The Saltwater Cowboy Package

NEW FOR 2026! Go Old School - Fish for Salmon, Halibut and Ling Cod on 21’ Boston Montauks!

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A Blast from the Past! When we first started fishing in Esperanza Inlet in 1993 our boats of choice for these waters were the remarkable Boston Whalers. We used these until about 2003 when our competition started go to the larger cabin cruiser type of boats, and we were forced to follow suit. It is our opinion and many others that the Boston Whalers are the finest fishing machines ever made. Our guests and guides loved fishing from these incredible boats. We have many guests that have told us that they would love to go back to our old frontier-style of hardcore fishing.

Therefore, for the 2026 season we are very pleased to announce that we will be introducing a Saltwater Cowboy Fishing Package that will be featuring our popular 21' Boston Whaler Montauks.

This 40 hour, guided Fly-in or Drive-in package is for TWO ANGLERS plus your Guide, per boat.

Limited Space Available, so please book early for 2026! If you have any questions, like to check on availability, or make reservations, please contact us by email here.

4 Night / 5 Day

  • Up to 40 hours of fully-guided fishing

    • 21’ Fully Rigged Boston Whaler Montauk

  • 4 nights accommodation / Sunday-Thursday

    • Drive-In & Fly-In options available: Fly-In pricing includes Round Trip Air Flight from Campbell River, BC to Port Eliza Lodge. Drive-in pricing includes boat pick-up & transfer from Zeballos.

  • Pricing:

    • Fly-In Package:

      • Party of 2 fishing, 2 per boat - $4,500 + tax, per person

    • Drive-In Package:

      • Party of 2 fishing, 2 per boat - $3,400 + tax, per person

The Saltwater Cowboy Package includes:

  • All meals, including complimentary wine/beer with your dinner at night

    • Breakfast, coffee, sodas, water, lunch, and lots of snacks onboard the boats

  • All top-of-the-line fishing tackle provided.

  • Full sets of rain gear & rubber boots if needed.

  • The cleaning, filleting and vacuum packing of your catch:

    • For Fly-In guests, your fish will be vacuum packed and boxed in airline approved shipping boxes

    • For Drive-In guests, please bring a 200qt cooler packed with flake ice per 2 people

  • Accommodations are based on the dates of your trip - double or triple-occupancy depending on your group.

Scheduled 2026 Dates: May 1st to October 31st

  • 4N/5D trip packages begin on Sunday

Trip Limits Per Person:

  • 8 Salmon, of which 4 can be Chinook (Kings) and 4 Coho (Silvers)

  • 2 Halibut, one of which can be 70 lbs, the other 25 lbs.

  • 6 Lingcod

  • 8 Rock Cod

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Come and join us at a floating lodge in Esperanza Inlet, BC for some fabulous fishing.

Our base is the Port Eliza Lodge - 20 comfortable double or triple-occupancy rooms, with bathrooms either private or shared between 2 rooms. We serve complimentary wine or beer with dinner. The lodge has a licensed lounge and a huge outdoor deck. We can accommodate large groups, and can even block out the whole lodge for groups of 16 or more!

Deposit & Cancellations:

  • We request a 50% deposit at the time of making your reservations, with the balance owing 60 days before your arrival.

  • Should you have to cancel for any reason:

    • Please notify us in writing 60 days before your arrival date to receive a full refund.

    • If your cancellation notice is received inside 60 days of your arrival date you will receive a full credit towards a future trip.

Not included:

  • Staff and Guide Gratuities

  • Your non-resident fishing license, which can be purchased online from April 1st at a cost of about $30.00 using this link: BC Fishing License >

  • For 4-night/5-day or 3-night/4-day packages, our US customers will want to purchase a 5-day non-resident Saltwater, ie. Tidal Pacific Region license with a Salmon Stamp. You do not need a Halibut stamp for our waters.

  • Recommended that you bring a large (200qt) Igloo or Coleman type cooler filled with flake ice for your catch

  • Parties of 3-4 should bring at least two coolers!

 

 

Getting to Port Eliza Lodge: Please let us know if you have any questions!

FLY-IN: We recommend you fly into Vancouver, BC and book a through flight to Campbell River with Pacific Coastal Airlines. You will be met at the Campbell River Airport and taken to the Vancouver Island Air’s waterfront terminal and flown to Port Eliza Lodge via a DeHavilland Turbo Otter. VIA’s Otters can accommodate up to 26 passengers, so we can host groups of up to 26 guests at Port Eliza Lodge.

DRIVE-IN: For those of you that will be driving from the US we suggest driving up the I-5 to Blaine, Washington, and crossing the border there. Once across the border, you then drive to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and take the ferry to Nanaimo (Duke Point).

From Nanaimo, proceed up the Inland Island Highway to Campbell River. It is a little under 2 hours.

Once you reach Campbell River, it is about 2-1/2 hrs to Zeballos. Take Highway 19 to Port Hardy - the turnoff to Zeballos is about 15 minutes past the turn-off to Woss. It is then about a 1/2-hour drive to Zeballos once you turn off Hwy 19. Once you arrive in Zeballos, drive down to the Government Wharf and you will be met there and taken by boat out to Port Eliza Lodge. Don't forget to bring your 200 qt cooler out to the Lodge!