FM Guiding Services

Charter and Tour Rates

FM Guiding Services
2024 Charter and Tour Rates

Guided Salmon Fishing and Eco-Tours
of the Discovery Islands and Mainland Inlets


Interim fishing regulations, effective April 1, 2024, state there will be a non-retention requirement for Chinook salmon in most management areas of the Georgia Strait. It also maintains a continuation of a geographic opening that will allow retention of Chinook salmon in select areas of the mainland inlets, including portions of: Bute Inlet, Ramsay Arm, Pryce Channel and Toba Inlet. (See "Map of Bute and Toba Inlets", and "Area 13" and "Area 15" fishing regulations for size and retention limits)

This will create a unique opportunity for fishers interested in either retention and/or catch-and-release of Chinook salmon.

Fishing Charters:
(covered boat only)		$  600  4 hours, 1–2 pax, non-retention trips only prior to July 15
 $   750  4 hours, 3 pax, non-retention trips only prior to July 15
 $1,100   8 hours, 1–2 pax, retention or non-retention trips
 $1,400  8 hours, 3 pax, retention or non-retention trips
Eco Adventure Tours: "Nature and Heritage"$   600  3 hours, 1–3 pax, covered boat

Stuart Island Special: 
"Eagles and Rapids Adrenaline Tour"  

$   200

  per hour, 1-2 pax, open boat only, departure from Stuart   Island only; not for the faint-of-heart!


*  All prices are in Canadian funds, and do not include taxes nor gratuities.
** Before July 15, fishing charters that are booked for the purpose of Chinook salmon
    retention are only available in 8 hour increments.

Departures from Big Bay, Stuart Island
or Heriot Bay, Quadra Island:		 May–June 14,
 Sept. 15–Oct. 15
Departures from Stuart Island only: June 15–Sept. 15
Accommodation options: Available upon request
Transportation:

 Please contact me for detailed transportation information
 to/from departure points

 

Included:

  • Professional guiding services
  • Covered Pursuit 2350 WA fishing boat
  • All fishing equipment
  • All safety equipment including lifejackets.
  • Fish cleaning (fish processing available but not included—please inquire)

 

What to bring:

  • Personal tidal water fishing licence with Salmon Conservation Stamp (paper copy)
  • Food, snacks and beverages
  • Warm clothing in layers
  • Rain gear (if necessary)
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Cash for gratuity

 


Booking Policies

A 50% minimum deposit is required in order to secure requested dates with 100% payment due 15 days before the booking date.

Cancellations:

  • within 30 days, 50% minimum deposit will be retained
  • within 15 days or less 100% payment retained
     

FM Guiding Services reserves the right to cancel a charter due to any of the following:          

  • unsafe weather or water conditions
  • mechanical failures
  • changes or closures pertaining to fishing regulations
  • problems concerning your travel or accommodations

Every effort will be made to rebook the cancelled charter or apply deposits or payment to a future booking. Future bookings may be subject to price changes.

Payment Methods: (payable to ”FM Guiding Services”)

  • electronic bank transfer (E-transfer)
  • certified cheque
  • bank draft
  • cash

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