Welcome to Sooke Salmon Charters! They’ve been offering quality guided fishing since 1986, with lifelong local fishing expert Rollie Rose. He’s a local with over 50 years of experience fishing in these waters. Specializing in light tackle fishing for trophy Chinook Salmon, Capt. Rollie will take you on a trip you’ll always remember. The trips are available year round, so you choose when your adventure starts.

You’ll be fishing on a clean and safe, West Coast built boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. This 25’ Seasport comes powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine, navigational electronics, a galley, and a private toilet.

We are fully compliant with Transport Canada’s requirements for the work we do.  We also carry the proper liability insurance.  All charter vessels should have a boat registration number beginning with a C which stands fir commercial.  If your skipper

During the summer months, the boat is berthed in Sooke Harbour and all trips depart from the docks there. From November to May, you can follow local fish runs between Sooke, Victoria, and Sidney.  The crew will arrange to meet you at the docks in those areas closest to the best fishing at the time.

Fish are cleaned and bagged for shipment free of charge. Fish processing is available for a reasonable cost, including on site vacuum packing. There’s a professional grade chamber sealer and use 4 mil bags for maximum storage life in your freezer. The prices below included taxes.

Vacuum packing requires that the fish be left with the crew overnight to be processed and frozen. They also carry shipping supplies to transport on your flight home (coolers, ice pack, tape).

All fishing equipment and bait are included, as well as coffee, bottled water, and sodas. Fishing licenses are now only available online. You can buy your licenses anytime prior to your trip. They must be printed off to paper copies and then brought with you on the day you fish.

For an unforgettable Salmon action join Sooke Salmon Charters



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Salmon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $435
    This morning trip is offered for outings during the peak summer season (May 21 to September 21) and for both morning and afternoon trips during off-season dates (Sept 22 to May 20). Four hours of guided Salmon fishing for up to 4 persons. Crab traps are set and you keep any catch. Starting times can vary with the season and are typically around daybreak.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Salmon (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:15 PM
    US $435
    This trip is offered for afternoon outings during the peak summer season (May 21 to September 21) and for both morning and afternoon trips during off-season dates (Sept 22 to May 20). Four hours of guided Salmon fishing for up to 4 persons. Crab traps are set and you keep any catch. Starting times vary with the seasons but generally are between noon and 1:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    US $565
    Peak season trips from May 21 to September 21. This morning adventure typically starts at 6:00 a.m. and ends at noon each day. Six hours of guided fishing for up to 4 persons. Crab traps are included and you keep any catch. Starting ties vary with the seasons but typically just after daybreak.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Halibut
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $652
    Six hours of Halibut fishing from either Sooke or Victoria waters. Trips are available only on the days of the month when local current/tide conditions allow safe anchoring and productive fishing opportunities. It's recommended to have 3 guests or less for Halibut trips. The Halibut season runs from March to December with March through May being the peak season. Starting times vary and are adjusted based on daily current and tide changes.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $725
    A full day of Salmon fishing for up to 4 people. Trips start at daybreak and last for 8 hours. This trip is for those serious anglers who want to be on the water for all the productive periods in a single day. You will be there on the grounds for the early morning bite and the tide change bites that happen throughout the day. Crab traps are set and any catch is yours to keep. Start times vary with the seasons and are typically just after daybreak.
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FAQs about Sooke Salmon Charters

Sooke Salmon Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Salmon (AM) (4 hours)
  • CA $600 per group - Half Day Trip – Salmon (PM) (4 hours)
  • CA $780 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Salmon (6 hours)
  • CA $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Halibut (6 hours)
  • CA $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip – Salmon (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Sooke Salmon Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Kitchen

Trips booked with Sooke Salmon Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Coffe, bottled water and soda's)

Sooke Salmon Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (Straits Of Juan De Fuca)

Sooke Salmon Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (We use the lightest tackle of any local charters)
  • Bottom Fishing (on anchor for halibut and ling cod)
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Sooke Salmon Charters include:
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Rollie Rose
Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
71 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2021
I have fished our local waters since the late 60's and owned my own boat and fished alone since I was 13 years old. My family has owned a beachfront cabin since 1958. in front of the best fishing grounds and my grandfather gave me the fishing bug. We still have the cabin today. I started my full time guiding career in 1986. and have since enjoyed the company of people from all over the world. I'm also on the board of a couple of non profit society's that do Salmon enhancement projects in our local waters. One since 2001 and the other for the past 6-7 years.

About this listing

Targeted species

Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Seasport (Pilothouse) originally built in 1992. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Straits Of Juan De Fuca

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
We use the lightest tackle of any local charters
Bottom Fishing
on anchor for halibut and ling cod
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Coffe, bottled water and soda's

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
Great trip with a perfect ending
Caught limits on our great half day trip
Caught limits on our great half day trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
91%
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Mark M.
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5.0 / 5
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Capt. Rollie was a great guide and very personable.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Salmon on October 2, 2023
My wife (who never fishes) and I went with Rollie on Oct. 2, a cold and occasionally misty day. I think we caught 10-12 total,...
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Kollin K.
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Rollie

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Salmon (PM) on July 15, 2023
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Geoff A.
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5.0 / 5
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Slaying Salmon all day!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Salmon (PM) on August 16, 2023
I recently went on a fishing charter with my brother and our two young boys, it was an amazing experience! Rollie was knowledgeable...
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Justin A.
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Great experience with a very experienced and knowledgeable captain!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Salmon on July 20, 2023
This was a great family adventure! Rollie’s runs a tight ship! His years of experience and knowledge of the local fishing...
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Michael M.
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Great trip with a perfect ending

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Salmon (PM) on November 3, 2023
Had a fantastic time with Capt Rollie. The fish were hard to find, but we managed to get a nice one in the end. Highly recommended!
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