Tips Up Sport Fishing Charters
Tips Up Sport Fishing Charters
If you’re ready to experience fishing in Sooke, look no further than Tips Up Sport Fishing Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Eugene Baldwin, which means you’ll tap into years of angling experience.
Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod, and more can be found in these waters if you come at the right time of year. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
Capt. Eugene will bring you aboard a 26’ Aluminum fishing boat that can carry 4 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group including salmon stamps. 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.
It’s always wise to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask.
And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Tips Up Sport Fishing Charters is just a click away.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
+29Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
100%
Oct 6, 2024
4 Hour Trip – Salmon (Morning Trip)
Eugene knows his ceaft
Dispute it being the end of the season and rain having driven the fish up into the rivers Eugene found us fish.We had a great morning blessed with sunshine ( in October) and the sea was glass. If you were to have bad weather the boat is well equipped to keep you comfortable and dry.
Dispute it being the end of the season and rain having driven the fish up into the rivers Eugene found us fish.We had a great...
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Jul 27, 2025
The captain canceled
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Aug 4, 2024
8 Hour Trip – Salmon
Caught our dinner!
Captain Eugene was a great captain, knew what he was doing and had a great boat. 30 minutes into the trip and we already had a Salmon on board! Over the course of the day had many other bites while experiencing all sorts of weather changes, Eugene safely navigated all of it. By the end of the day our whole group got a salmon on board and we’re happy to find crab in our traps too! Had quite the feast that night. Would recommend Tips Up charter to anyone!
Captain Eugene was a great captain, knew what he was doing and had a great boat. 30 minutes into the trip and we already had a...
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Victoria, BC
Aug 26, 2023
4 Hour Trip – Salmon (Morning Trip)
Half day with Captain Eugene and first mate Jackie
My 15yo son and I showed up with no equipment and NO know-how either. 😆 Eugene and his wife and partner Jackie (7 months pregnant and still fishing like a champ) are both experts and a pair of absolute BEAUTY human beings! They were very patient and kind with their instructions and they shared knowledge freely. We had a fantastic time and I could not recommend them strongly enough. We caught more fish than I even hoped for, and I will definitely book with them again in the future. They are well versed in all fishery regulations as well and will keep you legal too. Personal note: I need to bring a bigger cooler for all the fish next time!! Their patient approach to instruction bears mentioning a second time - my son and I were a bit nervous and uncertain at first but their kind and welcoming nature made us feel comfortable very quickly. They had so much fun teaching my son they offered him a job! LOL They take younger kids too if you are looking for a charter for the whole family. Also, if it matters to you (it does to me) their boat is VERY professionally outfitted for charter fishing. But - word to the wise - you might want to buy a boat like theirs afterwards lololol !!! Sign up with Tip’s Up! You will not regret it.
My 15yo son and I showed up with no equipment and NO know-how either. 😆 Eugene and his wife and partner Jackie (7 months pregnant...
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Aug 22, 2023
4 Hour Trip – Salmon (Morning Trip)
A Bad Day Fishing Is Better Than A Good Day At Work!
If the above statement is true what’s better than a good day fishing? I honestly don’t know! Captain Eugene delivered the goods! We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with him, his first mate and “second” mate to be. They are a great team and worked amazing together to keep us on the fish. They take pride in being safe on the water and their boat is beautiful. We had a very comfortable day on the water, but the best part… We were tips up all day! We caught a great selection of salmon and we all got our limits. I can’t wait to get back out there to do it all over again!
If the above statement is true what’s better than a good day fishing? I honestly don’t know! Captain Eugene delivered the goods!...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
+29Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Eugene knows his ceaft
4 Hour Trip – Salmon (Morning Trip) on October 6, 2024
Dispute it being the end of the season and rain having driven the fish up into the rivers Eugene found us fish.We had a great morning blessed with sunshine ( in October) and the sea was glass. If you were to have bad weather the boat is well equipped to keep you comfortable and dry.
Dispute it being the end of the season and rain having driven the fish up into the rivers Eugene found us fish.We had a great morning blessed with sunshine ( in October) and the sea was glass. If you were to have bad weather the boat is well equipped to keep you comfortable and dry.
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The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on July 27, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Experience:
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Overall
Caught our dinner!
8 Hour Trip – Salmon on August 4, 2024
Captain Eugene was a great captain, knew what he was doing and had a great boat. 30 minutes into the trip and we already had a Salmon on board! Over the course of the day had many other bites while experiencing all sorts of weather changes, Eugene safely navigated all of it. By the end of the day our whole group got a salmon on board and we’re happy to find crab in our traps too! Had quite the feast that night. Would recommend Tips Up charter to anyone!
Captain Eugene was a great captain, knew what he was doing and had a great boat. 30 minutes into the trip and we already had a Salmon on board! Over the course of the day had many other bites while experiencing all sorts of weather changes, Eugene safely navigated all of it. By the end of the day our whole group got a salmon on board and we’re happy to find crab in our traps too! Had quite the feast that night. Would recommend Tips Up charter to anyone!
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Victoria, BC
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day with Captain Eugene and first mate Jackie
4 Hour Trip – Salmon (Morning Trip) on August 26, 2023
My 15yo son and I showed up with no equipment and NO know-how either. 😆 Eugene and his wife and partner Jackie (7 months pregnant and still fishing like a champ) are both experts and a pair of absolute BEAUTY human beings! They were very patient and kind with their instructions and they shared knowledge freely. We had a fantastic time and I could not recommend them strongly enough. We caught more fish than I even hoped for, and I will definitely book with them again in the future. They are well versed in all fishery regulations as well and will keep you legal too. Personal note: I need to bring a bigger cooler for all the fish next time!! Their patient approach to instruction bears mentioning a second time - my son and I were a bit nervous and uncertain at first but their kind and welcoming nature made us feel comfortable very quickly. They had so much fun teaching my son they offered him a job! LOL They take younger kids too if you are looking for a charter for the whole family. Also, if it matters to you (it does to me) their boat is VERY professionally outfitted for charter fishing. But - word to the wise - you might want to buy a boat like theirs afterwards lololol !!! Sign up with Tip’s Up! You will not regret it.
My 15yo son and I showed up with no equipment and NO know-how either. 😆 Eugene and his wife and partner Jackie (7 months pregnant and still fishing like a champ) are both experts and a pair of absolute BEAUTY human beings! They were very patient and kind with their instructions and they shared knowledge freely. We had a fantastic time and I could not recommend them strongly enough. We caught more fish than I even hoped for, and I will definitely book with them again in the future. They are...
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Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A Bad Day Fishing Is Better Than A Good Day At Work!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon (Morning Trip) on August 22, 2023
If the above statement is true what’s better than a good day fishing? I honestly don’t know! Captain Eugene delivered the goods! We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with him, his first mate and “second” mate to be. They are a great team and worked amazing together to keep us on the fish. They take pride in being safe on the water and their boat is beautiful. We had a very comfortable day on the water, but the best part… We were tips up all day! We caught a great selection of salmon and we all got our limits. I can’t wait to get back out there to do it all over again!
If the above statement is true what’s better than a good day fishing? I honestly don’t know! Captain Eugene delivered the goods! We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with him, his first mate and “second” mate to be. They are a great team and worked amazing together to keep us on the fish. They take pride in being safe on the water and their boat is beautiful. We had a very comfortable day on the water, but the best part… We were tips up all day! We caught a great selection of...
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