West Coast Day Fishing Trips

You will be fishing with Black Tide Adventures who will be providing all of your fishing gear, coolers, and salt ice for packing fish. Please dress in warm layers, and ensure all guests have purchased a B.C. Tidal Waters Sport Fishing License with a salmon conservation stamp for all guests.

While on the fishing charter, we will mainly target salmon, halibut, rock cod and ling cod. There are five species of Pacific salmon, and there are stricter limits around what can be taken home, especially for Chinook Salmon as their population is decreasing. Sometimes the Department of Fisheries and Oceans changes limits mid-season to protect at risk salmon, and announcements can be last minute. Your fishing guide day-of will have all the up-to-date information around what you can catch and keep.

A full packing list will be provided in your Expedition Package, 30 days prior to departure. Here are some of the items we recommend bringing:

• Tidal Waters Sport Fishing License (mandatory for all guests)

• Camera

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Binoculars (optional)

• Waterproof jacket (rain coat or poncho), sweater

• Hat

• Walking shoes or runners with good traction

• Water bottle

• Comfortable, casual clothing for cruising and in-flight travel

• Backpack or lightweight carry-on-bag

Highs in Prince Rupert from late May to early July typically range between 8–16°C, though conditions on the water can feel cooler, and weather can change quickly and frequently. We recommend dressing in comfortable layers and bringing a rain shell so you can layer up or down depending on the weather.

Yes. You will be served breakfast on the flight to Prince Rupert, lunch on the fishing charter, and dinner, with complimentary beer and wine, on the flight home. We recommend packing snacks.

Please update your passenger information if you have any dietary restrictions and we will accommodate as best practicable. To access this, head to your confirmation email and click ‘Manage my Booking.’

Neither! Because we have chartered our own private flight, we depart from the executive departure terminal. Directions and parking details will be provided to all travelers via email prior to the departure date.

While we may utilize a few different types of aircraft, we will generally charter a Boeing 737-300, a reliable and powerful aircraft which can seat 136 passengers. The in-flight crew will consists of two pilots and three flight attendants. Average Range 4,500 km (2,400 nautical mi), Airspeed – 780 km/hr (485 mph).

We do not provide for checked baggage on our charters. The only exception to this is coolers to transport your fish home. Coolers and ice will be provided, but you can bring your own if you please.

Pack lightly and use a reasonably sized bag. It is not advisable to bring along a rolling suitcase, it is more practical to use a backpack or small duffel/weekender bag.

If your travel availability changes and you need to adjust your trip, Gold Star Canadian Tours will make every effort to schedule you on the next available trip.

Gold Star Canadian Tours does not provide travel insurance with the purchase of your Expedition. Before purchasing trip cancellation, interruption insurance or additional medical insurance, we suggest you check your current insurance providers, as many include coverage as part of current policy, or for a small additional fee.

Please go to our contact page, or email us at info@goldstarcanada.com and we will respond as quickly as possible. Feel free to call us toll free 7 days a week 1-855-665-4924.