About your Guide

My name is Douglas Smith and I was born and raised here in Campbell River. My family lineage is is deeply rooted in the coast, with connections to Campbell River, Smiths Inlet, Blunden Harbour, and Takush Harbour. Fishing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember — I started my commercial fishing journey at the age of 8, working alongside my father on seine boats and gillnetters. From the late 70's onward, l've traveled the coast from San Juan to Dundas Island countless times, and spent many seasons fishing the west coast in Barkley Sound.

For me, fishing has never been "just a job" — it's a way of life. It's something I deeply respect and will always love. Through Kwigwis Adventures, l'm proud to share my knowledge, experience, and connection to these waters with you.
Kwigwis in Kwak'wala means Eagle of the Sea — a symbol of strength, vision, and connection to the ocean. I look forward to welcoming you aboard and showing you the beauty of our coast.

Douglas Smith, captain and guide of Kwigwis Adventures, smiles while holding a large silver salmon on his fishing boat. The boat deck is visible with fishing equipment nearby.

About the Boat!

Built in 2025, 27 foot overall length, custom built, unsinkable welded aluminum. Custom built by Shadowline boats here in Campbell River BC. The boat has a stand alone head for privacy, for when nature calls. Great sound system and seating up to 6, heated cabin for your comfort for those chilly mornings or evenings. For your safety we are AED equipped and Marine First Aid certified. Fully insured and registered with the Canadian Coastguard. All our fishing gear is top of the line, starting with our TR-3 Islander reels to our carbon fiber Loomis and or WestCoast 10’6” rods. Fully equipped for salmon and bottom fishing.

Kwigwis Adventures fishing charter boat anchored on calm water surrounded by dense evergreen forest under cloudy skies, showcasing the natural environment of Campbell River, BC. Kwigwis Adventures boat boarding area with white railings and black anti-slip deck surface, featuring storage compartments and safety equipment mounted on the white interior walls. Kwigwis Adventures boat helm featuring a modern digital dashboard with navigation and engine controls, a large steering wheel, and various monitoring instruments. The cabin interior shows professional marine electronics for boat operation and safety. Kwigwis Adventures boat interior cabin featuring comfortable black ribbed seating benches, a table with metal frame, and multiple large windows showcasing calm water and forested shoreline beyond. Kwigwis Adventures fishing charter boat viewed head-on from the water, displaying the hull and cabin with large front windows. The boat is equipped with radar and communication equipment mounted on top, set against a calm water backdrop with distant forested shoreline under overcast skies. Kwigwis Adventures fishing charter boat viewed head-on from the water, displaying the boat in motion with water splashing around the hull. The boat features a white cabin with large front windows and is equipped with radar and communication equipment on top, set against a backdrop of calm water and distant forested shoreline under overcast skies.