2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
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Halifax, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The waters off the coast of Halifax are home to a vast diversity of ocean life. Utilizing the experience of your angler guide, travel from the Halifax Waterfront out towards McNab’s Island to cast your reel into the ocean in the hopes of landing the big one on this small-group fishing experience.
- Fishing experience off the coast of Halifax
- Great for either beginners or seasoned veteran fishers
- No need to purchase any gear, all fishing equipment is included
- Small-group experience: Lots of time to ask your guide questions
What's Included
- All fishing equipments
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1597 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2, Canada
We are located right next to the Halifax Beer Garden. You will notice our Jetskis, Boats and kayaks parked on the dock. Head down the ramp onto the dock to check in & sign your waiver. Note to cruise ship passengers: We are a 10 minute walk from where the ships dock.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
McNabs Island
2
Georges Island National Historic Site
3
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Debbie_N
Had a beautiful day out on the water with Capt Jake. Seas were smooth and everyone caught multiple fish, especially Cod! Jake was very attentive to each of us and provided a lot of knowledge of fishing and the area. Great experience and would definitely do it again if ever in Halifax! Highlight of our trip!
Reviews
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Diana_K, Aug 2026
That the meeting spot is not a building but the dock- my email for clarification was not responded to. For someone that is not familiar with the area, it would be helpful to show the actual spot. The captain Rob and Luis were great and helpful on the trip - highly recommend! A lot of fish caught that day.
James_W, Aug 2026
Great intro to fishing. Everyone has fun and catches something. The staff is fantastic and are as excited as those fishing when the fish strike.
Phoebe_B, Aug 2026
Outstanding fishing trip! The experience far exceeded expectations. Highly Recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ryanryates, Aug 2026
We were very much looking forward to the charter, but unfortunately it was cancelled last minute due to weather. Not the fault of the charter company. They did offer to rebook but unfortunately future dates did not align with our itinerary.
Jessica_P, Jul 2026
Fun knowledgable guide, he was very helpful & we were constantly catching fish. Loved the trip & definitely recommend.
Sheila_B, Jul 2026
There are some safety concerns to be aware of before taking this trip. When you arrive at the dock in Halifax there is a gap between the pier and the floating dock where the staff are. My husband didn't see the gap coming onto the dock and fell through the gap. The employees and owners did not seem too concerned about this.
We started out onto the water and the first boat we were on broke down and we had to return to get two smaller boats. Once we got into the smaller groups and out into the water everything was fine. The fishing was fun, our Captain DJ was excellent.
Stanley_L, Jul 2026
Great time. Caught lots of fish! Captain and first mate we're very attentive to all our needs. Gave us tips on how to fish better too.
Sarah_T, Jul 2026
The crew was awesome! Everyone was able to catch at least one fish! Fun times! What a fantastic time on the water!
Adrian_C, Jul 2026
A must try and enjoy. Friendly staff and great knowledge of all what fishing is about. Girlfriend loved it and worth every penny.
Edwina_C, Jul 2026
We had a great time. They were wonderful people to fish with. We had lots of fun and caught lots of fish.
Krystal_W, Jul 2026
Bring a light jacket, it was cool on the water. Hat with string so it doesn’t blow off is plus! This was so much fun.
Laura_D, Jul 2026
Had a great time on this trip. We caught quite a few fish and would recommend. Would absolutely go on this trip again!
Nicholas_I, Jul 2026
Great experience! Caught four different kinds of fish and at least a dozen total. Alex and Rob did an awesome job!
Enock_D, Jun 2026
was an amazing experience from start to finish! The crew was welcoming, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable, whether it was their first time fishing or not. They were knowledgeable, patient, and always happy to help. The scenery was beautiful, and spending time out on the ocean made the trip even more memorable. I caught fish, learned a few new things, and had a great time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Halifax who wants a fun and authentic experience on the water.
Gregory_D, Jun 2026
What a great time it was, not too long, not too short of a trip. Captain put us on fish from the start and the everyone was pulling them in. We decided to keep the pollock and take them home for cooking. Captain filleted them for us and bagged them up dock side. He was so helpful during and after the trip!! With many times several people having fish online he was getting his workout helping the ones that needed help with the fish. He earned his keep!! Great time that day with the family on the boat, and the fish were cooked that evening on an open fire on Prospect Bay!!
Andrea_L, Jun 2026
It was a fun experience overall, and D.J was great. The only disappointing part was that some people caught several fish but we were not lucky at all.
Kirk_S, Oct 2025
I had a great time fishing with the Sea Halifax fishing tour back in September, there was lots of action out on the water! Shout-out to Brandon for getting a hold of me and booking me onto the earlier chartered tour the night before when I was originally booked to go out at 4 pm on Sept., 8th. He offered me the 11 am time departure, so I went on that one and it was able to free up my afternoon afterwards.
Johnathan was my fishing guide that took our group out on the tour, he is very knowledgeable and knows where the hot spots are for landing the big fish. The boat is equipped with all your fishing gear, rods, lures and life jackets, so you don't need to worry about bring your own tackle gear, nor do you have to buy a fishing license prior to going out. It's all included in the tour.
The spot we ventured out to was about a 20 minute boat ride southwest of the Halifax Harbour and Waterfront where we were catching both mackerel and cod. Everyone else had a head start in catching mackerel, but I was one of the first to land the big cods on the line.
I ended up landing 4 mackerel and 4 cods each, with the biggest fish I caught was as much as 5 to 8 lbs!
The fishing was mostly catch and release (at least for the bigger cod fish), but for the 1 to 2 lb mackerel you were able to keep if you wanted to. But for this excursion it was mostly sport fishing.
Only downside I experienced on the fishing tour was getting seasick (which is no fault of the chartered tour, so I was able to stick it out to the end), so your best bet is to make sure you have enough to eat and take some Gravol prior to setting out to sea. The wave currents on the ocean is a whole different animal than being out on a freshwater lake.
Overall, I enjoyed my time out on the water with Sea Halifax and would definitely recommend the two hour fishing experience if you want to land the big catch!
Paula_H, Sep 2025
As advertised! The weather was perfect. Alex was professional. A lady on the boat caught a squid. Of course it was released! We caught cod, rock fish
Camille_K, Sep 2025
2nd trip to Halifax and 2nd time booking this fishing excursion. So much fun. Captain was great! Caught lots of cod. A perfect day - weather was great for September!
Rick_J, Sep 2025
An absolute must do! Had a blast and caught many fish. Carter was an awesome guide and it was so easy to set up and do. I will definitely do this one again!
John_W, Sep 2025
Great experience and I tipped the young man!
I would like to see a little better care given to the fishing equipment
Also maybe little care on his set up
To start a drift all in all I give C+
Debbie_N, Sep 2025
Had a beautiful day out on the water with Capt Jake. Seas were smooth and everyone caught multiple fish, especially Cod! Jake was very attentive to each of us and provided a lot of knowledge of fishing and the area. Great experience and would definitely do it again if ever in Halifax! Highlight of our trip!
Sue_W, Sep 2025
it was an easy meet and greet. The captain was excellent and experience was amazing. we all enjoyed and we were so lucky the weather was amazing
Nicole_P, Aug 2025
The waves were really rocking, but the experience was worth it. I got to fish for the first time in years and even caught a bigger fish than my husband. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable about the area. He really took the time to get to know us and make sure we had everything we needed.
RebeccaT, Aug 2025
Though they couldn’t find our reservation when we arrived, it was quickly remedied and handled in a professional manner. Our fishing tour guide, Carter was amazing! We had five adults and four kids ages 12,8,5&5 with us that were all keen to fish! He was so helpful to them and encouraging! He was very knowledgeable and knew the names of each fish we caught. We caught about 15 fish. He helped us to pack up a bag of the fish we caught which we enjoyed when we got back to our home. The boat was in great shape and the fishing equipment well cared for. Though it was rough seas from the recent hurricane, we still had a great and successful trip! Would recommend!
Douglas_R, Aug 2025
Fun times, friendly, safe and quick to fishing. As advertised all 10 of us were catching fish right away. Nice crew and good little boat. Don’t hesitate.
Kate_K, Aug 2025
Great experience, left on time - came back on time, caught lots of fish, all 3 we were “hunting” for! Captain Jonny was wonderful, kind, fun & made catching feel exciting. Would absolutely recommend. Only add to this would be to include better directions to the dock - maybe a photo of the launch site, but we found it ok!
ANTHONY_S, Aug 2025
Captain Carter was fantastic, he made the day!
Plenty of fish were caught on out tour
I would definitely recommend this to anyone
Konstant_Y, Aug 2025
Excellent experience, Lewis put us on the fish! Great attentive service and family friendly activity, we would not hesitate to book again! Fun boat ride, lots of fish caught! Thanks!
Camille_K, Sep 2024
Amazing! Highly recommend. The best fishing experience! Caught many codfish! It was a beautiful day. 2 hours is just the right amount of time!
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