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Andrew Black
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Andrew Black

Sooke, Canada
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Andrew is a professional sport-fishing guide based in Sooke, British Columbia, with years of hands-on experience navigating and fishing the renowned waters of the Juan de Fuca Strait and Vancouver Island's west coast. He is known for running safe, well-organized charters with an emphasis on comfort, efficiency, and adapting to conditions to give guests the best possible experience. Specializing in salmon, halibut, lingcod, and rockfish, Captain Andrew works closely with each group to tailor the day to their goals—whether that's targeting trophy fish or enjoying a relaxed, high-quality day on the water. His approach combines local knowledge, professional standards, and genuine hospitality to deliver a polished, dependable charter experience.
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Shane W.
Captain
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Cam Y.
Captain
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Cedric S.
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Charters

Rating

4.8
214 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (214)

Showing 1 – 5 of 214 reviews
  • Joshua Wagler
    Joshua Wagler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing and great captain!

    Dusk Bite - Salmon (3hrs) • 7 adults

    Hosted a bachelor party fishing trip and Andrew absolutely nailed it. Andrew is very experienced and professional, but also lots of fun and we all had a great time. Water was very choppy but he navigated it with ease, and we had a ton of action the whole time. Lots of bites and caught a bunch of salmon including a few nice keepers. Highly recommended! We’ll be back for halibut next year and he’ll definitely be top of our list for next trip out with the boys. Thank you for a great evening on the water!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks so much, Joshua! Your group brought great energy, and it was a blast hosting the bachelor party aboard the Northwest. The water kept things interesting, but the salmon action and sunset made for an epic evening. We’ll be ready to chase halibut with the boys next year and looking forward to ti! — Captain Andrew

  • Richelle Brodsky
    Richelle Brodsky
    ca
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Dusk Bite was a Major Success

    Dusk Bite - Salmon (3hrs) • 8 adults

    We were a crew of 8 with limited experience fishing in the ocean and booked the dusk bite. Could not recommend this trip enough we had a complete blast. Cam was amazing and perfect for our group. He was funny, respectful, and very very knowledgable. Our crew caught 5 good sized Chinook Salmon, 4 keeper sized Crabs, and even saw a Humpback Whale. Everyone in the group caught a fish. This was so special and we will be booking again in the future. Thanks again to Cam for the amazing experience!

    Reported catch:
    Salmon
    Crab
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for the incredible review, Richelle! It sounds like an unforgettable dusk bite—five Chinook, four keeper Dungeness crabs, a humpback whale sighting, and a fish for everyone onboard! Captain Cam had a blast with your crew and will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We’re so glad he made everyone feel comfortable while keeping the trip fun and memorable. Thank you for choosing King Tide Fishing Charters—we would love to welcome the whole crew back for another adventure!

  • Keith Hong
    Keith Hong
    Repeat angler
    hk
    Hong Kong SAR China
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Thanks Captain Shane!

    5 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) • 2 adults

    Great morning on the water with Captain Shane. The coho and chinook were biting and definitely a lucky day with even a double-header! Topped it off with a bunch of crabs which we kept a couple Dungeness and a Red Rock to steam for dinner. Captain Shane was great, moving us between spots and testing mid-depth, then moving to deeper for us to find the Chinook. Great chatting with him and learning about the area and all the animals and fish in the area. Thanks!

    Reported catch:
    Crab
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thanks, Keith! Glad Captain Shane got you onto those Chinook, with a double-header adding to the excitement! Fresh Dungeness and red rock crab for dinner sounds like a great finish. We’d love to have you back aboard the Hawk!

  • Kelly Mcewen
    Kelly Mcewen
    ca
    Saskatchewan, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    8 Hour Trip – Multi-Species • 6 adults

    Captain Shane was a wealth of knowledge and experience. He guided our group of five to a successful salmon catch, and we also enjoyed a bountiful crab harvest at the trip’s end. Unfortunately, our son fell ill during the eight-hour excursion, but Shane helped us transport him to a different port so other family members could pick him up. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a fishing adventure in the Pacific around BC. Thank you again for creating lasting memories.

    Reported catch:
    Crab
    Coho Salmon
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Kelly! We’re glad Captain Shane could put your group on the salmon and finish the day with a great haul of Dungeness crab. We also appreciate your kind words about how he handled the unexpected situation with your son and helped get him safely to another port. It was a pleasure having your family aboard, and we’re grateful to have been part of some lasting West Coast fishing memories.

  • Chloe Cuyler
    Chloe Cuyler
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great for Inexperienced Anglers

    2 Hour Trip – Salmon Dusk Bite • 4 adults

    We had a group of 4 who had little to no experience. Captain Shane gave clear instructions and helpful tips. It was super nice out on the water and we were all enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery. We caught 2 large Chinook Salmon and a small Lingcod which I feel is pretty good for only 2 hours out on the water. Would definitely book again! If I were to do it again I might even book a longer expedition but 2 hours was the perfect amount of time to see what it was like. 10/10

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Chloe!

Real catches shared by our community

  • King Tide Charters – 28' Northwest
    King Tide Charters – 28' NorthwestSooke, BC
    Adult angler proudly holding a large halibut aboard a boat on calm open water.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    Big Hali for Big Fish Chuck! We spent the afternoon yesterday with our guest celebrating his birthday fishing for halibut. Well the tide finally switched and we got big hits on both our front lines within a minute or two from each other. They didnt stick until commiting to the salmon head, fresh octopus (recently caught) and herring platter we had on our back line another minute after rhe first two. Well this fish peeled a 100ft of line before giving our guest a chance to play it perfectly to the boat..which he did. Well done sir. Porpoises were putting on a show for us all day while we were on anchor comjng within 20 ft of the boat chansing bait on the surface. We cant say enough about our local fall/winter fishing here in Sooke. Send us a trip inquiry if you have any questions or want some help planning were happy to help. Dont miss out on this productive winter halibut fishing opportunity. Bring the crew and lets get on em. See you on the water. King Tide Crew
  • King Tide Charters – 28' Northwest
    King Tide Charters – 28' NorthwestSooke, BC
    Two anglers proudly hold large halibut aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters, with a seagull overhead and mountain shoreline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    The Halibut fishing continues to be on fire and Captain Shane put our guests on some hogs again today! In spirit of halloween and King Tide's HOG-toberfest we have extended our HOG-tober rates and trip specials theough December 31st! If you haven't already booked a trip for some end of season halibut...NOW is the time to get on em! We are dialed right in and have some Nov. & Dec. dates open as of right now. Hit us up with an inquiry, if you'd like to custlmize a trip or have any questions before you book. Happy to help! Tight Lines, -The King Tide Crew
  • King Tide Charters – 28' Northwest
    King Tide Charters – 28' NorthwestSooke, BC
    Adult angler displaying a large octopus on a boat beside a wooden dock, with calm coastal water in the background.
    Our guests had quite a surprise on a recent Halibut trip as they reeled up a Pacific Octopus. Octopus are great eating and a welcomed bonus to their Halibut and Crab boxes.
  • King Tide Charters – The Hawk
    King Tide Charters – The HawkSooke, BC
    Family posing aboard a fishing boat with a large silver salmon catch, including a baby in a front carrier.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Captain Shane was out on a short afternoon trip this week with our local guests including a very young, new angler!! The weather was perfect and they did well landing a beautiful coho and pulling up a ton of crab making for a great first experience on the ocean for the youngest member.
  • King Tide Charters – The Hawk
    King Tide Charters – The HawkSooke, BC
    Angler proudly holding a large halibut aboard an aluminum fishing boat on a misty lake.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    Tatiana B.
    Tatiana B.
    Had a good trip with Captain Andrew, we managed to snag ourselves a really nice halibut! We unfortunately weren’t able to go salmon trolling on the way back due to some equipment issues. It was a special request that they tried to accommodate. Would definitely book again.
  • King Tide Charters – The Hawk
    King Tide Charters – The HawkSooke, BC
    Angler proudly holds a large Pacific halibut aboard an aluminum fishing boat in a scenic coastal setting.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    These ladies Hammered em'! HOG-tober fest halibut action was in its finest today and they battled up a perfect halibut. No shortage of laughs and great energy on board.
  • King Tide Charters – The Hawk
    King Tide Charters – The HawkSooke, BC
    Group of adult anglers posing behind multiple halibut and crabs displayed on a wooden waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    HOG-tober Halibut!!! Captain Shane put our guests on the Halibut this morning! Halibut has been fishing very well and we have some favourable tides in our forecast. Coupled with the increased retention limits, now is the time to get on em before the end of the season Dec 31st. We have some remaining trips available on the HAWK and the Northwest both with heated fully enclosed cabins. Give us a shout or hit us up with an inquiry to get on a HOG-tober trip. We have specials extended through Dec 31st! Get your white gold in the freezer. In time for the holidays. -KING TIDE CREW
  • King Tide Charters – 28' Northwest
    King Tide Charters – 28' NorthwestSooke, BC
    Large mottled flatfish displayed on the textured deck of a fishing boat, with no people visible.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    Insane Halibut Action! We had a crazy halibut bite on an afternoon this week! After landing our first Halibut still in the net our second rod got hammered and was peeling line. Guests were able to get the second fish to the boat both a perfect 107cm and 104cm. Just as we were getting ready to head back and pull our anchor...a MEGA fish hammered our whole yellow tail and burned under the boat tangling around our chum back and breaking another line clean off. This fish got us into our backing before coming back to the boat for a leader release. The Halibut was close to 100lbs...a serious unit. Guests enjoyed an incredible sunset on the run back. HOG-tober at its finest!
  • King Tide Charters – The Hawk
    King Tide Charters – The HawkSooke, BC
    Adult angler proudly holds a large halibut aboard an aluminum fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    HOG-toberfest! These guys cleaned up! Our guests landed today and walked off the plane feeling like it was summer in mid October. The weather couldnt have been better and Captain Shane put these guys on the Halibut. The action was hot and heavy with a double header and both rods going off at once followed by a stomper of a turkey. Great energy on the boat and great day on the water.
  • King Tide Charters – The Hawk
    King Tide Charters – The HawkSooke, BC
    Large halibut displayed belly-up on a boat fillet table beside a fishing knife, with a calm wooded waterfront in the background.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    Halibut, Whales & a Bear!!! Hog-tober Fest halibut fishing continues to be productive here in Sooke. Our guests dropped in on a perfect Halibut yesterday afternoon on a short trip. We also spotted Humpback whales, porpoises and a black bear on the beach!

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with King Tide Charters – The Whaler in Sooke

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.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Adult angler proudly holding a large halibut aboard a boat on calm open water.

Big Halibut Birthday Bite in Sooke

Nov 3, 2026 • Sooke
Big Hali for Big Fish Chuck! We spent the afternoon yesterday with our guest celebrating his birthday fishing for halibut. Well the tide finally switched and we got big hits on both our front lines within a minute or two from each other. They didnt stick until commiting to the salmon head, fresh octopus (recently caught) and herring platter we had on our back line another minute after rhe first two. Well this fish peeled a 100ft of line before giving our guest a chance to play it perfectly to the boat..which he did. Well done sir. Porpoises were putting on a show for us all day while we were on anchor comjng within 20 ft of the boat chansing bait on the surface. We cant say enough about our local fall/winter fishing here in Sooke. Send us a trip inquiry if you have any questions or want some help planning were happy to help. Dont miss out on this productive winter halibut fishing opportunity. Bring the crew and lets get on em. See you on the water. King Tide Crew
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Two anglers proudly hold large halibut aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters, with a seagull overhead and mountain shoreline in the background.

Halibut Hogtober: Hogs Still Biting

Nov 1, 2026 • Sooke
The Halibut fishing continues to be on fire and Captain Shane put our guests on some hogs again today! In spirit of halloween and King Tide's HOG-toberfest we have extended our HOG-tober rates and trip specials theough December 31st! If you haven't already booked a trip for some end of season halibut...NOW is the time to get on em! We are dialed right in and have some Nov. & Dec. dates open as of right now. Hit us up with an inquiry, if you'd like to custlmize a trip or have any questions before you book. Happy to help! Tight Lines, -The King Tide Crew
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Adult angler displaying a large octopus on a boat beside a wooden dock, with calm coastal water in the background.

Pacific Octopus, Halibut & Crab!!!

Oct 29, 2026 • Sooke
Our guests had quite a surprise on a recent Halibut trip as they reeled up a Pacific Octopus. Octopus are great eating and a welcomed bonus to their Halibut and Crab boxes.
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Family posing aboard a fishing boat with a large silver salmon catch, including a baby in a front carrier.

Coho, Crab & 1st Ocean Experience

Oct 28, 2026 • Sooke
Captain Shane was out on a short afternoon trip this week with our local guests including a very young, new angler!! The weather was perfect and they did well landing a beautiful coho and pulling up a ton of crab making for a great first experience on the ocean for the youngest member.
Show more
Group of adult anglers posing behind multiple halibut and crabs displayed on a wooden waterfront dock.

Hog-tober Halibut Bite — Limits Up!

Oct 26, 2026 • Sooke
HOG-tober Halibut!!! Captain Shane put our guests on the Halibut this morning! Halibut has been fishing very well and we have some favourable tides in our forecast. Coupled with the increased retention limits, now is the time to get on em before the end of the season Dec 31st. We have some remaining trips available on the HAWK and the Northwest both with heated fully enclosed cabins. Give us a shout or hit us up with an inquiry to get on a HOG-tober trip. We have specials extended through Dec 31st! Get your white gold in the freezer. In time for the holidays. -KING TIDE CREW
Show more
Angler proudly holds a large Pacific halibut aboard an aluminum fishing boat in a scenic coastal setting.

Hog-tober Halibut Action: Perfect Catch

Oct 26, 2026 • Sooke
These ladies Hammered em'! HOG-tober fest halibut action was in its finest today and they battled up a perfect halibut. No shortage of laughs and great energy on board.
Show more