Meet your guide
Marley Bates
Owner Operator
Raised in the Cowichan Valley, after high school, Marley embarked on a decade-long journey into the world of fishing.
He launched his professional career as a salt water fisher guide in Nootka Sound, where he developed a passion for chasing salmon all summer and hunting Steelhead all winter.
Marley combines elite technical local knowledge with a seamless, high-energy approach to the water, ensuring every guest experiences the absolute best that Vancouver Island has to offer.
Marley’s guiding career took him from the rugged British Columbia coast to the world-renowned trout streams of New Zealand, all while travelling with his wife, Ruby. These years on the water transformed his childhood passion into elite-level expertise.
Now settled back in the Cowichan Valley with his young family, Marley is dedicated to sharing the magic of Vancouver Island with others. For him, fishing is more than just a business—it’s a lifestyle.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a first-time visitor, you’ll find yourself on the water with a guide who treats every client like a friend and every trip like the “big one.”
Why choosing us for your next fishing adventures?
Local Expertise
Over a decade guiding on the Cowichan River, Cowichan Lake and the West Coast of British Columbia.
Owner Operator
Marley is the owner operator and will take you for your next fishing Adventures!
Specialities
Trout fly fishing
Winter Steelhead
Coho Salmon
Prawning
Crabbing
Ever lasting Memories
Comfortable and safe boats
Top quality gear provided
Professional and Safe
For all skills and ages!