Fisherman's Life Charters 

4.9/5 (5 reviews)
 3350 Coast Road, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X7, Canada

Fisherman's Life Charters 

Gabriola, BC, Canada
28 ft
6
4.9/5 (5 reviews)

- Please note that launch time will be determined a day or so before the charter. Wind and weather factors are always what determines when we leave the dock. The safety and comfort of our customers is paramount! -

Hoping to catch some fish around Gabriola? Make it happen, with Fisherman's Life Charters! Come enjoy the day on our 30 foot kingfisher with all the room and amenities! Your guide for the day is Captain Joe or Bob which means you'll tap into decades of knowledge and experience of the local waters.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Lingcod, various species of Rockfish, Dungeness Crab, BC Spot Prawns, and who knows what else! Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available.

We also operate a second vessel 28ft Kingfisher Pilothouse with its own listing, Go-Fish Charters if you are looking to accommodate more passengers, or if the dates you are searching are booked.

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Fisherman's Life Charters is just a click away!

- Please note that launch time will be determined a day or so before the charter. Wind and weather factors are always what determines when we leave the dock. The safety and comfort of our customers is paramount! -

Hoping to catch some fish around Gabriola? Make it happen, with Fisherman's Life Charters! Come enjoy the day on our 30 foot kingfisher with all the room and amenities! Your guide for the day is Captain Joe or Bob which means you'll tap into decades of knowledge and experience of the local waters.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Lingcod, various species of Rockfish, Dungeness Crab, BC Spot Prawns, and who knows what else! Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available.

We also operate a second vessel 28ft Kingfisher Pilothouse with its own listing, Go-Fish Charters if you are looking to accommodate more passengers, or if the dates you are searching are booked.

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Fisherman's Life Charters is just a click away!

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Number of days
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
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US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $704
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US $915
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Gabriola to Vancouver Sandheads!
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,162
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Mekaila Blasko
Mekaila Blasko
Repeat angler
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Ling, rock fish, salmon, prawns and crab!!! Epic trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 20262 adults2 children

We had another incredible trip with Joe. Everyone brought something into the boat. We hit our limit on lingcod and rockfish. Wrangled a couple Salmon and to finish it off we pulled in pots of prawns and crab! The weather was perfect and we couldn't have asked for a better day.

Reported catch:
Lingcod
Rockfish
Crab
Shrimp
+2
Response from Captain

you guys are awesome! it was an most excellent day. thanks for joining me and Jessica :)

Mekaila Frajman
Mekaila Frajman
Repeat angler
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Lingcod, Salmon, Prawns! What a trip.
4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 19, 20254 adults

We had a wonderful trip with Joe and Erin. Erin was so knowledgeable about the marine life and Joe had us on the fish. Conversation was great, views were spectacular and we wrestled fish into the boat. Gabriola is a wonderful island and we made an entire day of it. I highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Lingcod
Shrimp
Chinook Salmon
Brian Downing
Brian Downing
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Joseph
6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 20255 adults

Best charter. Very helpful . Put us on the fish best crew ever

Brad Nixon
Brad Nixon
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Excellent but…
4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 16, 20252 adults

The fish booking website is a disaster

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Shrimp
Geneva Wong
Geneva Wong
Repeat angler
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
It's a blast
6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 18, 20252 adults2 children

We had a wonderful time together, and my son caught his first fish.

Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Lingcod
Rockfish
Response from Captain

You guys were a treat thanks for joining us! Until next time :)

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Kingfisher
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
39 knots
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