Emerald Sea Adventures 

We just wrapped up an incredible 3-day fishing charter out of Port Hardy with Scott from Emerald Sea Adventures, and I can't recommend him enough. His boat and fishing equipment are top-tier, and his knowledge of the local waters is second to none. We completely slaughtered the bottom fish (especially the lingcod) and pulled in some fantastic salmon and halibut! To top it all off, Scott spotted whales and dolphins for us along the way. He’s super easygoing, warm, and great company on the water. Thank you for an unforgettable trip, Scott!

This is our third year of chartering with Capt Scott onboard Rums Hot. Capt Scott is an extremely knowledgeable guide. The last 2 years we limited out and this year the salmon were scarce but we were not disappointed. The pics do not show our whole catch. I caught my first big "dragon" on this day and you can tell by the grin it was awesome. Lots of fish to take home and I prefer the white fish over the salmon. Lots of whales, Sea Otters some Orca's and great weather. We will be booking again next year. Thanks Scott

Wir haben insgesamt 8 verschiedene Fischarten gefangen. Von Konigslachs über Silberlachs bis hin zu sehr großen Lingcod. Sehr erfahrener Kapitän, der alles sehr gut erklärt und sich auch mit Natur und Umwelt auskennt. Vielen Dank Scott für den sehr schönen Angelausflug.

We had a good day. It was late in the season for springs but we got some really nice coho and lots of lingcod.

My husband and I recently spent 2 days fishing aboard Rum’s Hot with Captain Scott of Emerald Sea Adventures. It was definitely an adventure!! Scott managed our expectations right away when he let us know that we were going out at the end of the season so he wasn’t too sure what we would catch but WOW were we impressed with the amount and quality of fish we caught! There was everything - Coho & Spring Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod, Rockfish…. He knew EXACTLY where to go to get what we wanted. We also saw TONS of wildlife out on the waters - Orcas, Porpoises, Minc & Humpback Whales, Sea Otters & Sea Lions…. That alone was an exceptional experience. Scott was a very safe and knowledgeable charter guide. We knew we were in good hands! The snacks and drinks were appreciated. And for all of the female anglers out there - the onboard toilet was a real blessing!! We left with a massive cooler chock full of enough fish to last us a very long time - but hopefully not too long because we really look forward to another trip us Island to head out onto the waters with Scott again.

We went out with captain Scott and he did not disappoint. Awesome trip both times. We caught 95 lbs of salmon, lingcod, Halibut and rockfish on the first day. Second day we out and put another 62 lbs in the boat. Didn’t have to clean fish as Scott hooked us up with a fish packaging house in town. Only negative is we caught so much fish is that I had to buy a portable freezer to bring the fish home. If you are fishing Vancouver island, don’t waste your time with the limited fishing limits and restrictions on the inside pass. Call Scott at Port Hardy and get out to area 111 and catch big fish. Highly recommended from a lifetime fisherman who catches big fish. We are going back 6 weeks early in 2026 and will fish with Scott 3 times. Might have to get a bigger freezer. Scott is the best guide that I have been out with on Vancouver island

We have been fishing with Scott for 3 days and had a fab time. The fishing, the weather and our guide couldn’t have been any better. After coming to Port Hardy for many years we really appreciated Scott’s kind and calm personality, his experience and guidance and especially how he treated the catch and how he maintains his boat. Scott’s little treats and tips, the whales, the otters, the sea lions and the beautiful scenery came on top. We really enjoyed this trip and are looking forward to coming back and hopefully fish with Scott again. Again a big thank you! René & Karin

My husband and I spend 2 days fishing with Scott and it was great! Scott is an outstanding captain who is very knowledgeable about the ocean and the fish in it! Scott has a ton of experience in fishing but also on Vancouver Island in general so he was able to answer all of our touristy questions. We were able to almost, “bucket out” as Scott calls it, both days of our charter which was amazing! The gear was all top notch and my husband was in love with the boat. Would recommend Scott to anyone who wants to catch their limit of fish, have a fun time doing it and hear some great stories. He also makes a mean cup of coffee and smoked salmon so ask for his recipe :)

My friend William and I had great day with Scott, catching fish, watching whales and sea otters. I would recommend Scott and Emerald Sea Adventures to anyone visiting Port Hardy or Coal Harbour. We caught silver salmon, halibut, lingcod, and rockfish! I really appreciated that after catching two wild silvers in 5 minutes, Scott suggested we celebrate with a nice cup of coffee. My friend William from Belgium had never fished and he caught several fish and got to see whales!

My wife and I had a great fishing trip with Scott. Scott's boat is perfect for the North Island, it was comfortable and it felt safe in the open water past the Island. During the trip Scott got us into a variety of fish and the action started quickly. Scott is an easy guy to get on with and our time on the water together was really enjoyable.