Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo 

4.9/5 (25 reviews)
 1890 Zorkin Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5T9, Canada

Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo 

4.9/5 (25)
 Angler's Choice
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1890 Zorkin Road
Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Looking to go fishing in Nanaimo? Getter Done Charters is your ticket! With Captain Brannen at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced
These waters are known for Chinook Salmon, Lingcod, Crab, Shrimp, Rockfish, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, and more – with any luck, you’ll have tight lines in no time.
On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your day begins aboard a 22’ Grady-White saltwater fishing vessel that holds up to 4 passengers. It has downriggers and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.

The vessel has cover and heat to stay warm and comfortable even if the weather in the wintertime isn’t the best. We will be setting traps and fishing for the day. Lots of sea life to see including lots of mammals.

Before coming aboard, it may be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Getter Done Charters!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (24)

Amazing time on a boat
Fishing with Brannen
Fishing with Brannen
+21

Angler rating

24
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0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews
Showing: 5 of 25 reviews
Chad Forshner
Chad Forshner
5.0
Verified
5 Stars – Excellent Experience!
4 Hour trip Nanaimo PM on August 13, 20253 adults1 child
We had an amazing time on our fishing trip with Captain Brannen! He is truly an expert when it comes to finding the fish, we were get bite after bite. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he also took the time to explain everything and made the whole experience fun and educational, especially for my kids. He was patient, engaging, and great with them, which made the trip even more memorable for our family. Highly recommend this charter, we’ll definitely be back!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Crab
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
August 25, 2025
Thanks Chad for the great review hope to see you and the family again.
1
Agnes Balogh
Agnes Balogh
5.0
Verified
The best experience of our vacation
3 Hour Trip Nanaimo on July 11, 20252 adults2 children
Captain Brannen is very knowledgable, experienced and friendly. He was wonderful with our kids (4, 6 years old). He knows the best spots to have a succesful fishing trip. He is not only from Nanaimo, he know everything about the wildlife. My kids loved to catch all the crabs and learn about them, measuring them. Captain Brannen went above and beyond for us and we are definitely pick him when we’ll bisit next time. Thank you for the experience of a lifetime.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Crab
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
That’s awesome I’m so glad that I could be apart of that. Hope to see you guys again soon!
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Crystal Mackill
Crystal Mackill
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip
Full Day Trip Nanaimo on August 9, 20252 adults
I booked this trip for my husband and 17 year old son. Communication was easy and immediate in planning the trip. The location was easy to find and the boys caught the first fish within 45 mins of being on the water. We have done 3 charters and this was by far the best and most successful. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Reported catch:
Crab
Shrimp
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
August 10, 2025
Had a great day out there thanks again for coming hope to see them again!
0
Diane Little
Diane Little
5.0
Verified
A relaxing Fishing Trip
3 hour Sunset bite Nanaimo on August 8, 20252 adults
I have been on a few fishing trips and what makes Branden stand out is his calm approach. We caught just 3 fish and had to throw back 2 of them. No one was catching much this evening, but the water was super calm, the air was perfect temperature and the thin clouds were dancing with the sun, making the evening magical. It was fantastic.
Reported catch:
Crab
Pink Salmon
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
August 10, 2025
Thank you very much it was a great evening to be on the water.
0
Mateo Bickel
Mateo Bickel
5.0
Verified
Amazing time on a boat
Half Day Trip (AM) Nanaimo on September 29, 20252 adults
We went on a five-hour trip with Brannen. It was an amazing day, with lots of salmon caught and great conversation. If you're looking for a good time with a guide who really cares about the ecosystem and knows a lot about the region, Brannen is the right person to contact. 10/10!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Crab
Response from Captain
October 2, 2025
Thank you Mateo and Vanessa for coming out I had a great morning hope to see you both again one day. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
0

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip Nanaimo
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $356 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hour Sunset bite Nanaimo
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $356 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour Ladysmith winterseason
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
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US $392 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour trip Nanaimo winterseason AM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
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US $392 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour Ladysmith winterseason - 11:30 AM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
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US $392 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour trip Nanaimo winterseaon PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
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US $392 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour trip Nanaimo AM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $427 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour trip Nanaimo PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $427 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM) Nanaimo
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $534 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day winter season Ladysmith
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
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US $534 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day winter season Nanaimo
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Apr 30
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US $534 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM) Nanaimo
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $534 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip Nanaimo
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $712 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full trip out of Ladysmith
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
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US $712 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (24)

Amazing time on a boat
Fishing with Brannen
Fishing with Brannen
+21

Angler rating

24
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews
Showing: 5 of 25 reviews
Chad Forshner
Chad Forshner
5.0
Verified
5 Stars – Excellent Experience!
4 Hour trip Nanaimo PM on August 13, 20253 adults1 child
We had an amazing time on our fishing trip with Captain Brannen! He is truly an expert when it comes to finding the fish, we were get bite after bite. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he also took the time to explain everything and made the whole experience fun and educational, especially for my kids. He was patient, engaging, and great with them, which made the trip even more memorable for our family. Highly recommend this charter, we’ll definitely be back!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Crab
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
August 25, 2025
Thanks Chad for the great review hope to see you and the family again.
1
Agnes Balogh
Agnes Balogh
5.0
Verified
The best experience of our vacation
3 Hour Trip Nanaimo on July 11, 20252 adults2 children
Captain Brannen is very knowledgable, experienced and friendly. He was wonderful with our kids (4, 6 years old). He knows the best spots to have a succesful fishing trip. He is not only from Nanaimo, he know everything about the wildlife. My kids loved to catch all the crabs and learn about them, measuring them. Captain Brannen went above and beyond for us and we are definitely pick him when we’ll bisit next time. Thank you for the experience of a lifetime.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Crab
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
That’s awesome I’m so glad that I could be apart of that. Hope to see you guys again soon!
0
Crystal Mackill
Crystal Mackill
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip
Full Day Trip Nanaimo on August 9, 20252 adults
I booked this trip for my husband and 17 year old son. Communication was easy and immediate in planning the trip. The location was easy to find and the boys caught the first fish within 45 mins of being on the water. We have done 3 charters and this was by far the best and most successful. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Reported catch:
Crab
Shrimp
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
August 10, 2025
Had a great day out there thanks again for coming hope to see them again!
0
Diane Little
Diane Little
5.0
Verified
A relaxing Fishing Trip
3 hour Sunset bite Nanaimo on August 8, 20252 adults
I have been on a few fishing trips and what makes Branden stand out is his calm approach. We caught just 3 fish and had to throw back 2 of them. No one was catching much this evening, but the water was super calm, the air was perfect temperature and the thin clouds were dancing with the sun, making the evening magical. It was fantastic.
Reported catch:
Crab
Pink Salmon
Coho Salmon
Response from Captain
August 10, 2025
Thank you very much it was a great evening to be on the water.
0
Mateo Bickel
Mateo Bickel
5.0
Verified
Amazing time on a boat
Half Day Trip (AM) Nanaimo on September 29, 20252 adults
We went on a five-hour trip with Brannen. It was an amazing day, with lots of salmon caught and great conversation. If you're looking for a good time with a guide who really cares about the ecosystem and knows a lot about the region, Brannen is the right person to contact. 10/10!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Crab
Response from Captain
October 2, 2025
Thank you Mateo and Vanessa for coming out I had a great morning hope to see you both again one day. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
0

FAQs about Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Gradywhite
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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