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View from the bow of Barry Doucette's fishing vessel looking out over the Gulf of St. Lawrence on a deep sea charter trip from North Rustico, PEI
Gulf of St. Lawrence · North Rustico, PEI

The PEI Fishing
Experience.

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime on the scenic waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence — beautiful scenery, sunsets, marine life, bird sightings, and the thrill of catching fish for the whole family.

Daily Schedule

3 trips per day — choose your
perfect sailing time.

Each trip lasts approximately 3 hours, departing from North Rustico, PEI. Season runs July 1st through Labour Day Weekend.

🌅
8:30 am
Morning Sailing
Start your day on the Gulf — calm waters and golden light
☀️
1:00 pm
Afternoon Sailing
Peak activity hours — great for families and first-timers
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5:30 pm
Evening Sailing
Stunning sunsets over the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Our Vessel

The Jason D 2000
built for the Gulf.

Our vessel is a 45-foot fibreglass boat with a capacity of 18 passengers, a washroom on board, and an underwater camera so you can see the action happening beneath the surface of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

All fishing equipment — rods, reels, and rain gear — are supplied. Your catch is cleaned, filleted, and bagged for you. Many types of fish are caught, and the types you can keep include cod, mackerel, and herring.

Fish You Can Keep
🐟Cod
🐠Mackerel
🐡Herring
Reserve Your Spot
Guests enjoying a deep sea fishing charter on the Gulf of St. Lawrence aboard the Jason D 2000 from North Rustico, PEI
Whale sighting during a deep sea fishing trip with Barry Doucette — a highlight of PEI fishing charters
Deep sea fishing boat with guests docked at the marina in North Rustico, PEI
July 1st
Season Opens
Labour Day
Season Closes
~3 Hours
Duration
Jason D 2000
Vessel
18 Passengers
Capacity
North Rustico
Departure
Everything Provided

What's included in every
PEI fishing charter.

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Rods & Reels
Top-quality fishing gear provided for every angler on board
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Rain Gear
Full rain suits included — PEI weather never stops the fun
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Bait & Tackle
Everything you need to land mackerel, cod & more
📷
Underwater Camera
See the action happening beneath the Gulf of St. Lawrence
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Fish Cleaned & Packed
Cleaned, filleted & bagged — ready to take home fresh
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Onboard Washroom
Full facilities aboard our 45-foot fibreglass vessel
Wildlife & Scenery

More than fishing —
a true Gulf adventure.

The Gulf of St. Lawrence is teeming with life. On any given trip you may encounter some of the ocean's most magnificent creatures.

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Whales
Minke, humpback & pilot whales
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Marine Mammals
Seals, dolphins & porpoises
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Birds
Bald eagles, gannets & seagulls
Humpback whale breaching the surface of the Gulf of St. Lawrence during a Barry Doucette deep sea fishing charter from North Rustico, PEI
Whale sightings are common.
Minke, humpback & pilot whales frequent these waters.
Captains Jason and Jamie Doucette — certified by the Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada with 25+ years of combined experience
Captains Jason & Jamie Doucette
25+ combined years on the Gulf
Safety First

Your safety is our
top priority.

To ensure the safety of all guests, we have government inspected life rafts, life jackets, and ring buoys on board. Our vessel is also government inspected and approved.

Captains Jason and Jamie Doucette are certified Captains by the Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada with a combined 25+ years of experience navigating the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Government inspected life rafts & life jackets
Ring buoys on board at all times
Government inspected & approved vessel
Canadian Coast Guard certified captains
Transport Canada certified — 25+ years combined
Getting ready to set sail from North Rustico Harbour on a deep sea fishing adventure in Prince Edward Island

Ready to cast your line
on the Gulf of St. Lawrence?

PEI's top-rated fishing charter — trips fill up fast during peak season. Book early to secure your spot.