Full Melt Charters 

4.9
(262 reviews)
 West Coast Road 6947, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V1, Canada–

Full Melt Charters 

Sooke, BC, Canada
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25 ft
5
4.9
(262 reviews)

Captain Wayne is ready to show you the beauty of Vancouver Island and its world-renowned fisheries on Full Melt Charters. His priorities are safety, customer service, and catching fish, as his 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. Captain Wayne is very personable, and you’re sure to love fishing with him!

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 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! Captain Wayne has 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 top of the line gear and essentials. You can always expect a clean boat, outfitted with new 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.

Captain Wayne 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 and cannabis are allowed in moderation.

See you on the water

Captain Wayne is ready to show you the beauty of Vancouver Island and its world-renowned fisheries on Full Melt Charters. His priorities are safety, customer service, and catching fish, as his 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. Captain Wayne is very personable, and you’re sure to love fishing with him!

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 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! Captain Wayne has 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 top of the line gear and essentials. You can always expect a clean boat, outfitted with new 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.

Captain Wayne 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 and cannabis are allowed in moderation.

See you on the water

Full Melt Charters
Charter Operator
Full Melt Charters
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
2 Hour Quick Trip - Salmon Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
US $280
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Morning Half Day – Salmon Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
US $476
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Evening Trip - Salmon Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 18
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
US $476
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Morning Half Day – Halibut Jigging
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
US $491
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Afternoon Half Day- Halibut Jigging
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
US $491
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Afternoon Half Day- Salmon Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
US $491
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day – Salmon Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
US $897
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Halibut Jigging
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Halibut
US $897
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day - Wildlife Custom Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
US $947
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
262 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (272)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (262)

  • Jess Freiheit
    Jess Freiheit
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day on the water!

    Afternoon Half Day- Salmon Trolling on September 3, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a great day with Wayne out on the water! He was patient and easygoing with us as relatively inexperienced people with this type of fishing. As an added bonus he had a couple of crab traps we set as we headed out and collected on the way back in. We are feasting on crab tonight and have about 90 lbs of salmon to process and ship home. We highly recommend booking a charter with Wayne for high probability of a good haul and one hundred percent probability of having a really great time.

  • Danielle Pankratz
    Danielle Pankratz
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Such a beautiful night!!

    2 Hour Quick Trip - Salmon Trolling on August 2, 2026 • 3 adults

    We met Chris at Jock’s! He was all ready for us! We jumped on the boat, went out and set two crab traps and with in an hour and twenty mins caught seven fish and were able to keep four! We had a blast! My kids loved the sporty night on the waves! We came back to the sea lions greeting us! Chris bagged our crab and salmon and we’re planning a fish fry tonight!! Amazing experience!! Thank you so much!!

  • Cael Armstrong
    Cael Armstrong
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    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!

  • Andreas Birchler
    Andreas Birchler
    ch
    Switzerland
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Lachse vor Sooke

    Full Day - Wildlife Custom Charter on August 9, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Wayne ist ein Profi, das merkt man schon ab der ersten Sekunde. Doch noch mehr imponierte mir seine sympatische und total professionelle Art zu Fischen - tiefenentspannt setzt er die Köder, hilft beim Einholen vom Fisch und motiviert, wenn mal ein Lachs abspringt. Es war ein toller Tag zwischen Sooke und Beachy Head, der mit leckerem Lachs aus dem Backofen endete. Herzlichen Dank, ich komme wieder!

  • Melhem Wehbe
    Melhem Wehbe
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic sunrise experience!

    Morning Half Day – Salmon Trolling on September 16, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had an epic sunrise! We’re a family of four with two children, ages 11 and 9, and Captain Wayne was friendly and, most of all, incredibly patient and great with the kids. They loved the experience! We couldn’t have asked for better conditions, and we caught our limit of salmon. It was truly a memorable family adventure, and we would highly recommend Captain Wayne!

  • Janet Strong
    Janet Strong
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Super Fun Charter!

    Afternoon Half Day- Salmon Trolling on July 21, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had a great afternoon with Captain Chris of Full Melt Charters. We caught a lot of salmon. Sadly, only one of them was a keeper, but it was still super fun. Chris was very knowledgeable and personable. The gear was top-notch and well well-maintained. Bonus - we got some crab on the way back :-)

  • Doug Corley
    Doug Corley
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great exposure to fishing the Strait!

    Afternoon Half Day- Salmon Trolling on July 2, 2026 • 3 adults

    Chris made us at the dock got us acclimated on the boat, dropped the crab pots, set the lines once we got out and did a wonderful job of helping us fish, including teaching a first timer on what to do. Caught cleaned and took home dinner for two nights. Highly recommend. !

  • Kylie Robinson
    Kylie Robinson
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing time

    2 Hour Quick Trip - Salmon Trolling on August 6, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    We booked 2 hours with our 3 small kids and everything was great. We caught two nice size salmon and a few crabs in the crab nets. We highly recommend this, my kids all said it was the best part of the trip.

  • Johannes Thienelt
    Johannes Thienelt
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip with lots of fish!

    Morning Half Day – Salmon Trolling on August 3, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a really great morning with Captain Chris! We caught around 15 coho and chinook salmon of which we could keep 4 (the rest was wild salmon), which was great! We will do this again next time we are here!

  • James Mackereth
    James Mackereth
    ca
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip

    Morning Half Day – Halibut Jigging on June 28, 2026 • 2 adults

    Had an amazing time thanks to Captain Chris. Caught 5 Coho trout and a crab. Chris was an awesome fella, very professional, friendly and loved a chat. Would 10/10 recommend him for a great day on the water.

FAQs about Full Melt Charters

Full Melt Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $399 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Quick Trip - Salmon Trolling (2 hours)
  • CA $679 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - Evening Trip - Salmon Trolling (4 hours)
  • CA $679 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning Half Day – Salmon Trolling (4 hours)
  • CA $699 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon Half Day- Halibut Jigging (5 hours)
  • CA $699 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - Afternoon Half Day- Salmon Trolling (5 hours)
  • CA $699 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - Morning Half Day – Halibut Jigging (4 hours)
  • CA $1,279 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day – Salmon Trolling (8 hours)
  • CA $1,279 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Halibut Jigging (8 hours)
  • CA $1,349 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day - Wildlife Custom Charter (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Full Melt Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Flushing full size toilet with full privacy.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed Space for full size adult to lie down if needed
  • Multimedia system speaker for music available
  • Ice box on-board fish storage
  • Radar
Trips booked with Full Melt Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (all bait is provided)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish processing and filleting included in trip price, no additional charge. )
Full Melt Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Salmon: 10-15 mins, halibut 20-30. Shore in view)
  • Reef fishing
Full Melt Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Full Melt Charters include:
  • Cod
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)

Your operator

Full Melt Charters
Full Melt Charters
Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
70 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
262 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Wayne is a generational fisherman, extremely familiar with local fishing techniques and honey-holes. He is constantly researching the movements of salmon and halibut in the area, always updating maps and communicating noted changes with fellow fisherman. Wayne is committed to widening his understanding of salmon and halibut lifecycles and habits, and is always looking to deepen his understanding of local waters. Wayne has a history of outdoor leadership, having lead all-age, long term canoe trips for over 10 years. Wayne is uniquely able to exude infectious feelings of confidence and positivity while fishing, encouraging celebration and excitement while on board. Wayne is fantastic with children of all ages, and is able to get kids safely involved in fishing activities if they desire. Wayne volunteers at a local Salmon hatchery, and is avidly familiar with salmon lifecycles, habits, feeding preferences, and migratory movements. Wayne is always keen to spread this knowledge to his customers, and will implement his research in an effort to catch more, bigger fish. Chris was born and raised on Vancouver Island and has been an avid fisherman for decades. He has fished on several commercial salmon trollers and has spent countless hours on the ocean, from the southern end of Vancouver Island to the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, fishing for salmon and halibut. After spending years hiking in local and remote areas of Vancouver Island, he is continually working to expand his abundance of knowledge pertaining to the local flora and fauna. Chris has a deep affection for nature and is a volunteer for the local fish hatchery, working towards the respectful stewardship of local salmon populations. Chris is energized by sharing his enthusiasm for fishing with all ages and looks forward to seeing you have a great adventure on board! Captain Wayne and Captain Chris are both certified Charter Captains as per Skilled Trades BC guidelines, and both carry the following official credentials: - MED A 3 now called SDV-BS (small domestic vessel basic safety course) - ROC-M radio (Marine restricted radio) - Wilderness First Aid - Marine Basic First Aid - CPR Level C - SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency course) - Sport Fishing Institute of BC Registered Certified Tidal Angling Guide . - Fully insured vessel, and as a captain, for liability and damages. - Boat is fully certified by Transport Canada to ensure it's sea worthiness, stability and safety, and receives consistent maintenance. - Boat is fully equipped with all safety and live saving gear recommended by Transport Canada.
Our Team
Wayne S.
Wayne S.
Captain
Full Melt Charters
Full Melt Charters
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
70
reports
262
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Captain Wayne is a generational fisherman, extremely familiar with local fishing techniques and honey-holes. He is constantly researching the movements of salmon and halibut in the area, always updating maps and communicating noted changes with fellow fisherman. Wayne is committed to widening his understanding of salmon and halibut lifecycles and habits, and is always looking to deepen his understanding of local waters. Wayne has a history of outdoor leadership, having lead all-age, long term canoe trips for over 10 years. Wayne is uniquely able to exude infectious feelings of confidence and positivity while fishing, encouraging celebration and excitement while on board. Wayne is fantastic with children of all ages, and is able to get kids safely involved in fishing activities if they desire. Wayne volunteers at a local Salmon hatchery, and is avidly familiar with salmon lifecycles, habits, feeding preferences, and migratory movements. Wayne is always keen to spread this knowledge to his customers, and will implement his research in an effort to catch more, bigger fish. Chris was born and raised on Vancouver Island and has been an avid fisherman for decades. He has fished on several commercial salmon trollers and has spent countless hours on the ocean, from the southern end of Vancouver Island to the northern tip of Haida Gwaii, fishing for salmon and halibut. After spending years hiking in local and remote areas of Vancouver Island, he is continually working to expand his abundance of knowledge pertaining to the local flora and fauna. Chris has a deep affection for nature and is a volunteer for the local fish hatchery, working towards the respectful stewardship of local salmon populations. Chris is energized by sharing his enthusiasm for fishing with all ages and looks forward to seeing you have a great adventure on board! Captain Wayne and Captain Chris are both certified Charter Captains as per Skilled Trades BC guidelines, and both carry the following official credentials: - MED A 3 now called SDV-BS (small domestic vessel basic safety course) - ROC-M radio (Marine restricted radio) - Wilderness First Aid - Marine Basic First Aid - CPR Level C - SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency course) - Sport Fishing Institute of BC Registered Certified Tidal Angling Guide . - Fully insured vessel, and as a captain, for liability and damages. - Boat is fully certified by Transport Canada to ensure it's sea worthiness, stability and safety, and receives consistent maintenance. - Boat is fully equipped with all safety and live saving gear recommended by Transport Canada.
The crew
Wayne S.
Wayne S.
Captain

The fish you can target

Cod
Cod
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Cod
Cod
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • A family enjoying a successful fishing trip, proudly displaying their catch of salmon on the deck of a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Melhem W.
    Melhem W.
    We had an epic sunrise! We’re a family of four with two children, ages 11 and 9, and Captain Wayne was friendly and, most of all, incredibly patient and great with the kids. They loved the experience! We couldn’t have asked for better conditions, and we caught our limit of salmon. It was truly a memorable family adventure, and we would highly recommend Captain Wayne!
  • A neat display of several silver salmon laid out on a boat's deck, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Krista B.
    Krista B.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large salmon while fishing on a charter boat, accompanied by an adult, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Jess F.
    Jess F.
    We had a great day with Wayne out on the water! He was patient and easygoing with us as relatively inexperienced people with this type of fishing. As an added bonus he had a couple of crab traps we set as we headed out and collected on the way back in. We are feasting on crab tonight and have about 90 lbs of salmon to process and ship home. We highly recommend booking a charter with Wayne for high probability of a good haul and one hundred percent probability of having a really great time.
  • Multiple large silver fish arranged on a boat cleaning table beside a dock, with a fillet knife visible.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Gianna V.
    Gianna V.
    great trip out with chris. caught a monster and a few others + crabs. couldn’t recommend more!! wonderdul sights and area, great place to be and Full Melt is the beat pick!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Chinook salmon at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Happy with their catch!
  • A neat display of freshly caught salmon laid out on a cleaning table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Plenty salmon in Sooke
  • Two freshly caught Chinook Salmon displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing their vibrant colors and size.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    A Chinook and a Coho
  • Four freshly caught fish displayed on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Beautiful fish in Sooke
  • Adult angler proudly holding two large salmon aboard a fishing boat on open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Andreas B.
    Andreas B.
    Wayne ist ein Profi, das merkt man schon ab der ersten Sekunde. Doch noch mehr imponierte mir seine sympatische und total professionelle Art zu Fischen - tiefenentspannt setzt er die Köder, hilft beim Einholen vom Fisch und motiviert, wenn mal ein Lachs abspringt. Es war ein toller Tag zwischen Sooke und Beachy Head, der mit leckerem Lachs aus dem Backofen endete. Herzlichen Dank, ich komme wieder!
  • A proud grandfather and his grandchildren celebrate a successful fishing trip, showcasing a large striped bass on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Kylie R.
    Kylie R.
    We booked 2 hours with our 3 small kids and everything was great. We caught two nice size salmon and a few crabs in the crab nets. We highly recommend this, my kids all said it was the best part of the trip.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2026
Boat manufacturer
Grady-White
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Flushing full size toilet with full privacy.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Space for full size adult to lie down if needed
Multimedia system
speaker for music available
Ice box
on-board fish storage
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
all bait is provided
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish processing and filleting included in trip price, no additional charge.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

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
Kids of all ages welcome, and encouraged to learn.
You keep catch
Wayne will fully process the catch to take home
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Sooke right now

HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)Salmon (Pink)

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