A Note from Gibson Doney: Coastwide Sports Fishing in the Spotlight

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you—Coastwide Sports Fishing was recently featured in Island Fisherman magazine! The article, “Fishing Vancouver Island North with Coastwide Sports Fishing,” highlights what makes our fishing charters special and why so many anglers from Canada and the United States choose us year after year. It’s an honour to see our hard work and passion for sport fishing recognized in such a respected publication.

“Fishing Port Hardy in July never disappoints: lingcod, salmon, and more!”

The piece dives into our story—from my early days as a guide in Campbell River and Tofino to the growth of Coastwide into the operation it is today. With four boats and countless repeat guests, our goal has always been to provide a seamless and unforgettable fishing experience. As the article notes, “Coastwide has it all,” from expert guiding to a focus on comfort, convenience, and top-notch hospitality. For those who haven’t joined us yet, this is the perfect time to plan your next adventure!

“In what seems to be a never-ending amount of structure to choose from, there is an abundance of rockfish and big lingcod. In addition to that, there are plenty of local halibut spots, making a multi-species day trip very, very possible.”

I’d like to personally thank all our loyal clients and dedicated team members who make Coastwide what it is today. Your support means the world to me, and I can’t wait to see many of you out on the water again soon. If you’d like to read the full article, check it out here: Fishing Vancouver Island North with Coastwide Sports Fishing. It’s a great snapshot of why we’re so passionate about what we do.

“The Chinook fishery has been awesome the last couple of years and only seems to be getting better.”