We had an absolutely amazing day on the Raven with Allan and Bobby! We were four adults and two children (10 and 7 years old), and it was one of the highlights of our trip to British Columbia.

On the way out, we set crab traps before heading off to fish. We caught two beautiful salmon, and on the way back we pulled up the crab traps and ended up with 12 huge Dungeness crabs! Everything was cleaned and prepared right on board, making it easy for us to take home the freshest seafood imaginable.

What really made the trip special was Allan and Bobby. They were professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel welcome from the moment we stepped on board. Bobby was especially incredible with our children. He took the time to teach them about the ocean, the marine life, and how to fish, making them feel involved throughout the day. His patience and enthusiasm turned the trip into an unforgettable learning experience for them.

If you’re looking for the perfect fishing charter in Sooke, look no further. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, and we give Allan and Bobby our highest recommendation. Thank you for an unforgettable experience—we’ll definitely be back!

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I’m not even sure where to begin. This was honestly one of the most incredible and memorable trips I’ve been on in a very long time.
Captain Allan and his mate, Bobby, made the entire experience unforgettable. Their knowledge of the area was amazing, and they were incredibly patient and kind, taking the time to teach us how to fish and crab while making sure everyone had a great time.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to experience this and to learn a little more about the area from people who clearly love what they do.
To top it all off, they cleaned our fish and crabs at the end of the day, which made for an absolutely delicious dinner we enjoyed at home that evening.
I can’t recommend this trip enough. If you’re considering it, do it. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in the area.
Thank you again to Captain Allan, Bobby, and everyone at The Raven for an unforgettable day!

Anyone can take you out on the water and most can even bring you back again. Then there’s Captain Allan and Crabby Bob. They had us laughing and kept the energy up the whole time. They were knowledgeable about the sea and the land surrounding it, friendly and accommodating. The before trip tips we’re on point and made out trip comfortable. The Raven is a fine ship and had room for my family of 5 without feeling cramped. The bathroom option was rustic, but hey - you get a private bathroom option!! I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and as a bonus we got an in season salmon and a ton of crab to take home, cleaned and ready to cook. Thanks guys!

Make sure you book this fishing excursion when you are in Sooke!!!!  Captain Allan and his first mate Bob gave a fantastic and authentic fishing experience for our family!  We caught numerous salmon and crab for a feast of kings.  Between Allan’s knowledge of the tides, wildlife and history of the island and Bob’s humour and patience with our fishing ability, we learned so much about fishing on the Pacific ocean and the use of down-rigger..What an experiemce!  Fish stories to be told for a long time!  Thanks to Allan and Bob for a wonderful day on the water!  Grateful to have met you both.  Pam

Allan was great with communication throughout the entire booking and even before the booking by answering all of our questions. He was flexible with timing and was prepared for our arrival. We set crab traps and got plenty of fish with nice rods and lures. His mate Bob was very helpful and made for a pleasant trip. We had a relaxing time and
soaked in the sun on the upper deck while they cleaned and cut the fish/crab. It was a lovely day on the water with lots of space on the boat. Would recommend!