If you’re looking for the ultimate fishing experience, Captain Lyle of The Prospector is the one you want at the helm. I honestly can’t say enough good things about him — not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about the waters, but he’s also one of the most helpful, down-to-earth, and genuinely enthusiastic captains I’ve ever met.

From the moment we stepped on board, Captain Lyle made us feel like pros. He explained everything clearly, set us up with the perfect gear, and knew exactly where to go to find the fish. And not just any fish — more fish than I thought was even possible to catch in one day! I’m not exaggerating when I say I caught more fish on this trip than I probably have in my entire life combined. The man is a legend!

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned angler, Lyle’s patience, guidance, and deep love for what he does make the whole experience unforgettable. He truly went above and beyond — helping with every detail, celebrating each catch, and making sure everyone had the time of their lives.

Seriously, book with The Prospector and Captain Lyle. You’ll leave with sore arms, a full cooler, and the biggest smile on your face. I can’t wait to go again!

We had an amazing day out at sea with Captain Lyle! From the start, he was friendly, kind, and incredibly helpful. We were lucky enough to catch a good amount of crab and Coho salmon, and even though one of us was seasick most of the trip, the water was unbelievably calm and Lyle went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and cared for.

He didn’t just help us catch fish—he cleaned our crab and salmon right off the marina and gave us great recommendations on where to get the crab cooked and the salmon processed. His local knowledge and easygoing attitude made the whole experience stress-free and fun.

We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If you’re thinking about booking a fishing charter we could not recommend him enough!

Captain Lyle and his wife Stephanie were wonderful hosts on their boat! They informed us of all the requirements on board (no bananas allowed!) upon arrival. The weather was perfect, so the ride to/from the fishing hole was a pleasant one, but not without a bit of excitement. The captain knew the area well and ensured we all reached our limit, plus caught a canary rockfish and some others. Cpt. Lyle and Stephanie hung around upon arriving at the dock, helped fill out catch tags, and ensured that our fish were cleaned, packaged, and ready to go before we left. 10/10, no notes. If anyone wants to know how to run a fishing trip, study Cpt. Lyle.

I took my son and my nephews to fish for black rockfish and crab. We limited out on black rock fish within 1.5 hours of fishing! Crabbing took longer and was a slower day but was still fun.

Lyle’s wife/deckhand was very good with my 10 year old boy and the other kids! My little boy always has dozens of questions and she was very patient, knowledgeable, and nice.

Overall, I would highly recommend this charter! It was well priced for the experience, a lot of fun, organized, clean, and a great time!

Lyle is a very personal skipper was happy to teach you anything and everything regarding fishing and boats, very friendly got a later start but we limited the boat out in 90 minutes we dropped some crab pot on the way out we was back by 10:30 went had lunch came back to the boat and went and picked them up WoW 27 keepers.
There will be a return trip even though I have a boat not often yourself a good fishing buddy.
Thanks for all advice on fishing spots