Rick and Roxy were great! Will definitely use them again. They were very professional and on time.read more

fantastic group of people here. I am not an avid fisherman by any stretch, and both Rick and…read moreRoxanne were extremely patient and helpful with everyone in our group. Most importantly, Captain Rick knew exactly where to find the fish. I would highly recommend these folks for anyone looking for a fun and exciting trip.

Located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, Rice Lake is an easy, 2km loop that takes under…read morean hour to complete. Anyone can do the Rice Lake loop -- it's actually wheelchair accessible! There are benches scattered around the lake, as well as an outhouse. You can access it from Dempsey and Lynn Valley Road (by The End of the Line General Store), near the entrance of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, or from the park itself. Because it's a short, easy walk, I sometimes add it on after I hike Lynn Loop to make it a longer hike. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

Really nice lake in the Lynn Valley area…read more Parking is available in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve lot. Not sure if there is any closer parking. The lake itself is surrounded by trails. Nice and easy to walk around. There is also a dock that cuts across a section of the lake. Great for fishing. Apparently there are trout in here. Great place for photos too. I didn't see any rice here. Maybe it's named after some guy or a nearby sushi restaurant.

Review: Words cannot…read moreexpress our appreciation and gratitude for OTB Charters and most importantly, its owner, Simon Hayter. What I was told was a regular evening of whale watching and a marine tour turned into what will no doubt be the most memorable day of my life and it is because of Simon's efforts, dedication, kindness and passion for his work that this was all possible. The story: I thought I was going to get off of the ferry, head to the marina and get picked up by a chartered boat company for an evening of fun with my boyfriend. What I did not know was that my boyfriend was making behind the scenes moves with Simon to orchestrate the best proposal ever. We missed our ferry, and would not be able to make our scheduled 5 pm pick-up time. This was no problem for Simon. He rearranged his insanely busy schedule to still make our evening work. When we arrived at the marina, 1.5 minutes after our scheduled departure time and tour, Simon arrived happily and excited about the journey we were about to embark on. He made sure we were comfortable with our life jackets and where we were sitting, and was exceptionally knowledgeable about all surrounding areas. About 20 minutes into our ride, Simon pointed out a small inlet where we would be able to see sea otters. Naturally, we agreed to pull over because - who doesn't want to see sea otters! We hopped out of his boat, hiked up a small hill, and at the top I found a fire bit, barbecue, a cooler with food, tiki torches and a blanket. It was at that moment, overlooking the most beautiful sunset, that my boyfriend proposed, and upgraded to fiancé status! Simon left us on this island for a few hours so that we could celebrate, eat, and enjoy the moment and view. When he returned, he made sure we were able to safely get back on the boat and to shore. Not only was Simon incredibly professional and knowledgeable, he was able to execute a plan that my fiancé had envisioned for years. Despite several hiccups on our part (and there were many) he was so calm and willing to work with us to make sure our evening was perfect. I cannot recommend this company enough for any chartered boat services they have to offer. The boat is comfortable, the view is breathtaking, the tour guide/driver is immensely knowledgeable, and if you want a special add-on, he will certainly do his best to accommodate. Thank you Simon and OTB Charters for your part in executing the best day ever - you went above and beyond, and for that, we will always be grateful.

We had a great day on the water with Simon. My kids loved his cool boat and we had a great time…read morefishing for salmon in a beautiful part of BC. Brought home a cooler of fish for dinner too!

Captain Darrell was extremely accommodating. My Father-in-law, wife and two young boys had an…read moreamazing time. Captain "D" made sure we went out at a time that would maximize the experiance for the boys' first Salmon fishing trip. Good water, lots of laughs and lots of fish. We did have to release some but of course not on the Captain. So anyone upset about that would just be silly. We caught 3 keepers, 1 coho and 2 king salmon (one 15 pounder). My father in law has been fishing salmon his whole life and Captain D had just as much knowledge. He was amazing.

Captain Darrell Jobb can fish!…read more If you want an awesome fishing experience on the beautiful east coast of Vancouver Island, at French Creek Harbor, you must call Darrell Jobb at Western Star Charters. Captain Darrell caters to both serious fisherman and families with children who want a fun and safe day on the water. Captain Darrell came very highly recommended to me by the helpful owners of the French Creek Marina store. I was very impressed with Captain Darrell's professional and safe operation. Captain Darrell does an excellent job of monitoring the weather and water conditions. Listen to him, his main goal is to help you have the best experience possible. If he suggests that conditions are not ideal, take his advice and reschedule for later in the day or for another day. My 12-year-old son and I really enjoy bottom fishing for rockfish and lingcod. Captain Darrell did an excellent job of getting us into some real hot spots. Kids love fishing for rockfish because it gets them super involved with the equipment. Darrell is a very knowledgeable and patient teacher with children and inexperienced adults. I have now chartered with Captain Darrell several times. I find his prices are very reasonable and we've always had an awesome day on the water with him. Book early with him. He's very popular and his summer schedule fills up fast. PS - don't kid yourself, lingcod might not look like much, but those bad boys are delicious! When Captain Darrell gets through cleaning them you will never have seen such beautiful, white (with sometimes very light greenish hue), delicate flesh. I prefer over halibut.

Great charter service by the owner: Warren!…read more We booked a 7 hour Howe Sound charter and enjoyed the tour around the Vancouver harbor, Georgia strait, and Howe sound. Very professional, accommodating, clean boat, and top of the line gear. We were able to fish for salmon, set crab traps and spot prawn traps. Warren will meet you at one of 3 locations: Port Moody, Vancouver, and North Vancouver. A must do for your trip to Vancouver.

From the owner: Craving salmon for dinner? Go fishing! At First Fish Charters in Vancouver, we offer flexible…read morepackages, convenient pick-up locations and an amazing guiding experience to ensure you have the best fishing trip possible.

We had a wonderful 2 nights stay at this marina on September 9-10 2025. The docks are top notch,…read morefish cleaning stations, free showers and laundry. The staff was very accommodating. The coffee cafe and gift shop were very nice, and the restaurant that serves lunch and dinner has beautiful views overlooking the marina, and the food was delicious. We will be back and we highly recommend this marina to other boaters.

Stink of rotten fish on the patio. Poor customer service. Rickety docks. Cafe is great. If you are…read morea cruiser avoid at all cost nothing to do around here.

Long way in to town and back. No stores near the marina. No shuttle or reliable taxi. Plus, a…read morelumber processing mill ran all night next door. Garbage is nowhere near the docks. Wouldn't go back; the town obviously doesn't value transient boaters.