Lease Opportunities

Commercial fishing licences and quota

SALISH STRAIT SEAFOODS LTD. 

250-516-6761

Contact us to finalize your lease request. 

Be sure to include the species, area, dates, and vessel details. Call or email us to inquire:
leasing@salishstraitseafoods.ca

Salish Strait Seafoods offer flexible leases for commercial fishing licences and quota, as well as vessel time on our fleet: Sun Fisher, Charisma, Coopertown Interceptor IV, and HP21.

Terms are competitive, with options for multi-season partnerships.

Current Portfolio (examples)

Groundfish

  • Halibut quota (e.g., L-121)
  • Lingcod
  • Other groundfish where available

Shellfish

  • Prawns
  • Geoduck
  • Red Sea Urchin

Salmon & Other Species

  • Pacific salmon (various)
  • Additional species pending season & availability

Sample Terms

Item

Typical Range

Notes

Lease rate

Market-based

Species- and season-dependent; quoted upon inquiry.

Deposit

10 – 30%

Payable on signing to secure allocation.

Reporting

DFO-compliant

Lessee responsible for catch reporting and logbooks.

Insurance

As required

Proof of adequate vessel/crew/gear insurance prior to operations.

Payment terms

Net 15 – 30

Milestones may apply for longer seasons.

Sun Fisher

Ideal for salmon and herring operations; crew training programs can be integrated.

Charisma

Targeted fisheries and quota harvests; flexible day-rate or seasonal packages.

Coopertown Interceptor IV

Shellfish and nearshore work; specialized equipment support available.

HP21

Groundfish, prawn, and multi-species support operations.

Contact Salish Strait for commercial fishing licences and quota