Lifejackets for your group
Lifejackets are included with your outing. Canadian rules require appropriately sized, approved flotation equipment for everyone aboard. Tell us in advance if children are joining so we can discuss sizing.
Our Vessels · Prince Rupert
Amelia May
Room to reel in your catch, a sheltered cabin to relax in, and a local captain who knows these waters. Step aboard Amelia May for your day on the wild North Coast.
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Duckworth 30 Offshore XL
On deck. Under cover.
Out on the coast.
An open fishing deck and a sheltered cabin give you different ways to enjoy time on the water.
Safety & planning
Confidence before you come aboard.
New to boating on the coast? Canadian passenger-vessel rules cover personal flotation, safety briefings and emergency equipment. Here are the essentials to know before your outing.
A briefing before departure
Passenger-vessel operators must explain how to put on lifejackets, where safety equipment is located and how to move safely around the boat. Listen to your captain’s instructions and ask if anything is unfamiliar.
Equipment for emergencies
Canadian requirements cover a first-aid kit, fire extinguishers and distress-signalling equipment. The exact equipment depends on the vessel and voyage; the safety briefing explains what guests need to know.
Tell us about walking or boarding needs before your visit so we can discuss suitability and the facilities on your assigned vessel.
The wider fleet
Kingfisher 2425 Escape
A Kingfisher 2425 Escape supplements the fleet. Your vessel and arrangements are confirmed with your itinerary.
Meet Your Captains
Local Knowledge. Lifelong Experience. Unforgettable Adventures.
Craig and Matt share a lifelong love of fishing, the ocean and the Pacific Northwest. Their different backgrounds bring local knowledge and a personal touch to every fishing charter, wildlife outing and Catch & Cook experience.
Captain Craig Summers
Owner | Coastal Smokehouse Catch & Cook Tours
Craig began fishing near Juneau, Alaska, at eight years old. That childhood passion grew into a lifetime of fishing across Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. An avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman, he enjoys sharing the places and experiences that have shaped his life.
More about Craig
His educational background in marine biology and maritime safety complements his practical experience on the water. Ashore, Craig owns Rupert Meats and Rupert Meats Coastal Smokehouse in Prince Rupert, including a licensed sport fish processing facility. He knows the journey from catching a fish to preparing it for the table.
That connection between fishing and food inspired Coastal Smokehouse Catch & Cook Tours: coastal adventures followed by freshly caught seafood professionally prepared at the Coastal Smokehouse.
Craig’s philosophy is simple: Great adventures, great people, and great food make unforgettable memories.
Captain Matt McEwen
Professional Fishing Guide | River & Ocean Charter Captain
For Matt, fishing is more than a passion. It’s a way of life. He has spent years guiding at fishing lodges throughout Northern British Columbia, helping anglers pursue steelhead and other prized freshwater species.
More about Matt
His river-guiding background and experience as an ocean captain span Northern BC’s challenging rivers and the fishing grounds around Prince Rupert. He brings patience, practical knowledge and a love of the outdoors to every charter.
Matt enjoys helping experienced anglers refine their techniques and introducing first-time guests to fishing. Sharing that knowledge and making the day enjoyable are central to his approach.
For Matt, the greatest reward isn’t just landing a trophy fish. It’s sharing the experience with the people aboard.
More Than Just a Fishing Charter
Together, Craig and Matt combine freshwater and ocean guiding, knowledge of the marine environment and a connection to the North Coast’s food traditions. Whether you come for fishing, wildlife, scenery or a freshly caught meal, their goal is a safe, personal adventure and stories worth taking home.
Come as guests. Leave with memories.