Absolute Sportfishing
Absolute Sportfishing
Absolute Sportfishing
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Welcome to ABSOLUTE SPORTFISHING in Campbell River British Columbia. Live the adventure and experience professionally guided salmon fishing charters with over 20 years local experience on the protected waters surrounding the Campbell River area. BC Salmon fishing is our passion, with years of Campbell River fishing knowledge and dedication assure that we will guide you to where the fish are & hook you up with the best fishing on Vancouver Island.
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
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2022
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NorthCountryWriter
Victoria, Canada267 contributions
Sep. 2022
The sea was rough. I'm a lousy sailor yet I had a great day.
The bot was immaculate.
The skipper, Laurel was an excellent guide and we bagged some fabulous chinook salmon.
Highly recommended.
The bot was immaculate.
The skipper, Laurel was an excellent guide and we bagged some fabulous chinook salmon.
Highly recommended.
Written November 15, 2022
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chocbloc
london86 contributions
Sep. 2022
Laurel is an absolute gem! His professionalism, expertise, and awesome company make his trips the incredible experience that they are!! His boat is amazing, he takes utter pride in its upkeep and that is evident. It was my first-time sea fishing and I couldn't have asked for more. Honestly. Such fun as well as actually learning a thing or two! If you're traveling to Vancouver Island please get in touch and make time for this amazing experience. You will not be disappointed! Thank you Laurel!
Written November 5, 2022
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Chris C
Paris, France1 contribution
Sep. 2022 • Friends
We had a great day with Laurel. He is very knowledgeable and patient, and his boat is perfect for fishing. I highly recommend him.
Written September 25, 2022
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Webaroni
Victoria, Canada4 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
Fantastic Trip.
Searched for a fishing charter, among many this came recommended.
Laurel was the perfect guide.
Excellent booking communication, accommodated off site pickup, punctual, excellent knowledge and genuine whole experience. Came home with a beauty of a salmon and an experience of a lifetime.
Thank you for a great day. It was a home run.
Searched for a fishing charter, among many this came recommended.
Laurel was the perfect guide.
Excellent booking communication, accommodated off site pickup, punctual, excellent knowledge and genuine whole experience. Came home with a beauty of a salmon and an experience of a lifetime.
Thank you for a great day. It was a home run.
Written September 15, 2022
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Jania I
1 contribution
Aug. 2022
Another superb outing with Laurel. What a pro. Well prepared, meticulous with his clients, his boat, his gear. Non stop action yesterday. Lots of chinook .... if you are with a guy with ‘the knowledge’. Thanks for the two beauty salmon to take home Laurel (our limit unfortunately). My wife and I left the dock sunburned, smiling, and looking forward to next year!
Written August 5, 2022
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Craig
British Columbia, Canada17 contributions
Jul. 2022
Laurel really knows his fishing area around Campbell River. This was our third charter in two years. We really enjoyed the time with Laurel. Good boating, good teaching - mentoring to first hook the fish, then bring the fish to the side of the Boat.
Written August 2, 2022
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IAN L
1 contribution
Jul. 2022
Laurel was a brilliant boatman and fisherman. Excellent guidance and assistance at every point of our day. His enthusiasm is undimmed from his years of fishing experience and there can be no better rush of adrenaline when the sound of the clutch on the reel starts to whine! A great day out with lots of fish to release as we were fishing on the 9th July before permission to keep on the 13th.
Written July 25, 2022
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Chuck Z
Escondido, CA61 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Friends
2 couples joined Captain Laurel for a great 4 hour salmon fishing trip. Laurel taught us how to work the rod and reel and we had a fabulous time on the Salish Sea. It was a beautiful day and we caught 2 lingcod too small to keep and three chinook salmon. Laurel cleaned the fish and the end of the trip and bagged them for us. We took them back to our rental for a fabulous dinner. Laurel gave us what we wanted, a great day of fishing and boating on the beautiful waters of BC. We highly recommend contacting Laurel and enjoy your day of salmon fishing. We all hope to be able to return soon for a repeat salmon fishing trip.
Written July 21, 2022
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chrissy07BC
Black Creek, Canada8 contributions
Aug. 2021
Absolutely amazing fishing charter! Spotted Orca whales, eagles, seals and caught lots of fish. Captain Laurel is fun, experienced, knowledgeable and teaches you how to hook and reel in your own fish...anyone can do it!
Written August 30, 2021
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Connie K
1 contribution
Aug. 2021 • Couples
The drizzle didn’t slow us down!! Laurel met us at the Campbell River, BC dock early. (Don’t mix his company name with the one in the US). He was excited to get us to the bite. His boat is solid, comfortable, safe and powerful. The 300 HP Yamaha (next to the 9.9 for trolling) zipped us to the “Meat Market” where we seemed to be the only ones catching anything today…. 5 caught, 1 kept. He’s ethical. He has integrity. He is very knowledgeable. He cleaned our fish and encouraged us to feed the seals - awaiting our dregs. He left us wanting more! (We extended our stay to enjoy another 4 hours tomorrow…. Couldn’t help ourselves). It was soooooo worth it!
Just an awesome experience. Totally worth every minute…. Every penny. It was one of those memories you take to the grave. Thanks, Laurel.
Just an awesome experience. Totally worth every minute…. Every penny. It was one of those memories you take to the grave. Thanks, Laurel.
Written August 26, 2021
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