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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Lingcod, Salmon, Prawns! What a trip.
It’s a blast

Angler rating

4
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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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Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Mekaila F.
Mekaila F.
5.0/5

Aug 19, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Lingcod, Salmon, Prawns! What a trip.

VERIFIED

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.

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...  

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Brian D.
Brian D.
5.0/5

Jul 27, 2025

6 Hour Trip (AM)

Fishing with Joseph

VERIFIED

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

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

 Brian D. recommends Fisherman's Life Charters

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Geneva W.
Geneva W.
5.0/5

May 18, 2025

6 Hour Trip (AM)

It’s a blast

VERIFIED

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.  

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Replied on May 19, 2025
You guys were a treat thanks for joining us! Until next time :)
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Brad N.
Brad N.
4.7/5

Aug 16, 2025

4 Hour Trip (AM)

Excellent but…

VERIFIED

The fish booking website is a disaster

The fish booking website is a disaster  

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 Brad N. recommends Fisherman's Life Charters

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Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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September 2025
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Almost there...
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $490 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $726 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $943 
Entire boat: up to 6 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 $1,052 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Lingcod, Salmon, Prawns! What a trip.
It’s a blast

Angler rating

4
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Showing: 4 of 4 reviews
Mekaila F.
Mekaila F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Lingcod, Salmon, Prawns! What a trip.

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 19, 2025

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.

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.  

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Brian D.
Brian D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Joseph

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2025

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

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

 Brian D. recommends Fisherman's Life Charters

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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

VERIFIED

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

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1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 19, 2025
You guys were a treat thanks for joining us! Until next time :)
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Brad N.
Brad N.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Excellent but…

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 16, 2025

The fish booking website is a disaster

The fish booking website is a disaster  

 Brad N. recommends Fisherman's Life Charters

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1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about Fisherman's Life Charters

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The fish you can target

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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
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