Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria 

4.9/5 (42 reviews)
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 Pedder Bay Drive, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1, Canada

Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria 

4.9/5 (42 reviews)
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Pedder Bay Drive
Victoria, BC, Canada

Top Rods Guide Service is based on the southern end of the beautiful Vancouver Island. Departing out of Victoria, just an hour ride from Seattle, Capt. Al and his crew offer world-class Halibut and Salmon fishing.

Fishing there is great year-round, no matter when you decide to wet a line. If you want to go out during the winter months, you can expect to tackle big Pacific Halibut and winter Chinook. If you book a trip later in spring or early in summer, you can get your hands on the mature Salmon before they move upstream.

All of this magic takes place aboard a 26’ Osprey Aluminum fishing boat. Built in 2015, this spacious vessel comes powered by a 400 HP Volvo engine and can cruise at a top speed of 26 knots. The boat provides plenty of space and shelter for up to 6 passengers. Inside, there is a heated cabin and a washroom for your maximum comfort.

Whether it’s trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing, Capt. Al will provide you with everything you need to make a great catch possible. All trips with Top Rods Guide Service comes with the use of quality rods, reels, tackle, and bait. You will need to purchase a fishing license before the trip, grab something to eat and drink, and come aboard.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (42)

Great experience.
Great day on the water.
Great day on the water.
+39

Angler rating

36
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1
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 42 reviews
Showing: 5 of 42 reviews
Jayde A.
Jayde A.
5.0/5

Nov 2, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great Girls Getaway

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Phenomenal trip! Maxed out limit on salmon, caught Dungeness crab, saw seals, sea lions, bald eagles and porpoises. Capt. Al was a fantastic guide who found us the sweet spots, got us back safely and cleaned the fish to boot. Will definitely be back next year!

Phenomenal trip! Maxed out limit on salmon, caught Dungeness crab, saw seals, sea lions, bald eagles and porpoises. Capt. Al was...  

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 Jayde A. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
 Jayde A. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 3, 2025
Thanks for the review Jayde I had a fun day with you guys was nice to catch you some fish and crab on a beautiful morning hopefully we could do it again. You guys have a good rest of the year tight lines and happy faces. Thanks again Al.
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Bob M.
Bob M.
5.0/5

Oct 27, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

No longer 007

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Thanks much to Captain Al for a fabulous morning on the water on 27 October...hope I can figure how to attach a pic so you can count them for yourself...six nice salmon! from Robin, Scott and Bob

Thanks much to Captain Al for a fabulous morning on the water on 27 October...hope I can figure how to attach a pic so you can...  

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 Bob M. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
 Bob M. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 29, 2025
thanks for your review you guys that’s awesome. I had an excellent morning with you guys lots of fun. I’m glad you guys got to take some nice fish home to eat. Hopefully, see you down the road again. Have a good rest of the year and thanks again tight lines and happy faces.Al
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Rayen M.
Rayen M.
5.0/5

Nov 9, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Great day on the water.

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Had a great day out on the water today. Al is very knowledgeable, and he makes for good company. Ended up with some fish and some crab, as well as great memories! Thanks again!

Had a great day out on the water today. Al is very knowledgeable, and he makes for good company. Ended up with some fish and some...  

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 Rayen M. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
 Rayen M. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 13, 2025
Thanks for tha review Rayen I had a great time with you guys turned out to be a nice warm day on the water and I was glad we could get you some salmon and crab hopefully we can do it another day. You too have a good rest of the year and thanks again. Al tight lines and happy faces.

Jim L.
Jim L.
5.0/5

Jul 10, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Spectacular Day

VERIFIED

Jesse was a stellar captain very friendly and helpful the fishing was awesome and the waters were calm and we all caught fish to take home. The flatlanders were ecstatic at the end of the day. Honorable mention to captain Al Kennedy for recommending Jesse. Great Afternoon thanks Jesse.

Jesse was a stellar captain very friendly and helpful the fishing was awesome and the waters were calm and we all caught fish...  

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 Jim L. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
 Jim L. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 13, 2025
Right on Jim I glad you guys had a great time yes Jesse Definitely knows his fishing skills And also being a good captain with his guests hopefully we’ll see you again Jim Have a super summer and thanks again for your review take care Al

Jimmy P.
Jimmy P.
4.0/5

Oct 31, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Fishing with Al

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Captain Al messaged us 2 hours before the fishing trip stated he caught a flu symptoms and don’t want to pass it to us, which we really appreciate. Informed us that he arranged another charter to take us out fishing. It was Captain Jesse, he’s good at what he does and he’s funny. We are a family of 4 and all had a great time. We highly recommend these 2 captains!

Captain Al messaged us 2 hours before the fishing trip stated he caught a flu symptoms and don’t want to pass it to us, which...  

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 Jimmy P. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
 Jimmy P. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $356 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $410 
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $481 
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $641 
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US $713 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (42)

Great experience.
Great day on the water.
Great day on the water.
+39

Angler rating

36
2
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 42 reviews
Showing: 5 of 42 reviews
Jayde A.
Jayde A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Girls Getaway

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on November 2, 2025

Phenomenal trip! Maxed out limit on salmon, caught Dungeness crab, saw seals, sea lions, bald eagles and porpoises. Capt. Al was a fantastic guide who found us the sweet spots, got us back safely and cleaned the fish to boot. Will definitely be back next year!

Phenomenal trip! Maxed out limit on salmon, caught Dungeness crab, saw seals, sea lions, bald eagles and porpoises. Capt. Al was a fantastic guide who found us the sweet spots, got us back safely and cleaned the fish to boot. Will definitely be back next year!  

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 Jayde A. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 3, 2025
Thanks for the review Jayde I had a fun day with you guys was nice to catch you some fish and crab on a beautiful morning hopefully we could do it again. You guys have a good rest of the year tight lines and happy faces. Thanks again Al.
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Bob M.
Bob M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

No longer 007

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on October 27, 2025

Thanks much to Captain Al for a fabulous morning on the water on 27 October...hope I can figure how to attach a pic so you can count them for yourself...six nice salmon! from Robin, Scott and Bob

Thanks much to Captain Al for a fabulous morning on the water on 27 October...hope I can figure how to attach a pic so you can count them for yourself...six nice salmon! from Robin, Scott and Bob  

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 Bob M. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 29, 2025
thanks for your review you guys that’s awesome. I had an excellent morning with you guys lots of fun. I’m glad you guys got to take some nice fish home to eat. Hopefully, see you down the road again. Have a good rest of the year and thanks again tight lines and happy faces.Al
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Rayen M.
Rayen M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water.

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (PM) on November 9, 2025

Had a great day out on the water today. Al is very knowledgeable, and he makes for good company. Ended up with some fish and some crab, as well as great memories! Thanks again!

Had a great day out on the water today. Al is very knowledgeable, and he makes for good company. Ended up with some fish and some crab, as well as great memories! Thanks again!  

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 Rayen M. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 13, 2025
Thanks for tha review Rayen I had a great time with you guys turned out to be a nice warm day on the water and I was glad we could get you some salmon and crab hopefully we can do it another day. You too have a good rest of the year and thanks again. Al tight lines and happy faces.

Jim L.
Jim L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Spectacular Day

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on July 10, 2025

Jesse was a stellar captain very friendly and helpful the fishing was awesome and the waters were calm and we all caught fish to take home. The flatlanders were ecstatic at the end of the day. Honorable mention to captain Al Kennedy for recommending Jesse. Great Afternoon thanks Jesse.

Jesse was a stellar captain very friendly and helpful the fishing was awesome and the waters were calm and we all caught fish to take home. The flatlanders were ecstatic at the end of the day. Honorable mention to captain Al Kennedy for recommending Jesse. Great Afternoon thanks Jesse.  

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 Jim L. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 13, 2025
Right on Jim I glad you guys had a great time yes Jesse Definitely knows his fishing skills And also being a good captain with his guests hopefully we’ll see you again Jim Have a super summer and thanks again for your review take care Al

Jimmy P.
Jimmy P.
4.0/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Al

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (PM) on October 31, 2025

Captain Al messaged us 2 hours before the fishing trip stated he caught a flu symptoms and don’t want to pass it to us, which we really appreciate. Informed us that he arranged another charter to take us out fishing. It was Captain Jesse, he’s good at what he does and he’s funny. We are a family of 4 and all had a great time. We highly recommend these 2 captains!

Captain Al messaged us 2 hours before the fishing trip stated he caught a flu symptoms and don’t want to pass it to us, which we really appreciate. Informed us that he arranged another charter to take us out fishing. It was Captain Jesse, he’s good at what he does and he’s funny. We are a family of 4 and all had a great time. We highly recommend these 2 captains!  

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 Jimmy P. recommends Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Osprey
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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