Victoria Fishing Charters
Victoria Fishing Charters
We have customized our 29’ Beachcraft open style aluminum boat to maximize comfort and functionality while we fish Salmon using trolling, mooching, jigging and casting rigs.
Typically we can troll and cut-plug mooch 4 rods at the same time, while also casting and jigging with up to 4 additional rods. This method allows us to put the maximum amount of hooks in the water and to fish the entire water column with maximum efficiency, you are sure to be impressed with how much action can be found by using this team effort.
Salmon Fishing on Vancouver Island is a cultural right of passage for us locals, after years of perfecting our methods and unique fishing styles it is an honour to share the accumulated wisdom with people that share an interest in chasing Canada’s most respected sportfish in the waters around Vancouver Island.
The challenge and beauty of fishing this pristine ocean captures our attention for entire lifetimes and we look forward to sharing this sensational part of our lifestyle with you any day of the week.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
+35Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Sep 11, 2025
5 Hour Trip
Amazing time! We caught so many fish and the captain taught us so much!
Captain Bradan was a phenomenal guide for our group of seven! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the waters around Sooke. He took our group who basically had never fished before and taught us all about how to fish for coho and chinook, about how the tides affect where the salmon will be, and all about the local ecosystem. We caught dozens of fish and walked away with tons of coho, a chinook, prawns, crabs, and sea urchins! Bradan is a genuine guy who's passionate about fishing and the natural world out here. If you're looking to catch salmon, learn about fishing and the ocean, and have a laid back day, book with captain Bradan! We saw an orca too!
Captain Bradan was a phenomenal guide for our group of seven! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the waters around Sooke. He...
Jul 28, 2025
3 Hour Trip
Fantastic Captain and Boat for Large Family Group
We booked Bradan’s charter in late July and it was fantastic. We had a family group of 7 and it was the only boat we could find that could handle that many people. Bradan was a great guide. For a bunch of novices he explained everything in an easy to understand way and was extremely patient with our 4 year old son; answering all of his questions about fishing. And oh yeah, we caught a bunch of fish. Bradan really knows the area so we did some fishing in a “big fish” area and then back to an area he knew we were sure to catch some salmon. In all we caught 8 salmon, including an 18 pound chinook, and kept 5 of them. Bradan filleted and cleaned the fish as well. We had a great time and will definitely do it next time we visit.
We booked Bradan’s charter in late July and it was fantastic. We had a family group of 7 and it was the only boat we could find...
Aug 5, 2025
Eco Tour/Fishing Trip
Eco tour & Fishing both Excellent!
Had an amazing outing with Capt Braden - in addition to great boat skills, Capt. Braden is passionate about and knowledgeable of the area and its natural history elements. We were lucky early in the trip to encounter a transient orca pod that regularly traverses the coast hunting seal - amazing to see! Came home with a salmon supper we caught & a handful of shrimp from Capt. Braden’s trap. Ended the day with an amazing bald eagle sighting. Beautiful, saw so much, learned so much, caught dinner - and Capt. Braden’s super nice. We couldn’t have asked for more!
Had an amazing outing with Capt Braden - in addition to great boat skills, Capt. Braden is passionate about and knowledgeable...
Oct 7, 2025
5 Hour Trip
Fishing with Bradan
We booked with Bradan at the last minute. Fortunately he had an opening to fit us in. Caught lots of fish, more enjoyable was the “out of his way” back to the dock. Taking in sightings of humpbacks, porpoises , sea lions among other wildlife. Would highly recommend the valuable expertise offered by Bradan.
We booked with Bradan at the last minute. Fortunately he had an opening to fit us in. Caught lots of fish, more enjoyable was...
Aug 21, 2025
3 Hour Trip
Highly Recommend!!!
My trip with Captain Braden was absolute perfection. I brought my boys and family visiting from Toronto. My youngest son was super excited with lots of questions, and Captain Braden treated him so well, I do not even have the words. We caught 8 salmon in total and two crabs! It was a perfect day with the perfect Captain. Thank you Braden, I appreciate you and the entire experience on the water. It was a first for all of us and hopefully not the last!
My trip with Captain Braden was absolute perfection. I brought my boys and family visiting from Toronto. My youngest son was...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
+35Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing time! We caught so many fish and the captain taught us so much!
5 Hour Trip on September 11, 2025
Captain Bradan was a phenomenal guide for our group of seven! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the waters around Sooke. He took our group who basically had never fished before and taught us all about how to fish for coho and chinook, about how the tides affect where the salmon will be, and all about the local ecosystem. We caught dozens of fish and walked away with tons of coho, a chinook, prawns, crabs, and sea urchins! Bradan is a genuine guy who's passionate about fishing and the natural world out here. If you're looking to catch salmon, learn about fishing and the ocean, and have a laid back day, book with captain Bradan! We saw an orca too!
Captain Bradan was a phenomenal guide for our group of seven! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the waters around Sooke. He took our group who basically had never fished before and taught us all about how to fish for coho and chinook, about how the tides affect where the salmon will be, and all about the local ecosystem. We caught dozens of fish and walked away with tons of coho, a chinook, prawns, crabs, and sea urchins! Bradan is a genuine guy who's passionate about fishing and the natural...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fantastic Captain and Boat for Large Family Group
3 Hour Trip on July 28, 2025
We booked Bradan’s charter in late July and it was fantastic. We had a family group of 7 and it was the only boat we could find that could handle that many people. Bradan was a great guide. For a bunch of novices he explained everything in an easy to understand way and was extremely patient with our 4 year old son; answering all of his questions about fishing. And oh yeah, we caught a bunch of fish. Bradan really knows the area so we did some fishing in a “big fish” area and then back to an area he knew we were sure to catch some salmon. In all we caught 8 salmon, including an 18 pound chinook, and kept 5 of them. Bradan filleted and cleaned the fish as well. We had a great time and will definitely do it next time we visit.
We booked Bradan’s charter in late July and it was fantastic. We had a family group of 7 and it was the only boat we could find that could handle that many people. Bradan was a great guide. For a bunch of novices he explained everything in an easy to understand way and was extremely patient with our 4 year old son; answering all of his questions about fishing. And oh yeah, we caught a bunch of fish. Bradan really knows the area so we did some fishing in a “big fish” area and then back to an...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Eco tour & Fishing both Excellent!
Eco Tour/Fishing Trip on August 5, 2025
Had an amazing outing with Capt Braden - in addition to great boat skills, Capt. Braden is passionate about and knowledgeable of the area and its natural history elements. We were lucky early in the trip to encounter a transient orca pod that regularly traverses the coast hunting seal - amazing to see! Came home with a salmon supper we caught & a handful of shrimp from Capt. Braden’s trap. Ended the day with an amazing bald eagle sighting. Beautiful, saw so much, learned so much, caught dinner - and Capt. Braden’s super nice. We couldn’t have asked for more!
Had an amazing outing with Capt Braden - in addition to great boat skills, Capt. Braden is passionate about and knowledgeable of the area and its natural history elements. We were lucky early in the trip to encounter a transient orca pod that regularly traverses the coast hunting seal - amazing to see! Came home with a salmon supper we caught & a handful of shrimp from Capt. Braden’s trap. Ended the day with an amazing bald eagle sighting. Beautiful, saw so much, learned so much, caught dinner...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Bradan
5 Hour Trip on October 7, 2025
We booked with Bradan at the last minute. Fortunately he had an opening to fit us in. Caught lots of fish, more enjoyable was the “out of his way” back to the dock. Taking in sightings of humpbacks, porpoises , sea lions among other wildlife. Would highly recommend the valuable expertise offered by Bradan.
We booked with Bradan at the last minute. Fortunately he had an opening to fit us in. Caught lots of fish, more enjoyable was the “out of his way” back to the dock. Taking in sightings of humpbacks, porpoises , sea lions among other wildlife. Would highly recommend the valuable expertise offered by Bradan.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Highly Recommend!!!
3 Hour Trip on August 21, 2025
My trip with Captain Braden was absolute perfection. I brought my boys and family visiting from Toronto. My youngest son was super excited with lots of questions, and Captain Braden treated him so well, I do not even have the words. We caught 8 salmon in total and two crabs! It was a perfect day with the perfect Captain. Thank you Braden, I appreciate you and the entire experience on the water. It was a first for all of us and hopefully not the last!
My trip with Captain Braden was absolute perfection. I brought my boys and family visiting from Toronto. My youngest son was super excited with lots of questions, and Captain Braden treated him so well, I do not even have the words. We caught 8 salmon in total and two crabs! It was a perfect day with the perfect Captain. Thank you Braden, I appreciate you and the entire experience on the water. It was a first for all of us and hopefully not the last!
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