Andrew Turkstra
Kapitän

Andrew Turkstra

Nanaimo, Kanada
Wahl des Anglers
100+ Bewertungen
I have been fishing all my life. Many had suggested I become a fishing guide, so I took their advice and after working for a number of different fishing charters on the west coast of Vancouver Island, I started my own business called Reel Time Fishing Charters. With a passion for boating, fishing and the enjoyment of helping people catch fish, there has been no looking back!

Charter

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4.8
183 Bewertungen
4.8
Boot & Ausrüstung
4.9
Kapitän & Crew
4.8
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What anglers say

97%
Gutes Erlebnis
99%
Freundlicher Kapitän
97%
Dieses Angebot empfehlen
95%
Für Kinder geeignet
99%
Zufrieden mit dem Boot
89%
Gefangene Fische

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  • Mel Savard
    Mel Savard
    ca
    Québec, Kanada
    Mitglied seit 2025
    5.0
    Verifiziert

    Toller Angelausflug!

    4-stündiger Ausflug – In der Saison • 4 Erwachsene

    Kapitän Turk hat sich sehr um uns gekümmert und hart dafür gearbeitet, dass wir schöne Fänge machen konnten. Er hat alle unsere Fragen beantwortet. Wir waren auf Lachsangeln aus, leider war das Glück nicht auf unserer Seite. Dafür haben wir 1 große Quappe und einen anderen Fisch gefangen, dessen Namen ich vergessen habe. (Ich bin Anfängerin beim Angeln) Es hat mehrmals gebissen, sodass alle auf dem Boot das Gefühl haben konnten, einen großen Fisch zu fangen. Ich empfehle es wärmstens für einen schönen Ausflug auf den Ozean.

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  • Dick Dalhuisen
    Dick Dalhuisen
    Stammkunde
    ca
    Alberta, Kanada
    Mitglied seit 2026
    2 Ausfahrten
    5.0
    Verifiziert
    NEU

    Der Beste von allen

    4-stündiger Ausflug – In der Saison • 3 Erwachsene

    Wir haben 3 verschiedene Angelcharter gemacht. Andrew war der Beste von allen. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit. Er hat uns zu vielen Fischen geführt. Er war sehr professionell und hat viel Spaß gemacht. Wir würden Reel Time Charters auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen...

    Übersetzt von KI:
    Antwort vom Kapitän

    Hey, danke Dick, gute Reise und genieß den Fisch 🙂

  • Connie Wu
    Connie Wu
    ca
    Alberta, Kanada
    Mitglied seit 2026
    5.0
    Verifiziert

    Spaßiger Angelausflug

    4-stündiger Ausflug – Saisonal - 13:00 Uhr Nachmittag • 4 Erwachsene • 1 Kind

    Kapitän Andrew hat uns zum Angeln rausgefahren, und er war professionell, kompetent und erfahren. Wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit auf dem Wasser und haben den Ausflug wirklich genossen. Wer zu Seekrankheit neigt, sollte sich darauf vorbereiten – das Boot kann je nach den Bedingungen ganz schön schaukeln. Insgesamt war es ein tolles Erlebnis, und wir würden es weiterempfehlen!

    Übersetzt von KI:
    Antwort vom Kapitän

    Danke Connie, ich hoffe der Fisch hat gut geschmeckt ::)

  • David Sweigert
    David Sweigert
    us
    Kalifornien, Vereinigte Staaten
    Mitglied seit 2026
    5.0
    Verifiziert

    Ein wirklich herrlicher Ausflug!!!

    6-stündiger Ausflug - in der Saison • 6 Erwachsene

    Abgesehen vom perfekten Wetter und der Tatsache, dass alle in unserer Gruppe einen ordentlichen Königslachs gefangen haben, waren der Kapitän und die Crew sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und unterstützend gegenüber den Angelanfängern an Bord. Unsere 6-köpfige Gruppe war sich einig, dass dies die beste Crew und der beste Angelcharter überhaupt war!

    Übersetzt von KI:
    Gemeldeter Fang:
    Königslachs
  • Andrea Cameron
    Andrea Cameron
    ca
    Alberta, Kanada
    Mitglied seit 2026
    5.0
    Verifiziert

    Fisch am Haken!

    4-stündiger Ausflug – Saisonal - 13:00 Uhr Nachmittag • 4 Erwachsene

    Kapitän Turk und Josh waren fantastische Gastgeber! Sie sorgten für eine lockere Stimmung und gaben alles, um uns Fische zu finden, die wir ins Boot holen konnten – und das haben sie geschafft! Vielen Dank für so einen unvergesslichen Tag. Wir haben einen 4-stündigen Ausflug gemacht, perfekt um einen ersten Eindruck vom Hochseefischen zu bekommen!

    Übersetzt von KI:
    Antwort vom Kapitän

    Hey, vielen Dank Andrea :)

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    Best of the bunch
    Dick D.
    Dick D.
  • Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
    Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine ToursNanaimo, BC
    Great catch with friendly fisherman.
    Barend E.
    Barend E.
  • Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
    Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine ToursNanaimo, BC
    A Most Splendid Outing!!!
    David S.
    David S.
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    Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine ToursNanaimo, BC
    Great time!
    Trevor W.
    Trevor W.
  • Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
    Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine ToursNanaimo, BC
    Great day of fishing!
    Victoria M.
    Victoria M.
  • Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
    Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine ToursNanaimo, BC
    Great day of fishing
    Paul G.
    Paul G.
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    Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine ToursNanaimo, BC
    Amazing day!
    Lindy F.
    Lindy F.
  • Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
    Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine ToursNanaimo, BC
    Great day on the water
    Sylvie G.
    Sylvie G.
  • Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
    Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine ToursNanaimo, BC
    Belle sortie de pêche !
    Mel S.
    Mel S.
  • Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
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    Friendly Awesome Captian and fishing
    Connie H.
    Connie H.

Was beißt bei Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours in Nanaimo

Im frühen Herbst kommen die Ketalachse an. Andere Lachsarten sind noch in großer Anzahl vorhanden, aber ihre Hochsaison geht langsam zu Ende.

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Angelberichte

A young angler proudly displays a freshly caught fish while surrounded by family on a fishing trip.

Good Coho fishing continues in Nanaimo

Juli 1, 2026 • Nanaimo
During the past month, Coho salmon fishing in Nanaimo has remained steady. On Canada Day, with calm water and warm temperatures, the bite seemed a little off. However, with some patience and perseverance, we were still able to get our great group of youngsters into a few fish they could take home for dinner. With dinner aboard, we changed tactics and tried going for lingcod. Instead, we ended up catching some of the largest Quillback and Cooper Rockfish I have ever seen. A fun filled afternoon of fishing with lots of new experiences. Looking for something to do while visiting Nanaimo or surrounding area? Consider a fishing adventure with Reel Time Fishing Charters. Take in the stunning beauty of Pacific Northwest while taking on some world class salmon fishing. Book a trip with us today :)
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Group of adult anglers posing behind a large mixed catch of bottom fish and schooling fish arranged on a marina dock.

Best Lingcod & Coho Fishing in Years

Juni 11, 2026 • Nanaimo
Over the past week, we have seen some great numbers of Coho Salmon moving through Nanaimo. When it comes to salmon, many people prefer these fish as they are excellent fighters and taste good too. In fact, Coho fishing has been so good that we've been able to split many of our half day trips up, allowing us to spend the remainder of the trip on the other fish that has been quite prevalent this year, Lingcod. If you have never fished Lingcod, they are an excellent sport fish. They can grow fairly large with some weighing over 20 kgs (40 lbs). The larger fish can definitely put up a good fight. But the what most people like about Lingcod is the taste. Lingcod are a white meat although some may have a tinge of green or blue to them. They make excellent fish-n-chips but also bake well in the oven using your favorite spices. Looking to enjoy a wonderful morning or afternoon on the water while catching some of the best eating fish in the Pacific Northwest. Book your next trip with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours.
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Angler proudly displaying a large lingcod aboard a small fishing boat, with additional fish arranged on the boat's cleaning table.

Best Lingcod Fishing in Years

Mai 16, 2026 • Nanaimo
As we always say, May is the month for Lingcod. And this year has proven to be exceptional. On almost every charter this month, we have limited or nearly limited out on these great fighting, great eating fish. Our four hour trips are producing good size fish close to shore. Our off-shore 6 hour trips are producing smaller fish but better numbers. If you are looking to take in some breath-taking beauty while catching some of the oceans best eating fish, book a trip with Reel Time today.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Lingcod while fishing on a boat in open waters.

May is the Month for Lingcod

Apr. 27, 2026 • Nanaimo
May is the Month for Lingcod They may be ugly, even scary looking. However, many anglers would say that Lingcod are the best eating and best fighting white meat fish found in the waters around Vancouver Island. And May is the month we start fishing for them. These fish are primarily found near the bottom or on the edge of structure. Techniques for catching them vary. At Reel Time, we mostly troll for them with large swim baits. We catch them in water as shallow as 50 ft or as deep as 200 ft. Our most popular half-day trips (4 hours) for lingcod usually mean 30 minutes of travel time each way allowing for approximately 3 hours of fishing. However, for better chances at more and larger fish, I recommend a 6-hour charter. These trips allow us more travel time to areas that are more productive. The scenery on these trips is also quite stunning. If you are looking for an adventure that offers an opportunity to hook a legendary monster while experiencing the beauty of British Columbia’s west coast, book your lingcod adventure with us today. Chances are good, you won’t be disappointed.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while on a fishing charter, with the boat 'Reel Time' visible in the background.

Winter Salmon Fishing Specials aboard Re

Jan. 2, 2026 • Nanaimo
Winter Salmon Fishing Specials, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC With the dawning of a new year comes the start of a new salmon fishing season. And the months of January through March offer some fantastic action for the kings of the Pacific Northwest, Chinook Salmon. Chinook salmon taken during this time of year are often between six to ten pounds with the occasional fish coming in at the low to mid teens. They look good, fight good and taste good. Our mild climate along with clear blue skies and snow capped mountains in every direction make for lasting life memories. Book your winter salmon fishing trip today. Our discounted winter charters are reasonably priced with 5% going back into salmon restoration projects through the Pacific Salmon Foundation (https;//psf.ca). Our guides, Captain Turk and Captain Josh are friendly, transport Canada certified and have a life-time of experience. Chances are good you’ll be back.
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A freshly caught Walleye displayed on a teal towel, showcasing its distinctive markings, likely after a fishing trip.

May is the Month for Lingcod

Mai 1, 2025 • Nanaimo
May is the Month for Lingcod They may be scary looking, but they sure are tasty. In fact, if I had to choose between halibut or lingcod, I’d pick lingcod any day of the week. Problem is, I have always found them to be a little tricky to catch. So, when I do fish for them, I check tides and tide tables religiously. Once fishing, I work ledges and drop-offs keeping my bait as close to the bottom as possible. The preferred method by many is jigging for lingcod. I like trolling for them using 4 to 8 oz swimbaits. It’s a lot of work and you must be on your toes since you are constantly bringing gear up and/or dropping it back down. But it can be a very effective way of hooking these “bucket heads” as they are sometimes called. On opening day this year, my group of two and I were greeted by a beautiful sunny morning. Knowing I just missed the tide change on an ebb tide, I choose to fish the northwest side of Gabriola. Trolling two of my favorite 4 oz swimbaits, I watched my depth as I began to work an edge. Once alongside of Gabriola Island near the old Cannery, we finally started having some action. Unfortunately, our customers where Quillback, Cooper Rock Fish, and a very nice Yellow Eye and an undersized Lingcod. We still hadn’t found our prize fish. With about an hour left in the trip, I was bringing up the gear as the depth changed from 160 to 90 feet when I noticed a slight bounce on the portside rod. I grabbed the rod yanking the line off the clip. I quickly handed the rod over to my guest and asked, “feel any better this time?” “Oh yes” was the reply. Five minutes later, we had our first nice lingcod aboard. Oh yeah! If you enjoy eating white meat from the ocean, Lingcod is the way to go. And, with salmon closed until the beginning of June, it is all we’ll be fishing for. As I tell my guests, May is the month for Lingcod.
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