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Chris Arnott
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Chris Arnott

Victoria, Canada
10+ reviews
when we moved to the island. I was hooked on salt water fishing. when I learnt how to fish here I spent countless hrs learning how to catch and where to fish. After 25 years of fishing our local waters ,I have figured them out. I usually have my son on as a deckhand ,who helps out when younger kids come aboard.

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Rating

5.0
23 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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  • Vitalii Tsymbal
    Vitalii Tsymbal
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Fishing Adventure

    Full Day Trip • 6 adults • 1 child

    Chris and his son are true professionals who really know what they’re doing. They are also very friendly and patient. Even if you’re a complete beginner, they take the time to explain everything and help you learn how to fish. During our trip, they showed us how to catch Chinook salmon, sablefish, halibut, lingcod, and crabs in different locations using various rods, techniques, and equipment. They also took the time to teach my daughter how to drive the boat. It absolutely made her day — she was so excited and felt like the happiest person in the world. The experience was both fun and educational, and we learned a lot throughout the day. Highly recommended! It was absolutely worth every dollar we paid, and we would definitely book with them again.

    Reported catch:
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Chinook Salmon
  • Phil Bialobzyski
    Phil Bialobzyski
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    new repeat guest

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Three of us booked a half day with Chase june 3. Chris the capt advised us to fish from pedder bay instead of the Victoria harbour due to expected high winds . chris has the the awareness of the client’s comforts to ensure a good experience even out at pedder bay the winds were strong. We werewhile amazed at how skillful chris could manage the boat in the wind andwhile drift jigging pulling up rock cod. We brought three smaller springs into the boat but a big one that got away from me the three of us had a good experience and have booked again july12 for a half day. we're nowRepeat guests

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
  • Dale Michie
    Dale Michie
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic experience, amazing people

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    My son and I had an amazing day and experience with Chris and Mason who are the same age. By the end of the day, it was like we knew each other for years. We had multiple double headers on Coho, lucky to get ino Chinook and finished the trip off with a few crabs. definetily making plans for future trips with them. Thanks for an amazing day of new freindships and memories made

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
    Response from Captain

    you forgot the whales lol was awesome meeting u guy!! had a blast

  • Emily Fullerton
    Emily Fullerton
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic family trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    Captain Chris and his deckhand Mason went above and beyond to give our family an exciting and memorable experience! Our kids (13, 11, 8) loved it. Would recommend to anyone as our trip was tailored perfectly to our level of comfort and experience. Thank you!

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon
    Response from Captain

    was a great day. thanks for booking. and thanks for landing the first tyee if the season!

  • Billye Trader
    Billye Trader
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Exceeded our expectations!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults

    Chris was an awesome guide who was not only knowledgeable about the trip but gave us alot of information aboit the area and the wildlife. We caught several salmon even though it was cold and rainy. We also saw seals, sea lions and several bald eagles.

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Lingcod

Real catches shared by our community

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    Angler proudly displaying a large Halibut while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    Joel D.
    Joel D.
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    A family enjoys a successful fishing trip, showcasing a large salmon caught in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Nathan B.
    Nathan B.
    Whole family have a wonderful time.
  • Chase Fishing Charters
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    An angler proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    John H.
    John H.
  • Chase Fishing Charters
    Chase Fishing ChartersVictoria, BC
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of salmon and crabs on a sunny day at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Dale M.
    Dale M.
    My son and I had an amazing day and experience with Chris and Mason who are the same age. By the end of the day, it was like we knew each other for years. We had multiple double headers on Coho, lucky to get ino Chinook and finished the trip off with a few crabs. definetily making plans for future trips with them. Thanks for an amazing day of new freindships and memories made
  • Chase Fishing Charters
    Chase Fishing ChartersVictoria, BC
    Two anglers pose on a boat with a large lingcod catch against a scenic coastal fishing backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Vermilion Rockfish
    Jarred V.
    Jarred V.
    good guys the right spots and the right equipment, very professional and would recommend to anyone looking go cant wait to plan our bext trip hope to see them again soon
  • Chase Fishing Charters
    Chase Fishing ChartersVictoria, BC
    Adult angler proudly holding a large salmon on a dock at Pedder Bay Marina in British Columbia.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Billye T.
    Billye T.
    Chris was an awesome guide who was not only knowledgeable about the trip but gave us alot of information aboit the area and the wildlife. We caught several salmon even though it was cold and rainy. We also saw seals, sea lions and several bald eagles.
  • Chase Fishing Charters
    Chase Fishing ChartersVictoria, BC
    An angler proudly displaying a large Salmon and a Rockfish at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Phil B.
    Phil B.
    Three of us booked a half day with Chase june 3. Chris the capt advised us to fish from pedder bay instead of the Victoria harbour due to expected high winds . chris has the the awareness of the client’s comforts to ensure a good experience even out at pedder bay the winds were strong. We werewhile amazed at how skillful chris could manage the boat in the wind andwhile drift jigging pulling up rock cod. We brought three smaller springs into the boat but a big one that got away from me the three of us had a good experience and have booked again july12 for a half day. we're nowRepeat guests
  • Chase Fishing Charters
    Chase Fishing ChartersVictoria, BC
    A young girl in a life jacket proudly holds a fish alongside an adult on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Vitalii T.
    Vitalii T.
    Chris and his son are true professionals who really know what they’re doing. They are also very friendly and patient. Even if you’re a complete beginner, they take the time to explain everything and help you learn how to fish. During our trip, they showed us how to catch Chinook salmon, sablefish, halibut, lingcod, and crabs in different locations using various rods, techniques, and equipment. They also took the time to teach my daughter how to drive the boat. It absolutely made her day — she was so excited and felt like the happiest person in the world. The experience was both fun and educational, and we learned a lot throughout the day. Highly recommended! It was absolutely worth every dollar we paid, and we would definitely book with them again.
  • Chase Fishing Charters
    Chase Fishing ChartersVictoria, BC
    Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Troy H.
    Troy H.

What's biting with Chase Fishing Charters in Victoria

You can catch the tail end of the summer Salmon run in November, or hook into the winter Chinook as they enter their peak. If the Halibut season doesn't close early, you can still enjoy fishing for this delicacy and more.

Top catches for November