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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $366
    This is a five-hour afternoon trip for up to 6 anglers. You will be fishing out of Sooke for Salmon or Halibut, depending on the season. Rods, reels, tackle, bait, and lures are included in the price.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $402
    This morning trip will take you fishing for wild Pacific Salmon or huge Halibut, depending on the season. Everything will be provided but food, drinks, and licenses.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $475
    This six-hour trip allows you to spend more time and check more productive spots. You will be targeting Pacific Halibut or Chinook Salmon, depending on the season. Everything will be provided but drinks, food, and licenses.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $658
    This trip will take you fishing up to 15 miles out for the likes of huge Pacific Halibut or Chinook Salmon. Don't forget to purchase a fishing license and bring your own food and drinks.
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
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FAQs about Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke

Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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 $650 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • CA $900 per group, additional CA $1,000 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Bed
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Garmin

Trips booked with Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 15 miles)

Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Top Rods Guide Service - Sooke include:
  • Cod
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Al Kennedy
Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
189 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since June 2017
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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cod Cod
Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

North west (Sportfishing) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 300HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 15 miles

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Bed
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Candice C.
Victoria, British Columbia
Excellent
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Half Day Trip with Captain Eldon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 18, 2023
Unfortunately Captain Al had an injury and wasn’t able to take us out but he did keep us apprised of what was happening AND...
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Mark T.
Ladysmith, BC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day fishing with captain Al

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 17, 2023
We had a blast, we insisted on fishing for Halibut even though Al had said it wasn’t the best time of year for that region....
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Sharon S.
Ottawa, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Al

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 4, 2023
We had an amazing afternoon with Captain Al. He helped us catch plenty of fish to bring home and catered to my 15 year old...
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Robert M.
Victoria, BC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip with Captain Jesse

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 8, 2023
Myself, my two sons and my parents had a full day of fishing with Jesse. We had a fantastic time not only catching fish but...
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Wendell H.
Sooke, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6-HR trip w/ Capt AL

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 20, 2023
Book a trip w/Captain Al Kinnedy and it was Great!!  Capt has a great boat and excellent gear. He had us catching fish fairly...
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