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King Tide Charters provides a first-class, fully guided fishing experience, departing from our private dock in Sooke BC, a stone’s throw away from the productive Salmon and Halibut fishing grounds of the Juan de Fuca Strait.
Cruise the Juan in style aboard a custom 22’ Boston Whaler Outrage, featuring top-of-the-line power, and premium fishing equipment, guided by Captain Andrew, a seasoned professional with a passion for fishing.
Take in the breathtaking scenery and stunning west coast views, while exploring the waters of legendary Sooke fishing hot spots like Otter Point, Secretary Island, Trap Shack, and many more.
We are blessed to have all five Pacific Salmon species in our waters throughout the season. On our trips, we can target prized Chinook (King) Salmon, and Coho (Silver) Salmon, but often get into Chum, Pinks, and Sockeye.
The action doesn’t stop there! With a thriving bottom fishery on our doorstep, guests have the opportunity to book a specialized trip, including full day fishing for monster Halibut, Lingcod, and Rockfish. The local Sooke Halibut record is 328 lbs!!
Crabbing is also excellent and it is not uncommon to pull up our traps full of large Dungeness Crabs, on the way back to the dock!
We expertly clean and filet your catch back at the dock, so you can take home your fresh harvest with ease.
Whether you’re an expert rod or brand new to the sport, King Tide Charters provides an enjoyable, and rewarding experience on the water for all types of anglers.
Before the day of your fishing trip, please ensure all anglers have purchased a recreational tidal angling license for the pacific region and add the salmon conservation stamp. Licences are available online through the DFO’s rec licensing website.
This is mandatory requirement for all anglers*
Tight Lines,
Captain Andrew
Captain
Andrew Black
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Multi Species - Full Day on June 28, 2024
Booking at smooth and efficient. Captain Andrew was quick and responsive. Everything was stated accurately and he was very helpful in preparing me for the trip. The trip started targeting bottom fishing for halibut and we caught a massive skate. We trolled for salmon and ended up catching 14. Mostly returning everything following local regs. All fish went back healthy as we watched them swim to deep water. We later went bottom fishing and caught some nice rockfish. We also went twice to drop a crab trap for our limit of Dungeness. Also on the trip we saw a lot of natural wildlife such as eagles fishing, porpoises right around the boat eating bait fish, seals and sea lions. Captain Andrew was friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be with. He helped make this trip the best fishing charter experience I ever had. I would high recommend for this type of trip.
Booking at smooth and efficient. Captain Andrew was quick and responsive. Everything was stated accurately and he was very helpful in preparing me for the trip. The trip started targeting bottom fishing for halibut and we caught a massive skate. We trolled for salmon and ended up catching 14. Mostly returning everything following local regs. All fish went back healthy as we watched them swim to deep water. We later went bottom fishing and caught some nice rockfish. We also went twice...
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Salmon - Half Day AM on June 15, 2024
Captain Andrew is very friendly and informative. I was worried my son would get sea sick but he had such a good time that it never hit him. The scenery was amazing. We caught a couple fish but lost a few salmon trying to reel it in. The crab catch (5) was a very special surprise and it was so delicious! Thank you Captain Andrew for the memorable experience. My son is pumped to come back to do some more fishing!
Captain Andrew is very friendly and informative. I was worried my son would get sea sick but he had such a good time that it never hit him. The scenery was amazing. We caught a couple fish but lost a few salmon trying to reel it in. The crab catch (5) was a very special surprise and it was so delicious! Thank you Captain Andrew for the memorable experience. My son is pumped to come back to do some more fishing!
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Multi Species - Full Day on September 30, 2024
My friend and I came to Victoria from Alberta to visit my sister, and I booked an 8 hour Charter with Andrew. This is the second Charter I have been on while visiting Victoria and BY FAR this has been the most amazing experience! Andrew and Chuck are LEGENDS!! I would 10000% recommend booking! Such an amazing experience, looking forward to booking with them again. 🔥🔥🎣🎣
My friend and I came to Victoria from Alberta to visit my sister, and I booked an 8 hour Charter with Andrew. This is the second Charter I have been on while visiting Victoria and BY FAR this has been the most amazing experience! Andrew and Chuck are LEGENDS!! I would 10000% recommend booking! Such an amazing experience, looking forward to booking with them again. 🔥🔥🎣🎣
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Salmon - Half Day AM on August 12, 2024
Andrew absolutely crushed it this morning. With a quick transit to the fishing area we were making use of our time instantly and it only took minutes to hook into numerous huge Chinook and coho. Amazing scenery and atmosphere made for a really great day. Look no further if you are looking for elite guiding experience and very efficient fishing. A++++, I'll be booking again. Thanks 🙌
Andrew absolutely crushed it this morning. With a quick transit to the fishing area we were making use of our time instantly and it only took minutes to hook into numerous huge Chinook and coho. Amazing scenery and atmosphere made for a really great day. Look no further if you are looking for elite guiding experience and very efficient fishing. A++++, I'll be booking again. Thanks 🙌
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Salmon - Dusk Bite on June 7, 2024
Booked a last minute dusk troll fishing charter while in the area - Andrew was easy to communicate with before, during, and after our trip. He is very knowledgeable about fishing and the area. The fish weren’t biting that evening, but my dad and I had a great time chatting with Andrew for a few hours. Will definitely book with Andrew again for our next guided trip on the island!
Booked a last minute dusk troll fishing charter while in the area - Andrew was easy to communicate with before, during, and after our trip. He is very knowledgeable about fishing and the area. The fish weren’t biting that evening, but my dad and I had a great time chatting with Andrew for a few hours. Will definitely book with Andrew again for our next guided trip on the island!
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Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
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I inherited my passion for fishing. Since I was old enough to hold up my grandfather’s spey rod in Scotland. I was hooked. I grew up fishing in Canada, listening to stories of prized, hard-fighting Salmon. And have been lucky enough to fish year-round and across the globe, at every opportunity. I cut my teeth as a sportfishing guide in Haida Gwaii, guiding a wide variety of different anglers at the world-renowned, coveted, Langara Fishing Lodge. I spent three seasons fishing Langara island and obtained over 3000 guided hours as a resident guide, earning my PhD in Chinook Salmon and Halibut fishing. I realized up north that, I not only love fishing and guiding guests to trophy fish, but I truly enjoy sharing my passion and enthusiasm for fishing with others and creating lifelong memories and relationships, on the water. When I am not guiding, you can likely find me fly fishing on the rivers, lakes, and streams, we are blessed to have here on beautiful Vancouver Island or traveling to the interior of Idaho and Montana in search of trophy bull trout. I look forward to fishing with you and until then, Tight Lines, Captain Andrew
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
5-6 nautical miles offshore is typically as far as we travel
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
GPS
Lowrance Elite FS 9
Fishfinder
Sonar -ActiveTargetHD, Chirp, DownScan, SIdeScan,
Multimedia System
Sirius XM radio, Bluetooth Stereo, Simrad Speakers
Ice Box
available on demand, in advance.
Rods, reels & tackle
premium reels, rods & all tackle included
Lures
premium gear with razor sharp hooks included
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included in every charter
Drinks
bottled water onboard.
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.
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
please advise so we can accomodate accordingly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.