Sockeye Madness

Fishing Charters

Sockeye Madness

Dawn limits on the Alberni Inlet run

Duration4 hours
Group size1–10 guests
SeasonJune 1 – August 1
Fleet Yukon Time · Candi Coho

Every summer, millions of sockeye stack up in the Alberni Inlet on their way to the Somass — and for a few glorious weeks the fishing is simply madness. Multiple rods buckled at once, limits by breakfast, and the fleet trolling within sight of town. We leave the dock at 5 AM sharp to hit the morning flurry, run minutes — not hours — to the fish, and work the tacks until the coolers are heavy. It's the perfect charter for families, first-timers and anyone who wants maximum action in minimum time. Your catch is cleaned, bagged and iced before you step off the boat.

Trip highlights

  • 5 AM dock-out — on the fish in minutes
  • The famous Somass sockeye run
  • Fast action, family friendly
  • Home by mid-morning with full coolers

What's included

  • 4-hour private charter (4 anglers included)
  • All rods, tackle & bait
  • Catch cleaned, bagged & iced
  • Hot coffee for the early start

Your fleet

This trip runs on 2 vessels. Larger groups sail together as a fleet from the same port.

Yukon Time

Yukon Time

35' Offshore Sport Fisher · holds 6 · home port Port Alberni

Our flagship 35' offshore sport fisher. Twin 300, heated cabin, full electronics suite, washroom, cook top ,fresh water, tournament-grade gear. Built for Barkley Sound chinook and offshore halibut and tuna.

Candi Coho

Candi Coho

28' Offshore Sport Fisher · holds 4 · home port Port Alberni

A 28' beast, Rugged and purpose built for coast guard and rescue operations this makes it one of the safest vessels operating on the west coast.

Meeting point: Harbour Quay, Port Alberni. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Trips may be rescheduled by our captains for safety — weather cancellations are fully refunded or rebooked.