Fisherman's Life Charters 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 3350 Coast Road, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X7, 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!

Fisherman's Life Charters

Charter Operator

Fisherman's Life Charters

 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $497 
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $736 
8 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $957 
Gabriola to Vancouver Sandheads!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,067 
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 1 review
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

It’s a blast

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Geneva W.
Geneva W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

It’s a blast

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6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 18, 2025

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

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

 Geneva W. recommends Fisherman's Life Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Fisherman's Life Charters
Fisherman's Life Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on May 19, 2025
You guys were a treat thanks for joining us! Until next time :)
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FAQs about Fisherman's Life Charters

What are the trip rates for Fisherman's Life Charters?

Fisherman's Life Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • CA $675 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • CA $1,000 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • CA $1,300 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • CA $1,450 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Gabriola to Vancouver Sandheads! (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Fisherman's Life Charters?

When you book a trip with Fisherman's Life Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS Raymarine
  • Fishfinder Raymarine
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Raymarine
What's included in the trip price with Fisherman's Life Charters?

Trips booked with Fisherman's Life Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Fisherman's Life Charters offer?

Fisherman's Life Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Fisherman's Life Charters offer?

Fisherman's Life Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Fisherman's Life Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Fisherman's Life Charters include:

  • Crab
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Shrimp

Your operator

Fisherman's Life Charters

Gabriola, British Columbia, Canada

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
1 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2025

I have been a lifelong fisherman. Started as a young boy fishing lakes and rivers and graduated to the deep and wild water of the Pacific Northwest. Quickly gained a reputation as a avid angler that could target all the most wanted fish and seafood. From salmon and lingcod to prawns and crabs. Nothing gives more joy than being on the water getting after it!

Our Team
Erin B.

Erin B.

Captain

Joe W.

Joe W.

Captain

Bob M.

Bob M.

Captain

The fish you can target

Crab
Crab
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Shrimp
Shrimp

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Raymarine

Fishfinder

Raymarine

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

Raymarine

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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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