Just Add Water Fishing Charters

Just Add Water Fishing Charters offers a year-round fishing adventure out of Richmond, BC. Join Captain Rick, who’s been fishing these waters his whole life. He followed his father’s footsteps and knows all there is about the tides, fish movements, and best techniques that work on these fish.

The vessel “Mocean” is a 22’ Hewescraft boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. The boat is deep cleaned after every trip, which is why the captain limits his trips to 1 per day - this way he has enough time to clean and air out. The electronics, high output, quick retrieve downriggers are made by Scotty in Victoria BC. You’ll also find safety gear on the boat, with life vests in all sizes and very comfortable to wear.

All fishing equipment is supplied by the captain and included in the price. He uses only top of the line rods and reels - Islander MR 3’s reels, and the "Sage" rods. In case you’re new to sportfishing, the captain will give you instructions at the beginning of the trip, so you’ll quickly learn to use it.

By using trolling, drift fishing, and bottom fishing, you’ll target a variety of fish species of the area, most notably Chinook Salmon, Halibut, and Lingcod. Not only will the captain let you keep the catch, but he’ll also clean and bag it for you free of charge.

Fresh bottled drinking water will be supplied on every trip. You only need to pack some snacks and purchase your fishing license and a Salmon Conservation tag.

Join Just Add Water Fishing Charters for a great day on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $544
    This short trip still gives you enough time to catch tasty Chinook Salmon, Lingcod, and Halibut. This is a great opportunity for all novices to spend a few hours on the boat and learn the basics. You get to keep the catch, and the captain will clean it for you free of charge.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $745
    Drop Crab traps at the beginning of the trip and sail off to catch Halibut, Salmon, and Lingcod. Your captain will prepare top-notch fishing equipment and bottled water, which means you only need to bring some snacks and prepare your licenses.
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FAQs about Just Add Water Fishing Charters

Just Add Water Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $730 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • CA $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Just Add Water Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS The boat has 2 Garmin Chartplotters and radar
  • Fishfinder 2 Garmin Fishfinders
  • Live Bait Well Equipped with a live well and fish well
  • Ice Box A Yeti cooler sits on the swim grid
  • Radar 18” Garmin radar unit

Trips booked with Just Add Water Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (all top of the line)
  • Lures ( different styles to lure the fish to bite)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (bagged for easy transport to your home)
  • Drinks (sealed bottled water)

Just Add Water Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Just Add Water Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Just Add Water Fishing Charters include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)

About the Captain

Rick Mattson
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
7 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since August 2020
My father was a fisherman, so I guess it was in the blood for me to be one. I believe if he was a golfer or a tennis player, I would have grown up and been a golfer or a tennis player.

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Hewescraft (Saltwater fishing) originally built in 2013. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Amenities

GPS
The boat has 2 Garmin Chartplotters and radar
Fishfinder
2 Garmin Fishfinders
Live Bait Well
Equipped with a live well and fish well
Ice Box
A Yeti cooler sits on the swim grid
Radar
18” Garmin radar unit

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
all top of the line
Lures
different styles to lure the fish to bite
Catch cleaning & filleting
bagged for easy transport to your home
Drinks
sealed bottled water

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
children are welcomed
No Smoking
Only on the back deck, no butts in the water
You Keep Catch
cleaned and packaged
Catch and Release Allowed
if you desire to release...fine with me

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
33%
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Sandra S.
New Westminster, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Thank you Captain Rick

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 17, 2021
Our family went out for an 8 hour trip with Captain Rick and it was amazing trip! This was our first time ocean fishing....
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Angie B.
Calgary, AB
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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8 hour fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 5, 2021
Captain Rick was super knowledgeable and friendly! Learned a lot and had so much fun :) highly recommend!!
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Karen G.
Bellingham, WA
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 4, 2020
Great fishing! 3 wild chinook 20, 18 and a 11 pounder!  Caught another one that was too smallI and 3 other hits! I tried to...
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Karen G.
Aldergrove, British Columbia
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Half Day

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 24, 2020
Fishing was slow but we did manage to limit out on some beautiful Dungeness 🦀 crabs!
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  May 20, 2023
The charter operator canceled 29 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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