Learn what happens to your catch after your Ucluelet or Tofino fishing charter,
including cleaning, filleting, professional fish processing, vacuum-packing,
freezing, and shipping options.
What Happens to the Fish We Catch?
After your fishing charter, you have two primary options for handling your catch:
Self-Transport:
Take your cleaned fish home immediately in your own cooler with ice (best for locals or short drives).
Professional Processing:
Drop your catch at a local facility to be professionally cleaned, vacuum-packed, frozen, and prepared for vehicle or airline travel.
If you are staying in the area for multiple days or travelling a long distance, professional processing is highly recommended to preserve the quality of your catch.
Do You Clean and Fillet the Catch?
Yes. We clean and bleed your fish immediately after the trip to preserve freshness and maintain meat quality.
Post-Trip Options:
Once cleaned by your captain, the fish is ready to go into your cooler or be transported to a local processor for fine filleting, portioning, and freezing.
Can You Vacuum-Pack and Freeze the Fish?
While these services are not completed onboard the vessel, professional vacuum-packing and freezing are readily available through local fish processing facilities.
Processor Services Include:
Portioning fish into meal-sized packages.
Commercial vacuum-sealing to prevent freezer burn.
Deep flash-freezing for long-term storage.
Airline-approved packaging for travel.
Can You Ship My Fish Home?
Yes, shipping can be arranged directly through local fish processing facilities.
Shipping Logistics:
Local processors specialize in preparing sport-caught fish for transport and can coordinate courier shipping options depending on your final destination.
Availability, pricing, and transit timelines vary heavily depending on the processor, the destination (domestic vs. international), and the total weight of the fish being shipped.
Where Can I Take My Fish for Processing?
Guests can take their cleaned catch to a local fish processor in Ucluelet for professional packaging, freezing, and travel prep.
