Nanaimo Fishing Charters

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  • 3-Stunden Fangreisen โ€“ US $400
  • 4-Stunden Fangreisen โ€“ US $555
  • 5-Stunden Fangreisen โ€“ US $700
  • 6-Stunden Fangreisen โ€“ US $822
  • 8-Stunden Fangreisen โ€“ US $923
  • 10-Stunden Fangreisen โ€“ US $1,500

Fishing in Nanaimo

When you’re in need of the ultimate Salmon showdown, there’s no better place to go than Vancouver Island. And where better to begin than Nanaimo? Just a two-hour ferry ride from Vancouver, this town is the perfect mix of civilization and wilderness. The city life is full of diverse events and festivals, while the mountain forests of central Vancouver Island lie only a few minutes away. Nanaimo has long been the underdog of the area when it comes to sportfishing, but the locals know that this place has amazing Chinook Salmon fishing year round.
 

What to Expect

Chinook Salmon is the main star of the show, being the most consistent and biggest species in the area. You’ll usually target them by drift fishing with a weighted line or trolling with planer boards and downriggers. Chinook Salmon is an aggressive, feisty, and tasty trophy worth fighting for. But if you really want a challenge on a higher level, get into the Tyee Club – this prestigious membership is earned by catching a Chinook over 30 pounds.
 
Salmon follow migration patterns, which makes their timing and route very predictable. The early run starts at the end of June, when they pass right in front of Nanaimo. The peak season lasts until the end of October, which is when you can catch all types of Salmon, including Coho, Sockeye, Chum, and Pink. Being right on the Strait of Georgia pass, Nanaimo gives you the chance to catch all this without traveling far.
 
But it’s not all about Salmon. Crab fishing and prawning are great year round, especially during winter. You also have great chances of catching Halibut, the main prize of bottom fish, especially in the spring and summer. Don’t let Lingcod’s monstrous looks discourage you from targeting it, as its white meat is a true delicacy. 
 

Need to Know

Fisheries in Canada are divided into areas, each with their own regulations. Nokomis falls under area no. 17 – make sure you’re familiar with the current rules before heading out on the water since these can change every year.
 
All locations in British Columbia require a valid fishing licence, which you can get online from the Canadian National Recreational Licensing System. If you want to keep some Salmon you catch, you’ll need to include a Salmon Conservation Stamp.
 
The Nanaimo fishing scene offers great trips for both novices and experienced anglers, you just need to decide how long you want to stay on the water. After an exciting day of fishing, treat yourself with the famous three-layered Nanaimo Bar trail and try one of the local craft beers!
 
Nanaimo
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Nanaimo Fishing Seasons

January

January is great for crabbing and prawning. At this time of the year, Chinook Salmon feeds aggressively, although they are not big in size.

February

This is still the peak season for crabbing and a favorite family activity. It’s best to start early, especially near piers.

March

March marks the beginning of peak Halibut season. Besides fishing, you can also enjoy the Nanaimo festival and celebrate the end of the winter with locals.

April

With Chinook Salmon still growing and feeding aggressively, you can expect some great fishing action. Halibut and Crabs are still good targets.

May

May brings something new to the table – Lingcod! You might not like the look of their faces, but you’ll surely enjoy their meat. Reel one in and see for yourself!

June

June brings an interesting mix of Chinooks – this is when both “feeders” and mature fish start migrating in from the north!

July

Slowly, all types of Salmon start to show up. There’s also the Marine Fest with lots of fun activities to try when you’re not fishing. Does a bathtub race sound interesting enough?

August

This is the peak season for almost every type of fish you can catch in these waters. Lots of mature Salmon are in the area and you’ll find some big specimens to catch.

September

This is the time to become a member of the Tyee Club and catch a 30-pounder! The water is bursting with mature Salmon everywhere. In the evening, enjoy Longwoodstock, Nanaimo’s music festival.

October

Early fall sees the arrival of  Chum Salmon. Other Salmon species are still high in numbers but their peak season is slowly coming to its end.

November

Aggressive “feeder” Chinook show up again and dominate the area until the end of April. Chum Salmon is still great to target.

December

Crabbing is at its peak during winter, so drop some traps and try your hand at catching some. Chinook Salmon fishing is great, as always.

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What anglers said about fishing in Nanaimo

It was nice to wait until the Chinook were in season so we could take one home for dinner. The weather was great, but layers are a must. Go with a good captain, like Captain Turk.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was nice to wait until the Chinook were in season so we could take one home for dinner. The weather was great, but layers are a must. Go with a good captain, like Captain Turk.
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours Dayton, OH
If you want to keep your limit, go after July 14. But there is a lot of good fun out there!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you want to keep your limit, go after July 14. But there is a lot of good fun out there!
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures Toronto, ON
Definitely go in June, the fish are biting like crazy! Nice weather as well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely go in June, the fish are biting like crazy! Nice weather as well.
Unreel Fishing Charters
Unreel Fishing Charters Calgary, Alberta
In Colorado we don't have fish this big. My son and I caught 8-10 lb fish right at the start. Very fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
In Colorado we don't have fish this big. My son and I caught 8-10 lb fish right at the start. Very fun.
Salmon City Charters
Salmon City Charters Denver, CO

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Nanaimo?

Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Turks was great and he obviously loves what he does. The trip was perfect for two seniors with limited fishing experience. We were well advised every step of the way. The lovely salmon we brought home was the icing on the cake.
Mary  K.
Mary K.
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
We had an amazing time. We are fortunate to fish all around the world and are fortunate to have spent time fishing with Brannen! Born and raised in Nanaimo, and his lifetime of experience shows in the catch and in his ability to make you want to come back to his hometown and fish again. Salmon, Dungeness Crab and Prawns, what else could you ask for. We will absolutely fish with Getter Done Charters and Brannen again soon!
Stephen  T.
Stephen T.
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Had an awesome late November day on the water with Brannen. He knows what heโ€™s doing. We caught quite a few koho and chinook,and pulled up a ton of crab too. Iโ€™m coming back in the summer and definitely calling Getter Done again!
Jamie  S.
Jamie S.
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Our trip with Brannen was great. We had 4 hours in the morning and dropped our pots in about 45 minutes and fished for 2-3 hours. We were on fish right away and caught at least 15 fish with 1 big keeper king salmon - about 12 pounds. We also limited on crab - all in mid November.
Max  F.
Max F.
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Michael is a fantastic captain, a really nice guy and as a lifelong fisherman he knows how to put you on fish!
Tom  P.
Tom P.
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Knowledgeable captain and good four fishing experience on his boat. Caught our share of salmon.
John  M.
John M.
Getter Done Charters โ€“ Nanaimo
Getter Done Charters โ€“ Nanaimo
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
We took our 8 year old and 5 year old fishing with Captain Brannen and it was such a lovely adventure. He was great with the kids, very knowledgeable. We all had a wonderful time.
Maren  M.
Maren M. Nanaimo, British Columbia
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Great experience! Andrew was very professional and knowledgeable. Fished all kinds of Salmon and a yellow tail.
Ning  W.
Ning W. Toronto, ON
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Great day salmon fishing with Captain Andrew who also set down a crab pod for us! Overall great experience and excellent tasting crab!
Taylor  H.
Taylor H. Cochrane, ON
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
My husband and I took our 3 sons fishing with captain Turk. He was very knowledgeable and extremely patient with my 3 boys. My boys told us it was the highlight of their trip.
Stephanie  V.
Stephanie V. Tecumseh, ON
Unreel Fishing Charters
Unreel Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Captain Blake and his boat provided all we could have hoped for! The kids had fun, we all learned a bit and had a beautiful morning. So many hits we lost count, released plenty of Pink, came home with 1 Chinook, 1 Coho, 1 Pink. Thank you Captain Blake!
Michelle  D.
Michelle D. Seattle, WA
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
What a great introduction to salmon fishing on the island! We were impressed at how quickly we found the fish and kept on catching! In 4 hours we caught over 20 salmon. Captain Mike and son Cody are a great team - very attentive and knowledgeable and lots of laughs! Would highly recommend this trip to anyone!
Linda  S.
Linda S. Parksville, British Columbia
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(109 reviews)
Charter boat is conveniently located right next to the Departure Bay ferry terminal with ample parking. Captain Turk has excellent knowledge of the area and where the salmon are. Although we caught 12 salmon they were either too small, too big or wild chinook which had to be put back. Captain Turk is a great story teller and we still enjoyed our time. Overall we had a great experience with Reel Time charters and would recommend them.
Rick  B.
Rick B. Abbotsford, BC
Getter Done Charters โ€“ Nanaimo
Getter Done Charters โ€“ Nanaimo
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Did a half day trip with Brennan on our honeymoon. One of the highlights of our trip for sure. Caught a bunch of fish and crabs even though it was later in the day.
Michael  S.
Michael S. Calgary, AB
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
10/10 would recommend this trip to anyone. We set crab and shrimp pots in the morning and we were into fish almost immediately. The captain and his crew tailored our trip exactly to our specifications and we had a great day on the water. We reeled in some 25 ish fish between salmon and cod- our arms were sore by the end of the day!
Tommy  K.
Tommy K. Parksville, British Columbia
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Great day with Captain Andrew. We caught chinook, coho, and pink salmon on a four-hour tour. He really knew where to find them, and we noticed lots of other boats circling us once we started hitting, trying to cheat off our captain's local knowledge. And he has some great stories to tell.
David  O.
David O. Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
My sister and I enjoyed our half day trip with Captain Mike and crew member Pat. Both worked hard to put us on the 8 salmon that we caught. Enjoyed the delicious crabs and prawns we trapped that day too.
Charleen  M.
Charleen M. Holiday Island, AR
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Great trip with Turk out of Nanaimo, with my mother and nephew in tow - neither of whom have very much experience fishing for salmon in tidal waters. Captain was very patient with their learning curve, and guided us to a limit of Chinook including 3 over 70cm. A couple of Coho as bonuses as well. Exceeded my expectations for the catch on such a short outing!
Kirk  M.
Kirk M. Nanaimo, British Columbia
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Caught some nice salmon. Captain Turk is extremely knowledgeable on how to find the fish as well as techniques to get them to bite.
Champe  S.
Champe S. Johns Island, SC
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Lazydayz Charters & Adventures
Fishing charter in Nanaimo
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Great time, good fishing and captain Mike goes over and above to accommodate you. Would highly recommend.
Mark  G.
Mark G. Lakeway, TX

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