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.

Operated by

GrayStone Adventures

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 14 days before your trip. 50% refund 7–14 days out. No refund within 7 days. Weather cancellations by our captains are always fully refunded or rebooked.

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.