Sooke Fishing Charters

At this time of year, temperatures are around 40°F, so be sure to bundle up! If you’re bold enough to brave the cold, you’ll enjoy fishing for feeder Chinook Salmon in the strait, along with Rockfish and Crab.

You might see large Halis moving in close to shore at this time of year, but the Halibut season won’t begin for another month or two. In the meantime, you can continue fishing for small Chinook and tasty Crab.

Temperatures are still in the 40’s (°F), but offshore game fishing is about to heat up! In some years, you may even be able to head west for Halibut by now. 

In April you'll start to see a lot more opportunities on the water, including Halibut, Lingcod, and larger Chinook. The weather in Sooke is warmer than ever, making this a great time to fish!

Come May, everyone is looking to get in on the fishing scene. Halibut, Lingcod, Crab, and Chinook are all on the menu. Keep an eye out for Tyees and be the first to bring home a 30+ lb Salmon this year!

Coho are on the scene, giving you a chance to add this hard-fighting fish to your checklist. When you’re not wrangling a Coho or a Tyee, you can bottom fish for Halibut and Lingcod.

This could be your last chance to experience Sooke fishing to the fullest, while lots of Salmon are still to be found offshore. Fly fishermen can head to the river for a chance to catch some Chum. 

Many Sooke fishing charters stop running at this time of year, but you’ll still find a captain ready to head out for some winter Chinook and Crab fishing. Or head to the river and hone your fly fishing skills. 

Fishing in low season has its perks: the waters are less crowded and charter rates are lower! Brave the cold and grace your holiday table with a freshly caught Dungeness Crab or some tasty winter Chinook.