Lazydayz Charters & Adventures

Make some memories in Nanaimo and go fishing with Lazydayz Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Michael and his son Kody can tell you all about them.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Crab, Rockfish,  and who knows what else! On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Michael can also have you Flounder gigging. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!

Your adventure begins aboard a 27’ Cruiser with a capacity for 4 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Don’t forget to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Get in touch with Capt. Michael or Kody below and start planning your trip today!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $424
    Start your trip off by setting up a Crab trap or a few Shrimp pots, then head off for some Salmon. Salmon don't wanna bite today? Let's catch some Rockfish! Lingcod and Snapper are always tasty! Returning to the harbor we can pick up the Shrimp and/or Crab pots we dropped earlier in the day. The adventure is yours, let me be your guide!
    Targeted fish
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Shrimp
    Shrimp
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $424
    Start your trip off by setting up a Crab trap or a few Shrimp pots, then head off for some Salmon. Salmon don't wanna bite today? Let's catch some Rockfish! Lingcod and Snapper are always tasty! Returning to the harbor, we can pick up the Shrimp and/or Crab pots we dropped earlier in the day. The adventure is yours. Let me be your guide!
    Targeted fish
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Shrimp
    Shrimp
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip winter rates
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $793
    Start your trip off by setting up a Crab trap or a few Shrimp pots, then head off for some Salmon. Salmon don't wanna bite today? Let's go catch some Rockfish! Lingcod and Snapper are always tasty! Returning to the harbor we can pick up the Shrimp and/or Crab pots we dropped earlier in the day. The adventure is yours, let me be your guide!
    Targeted fish
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Shrimp
    Shrimp
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Customer reviews

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Jennifer V. W.
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Great morning on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2024
We had an amazing time with Captain Michael and Ian. It was a gorgeous day, a little windy, but the temperature was perfect....
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Mohamed H.
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Best day of fishing I’ve ever had!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip winter rates on July 14, 2024
I’ve been out fishing freshwater rivers for 10 years and a few times on saltwater charters and this was by far the best day...
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Crystal N.
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A Day to Remember

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip winter rates on April 27, 2024
Great experience on the LazyDayz Boat! Captain Michael and his son, Cody, were very knowledgeable about the area and knew where...
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Trenton S.
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We had the greatest time ! Would definitely fish with them again!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 4, 2024
We did a half day with Mike and Ian . It was new experience for my son fishing in Canada and Mike was a fantastic guide/coach...
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Grant E.
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Friendly crew

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 4, 2024
We had a great time with Captain Michael and his crew.  They could not have been more helpful as well as being full of stories. ...
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FAQs about Lazydayz Charters & Adventures

Lazydayz Charters & Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $575 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • CA $575 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • CA $1,075 per group - 8 Hour Trip winter rates (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Lazydayz Charters & Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Lazydayz Charters & Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Lazydayz Charters & Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Lazydayz Charters & Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging

Top targeted fish species with Lazydayz Charters & Adventures include:
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Michael Hill
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
20 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2023
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With a lifetime of experience, Captain Michael runs fishing trips together with his son Kody, and they're prepared to show you the best of these waters, whether you're jigging, bottom fishing, trolling, or using a more specialized technique. Among their favorite fish to target are Salmon and Rockfish. Customers often praise Michael and Kody for being a fantastic father-and-son team!

About this listing

Targeted species

Lingcod Lingcod
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1991
Boat manufacturer
Searay
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
3 x 220HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Kitchen
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Depends on DFO regulations

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
American Express

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