Novia Scotia Shark fishing

This is where it's all going on. One can ask for advice or general information or simply chew the fat about fishing tackle, tips, and locations.
User avatar
JP
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1866
Joined: Thu Oct 31, 2002 1:55 am
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Contact:

Novia Scotia Shark fishing

Post by JP »

I am headed to Nova Scotia in July and want to go Shark fishing.

Can anyone recomend a charter?

Thanks

JP
Smile, It's a good day on the water!!
User avatar
Geos
Bronze Participant
Bronze Participant
Posts: 284
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:31 pm
Location: NW bay on Lake Nipissing
Contact:

Post by Geos »

Last edited by Geos on Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
Shepherd
Participant
Participant
Posts: 12
Joined: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:23 pm
Location: Brighton

Shark Charters

Post by Shepherd »

I can highly recommend Blue Shark Charters. Captain Art is very experienced and will provide a very eventful trip. He even does flyfishing for the sharks. You may even have a chance at a Mako. Website mentioned in previous note will give you all the details but you must call and book well in advance as he fills up quickly. If you get the chance I know you will enjoy it.
RJ
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 8445
Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:18 pm
Location: Prospect, Ontario

Post by RJ »

I've always struggled with paying someone to take me fishing....and get ready to pay thru the nose for that trip JP...

I'll be down in NS myself in late June....Markus and I are going to try to do it ourselves.... :lol:

RJ
User avatar
Markus
Diamond Participant
Diamond Participant
Posts: 7362
Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2003 8:05 am
Location: Nova Scotia/St Catharines

Post by Markus »

Art is the best. You won't go wrong with him...but it will cost you some coin. I think you can take up to 12, so it'll be easier on the pocket book if you fill the boat. He doesn't have the smaller boat anymore...unles he's a aquired a new one since I last spoke with him.
User avatar
JP
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1866
Joined: Thu Oct 31, 2002 1:55 am
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Contact:

Post by JP »

Thanks guys. I am looking forward to it and I don't care how much it costs :oops: :? LOL.

It is the chance of a lifetime. I think he quoted me $1500 for the day plus tax.
I know what you mean RJ, I hate to part with money but you can not go out shark hunting in the Nova Scotia with out a certified guide. Not that I would venture out on the ocean in search for jaws by my self LOL.

Cheers
JP
Smile, It's a good day on the water!!
User avatar
almontefisher
Diamond Participant
Diamond Participant
Posts: 2971
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:08 pm
Location: Carleton Place

Post by almontefisher »

Same with NFLD as well I believe...No fishing legally without a local guide with you.
User avatar
Markus
Diamond Participant
Diamond Participant
Posts: 7362
Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2003 8:05 am
Location: Nova Scotia/St Catharines

Post by Markus »

You guys are right. What RJ meant to say is he's going mud shark fishing. :D
User avatar
HogHunter
Bronze Participant
Bronze Participant
Posts: 264
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:17 pm
Location: Ottawa

Post by HogHunter »

I was born/raised in a fishing community in NS. A few of my buddies are still fishermen there. I will talk to them and see who they reccomend and what you'd be looking to pay. I know the shark fishing just keeps better and better there with the ocean temps rising. There has even been great whites caught as of late. I'll let you know what I find out.
User avatar
JP
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1866
Joined: Thu Oct 31, 2002 1:55 am
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Contact:

Post by JP »

Thanks Hog Hunter.

JP
Smile, It's a good day on the water!!
User avatar
muskymatt
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1940
Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:10 pm

Post by muskymatt »

Our St.John chapter of Muskies Canada had a few of their guys on Fishin Canada and they operate a shark fiishing charter out east called "Sharks Unlimited"

Here is the link, great bunch of guys!!

http://www.sharksunlimited.ca/
User avatar
saskie
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1283
Joined: Sun Jan 18, 2004 7:33 pm
Location: Vydon, ON

Post by saskie »

Never tried it - sorry.
There are few problems in life which can not be solved with a well-placed, high-explosive projectile.
User avatar
Doug
Silver Participant
Silver Participant
Posts: 896
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:58 am
Location: Kingston, Ontario

Post by Doug »

A buddy of mine, ex-submariner, who lives down there also HIGHLY recommends Blue Shark Charters. He has been out a few times and they caught a goodly number of sharks each trip. Most of them were smallish, like under a hundred pounds, but they did get some big 'uns too.

Have a good trip, and be sure to have at least one supper at Five Fishermen Restaurant in the bar district downtown. AWESOME eats! here is a link:

http://www.fivefishermen.com/

I have eaten there a half-dozen times and it is surely one of the best restaurants I have enjoyed, world-wide. It has been a few years since I was down east, but their prices were also extremely reasonable for such exceptional quality. Enjoy! :D

Doug
User avatar
JP
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1866
Joined: Thu Oct 31, 2002 1:55 am
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Contact:

Post by JP »

Thank you everyone for the great info

JP
Smile, It's a good day on the water!!
User avatar
Out4trout
Gold Participant
Gold Participant
Posts: 1746
Joined: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:38 pm
Location: Eastern Ontario

Re: Shark Charters

Post by Out4trout »

Shepherd wrote: snip... He even does flyfishing for the sharks. ...end snip
What number fly rod do you use for sharks??? Somehow my #9 likely wouldn't cut it... :shock: :shock:

Have a great time JP. Sounds like a lot of fun - something completely different. Get a few pics... can't wait to see the report. :D
Post Reply