Fisherman's Life Charters 

4.9/5 (4 reviews)
 3350 Coast Road, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X7, Canada

Fisherman's Life Charters 

4.9/5 (4 reviews)
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3350 Coast Road
Gabriola, BC, Canada

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, Erin 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. Don't forget to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your excursion begins aboard a 25' Profisher pilothouse with capacity for 5 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

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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Rating

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

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Mekaila Frajman
Mekaila Frajman
5.0
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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.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Lingcod
Shrimp
Chinook Salmon
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Brad Nixon
Brad Nixon
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
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Brian Downing
Brian Downing
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
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Geneva Wong
Geneva Wong
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.
Reported catch:
Lingcod
Rockfish
Response from Captain
May 19, 2025
You guys were a treat thanks for joining us! Until next time :)
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Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
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February 2026
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $494
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $732
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $952
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Gabriola to Vancouver Sandheads!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Oct 31
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US $1,062
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Rating

4.9
4 reviews
5
4
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

All reviews (4)

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Showing 14 of 4 reviews
Mekaila Frajman
Mekaila Frajman
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.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Lingcod
Shrimp
Chinook Salmon
0
Brad Nixon
Brad Nixon
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
1
Brian Downing
Brian Downing
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
0
Geneva Wong
Geneva Wong
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.
Reported catch:
Lingcod
Rockfish
Response from Captain
May 19, 2025
You guys were a treat thanks for joining us! Until next time :)
1

FAQs about Fisherman's Life Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Kingfisher
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
39 knots
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