Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters offers a range of affordable trip options, two licensed and experienced captains with a proven passion for nature, fish, and people, a stable fishing platform, convenient moorage, and secure parking. Captain Josh and Captain Turk's friendly personalities, extensive knowledge of the area, and their love and enjoyment of guiding are just some of the reasons their clients return year after year.
You will be fishing aboard a 26 ft Hourston Glascraft, which features a galley (sink, table, fridge, and fully private and enclosed bathroom), a spacious deck for fishing, and a flybridge for optimal views on those nice summer days. The boat can accommodate up to six guests. The captain and the boat are Transport Canada certified and approved.
When it comes to fishing, Nanaimo offers the avid angler an opportunity to land a trophy Chinook Salmon. Other species of fish caught in the local waters are Lingcod and Coho Salmon. The season openings for these fish are as follows: Lingcod – May 1st to September 30, 2026, Coho Salmon – June 1st through December 31, 2026, and Chinook Salmon – January through March and July 15th through December 31st, 2026. Please note that all fishing is closed for the month of April.
Crabbing is another activity you can enjoy upon request. There are also scenic and wildlife options for those who wish to mix it up a little.
Come and enjoy the serene beauty, the rich history, and the exciting fishing Nanaimo has to offer, knowing 5% of every trip goes back into Salmon restoration projects through the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
The motto at Reel Time Fishing Charters is 'Experience the Wonder, Invest in its Future.'
Reel Time Fishing Charters offers a range of affordable trip options, two licensed and experienced captains with a proven passion for nature, fish, and people, a stable fishing platform, convenient moorage, and secure parking. Captain Josh and Captain Turk's friendly personalities, extensive knowledge of the area, and their love and enjoyment of guiding are just some of the reasons their clients return year after year.
You will be fishing aboard a 26 ft Hourston Glascraft, which features a galley (sink, table, fridge, and fully private and enclosed bathroom), a spacious deck for fishing, and a flybridge for optimal views on those nice summer days. The boat can accommodate up to six guests. The captain and the boat are Transport Canada certified and approved.
When it comes to fishing, Nanaimo offers the avid angler an opportunity to land a trophy Chinook Salmon. Other species of fish caught in the local waters are Lingcod and Coho Salmon. The season openings for these fish are as follows: Lingcod – May 1st to September 30, 2026, Coho Salmon – June 1st through December 31, 2026, and Chinook Salmon – January through March and July 15th through December 31st, 2026. Please note that all fishing is closed for the month of April.
Crabbing is another activity you can enjoy upon request. There are also scenic and wildlife options for those who wish to mix it up a little.
Come and enjoy the serene beauty, the rich history, and the exciting fishing Nanaimo has to offer, knowing 5% of every trip goes back into Salmon restoration projects through the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
The motto at Reel Time Fishing Charters is 'Experience the Wonder, Invest in its Future.'
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Mel Savard5.0VerifiedBelle sortie de pêche !
4 Hour Trip – In Season on June 17, 2026 • 4 adultsLe capitaine Turk a été aux petits soins avec nous et travaillait fort pour que l'on puisse attrapé de belles prises. Il a répondu à toutes nos questions. Nous y allions pour la pecau saumon, malheureusement la chance n'était pas pour nous. par contre nous avons pêché 1 grosse morue lingue et un autre poisson dont j'ai oublié le nom. (je suis débutante en pêche) ça a mordu plusieurs fois, donc tout le monde sur le bateau a pu avoir la sensation d'attraper de gros poisson. je recommande chaudement pour une belle sortie dans l'océan.
David Sweigert5.0VerifiedA Most Splendid Outing!!!
6 Hour Trip - In Season on August 18, 2026 • 6 adultsAside from perfect weather, and everyone in our party catching a good size Chinook, the captain and crew were very amiable, helpful, and supportive of the rookie fisherpersons on board. Our 6-person group was unimous agreement that this was the best crew and fishing charter anywhere, ever!
Dick DalhuisenRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBest of the bunch
4 Hour Trip – In Season on October 8, 2026 • 3 adultsWe did 3 different charters. Andrew was the best of the bunch.. We had a great time. He put us on lots of fish. Was very professional and lots of fun. We would definitely recommend Reel Time charters...
Sylvie Gaudet5.0VerifiedGreat day on the water
4 Hour Trip – In Season - 1:00 PM on July 5, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childGreat first experience out on the ocean for our family. Teens had a blast reeling in coho and sockeye salmons. The captain was very knowledgeable and great with our kids.
Victoria Mager5.0VerifiedGreat day of fishing!
8 Hour Trip - In Season on August 9, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Turk and Josh gave us a great experience out on the water. Very knowledgeable and fun! We all caught fish and having a toilet on board is a plus!
Trevor Weir5.0VerifiedGreat time!
4 Hour Trip – In Season on August 14, 2026 • 4 adultsGreat trip, we will book 6 hours next year. lots of fish, lots of fun! Great guys and very knowledgeable.
Paul Gagnon5.0VerifiedGreat day of fishing
4 Hour Trip – In Season on July 30, 2026 • 3 adultsAll three of us caught fish, really good size Salmon. The guys were great and very knowledgeable. Perfect from start to finish.
Lindy ForsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAmazing day!
4 Hour Trip – In Season - 1:00 PM on July 13, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great day! Fish were biting and the Captain knew right where to go.
Barend Elshout5.0VerifiedGreat catch with friendly fisherman.
4 Hour Trip – In Season on October 3, 2026 • 2 adultsGreat catch with friendly fisherman He knew the right spots.
Connie Huggard-mcinnis5.0VerifiedFriendly Awesome Captian and fishing
4 Hour Trip – In Season on May 13, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenCaptian Turk found an amazing place to fish and we caught some keeper fish! He was very accommodating when our kids experienced seasickness. The crab pot was a favourite as well!
FAQs about Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
- CA $550 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Off Season (4 hours)
- CA $550 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Off Season - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- CA $675 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – In Season (4 hours)
- CA $675 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – In Season - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- CA $800 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip - Off Season (6 hours)
- CA $1,000 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip - In Season (6 hours)
- CA $1,000 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip - Off Season (8 hours)
- CA $1,000 per group - April Salmon Fishing 1-4 persons (6 hours)
- CA $1,200 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip - In Season (8 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Water)
- Nearshore fishing (Coastal waters: Nanaimo, Nanoose, Gabriola Island)
- Offshore fishing (We go as far as Lasqueti Island)
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Crab
- Lingcod
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
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