Kayak Fishing 2024

 

Kayak Fishing Fundamentals

Your adventure takes place on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, a short ferry and car ride from Vancouver, British Columbia. Garden Bay is a small community located in the Pender Harbour forest district and is surrounded by fresh and saltwater. You start with a day on the water learning safety procedures, gear and equipment, kayak dynamics, and how to maneuver the boat to help one get comfortable with the mechanics of paddling. Day one will also cover coast guard regulations, tides and currents, as well as weather considerations. In addition, we will look at fresh and salt water fishing gear.

The second day of your kayak fishing weekend will consist of a day fishing either fresh or saltwater species depending on the time of year, seasonal openings and weather conditions. Kayak fishing is a great way to get some exercise, explore the natural beauty of our coastal waters, and experience the thrill of catching the big one!

The kayak experience includes accommodation in our 900 square foot full amenities carriage house, the fishing kayak, all kayaking gear and equipment, along with all necessary fresh and/or saltwater fishing gear. Arrive Friday night, attend day course Saturday and leave Sunday evening after a full day of fishing! Food expenses are not included but can be an optional addition. (Mid week packages are also available.)

The sessions include the kayak (Wilderness System Tarpon 160 fishing kayak w/rudder), related kayak safety gear,  rod and tackle. The class will consist of no more than 4 participants: Anglers must have a valid fishing license (for the date covering of the course) to participate. The location will determine whether a fresh or tidal water (salt-water) license will be required. (See our kayak fishing links page for information on where to obtain a fresh or salt-water angling license).

Location: Sunshine Coast – Garden Bay, Pender Harbour B.C.

Cost: $530.00 plus taxes/ person based on two or more participants (4 maximum)

Contact (604) 535-7985 or email nwca@kayak.bc.ca for availability

Contact us for multiple day excursions, custom packages, guiding, and/or ‘accommodations only’ packages.

Kayak courses take place on BC’s beautiful  Sunshine Coast. * 

Introduction to Kayak Fishing – Freshwater

This one day course is 8 hours in duration and will take place on the Sunshine Coast where we will explore one of the many freshwater lakes located in the Pender Harbour area. The focus of this course is to familiarize participants with the fishing kayak and related paddling and freshwater fishing gear.

In this program you will learn paddling technique and gain an understanding of how to maneuver the kayak to maximize your chance of experiencing success while fishing.

Participants will also explore the technique and equipment needed to manage an unexpected capsize while on the water. 

The freshwater course will also cover anchoring your kayak, trolling techniques, and drift fishing.  This is a fantastic program for those who are new to fishing and paddling, or those who fish and paddle and want to experience greater success while on the water.

The course includes the fishing kayak, safety equipment, and related fishing gear. We customize our classes to the participants’ skill level and interest; hence, these classes are offered on a reservation basis. Class sizes do not exceed four people. Participants must have a valid fresh-water license (for the dates covering the course) or annual fresh-water license to participate.

Cost per person: $185.00 plus taxes 

Accommodations can be made avaiable for an additional fee for those outside the area.

Call (604) 535-7985 or email nwca@kayak.bc.ca to book a session.

Introduction to Kayak Fishing – Saltwater

This one day course is 8 hours in duration and will take place on the Sunshine Coast where we will explore the virtues of saltwater kayak fishing and ocean paddling. The focus of this program is to familiarize participants with the fishing kayak and related paddling and saltwater fishing gear.

Ocean fishing demands participants be prepared and aware of the hazards while on the water. This course covers wind, weather, waves, tides and coast guard regulations as it pertains to tidal-waters.  

As in our freshwater course, participants will learn paddling technique and gain an understanding of how to maneuver the kayak to maximize their chance of experiencing success while fishing. Participants will also explore the technique and equipment needed to manage an unexpected capsize while on the water. 

This saltwater course will address the importance of ocean bed topography, land structure and the effects of tidal movement while drift fishing.

The course includes the fishing kayak, safety equipment, and related fishing gear. We customize our classes to the participants’ skill level and interest; hence, these classes are offered on a reservation basis. Class sizes do not exceed four people. Participants must have a valid salt-water license (for the dates covering the course) or annual salt-water license to participate.

Accommodations can be made avaiable for an additional fee for those outside the area

Cost per person: $195.00 plus taxes

Call (604) 535-7985 or email nwca@kayak.bc.ca to book a session.

 

Kayak Fishing Capsize Course

This 3 hour program will give participants the information necessary to manage an unanticipated roll over while kayak fishing. Paddling involves a number of different variables which put participants kayak fishing at increased risk of capsize. Anglers may encounter unexpected waves, hooking a large fish, unexpectedly drifting into an object, or a barrage of unforeseeable events that result in an unexpected swim. Learning the fundamentals of safe paddling and how to re-enter one’s kayak is significant to survival while on the water. This program will cover both self and assisted rescue. Be prepared for any event! Whether it is you, or your fishing buddy, a course such as this is a must for all for those who venture on the water in hopes of catching the big one!!!!! We customize our classes to the participants’ skill level and interest, and these classes are offered on a reservation basis. Class sizes do not exceed four participants. 

Cost per person: $150.00 plus taxes

Call (604) 535-7985 or email nwca@kayak.bc.ca to book a session.

Kayak Fishing with Downriggers

This 4-hour program will introduce participants to the use of downriggers while fishing out of a kayak. Downrigger fishing allows the line and hook to get deeper in the water while trolling, increasing ones chance of hooking the big one. Downrigger fishing is an involved process in a kayak and participants will benefit from the teachings of our introduction to fishing course before the hands on experience of downrigger kayak fishing.

The sessions include the kayak (Wilderness System Tarpon 160 fishing kayak w/rudder), related kayak safety gear, mooching rod and tackle along with a downrigger. We customize our classes to the participants skill level and interest and offer these class on a reservation basis The course will consist of no more than 4 people per session: Participants must have a valid salt-water license (for the dates covering the course) or annual salt-water license to participate.                                                                 Cost per person: $165.00 plus taxes

Call (604) 535-7985 or email nwca@kayak.bc.ca  to book a session.