Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo

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 guide.

These waters are known for Chinook Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut, Crab, Shrimp, Rockfish, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Skate, Pink Salmon, Chum 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    $296
    Short and sweet trip. Chinook fishing is at its best first thing in the morning. A 5-minute boat ride and we will set some Crab traps quickly. Take a 10-minute boat ride from where we set Crab traps and we will be on the fishing grounds for Chinook Salmon. Fish for Chinook Salmon for 2 hours and then come back, pick up Crab traps, and back to the dock.
    Targeted fish
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    $519
    The half-day trip will be 4 to 5 hours. In the time that we have on the water, we will drop some Crab traps close to the fishing grounds. Then we will go do some trolling for Salmon. If time allows it we also try and target some Lingcod and Rock Cod. Fishing off the bottom jigging for those species is the most productive way to catch them. Very short boat rides to fishing grounds to maximize fishing time.
    Targeted fish
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    $519
    The half-day trip will be 4 to 5 hours. In the time that we have on the water, we will drop some Crab traps close to the fishing grounds. Then we will go do some trolling for Salmon. If time allows it we also try and target some Lingcod and Rock Cod. Fishing off the bottom jigging for those species is the most productive way to catch them. Very short boat rides to fishing grounds to maximize fishing time.
    Targeted fish
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    $741
    Full-day fishing from Nanaimo will be 8 to 10 hours. On this trip, we will set Crab traps and Prawn/Shrimp traps. We will also be fishing for Chinook and Coho Salmon. We will also target Lingcod and Rock later in the day. Very short boat rides to fishing grounds to maximize fishing time.
    Targeted fish
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Shrimp
    Shrimp
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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FAQs about Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo

Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • CA $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • CA $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • CA $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Getter Done Charters – Nanaimo include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)
  • Shrimp
  • Skate

Meet the Captain

Brannen Paradis
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
ID & License verified
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023
Hi, my name is Brannen Paradis, and I'm the sole owner and captain of Getter Done Charters. I started this company in 2022. I decided to start my own company because of my passion for fishing on the ocean. I've been fishing ever since I was old enough and just grew to love it! I have more hours on the water than I do on land, and I want to share my passion with others and get clients out on the beautiful ocean.

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish

Boat specs

Grady-White (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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

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Maren M.
Nanaimo, British Columbia
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Morning fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip on September 4, 2023
We took our 8 year old and 5 year old fishing with Captain Brannen and it was such a lovely adventure.  He was great with...
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Ross C.
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Half day with brannen

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 19, 2023
Got a half day charter with getter done charters they had us hooked into a fish within minutes of the line being in the water...
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Michael S.
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 8, 2023
Did a half day trip with Brennan on our honeymoon. One of the highlights of our trip for sure. Caught a bunch of fish and crabs...
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Harlie S.
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Half day trip with Getter Done

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip on May 23, 2023
We got her done! Great trip with a very knowledgeable captain. Even lucked out and saw some whales.
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