Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke
Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke
When it comes down to the finest Salmon and Halibut fishing right at your doorstep, Top Rods Guide Service is your number one choice.
Explore the clear waters of Vancouver Island. The area needs no introduction: it is blessed with some of the hottest fishing grounds and honey holes on the west coast. You can test your angling skills, learn a new technique, and come back to shore with your ice chest full of outstanding catches. You will be able to go for bottom fishing, jigging, and trolling. Those tried-and-true methods produce the best results.
With Top Rods Guide Service, you can enjoy a year-round opportunity to fight with Chinook Salmon, huge Halibut, and even Cod. Capt. Al will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures for your trip.
Top Rods Guide Service will take you out aboard a 26' Northwest Aluminum fishing. This boat comes powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine and a kicker motor to get you to the grounds quickly and safely. The boat is fitted with an ice-box for the catch, along with a trolling motor, outriggers, and top-notch electronics.
Capt. Al caters to anglers of all skill levels and can accommodate even younger fishermen. Bring your kids with you and show them the prolific waters of Vancouver Island.
When it comes down to the finest Salmon and Halibut fishing right at your doorstep, Top Rods Guide Service is your number one choice.
Explore the clear waters of Vancouver Island. The area needs no introduction: it is blessed with some of the hottest fishing grounds and honey holes on the west coast. You can test your angling skills, learn a new technique, and come back to shore with your ice chest full of outstanding catches. You will be able to go for bottom fishing, jigging, and trolling. Those tried-and-true methods produce the best results.
With Top Rods Guide Service, you can enjoy a year-round opportunity to fight with Chinook Salmon, huge Halibut, and even Cod. Capt. Al will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures for your trip.
Top Rods Guide Service will take you out aboard a 26' Northwest Aluminum fishing. This boat comes powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine and a kicker motor to get you to the grounds quickly and safely. The boat is fitted with an ice-box for the catch, along with a trolling motor, outriggers, and top-notch electronics.
Capt. Al caters to anglers of all skill levels and can accommodate even younger fishermen. Bring your kids with you and show them the prolific waters of Vancouver Island.
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We had an absolutely incredible fishing trip in Sooke with Captain Al yesterday, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about the experience. My brother-in-law and I ended up catching three salmon and a cod, which already made for an amazing day, but what really made the trip special was Captain Al himself. The boat was spotless, everything was extremely well organized, and from the moment we got on board, we felt completely taken care of. Captain Al was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. He guided us throughout the entire trip and made everything easy and enjoyable for us. You can also immediately tell that he is genuinely well-loved and respected by everyone around him. Everywhere we went, people seemed to know and love him, and after spending the day with him, it was very easy to understand why. After we caught our fish, he even took care of cleaning and preparing everything for us. Every little detail was handled perfectly from beginning to end. One thing that really touched us was at the end of the trip. We realized we hadn’t brought enough cash and asked if we could leave him a tip by credit card. He simply wouldn’t take it\. After everything he had done for us that day, his kindness and generosity really stayed with us. This was so much more than just a fishing charter. It was genuinely one of the best experiences we’ve ever had and a memory my brother-in-law and I will never forget. Captain Al, thank you for such an unforgettable day. If you’re looking for a fishing charter in Sooke, I couldn’t recommend him more highly. We will absolutely be back!
thanks DongJun for your review. That was awesome. Thank you very much. I was lots of fun getting you guys into some king salmon and coho. i’m glad the weather was nice also for the afternoon trip  it was cool to get your brother-in-law out for his first salmon trip all the way from Korea you guys have a good rest of the summer and thanks again, tight lines and happy faces Al
Al was amazing from start to finish! We had an incredible day on the water. His knowledge, professionalism, and years of experience with both salmon fishing and crabbing really showed. The boat was spotless, and all of the equipment was top-notch and well maintained. He made sure we were well taken care of the entire trip, and we were spoiled from beginning to end. We caught beautiful salmon and so much crab that we had enough to feed a family of 20! We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will absolutely be booking with Al again. If you're looking for an unforgettable fishing charter with someone who truly knows what they're doing, we highly recommend Al!
thanks for your review Nathalie i’m glad you had a good time. It was nice to get you some fish and some crab for a nice dinner. Had lots of fun with you guys. That was a good birthday gift. Thanks again. You guys have a good summer and hopefully we see you again tight lines and happy faces Al
Top Rods is Top Notch!! Great half day on the water. Captain Al was nothing but the best, even got a hold of me the day before for a weather update and we changed gears and went out the next morning instead of afternoon. What a choice that was! Nothing but sunny skies, dropped of the coined deadliest catch crab pot, then headed to catch some Coho, after meeting quota haha went for some of the big spring kings. Wife landed catch of her life! 14lb spring! after the best 4+ hours, the wind came in as we were leaving the fishing grounds. When arrving back, picked up the cab pot and hit the marina. little did we know the day wasn't over. Captain Al put on a fillet n seal show! Tubby 2 was the best. Patient hungry boy that got his fill. Highly recommend! Best Canada Day yet! Fresh caught crab over the fire to top it all off!
thanks for the review, Justin that's awesome. I'm glad you guys had a great time. I had a super good time with you guys. I'm glad it all worked out and you got some Nice seafood for dinner. That's awesome. Thanks again. You guys have a great summer and hopefully we see you again Al
Had a phenomenal trip out of Sooke with Captain Al. He is an incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and hardworking guide who knows the local BC waters inside out. He put us right on the action, and his boat and gear are top-of-the-line and spotless. Beyond his expertise, Al is just a great, patient guy to spend the day with. Highly recommend booking with him if you want an amazing day on the water!
thanks Andrei free review that was lots of fun with you guys. Nice to get you guys into a lot of action with the salmon and cod. Hopefully we can do it again. Another day have a good rest of the summer and fall tight lines and happy faces Al
I booked this for my wife's birthday as she loves fishing. Captain Al made this trip! What a wonderful guy to spend a day with. Great personality, funny, knows his stuff. Al kept us laughing the entire trip, and you could tell he wanted to make sure we had a great time, which we did. We both caught lots of fish which I would attribute to Al's knowledge. I can't wait to do this again
Thanks for your review Peter that’s awesome. I had a great time with you guys. Also, it was lots of fun. Nice day on the water. Definitely was a good birthday present for your wife and it was nice that we caught you some nice fish to take home, you guys have a good rest of the summer and a safe trip back home and hopefully we will see you teo again thanks tight lines and happy faces. Al
FAQs about Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke
- CA $500 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- CA $550 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- CA $675 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- CA $900 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- CA $1,200 per group - Halibut fishing (8 hours)
- Toilet Washroom is enclosed and private electric washroom very clean
- GPS Garmin
- Fishfinder Garmin
- Bed
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar Garmin
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (No, we don't use live bait)
- Lures
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 15 miles)
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Cod
- Crab
- Halibut
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Chum)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
- Salmon (Sockeye)
Your captain
Captain Al Kennedy has been fishing and guiding for the past 3 decades. Al especially loves the fact that he gets to work outdoors. He enjoys introducing his clients and friends to those productive waters and showing them all the beauty of the surrounding nature. Capt. Al simply loves when his customers catch fish, especially when it's Halibut and Salmon. Those two offer the best fight!
Captain Al Kennedy has been fishing and guiding for the past 3 decades. Al especially loves the fact that he gets to work outdoors. He enjoys introducing his clients and friends to those productive waters and showing them all the beauty of the surrounding nature. Capt. Al simply loves when his customers catch fish, especially when it's Halibut and Salmon. Those two offer the best fight!
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.
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