a big catch of fish
Happy ladies enjoying a fun day of fishing
Big Coast Marine Adventures boat at anchor
Spectacular scenery along the Northern Gulf Islands
Anchored in a sheltered bay between the islands
Dolphins playing in the wake of the boat
Calm seas and gorgeous scenery near Denman Island
Eagles soaring above the Hornby Island shoreline
Orcas surfacing near the charter boat
Scenic views of Hornby Island from the water
A bucket full of fresh-caught spot prawns
Orca whales spotted swimming through the channel
The Boat
Tree Island silhouette against an orange sky
Fiery sunset colours behind Tree Island
Tree Island in the soft light of the Pacific
Golden sunset over Tree Island from the boat
Little Hooker ready for another day of adventures
Little Hooker cruising through calm waters
Little Hooker — Big Coast's trusty charter vessel
August 2014
Close-up of a bucket-mouth lingcod from the deep
A big lingcod with an impressive bucket mouth
Lingcod and salmon side by side — a great day's haul
Her first salmon — all smiles with a great catch
His first salmon — a moment to remember
Delicious candied chinook salmon — a West Coast treat
A hefty 20-pound lingcod pulled up from the deep
Another gorgeous 25-pound chinook brought aboard
Proud angler with a beautiful 25-pound chinook salmon
Proud new member of the Tyee club!
Guests enjoying the ride along the coast
Calm seas and clear skies for a perfect fishing day
Summer sunsets around Denman Island
Tree Island
Orcas in Baynes Sound March 2015
Beautiful orca sighting on a crisp March morning
Orcas gliding gracefully through the strait
Dramatic orca breach in Baynes Sound
Orca spy-hopping in the sheltered sound
Mother and calf orca traveling together
Orcas surfacing near the boat — an incredible sight
Close encounter with an orca in Baynes Sound
Orca pod cruising past Denman Island
A pair of orcas swimming through the calm waters
Orca dorsal fin breaking the surface in Baynes Sound
May 2015
Charter boat anchored in a quiet bay
Scenic cruise through the Gulf Islands in May
A peaceful May morning on the Pacific
Spring wildflowers along the island shoreline
Guests enjoying a sunny day on the charter boat
May fishing season kicks off with beautiful weather
Mother's Day fun on the water with the family
Catch of the day spread out on the dock
Double trouble — two big fish landed at once
Small kids, big fish — a family fishing adventure
Winter 2022
Winter fishing reward — fresh catch in the cold Pacific
Frosty morning on the boat with stunning scenery
Nice winter catch
Winter fishing trip — braving the cold for big catches