Island Service Rental
Charter operator

Island Service Rental

Halifax, Canada
8 reviews
The Captain runs trips out of Halifax aboard a 28' Sea Fox center console. These waters are known for Cod, Mackerel and Pollock and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling, jigging or deep-sea fishing. With extensive knowledge of the area, your Captain has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Charters

Rating

4.3
8 reviews
4.3
Boat & Equipment
4.4
Captain & Crew
4.1
Fishing Experience

All reviews (8)

Showing 1 – 5 of 8 reviews
  • Colby Istre
    Colby Istre
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    Beautiful sights

    4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM • 2 adults

    yes i did catch fish 3 and yes the crew was very friendly and captian is was very knowledgeable but i would have to say it was not what i was expecting. I booked the trip for 2 people so im thinking we would have gone in the 28 ft boat he was offering in the listing but instead they brought me in a old commercial fishing boat that was converted to handle big groups of people. (well maintained ) i booked the 4 hour trip which the capt adjusted to 3 due to the boat races (he did pro rate the bill). i just can’t understand why would you put me in the vessel which makes 8 kts and took 35 mins to get to the first spot and then also much slower moving from spot to spot looking for fish when you know im on a time crunch it would make much more since to go in a boat that could have gotten me out there in half the time which would have given me another hour of fish time easy. will say the fishing equipment was about as old as the boat broken eyes on rods. The crew was good people and the captian was very friendly but the listing and what they are advertising is diffrent then what i would have expected. side note the weather was beautiful so the 28ft would have been comfortable to fish. Also they list 2 captians on the ad the captain i had was not either 1 of those people. overall the boat was a well maintained vessel and the crew was friendly but what i got verse what i expected from the add was 2 different things.

    Reported catch:
    Cod
    Pollock
    Response from Charter operator

    Hey colby appreciate the review, not every trip we have to move to spot to spot , some days one spot is usually suffice so we do apologize that the fish were not biting as much so moving to ensure you did catch some fish was required. As for the vessel it does state there may be one or the other. “You'll be dropping lines from a 28' Sea Fox Center console or one of our larger deep sea vessels depending on the weather and booking with space for 8 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water.” The center console was already booked for another project but should you ever make it back to Nova Scotia dont hesitate to reach out we will certainly get you on the center console. overall we are just glad that you were able to catch some fish. Cheers

  • Ted Paetkau
    Ted Paetkau
    ca
    Manitoba, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time was had, caught lots of fish

    2 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Lots of good sized cod

    Response from Charter operator

    we appreciate you business and the opportunity , cheers until next time.

  • Mitchell Miyashita
    Mitchell Miyashita
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun and Flexible

    2 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    The Captains graciously rescheduled when the weather was poor and took us to many spots to make sure we caught fish. Thanks!

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for the opportunity ,glad you had a great time !!

  • Jj Labella
    Jj Labella
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Crew!

    4 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Everything about our trip was handled professionally, with prompt communication, clear instructions and needless to say - WE CAUGHT FISH. 3 generations of avid fishermen enjoyed the brief ride out of the harbor, with excellent narration by the Captain. We fished a few miles, but within sight, offshore, and we quickly were pulling in pollock, mackerel and ultimately scores of COD. Some of the poles were rigged with three hooks and we often had 2 or 3 fish on at the same time. I can recommend this crew / boat for anyone looking to enjoy a day out at sea, and looking for non-stop action !

    Reported catch:
    Cod
    Pollock
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for the opportunity, Glad we all a had a great day.

  • Charlie Homer
    Charlie Homer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Special 4 hour trip for Charlie Homer • 6 adults

    Eric and Cody did an excellent job of getting us on some fish. We didn’t catch anything huge but we sure had a good time. Their knowledge of the area was great and showed us a lot of neat things on our way to and from the fishing spots!

    Reported catch:
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Cod
    Pollock
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for the opportunity!!!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Blurry waterfront scene featuring a lighthouse on a rocky breakwater at sunset, with calm harbor water and no visible fishing activity.
    Fish 1
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Jj L.
    Jj L.
    Everything about our trip was handled professionally, with prompt communication, clear instructions and needless to say - WE CAUGHT FISH. 3 generations of avid fishermen enjoyed the brief ride out of the harbor, with excellent narration by the Captain. We fished a few miles, but within sight, offshore, and we quickly were pulling in pollock, mackerel and ultimately scores of COD. Some of the poles were rigged with three hooks and we often had 2 or 3 fish on at the same time. I can recommend this crew / boat for anyone looking to enjoy a day out at sea, and looking for non-stop action !

What's biting with CANBAH WATERSPORTS & RENTALS in Nassau

The rain finally leaves as Wahoo fishing picks up. November is also the beginning of the annual Wahoo Smackdown, which is worth checking out. You've also got active reefs and great flats fishing if that's more your scene.

Top catches for November