Sooke Chum Salmon Fishing Charters

Join us as we drift the famous Cowichan river in search of wild salmon, steelhead and trout. Whether your a seasoned vet or a novis angler looking to dip your toes into river fishing, we have a trip that will work for you.

This morning trip will take you fishing for wild Pacific Salmon or huge Halibut, depending on the season. Everything will be provided but food, drinks, and licenses.

On this trip, you'll be setting out first thing in the morning for the run offshore to the famed Swiftsure Banks or up the shoreline. Targeting all five species of wild Pacific Salmon and Pacific Halibut is the captain's goal every day. You'll return to the dock in mid-afternoon after a quick pull of crab traps to have Nick expertly clean your day's catch.

Experience the true West Coast lifestyle. This unique trip combines salmon fishing, crabbing, and shrimping into one unforgettable day on the water. Guests don’t just watch — they get hands-on, learning how we harvest seafood on the West Coast, from setting traps to pulling up the catch. Whether you’re here for the learning experience and the fresh seafood this trip offers an authentic ocean-to-table adventure guided by a local professional. Perfect for anyone wanting to experience the coast like a local.

For a full day of fishing, we usually leave the dock at 6:00am and run for an hour to Swiftsure bank and fish for salmon, halibut, and other bottom fish then return back to the boat around 2:00

Enjoy the morning fishing for Chinook (king) Salmon and coho (silvers) Be sure to take in the stunning views on the way to one of the many legendary Sooke Salmon fishing hotspots your captain will introduce you to, all within a short 10 minute cruise from our dock.

Enjoy the morning fishing legendary Sooke fishing hotspots from Otter Point, Sooke Bluffs, Secretary Island and many more. Take in the stunning views and epic sunrise and get ready for some heart pumping fish on action! Under a 10-minute cruise from our dock to the fishing grounds, your time will be spent effectively, fishing.

Enjoy the morning fishing legendary Sooke Salmon hotspots from Otter Point, Sooke Bluffs, Secretary Island and many more. Enjoy the short boat ride out the fishing grounds (under 10 minutes) after dropping crab traps and take in the stunning views from the dance floor (fishing deck) or inside our clean, tidy, fully heated cabin. This private charter departs from our exclusive private dock. is equiped with a toilet and makes this half day trip an excellent choice for cooler mornings and family groups.