Full Melt Charters

4.9/5 (217 reviews)

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West Coast Road 6947, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V1, Canada–

Full Melt Charters

4.9/5 (217)

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Angler's Choice

West Coast Road 6947

Sooke, BC, Canada

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Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Captains Wayne and Chris are ready to show you the beauty of Vancouver Island and its world-renowned fisheries on Full Melt Charters. Our priorities are customer service, and catching fish, as our consistently positive reviews and reputation show.

Based in Sooke, BC, you'll be positioned within minutes from massive salmon and halibut, ready for the taking.
You can expect a welcoming environment, full of positivity and encouragement. Captains Wayne and Chris are very personable, and you're sure to love fishing with them!

On these trips, it's common to troll for salmon, or jig bottom fish such as halibut. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. Wayne and Chris will offer to clean your catch for you, or to have it taken to a processor for shipping within Canada. Now that's dinner!

Trips with Full Melt Charters are open to the whole family and children of all ages, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Captains Wayne and Chris have a long history of outdoor leadership with children, and will always have a supportive, enthusiastic and encouraging attitude with your kids.

You'll be casting lines from a 23 foot Grady-White fishing boat with room for 5 passengers. Brand New engines! It has electric down-riggers and all the essentials. You can always expect a clean boat, outfitted with top of the line fishing gear and navigational equipment. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide all the help and equipment you'll need to catch fish, and you'll notice his desire and willingness to spread his knowledge.

Captains will offer instruction and direction on how to land the fish, but the rod will be in your hands!

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is available online, or you can ask the captain.

It's always wise to bring extra layers, sunscreen, a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.

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Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Child friendly

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4.9

217 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

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What anglers say

95%

Great experience

93%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

92%

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Cael Armstrong

Member since 2026

5.0

New

Full day halibut trip with Wayne

Full Day Trip – Halibut Jigging on May 17, 2026

We dropped a couple crab traps, then spent most of the day jigging for halibut and finished off the day trolling for salmon. We caught two monster halibut, and even though it was a bit early in the season we landed a good size salmon too. Wayne was a great captain, obviously very experienced and knowledgeable and answered all of our many questions. An all around chill dude 🤙 We had a blast. I cannot recommend Full Melt Charters enough. The only downside was now my girlfriend keeps asking why we don’t have a boat. Lol thanks a lot Wayne we’ll see you next time!

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Response from Captain

May 21, 2026

haha awesome, thanks for the kind words Cael. had a great time fishing with you guys. that halibut was a monster! looking forward to the next time. enjoy the fish

Richard Hahn

Wisconsin, US

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Member since 2022

5.0

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New

Best charter fishing trip of my life!

Afternoon Half Day- Halibut Jigging on May 22, 2026 • 2 adults

Took my daughter halibut fishing with Captain Wayne. We caught 2 halibut as well as a number of other fish. He also trapped a number of crabs which he allowed us to take home. To top off the trip he cleaned our halibut as five harbor seals begged for scraps at the dock. From reservation to communication to success on the water this was a first rate experience.

Response from Captain

May 23, 2026

thanks for the kind words! really enjoyed our trip together. hope to see you guys again! enjoy the fish

Kerri Ross

British Columbia, Canada

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Best Day Out - Planning Next Year Already

Afternoon Half Day- Halibut Jigging on September 13, 2025 • 2 adults

While we fish at home often we were looking to fish for halibut for the first time. From the first booking and communication right to the end of the trip we had no issues and felt very prepared. We et at the Crab Shack and met captain Wayne and Chris. We were heading out with Chris who prepared us, got a feel for our comfort level and answered all of our questions as we traveled out for the day. We started off hitting Dogfish (which was still a bit fun) and quickly got to Sable-fish, Cod and then the mighty Halibut. We had so much fun and enjoyed the day so much. We can't wait to go again. Thank you Wayne and Chris for a GREAT experience!

Brett Anderson

Repeat angler

Colorado, US

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Member since 2024

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5 trips

5.0

Verified

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Experience with Full Melt Charters

Full Day – Salmon Trolling on August 27, 2025 • 2 adults

From start to finish, our trip with Captain Wayne at Full Melt Charters was excellent. He knew exactly how to get us on fish, and it wasn’t long before we were hooked up and hauling in salmon. His knowledge of the water, tides, and gear gave us confidence and made the day both productive and fun. The boat was well set up, clean, and clearly designed for serious fishing. We appreciated the extra touches—help with technique, stories from the water, and a relaxed atmosphere that made us feel at home right away. Christi and I had a fantastic time. We caught beautiful fish, enjoyed stunning views, and came away with memories that will last. If you’re looking for a charter in Sooke that delivers both results and a great experience, I highly recommend Full Melt Charters. We would book again without hesitation. — Brett & Christi

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Sarah Swift

Repeat angler

British Columbia, Canada

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Member since 2025

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3 trips

5.0

Verified

Spectacular fishing experience

Evening Trip - Salmon Trolling on August 14, 2025 • 3 adults

Captain Wayne was fantastic!! He was communicative beforehand, punctual, and very knowledgeable! He really worked hard, monitoring the lines & making sure there wasn’t any seaweed or shakers occupying the hooks. We had a LOT of action. We hooked Chinook, Coho & pink salmon. We got our max catch for Chinook, a lot of pinks too. There were a lot of fish released . . . We took the sunset charter. The weather was gross, so we didn’t catch the sunset, but we caught lots of fish, and had a great time!! We HIGHLY recommend Full Melt!! Thank you for the exceptional experience Captain Wayne!!

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2 Hour Quick Trip - Salmon Trolling

2 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM

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May 1 - Aug 31

US $279