Your meeting point and packing lists in one place. Confirm your departure time and location with Dustin.
Before you fish
Your fishing licence
Buy a B.C. tidal waters sport fishing licence covering your fishing dates. Add a salmon conservation stamp if you plan to retain salmon. Children need a licence too. Check the official guidance for the current requirements.
Confirm your meeting point and departure time with Dustin. Bring a paper copy and pen for catch records when reception is unavailable.
01 / What to bring
Single and multi day fishing trips
A valid B.C. tidal waters sport fishing licence for each person fishing, plus a salmon conservation stamp if you plan to keep salmon. Electronic licences are accepted by DFO. Bring a printed copy and a pen as an offline backup, and record catches as required.
Food and drinks for the day – There is a BBQ on the boat that is available to use.
Warm clothes and raingear
If you are prone to seasickness, ask a pharmacist about suitable options before your trip.
Large cooler (50L+) for transporting the fish from the boat to the fish processor and then for transporting the fish home with you. I provide fish bags if the fish doesn’t all fit in the cooler. Do not bring the cooler with you to the boat in the morning, leave the cooler in your vehicle until the end of the day.
02 / What to bring
Overnight trips — Sleeping on the boat
A valid B.C. tidal waters sport fishing licence for each person fishing, plus a salmon conservation stamp if you plan to keep salmon. Electronic licences are accepted by DFO. Bring a printed copy and a pen as an offline backup, and record catches as required.
Food and drinks for the trip – There is a BBQ onboard, propane cook stove, plates and cutlery provided. Dry food should be in Rubbermaid bins so it can be stored on the roof. Try to bring only 1 cooler for food that needs to be kept cold. I provide a large cooler for storing the fish on ice and also another cooler for food.
Sleeping bag and pillow.
Warm clothes and raingear.
If you are prone to seasickness, ask a pharmacist about suitable options before your trip.
2 Large cooler (70L+) for transporting the fish from the boat to the fish processor and then for transporting the fish home with you. I provide fish bags if the fish doesn’t all fit in the cooler. Do not bring the cooler with you to the boat in the morning, leave the cooler in your vehicle until the end of the day.
03 / What to bring
Overnight trips — Floating Lodge Trip
A valid B.C. tidal waters sport fishing licence for each person fishing, plus a salmon conservation stamp if you plan to keep salmon. Electronic licences are accepted by DFO. Bring a printed copy and a pen as an offline backup, and record catches as required.
Food and drinks for the trip – There is a BBQ onboard, propane cook stove, plates and cutlery provided. The lodge does serve complimentary coffee each morning and there are BBQs at the lodge for guests to use. Dry food should be in Rubbermaid bins so it can be stored on the roof. Try to bring 1 cooler for food that needs to be kept cold. I provide a large cooler for storing the fish on ice and also another cooler for food if needed.
Bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Showers are available at the lodge, but please remember to bring your own towels.
Warm clothes and raingear.
If you are prone to seasickness, ask a pharmacist about suitable options before your trip.
2 Large cooler (70L+) for transporting the fish from the boat to the fish processor and then for transporting the fish home with you. I provide fish bags if the fish doesn’t all fit in the cooler. Do not bring the cooler with you to the boat in the morning, leave the cooler in your vehicle until the end of the day.
Your next trip starts here
Let’s plan your trip.
Tell Dustin your dates, your group size and what you have in mind.
