Starfish Charters 

 Fisherman’s Wharf, Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0, Canada

Starfish Charters 

Port Hardy, BC, Canada
28 ft
5

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Hoping to cast a line in Port Hardy? Look no further than Starfish Charters!

Your day consists of 8-10 hours of fishing for Halibut, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, rockfish & Lingcod.

Captain Ryan has 20 years of experience guiding on the North tip of Vancouver Island.

Your boat for the day is a 28' Trophy Bayliner with capacity for 5 passengers. It has twin 300 Mercury Sea Pro motors and is equipped with downriggers. Top of the line rods and reels are provided & everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Before coming aboard, it is required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Starfish Charters and get hooked!

Hoping to cast a line in Port Hardy? Look no further than Starfish Charters!

Your day consists of 8-10 hours of fishing for Halibut, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, rockfish & Lingcod.

Captain Ryan has 20 years of experience guiding on the North tip of Vancouver Island.

Your boat for the day is a 28' Trophy Bayliner with capacity for 5 passengers. It has twin 300 Mercury Sea Pro motors and is equipped with downriggers. Top of the line rods and reels are provided & everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

Before coming aboard, it is required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Starfish Charters and get hooked!

Ryan Haines
Captain
Ryan Haines
24 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
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Full Day Trip – Halibut Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Halibut
US $1,284
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Salmon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,284
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
+1
US $1,676
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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FAQs about Starfish Charters

Starfish Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Halibut Fishing (8 hours)
  • CA $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Salmon Fishing (8 hours)
  • CA $2,350 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Starfish Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fully enclosed washroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Starfish Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
Starfish Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Some days i will travel up to 100 nm round trip, i don't hesitate to go the extra distance if the weather allows. Allowing for quick limits of Lingcod & Halibut. )
Starfish Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Starfish Charters include:
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Ryan Haines
Ryan Haines
Ryan Haines

Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada

ID & license verified
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2026

Capt. Ryan is experienced in navigating the waters of Port Hardy, British Columbia and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Coho Salmon, Lingcod and Chinook Salmon as you try your hand at bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

ID & license verified
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2026

Capt. Ryan is experienced in navigating the waters of Port Hardy, British Columbia and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Coho Salmon, Lingcod and Chinook Salmon as you try your hand at bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Bayliner
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Some days i will travel up to 100 nm round trip, i don't hesitate to go the extra distance if the weather allows. Allowing for quick limits of Lingcod & Halibut.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fully enclosed washroom
GPS
Fishfinder
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

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