Ocean Dreams Charters 

4.9
(11 reviews)
 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N5, Canada

Ocean Dreams Charters 

Victoria, BC, Canada
23 ft
4
4.9
(11 reviews)

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Victoria has a fish with your name on it, so let Ocean Dreams Charters help you catch it! Captain David will be your guide, giving you access to their sportfishing experience.

Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, and more inhabit these waters, depending on conditions. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Your boat for the day is a 23' Pro-Line sportfishing vessel that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 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 recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks available on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Ocean Dreams Charters?

Victoria has a fish with your name on it, so let Ocean Dreams Charters help you catch it! Captain David will be your guide, giving you access to their sportfishing experience.

Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, and more inhabit these waters, depending on conditions. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

Your boat for the day is a 23' Pro-Line sportfishing vessel that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 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 recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks available on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Ocean Dreams Charters?

David Yakimovich
Captain
David Yakimovich
26 years of experience
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Half Day Trip – Salmon
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Salmon (Chinook)
US $541
Entire boat: up to 4 people
FullDay Trip – Halibut/Salmon combo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
US $937
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
11 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Leslie Sank
Leslie Sank
Member since 2017
5.0
Verified
Great trip! Great Captain! Happy client!
Half Day Trip – Salmon on August 6, 20261 adult

I had a solo trip with Captain Dave and I could not have wished for more of an enjoyable trip as I had today. The weather was perfect. The sea was like glass, and we hooked into several fish, so a part of orcas and got to know, Captain Dave well. Of course the harbour sea lions welcomed us back, with great excitement, with the prospect of fish guts for lunch! Dave runs a very efficient and customer focussed outfit. I was quite in all of how close in to Oak Bay Marina, Victoria, the fish were biting. As a result, you don’t spend a long time voting out to the fishing spots. I’m always reassured when a ship’s captain respects our environment, as his first priority and who adheres to the Department of fisheries regulations. A huge thank you to Captain Dave. I will be back to fish the Victoria Waters, and Ocean Dreams Charters will be my first choice again.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Shedeque Kelly
Shedeque Kelly
Repeat angler
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
half day trip 15 keepers
Half Day Trip – Salmon on August 19, 20264 adults

was on the fish right of the bat, half day trip lots of fish. captain Dave and deck hand dilan was excellent. grate two guys and knows where the big one's are. its a yes for me, go see ocean dreams and you will definitely have a great time

Laura MacLellan
Laura MacLellan
Repeat angler
ca
Alberta, Canada
Member since 2018
5 trips
4.7
Verified
Great trip, great Captain!
Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 12, 20262 adults

My husband and I booked a last minute trip woth Captain Dave while visiting Victoria. He responded instantly and was very helpful. He arrived right on time and was very friendly. We had a great time on the water. He was both helpful and allowed for us to have our experiences while fishing. We caught a ton of fish and had a wonderful time! We will definitely book with Ocean Dreams Charters again. Thanks Dave!!

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
David Yakimovich
Response from Captain

Thanks for the glowing review , I had a great time as well . Was a bonus seeing those humpback whales on the way back as well 😎🎣🎣

Cameron Westfall
Cameron Westfall
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Hauled in some reel monsters!
Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 27, 20262 adults

Overall, great trip. Knowledgable crew about the area, knew where to fond the big ones. we booked a half day charter, and the crew made sure we came away with fish, catching our limit of Lingcod over 20 pounds a piece!!

David Yakimovich
Response from Captain

Thanks Cameron was a great time looking forward to fishing with you again soon 😎🎣🎣

Brent Baxter
Brent Baxter
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
4.7
Verified
New
Very memorable trip
FullDay Trip – Halibut/Salmon combo - 2:00 PM on September 6, 20263 adults

Had a great trip with Captain Dave and Dillon. Caught plenty of fish and even spotted some whales.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon

FAQs about Ocean Dreams Charters

Ocean Dreams Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Salmon (4 hours)
  • CA $1,300 per group - FullDay Trip – Halibut/Salmon combo (8 hours)
  • CA $1,300 per group - FullDay Trip – Halibut/Salmon combo - 2:00 PM (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Ocean Dreams Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet The toilet is in the forward cabin which can be closed .
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Radar
Trips booked with Ocean Dreams Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Fishing for live bait is not permitted all bait used is previously frozen.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting and bagging is done free of charge at the fillet station at the marina.)
  • Snacks (No snacks due to people's dietary restrictions. )
  • Drinks (Bottled water and various soft drinks free of charge.)
Ocean Dreams Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Approximately 5 miles for salmon for off shore trips to the local banks and as far as 8 miles depending on where the fish are ?)
Ocean Dreams Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ocean Dreams Charters include:
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

David Yakimovich
David Yakimovich

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
11 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2026

Capt. David is experienced in navigating the waters of Victoria, British Columbia and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

David Yakimovich
David Yakimovich
Fully verified
2
reports
11
reviews
2026
member since
~1h
response
Capt. David is experienced in navigating the waters of Victoria, British Columbia and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Very memorable trip
    Brent B.
    Brent B.
  • September fishing trip
    Glenn S.
    Glenn S.
  • half day trip 15 keepers
    Shedeque K.
    Shedeque K.
  • Hauled in some reel monsters!
    Cameron W.
    Cameron W.
  • Great trip, great Captain!
    Laura M.
    Laura M.
  • best trip to the island  🐟🐟☀️☀️
    Jocelyn M.
    Jocelyn M.
  • The Best Time
    Lynn W.
    Lynn W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Pro-Line
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 30HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Approximately 5 miles for salmon for off shore trips to the local banks and as far as 8 miles depending on where the fish are ?

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
The toilet is in the forward cabin which can be closed .
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fishing for live bait is not permitted all bait used is previously frozen.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting and bagging is done free of charge at the fillet station at the marina.
Snacks
No snacks due to people's dietary restrictions.
Drinks
Bottled water and various soft drinks free of 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 are permitted on all salmon and halibut trips weather permitting.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

What’s biting in Victoria right now

HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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