Striped Bass of the Stewiacke

Experience the thrill of a lifetime booking our exclusive Stewiacke River Striped Bass Charter, where you'll target trophy "stripers" up to 40 pounds during Canada's legendary spring run. The Action: Fish the world-famous Bay of Fundy tidal bore as massive schools of hard-fighting bass surge upriver. The Gear: Fully guided trip providing premium, regulation-compliant rods, reels, and artificial tackle. The Window: Peak dates run from mid-May through June—spots fill fast for this world-class sport fishery.

Availability

Terms

Trip Includes
Beverages
Guiding

Trip does NOT Include
Fishing license
Float plane service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Meals
Pick-up service
Tips
Transportation

Policies
Catch & release
You keep catch
Only outside if the mandatory 'no retention' window

Cancellation

Deposit non-refundable.

Fishing

Species
Striped Bass

Types of Fishing
Flats fishing
Inshore fishing
Reef fishing

Fishing Techniques
Drift fishing
Fly fishing
Heavy tackle
Light tackle
Trolling
Bow fishing

Gear
Bait
Boat
Fish finder
Fishing Pole
Lure
Rod holders
Rods & Reels
Tackle box
Trolling motor

Boat Specs

Crestliner 1448M Jon

Crestliner 1448M CR Jon is a heavy-duty, all-welded 14-foot aluminum utility boat featuring a modified-V bow configuration and a flat bottom designed for exceptional shallow-water stability and durability.

Operator

Guide

Alan Stortts

Operator since 2022
After retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2020, I launched River Valley Guide Company to share the pure escape that only the water provides. For me, fishing is more than a hobby; it’s a powerful reset from the daily grind. I’m driven by the thrill of the chase and the adrenaline of that first strike. There is nothing quite like the excitement of seeing a guest’s face light up when a plan comes together—I live to provide that moment of total immersion where the only thing that matters is the fish on the line.

Alan Stortts

Guide
Operator since 2022

How to get there

Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada

Book with 50% deposit

Once the fishing guide confirms your trip, your credit card will be charged with a 50% deposit to guarantee the reservation.

Pay remaining balance to the guide

The remaining balance will be paid directly to the fishing guide on the trip date. The following payment methods are available: