GIRLS JUST WANNA GO FISH

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Not at all! Whether you’ve never held a rod or you fish all the time, you’re welcome. This is a just-for-fun derby 🙂

Your ticket includes your spot on a 5-hour fishing charter from 8am–1pm + derby entry, prizes, giveaways and après at Shelter from 3–6pm.

Yes! You can purchase multiple charter spots for your crew. If your friends book separately, let us know who you’d like to be with when you register and we’ll do our best to keep you together.

Nope! If you own a boat or already have a spot organized on a private/local boat, you don’t need to purchase a charter ticket. Just fill out the local boat registration form + pay the $20 cash derby entry per person at check-in.

No — if you’re registering as a local/private boat participant, you’ll need to have your own boat + crew arrangements sorted. Natural Freedom + Tofino Ocean Adventures won’t be coordinating private boats or placing people on boats.

Your $20 cash entry helps us cover event costs + includes you in the derby, prizes, giveaways and après at Shelter.

Yes — anyone who will be fishing needs to have the appropriate fishing licence for the day. We’ll send more details to registered participants before the event.

If you’re joining one of our charter boats, your charter will have the fishing gear you need. If you’re joining a private/local boat, you + your crew are responsible for organizing your own gear and fishing arrangements.

Yes! If you catch something you’re able to legally retain, you’ll have the option to take your catch home.

We’re on the West Coast haha — weather + ocean conditions are always a factor! Safety comes first, and final decisions around heading out will be made based on conditions and the direction of the charter captains/operators. We’ll communicate any changes with registered participants.

Check-in is from 7–7:45am on September 12th. Fishing runs from 8am–1pm, then we’ll meet back upstairs at Shelter for après from 3–6pm.

We’ll send registered participants a full event-day email with what to bring, where to go + anything else you need to know before September 12th.

Extremely serious. There may be awards for best dressed, weirdest fish, best net job + first to puke 😂

In reality: not serious at all. Come fish, have fun + meet a whole bunch of women on the water.

GO FISH is open to women and non-binary folks aged 19+.

Not at all. GO FISH is designed to be beginner-friendly and welcoming to all experience levels. Whether it's your first time holding a fishing rod or you're a seasoned angler, you'll have a great time.

These dates are prime summer fishing dates so we will be fishing for salmon, including Chinook and Coho. Depending on conditions, we may fish inshore or offshore.

Your ticket includes:

• A 4-hour guided fishing charter
• All fishing gear and equipment
• GO FISH hat
• Xtratuf boots
• YETI water bottle
• Seafood boil
• Drinks
• Access to prizes and giveaways
• Post-fishing dock social

Yes. Participants are responsible for obtaining a valid British Columbia Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence with a salmon stamp before the event.

We recommend bringing:

• Warm layers
• Rain gear (if needed
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Camera or phone
• Any personal medications
• Seasickness medication
• A valid fishing licence

If you're prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking preventative medication before arriving. Please consult your healthcare provider if you're unsure what option is best for you.

Absolutely! Many participants attend solo. GO FISH is designed to create opportunities to meet new people and build community on the water.

Yes. If you're registering with a friend, we'll do our best to place you on the same boat. For larger groups, we recommend keeping registrations to 4 people or fewer. While we'll do our best to accommodate requests, we cannot guarantee that larger groups will be placed together.

Please purchase only one ticket per person. Each participant must complete their own registration information and waiver.

Tickets become non-refundable once the Xtratuf boot order has been placed.

Tickets may be transferred to another eligible participant up to 14 business days before the event date. No transfers or refunds will be permitted within 14 days of the event.

If Natural Freedom cancels the event, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another available GO FISH date.

This event is rain or shine!! However, safety is our top priority. 

In the event of unsafe weather or ocean conditions, Natural Freedom and the charter operators reserve the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the event. Participants will be notified as soon as possible if changes are required.

Please pack your own snacks + a lunch for the boat!

After fishing, we'll gather for a complimentary seafood boil, hot dogs, drinks, and a dockside social. 

Yes! If you'd like to take fish home, we'll collect and combine the catch from all boats and divide it evenly among participants who wish to keep fish.

Fish processing will be available through Naas Foods for an additional fee. Processed fish can be picked up the following day by 11am.

Please note that fish retention is subject to current regulations, licensing requirements, and daily limits.

We will fish where is best based on conditions, weather etc. Expect to go off shore fishing or inlet fishing! If you are prone to sea sickness we recommend taking a medication the night before the trip. Our third date (August 30th) will likely, but not guaranteed be an inlet/calm water trip targeting Coho Salmon. 

The event runs from 12pm to 6pm. Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and introductions.

Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. We recommend booking early, as summer accommodations in Tofino / Ucluelet can fill up quickly.

Please also book your ferry asap if you will be travelling from the mainland.

There is 2 different options to pick from: an ankle boot and a tall boot option :)