Frequently asked questions...

1. What time of year are you open?
Fishing: May 25 - Sept. 29

2. What are the average temperatures?
Fishing: daytime 60-75° F / nighttime 50-65° F
Cruising: daytime 60-75° F / nighttime 50-60° F

3. How many guests can you accommodate?
Pacific Lure is a custom made Yacht, accommodating 4 to six guests respectively.

4. Do I have to reserve the whole vessel?
NO! Pacific Lure Charters reserves for individuals as well as exclusive group bookings.

5. Do we eat fish all week?
The meals aboard The Pacific Lureare legendary, Grant our talented chef provides a diverse and balanced traditional North American menu. Fresh fish and seafood will always be part of the week and this can be increased or decreased as you desire. We ask you to inform us of any dietary needs or desires as we want to make your adventure both personal and comfortable.

6. Where do you operate out of?
Pacific Lure Charters offers both fishing and cruising adventures . The cruises depart out of Prince Rupert Heartly Bay And Bella Bella. While we offer two fishing areas,, Prince Rupert and Bella Bella. Please refer to our map of British Columbia.

7. How do I get to the boat?
All tugboat departure ports are serviced by air from Vancouver. Pacific Lure Charters will recommend and reserve space on the most convenient flight available or guests may choose to travel via car, ferry or train to departure ports( not all options available in all areas).

8. Do we fish from the Pacific Lure?
You will fish from custom designed 18' fishing skiffs outfitted with Depth sounder, radio, center console and 90hp, 4- stroke Mercury engines. Two anglers per skiff although they comfortably fish three adults. Numerous halibut have been landed from the deck of these great boats. Further on foul weather days the Pacific Lure is utilized to keep guests comfortable. In fact the Pacific Lure was custom made for fishing.

9. Do we have a guide?
Pro guide Ken LoewenPro is present on all trips. There is a guide with each of the 18 foot skiffs as well. He shares his time with all guests, taking two guests with him each outing while providing on the water supervision and assistance to all guests. Remember the Pacific Lure anchors on the fishing grounds providing you with added comfort and service.

10. What fishing tackle should I bring?
The Pacific Lure and the skiffs are outfitted with all the tackle required; rods, reels, bait, Jigs, flies as well as all your weather wear including boots. Fly fisherman are asked to supply fly rods/reels and line. A pair of binoculars and a camera can add to the special moments and memories.

11. Can I take my fish home?
Yes! Your catch will be professionally cleaned, frozen and packed for airline travel or you may choose to have us make arrangements for your catch to be processed( smoked,canned, vacuum packed, etc.). This would follow you by up to 6 weeks and is delivered to your home or office..

12. Does the Pacific Lure travel at night?
No! This is a leisurely cruise, we only travel a couple hours per day when Following the Fish and 4-8 hrs. when on a Cruising Adventure. Pacific Lure charters wants you to enjoy adventure by day and the solitude of the evening, including a restful nights sleep anchored in a quiet peaceful cove.

13. When is the best time for fishing?
The unique advantage of a Pacific Lure Charters is our mobility. Pacific Lure Charters pioneered the use of mobility to "Follow the Fish" as they migrate from north to south. We choose the best regions and fish only during their prime weeks, moving daily to stay on the run. Our fishing season is from May 25 - Sept. 20th. Chinook(King) Salmon from May 25 - August 25: Coho(Silver) Salmon from July 1- Sept. 20: Halibut & Bottom fish all season. Fly fishing from August 1 -Sept. 20.

14. How far in advance should I reserve?
Pacific Lure Charters has been in operation since 1986 and enjoys a 70% repeat clientele. With both a limited season and space, we recommend reserving a year in advance, but please call to check on available space at anytime.

15. What is there for a non fisherman to do?
As you cruise through the majestic fiords and picturesque channels, choose to go ashore beachcombing, clamdigging or maybe a wilderness hike to a secluded lake. Whales are your companions and often provide close encounters of the magnificent kind as we travel side by side. Explore the shore line and river estuaries viewing the abundant wildlife studying the fauna or just taking in the serenity of being alone in the remote reaches of the Inside Passage. You will visit ghost towns, historical sights and waterfalls. Relax all by yourself with your choice of book in the lounge or on the upper deck as the other guests enjoy some fishing. Pacific Lure Charters crew will be happy to go along and provide some local insight or to just guide you towards your pleasure and let you enjoy on your own.

What to bring:

We recommend you travel light, and please pack your belongs in a soft sided bag no more than 20 lb’s. Space on the plane is limited and you will need room for all your fish!

• A sweater or sweater, shirt, jeans or sweat pants;
• Heavy socks for rubber boots, soft soled shoes;
• Light jacket;
• Sunglasses;
• Sunscreen;
• Camera (with lots of films or memory cards);
• Gloves for those cool mornings;
• Toiletry bag and personal item;
• And a hearty appetite!