Welcome...
to incredible guided salmon fishing charters in Campbell River and Nootka Sound - both coasts of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Doug Rippingale is a full-time, year 'round BC hunting and fishing guide- and that's a distinct advantage for you, the sport fishing angler! Being on the water or in the bush is a way of life for Doug, and pursuing wily Chinook salmon (King salmon), Coho salmon (Silver salmon) and the mighty Tyee salmon is what he does best. A testament to this is that many of Doug's fishing charter clients have fished with him for over 15 years and the majority of his clients return season after season.

Doug has a keen passion and natural instinct for the outdoors and has over 20 years experience as a professional sport fishing guide on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Doug's favorite places to fish are Campbell River, the Salmon Capital of the World and an internationally known fishing trip destination on the eastern side of Vancouver Island, British Columbia; and the Nootka Sound area on the West coast of Vancouver Island, a magnificent wilderness sport fishing ground that is gaining popularity for both salmon and halibut fishing (along with Lingcod, Red Snapper and other bottom fishing ).

Campbell River has been popular for many years as a prime British Columbia fishing trip destination and offers a high quality fishing experience that includes all 5 species of Pacific salmon. The salmon season runs from May through October each year. Campbell River is a busy ocean side marine community with plenty of interesting things to do and see. There is a selection of excellent restaurants, museums including art exhibits and galleries. With plenty of recreational activities for everyone Campbell River, BC is the ideal fishing vacation destination for a solitary angler's weekend, a family vacation, a corporate retreat or incentive trip.

Nootka Sound, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, is a British Columbia fishing paradise! The incredible wildlife populations (Black Bear, Sea Otters, Sea Lions, Orca Whales, Bald Eagles) and excellent fishing for bottom fish like snapper, halibut and lingcod, are all “extras” that provide the perfect backdrop for salmon fishing trips of a lifetime. It's the Chinook salmon (Kings) and Coho salmon (Silvers) that makes Nootka Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, a terrific hot-spot for salmon fishing; the perfect fishing destination for those seeking a variety of fishing adventures, spectacular scenery , eco tours  and a get-away from the more populated areas.

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