World Class Fishing in Prince Rupert BC

Sea West fishing Charters family has been fishing the Pacific North Coast waters since the 1970s. We are excited to take you on a fishing adventure of a lifetime.

Welcome To Sea West Fishing Charters

Salmon Fishing Prince Rupert BC

Salmon

Massive Salmon!

Wild Chinook, Spectacular Coho, Chum and Pinks. We have them all, Come bend some rods!
Halibut Fishing prince Rupert BC

Halibut

The Barn Door

Pacific Halibut will grow to hundreds of pounds. Even testing the most skilled fisherman.
Lingcod fishing Prince Rupert BC

Lingcod

HUGE TEETH!

Try your hand at landing these delicious sea monsters. We’ll hook into them while they feed and hide from their prey deep in the rock crevasses and kelp beds!
Crabbing Prince Rupert BC

Crabbing

On Every Trip!

We drop traps on every fishing trip so you’ll have a delicious meal to go home with!
Whale Watching Prince Rupert

Whale Watching

Custom Trips!

Whale Watching, Sea Lions, Eagles and much more. We will get you so close you won’t believe it!

Sport Fishing Charters

EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS SPORT FISHING IN PRINCE RUPERT, BC

Prince Rupert has truly become one of the world’s premier sport fishing destinations. Departing from the city’s harbor, our guests experience the raw beauty of the Chatham Sound and Hecate Strait—areas known for breathtaking scenery, incredible wildlife, and unmatched sport fishing.

Whether you’re after salmon, halibut, lingcod, rockfish, or Dungeness crab, you’ll find it all in these rich coastal waters.

YOUR FISHING ADVENTURE AWAITS

Climb aboard our Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King, a professionally outfitted fishing vessel designed with both comfort and capability in mind. Equipped with:

•    Top-of-the-line electronics & gear

•    Spacious fishing deck

•    Cozy heated cabin with fridge, stove, furnace, and marine head (washroom)

It’s the ideal platform for a productive and comfortable day on the water.

Our vessel is Transport Canada-approved and fully stocked with certified safety equipment to ensure a secure and enjoyable trip for all guests.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE WATER

Your day begins at Rushbrook Floats in Prince Rupert. We start with a short scenic cruise to set crab traps, then head 30–60 minutes offshore to reach prime fishing grounds.

•    Start the day fishing for Pacific salmon

•    Move on to halibut, lingcod, and other bottom fish

•    After 8–10 hours on the water, return to haul in your crab traps

Back at the dock, your entire catch will be cleaned and filleted by your captain. Need more processing? Dolly’s Fish Market, just steps away, offers vacuum sealing, freezing, smoking, and more.

Book your unforgettable day of fishing on BC’s wild North Coast today.

Environmental Marine Support Services

SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY ON THE NORTH COAST

In addition to our sport fishing charters, we proudly offer environmental marine support services tailored to meet the needs of researchers, environmental organizations, and Indigenous stewardship groups.

Our goal is to support conservation efforts and responsible marine use in one of Canada’s most ecologically significant regions.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

•    Sports fishing/ whale watching

•    Marine wildlife observation and vessel support

•    Environmental sampling & transport

•    Eco-tourism project support

•    Shoreline and oceanographic surveying

We understand the unique logistics required for work on the North Coast and offer flexible, reliable vessel support to get you where you need to go—safely and efficiently.

OUR VESSEL: RELIABLE & READY

Our Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King is an ideal platform for sport fishing and marine fieldwork. Equipped with modern navigation, communication, and safety systems, it provides:

•    Ample indoor and outdoor workspace

•    Sheltered cabin with heating, cooking, refrigeration, and washroom facilities

•    Certified safety equipment and Transport Canada compliance

•    Experienced crew familiar with remote coastal waters

We’re committed to sustainable marine operations and building long-term relationships with those working to protect BC’s marine environments.

Contact us to discuss your project or charter needs.

Weldcraft 280 Cuddy King
Sea West Fishing Charter Prince Rupert BC

The Fishing Action Starts May and Continues Right Throught to The End of September!

Our Mission is to provide you with the safest and most advanced fishing equipment so you can experience an exciting, comfortable, worry free adventure of a life time!

1 Day of Fishing

  • Departing From The Pier at 6am

  • APPROX 8-10 HOURS OF FISHING

  • INCLUDES: BOAT, GUIDE, BAIT, TACKLE, CRAB FISHING , SALMON AND BOTTOM FISHING.

  • Cleaning of your Catch also included!

Custom Trips

  • Large Groups Multi Boat

  • Bachelour Parties

  • Corporate Events

  • Large Families up to 5 for beach combing, whale watching and other activities

  • Fully Customizable!

Large Family, Bachelor Party, Corporate Events,  Whale Watching, Beach Combing, Multi-Boat Charters and other Custom trips available!

4 Guest Total in The Boat.

A Deposit of $300/Day is required to secure your booking. All Deposits are Non-Refundable with exceptions to Cancellations due to extreme and unsafe weather conditions.

Sea West Fishing Charter Prince Rupert BC

What Our Customers Say

Sea West Halibut Fishing

86 pound Halibut

David got me hooked on ocean fishing and I have been back 3 times and never disappointed. Can’t wait to come back this summer for another adventure!
Peter Kemp
Halibut Fishing with Sea West Fishing Charters Prince Rupert BC

128 Pound Halibut

WITH SEA WEST WE DON’T GO FOR NUMBERS WE GO FOR TONNAGE” AND THIS YEAR HE CAME OUT TO BEAT HIS PREVIOUS RECORD OF 121 LBS AND THAT HE DID ! ERIC LANDED A WHOPPING 128 LB HALIBUT! WELL DONE ERIC, YOU FOUGHT IT LIKE A PRO. GREAT JOB!
ERIC | DWAYNE
Deep Sea Ocean Fishing Prince Rupert

163 Pound Halibut

I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER! WE SET OUT ON A MISSION TO LAND A BEAUTY AND ENDED UP WITH THE BIGGEST ONE OF THE SEASON. NOW JUST IMAGINE IF I LANDED THE OTHER BIG ONE THAT GOT AWAY I AM SURE IT WAS AT LEAST 50 LBS HEAVIER THAN THIS BIG BEAST. THANKS DAVID
Joanne

A fish of a lifetime!

Some of our customers are only after one thing! Big Chinook/Spring/King Salmon. We love chasing these big fighting salmon.

Great family fun!

Bring your family. Granddad, Son and Grandson!

Lingcod

If you’ve never caught a Lingcod before then you are in for a real treat. These fish fight like crazy! We will get your lure down deep for some jigging in the rocky crevasses for a chance to hook into one of these big bucket heads. What a blast!

Sea West Fishing Charter Prince Rupert BC

Our Family of Fishing Guides

Deep Sea Ocean Fishing Prince Rupert

David Payjack

David is the founder, owner and operator of Sea West Fishing Charters since 2008. Starting out with a one boat operation he has now grown this business to a fleet of  3  boats. If your looking for David you can find him taking care of the everyday operation, maintaining the fleet, greeting clients, guiding on the water and supporting our team. David takes pride  in offering his clients the best fishing experience possible and encourages feed back from all our guests. On the water is David’s favorite place to be and the fish have no chance, he knows all the secret spots!

Deep Sea Ocean Fishing Prince Rupert

Rich Payjack

Richard has been guiding for  Sea West Fishing Charters since 2015. Richard is David’s younger brother and  getting both brothers out on the water on the same day brings out the competition. Richard will keep your fishing rods bent all day long! When not fishing you can find Rich mushroom picking, hunting or down hill mountain biking. Mr Outdoors has a big passion for adventure and he will do everything he can to ensure you enjoy your time out on your ocean adventure.

Full Day Fishing - up to 4 people

$1800Day/CAD
  • Taxes and Gratuities not included
  • Based on 1- 4 people
  • All Gear and Bait Included
  • 8-10 Hours of fishing

Book Your Fishing Adventure Today!

“Our season book up fast! Book Now”

Please contact us to arrange your fishing charter today.

SEA WEST FISHING CHARTERS
(250) 279-6136
EMAIL. info@seawestfishing.ca

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    USEFUL LINKS

    Dolly’s Fish Market is located on the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada . We pride ourselves on quality. Our products are flash frozen the same day it comes off the fishing boats. Contact or visit us today!

    All anglers must have a licence to go fishing. Many fishing locations do not have an Independent Access Provider, making it best to acquire your license online before you head out.