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Adrenaline Ruch, Salmon Fishing, Nanaimo
Adrenaline Ruch, Salmon Fishing, Nanaimo
January 23, 2025
Adrenaline Rush, Salmon Fishing, Nanaimo B.C. The adrenaline rush for me usually starts the night before. After all these years, sleep still comes slowly as I lay awake contemplating where I’ll be going and what I’ll be using. Awakened by my alarm the next morning, I am greeted by a bright orange sunrise. Oh ya, another day in paradise! Dressing in my winter woollies, I grabbed a coffee and drove down to the docks where my trusted steed awaited. Thirty minutes later, I was on my way with four enthusiastic quests eager to embark on a new adventure in life. After dropping a crab pot, we motored out to the fishing grounds. Ten minutes in, we had our first fish to the boat. Just shy of the legal limit, we released it and doubled back. When the rod went off this time, I knew we were into a better fish. Handing the rod over to an experienced angler, it was all smiles all the way in. A beautiful 75 cm Chinook. “Largest fish so far this season” I said to my group. What I didn’t know…, it was about to get better. A little over an hour later, the port side rod went off. I knew it was something big when it hit, popped the clip, and was off on a tear. “Fish on” I cried! With the rod doubled over, it was the usual deep down head shaking madness followed by a short run halfway to the boat and then another short run right beside the boat. Finally, she was in the net. Wow, a beauty measuring 76 cm’s. “My heart was beating like crazy” said the women once the fish was aboard. Yep, I thought to myself. Its something I have often heard my guests say after fighting one of these incredible fish. They truly can be an adrenaline rush. We boxed one more fish that morning before heading back to retrieve the crab pot full of Dungeness. What a day! What a gift! As their first Westcoast salmon adventure, it was an exhilarating experience. I am sure it will not be their last.
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Dress warm this time of year. “November” The water conditions were perfect but if you’re not dressed appropriately you’re going to be cold.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress warm this time of year. “November” The water conditions were perfect but if you’re not dressed appropriately you’re going to be cold.
Niagara Fishing Adventures – River
Niagara Fishing Adventures – River
The winter fishing is slower but less crowded and the scenery is amazing with snow capped mountains on the Island and Mainland and whales frolicking in the bay if you are lucky. Dress warmly with layers
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The winter fishing is slower but less crowded and the scenery is amazing with snow capped mountains on the Island and Mainland and whales frolicking in the bay if you are lucky. Dress warmly with layers
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
The best months to fish, according to the captain, are between April and May, but it is possible to fish for sturgen all year round. It's worth buying the 6-hour fishing! It is a fishing that requires patience and trust in the captain's experience. We highly recommend Captain Peter Krahn!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The best months to fish, according to the captain, are between April and May, but it is possible to fish for sturgen all year round. It's worth buying the 6-hour fishing! It is a fishing that requires patience and trust in the captain's experience. We highly recommend Captain Peter Krahn!!!
Fraser Legends Fishing
Fraser Legends Fishing
The best time to fish for salmon off the shores of sooke is late summer. However, with the right guide, there are still big fish to be found.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The best time to fish for salmon off the shores of sooke is late summer. However, with the right guide, there are still big fish to be found.
Rising Tide Coastal Adventures
Rising Tide Coastal Adventures
Fantastic guide, what an awesome experience. My sons had a great time and we caught a ton of fish! Definitely wasn’t expecting to reel in 18 salmon that morning!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fantastic guide, what an awesome experience. My sons had a great time and we caught a ton of fish! Definitely wasn’t expecting to reel in 18 salmon that morning!
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
Getter Done Charters Nanaimo winter season
If it is your first time out . Go with Captain Bob absorb his knowledge and expertise !
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If it is your first time out . Go with Captain Bob absorb his knowledge and expertise !
Salmon Catcher Charters Toronto Ontario
Salmon Catcher Charters Toronto Ontario
Understand the time of year you are fishing given certain times of the year are really hot and others you have to really work for fishing. If there are fish there, Captain Darren will put you on them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Understand the time of year you are fishing given certain times of the year are really hot and others you have to really work for fishing. If there are fish there, Captain Darren will put you on them.
Four Seasons Tours
Four Seasons Tours
Book an 8-hour trip instead of the 4, our only regret was that we didn't fish longer.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book an 8-hour trip instead of the 4, our only regret was that we didn't fish longer.
Kilby Lodge – Sturgeon Adventures
Kilby Lodge – Sturgeon Adventures
Booking late in the season doesn’t mean the fish are not there, it just means you need an experienced captain that knows how to get the fish on! Weather is unpredictable so be prepared for winds and sun!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Booking late in the season doesn’t mean the fish are not there, it just means you need an experienced captain that knows how to get the fish on! Weather is unpredictable so be prepared for winds and sun!
GA WestCoast Charters – Parksville
GA WestCoast Charters – Parksville
Use GA West Coast Charters with Gerald as your captain, he is extremely knowledgeable and a great person as well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Use GA West Coast Charters with Gerald as your captain, he is extremely knowledgeable and a great person as well.
GA WestCoast Charters – Parksville
GA WestCoast Charters – Parksville
Absolutely - it's more than just about catching fish - this whole experience start to finish was professional, efficient and thoroughly stress-free !
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely - it's more than just about catching fish - this whole experience start to finish was professional, efficient and thoroughly stress-free !
Island Service Rental
Island Service Rental
Wear a jacket in early September, bring a sweater in your backpack just in case it is a cloudy or a raining day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear a jacket in early September, bring a sweater in your backpack just in case it is a cloudy or a raining day.
Bonzai Sea Adventures
Bonzai Sea Adventures
Tail end of the season so would catch more earlier. But we still caught 5 salmon over the 4 hours
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tail end of the season so would catch more earlier. But we still caught 5 salmon over the 4 hours
Big Bite Charters
Big Bite Charters
Take the newly paved road through Port Alberni - not the logging road! The Hacas hotel in Bamfield was the bare minimum for a fishing trip (it was clean enough but DO NOT bring your wife to this hotel).
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take the newly paved road through Port Alberni - not the logging road! The Hacas hotel in Bamfield was the bare minimum for a fishing trip (it was clean enough but DO NOT bring your wife to this hotel).
GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield
GA WestCoast Charters – Bamfield
If you want to catch certain kind of fish, ask captain before you completed your bookings. Each fish has right season, time and tide. So you must discuss what you need to do before you book the schedule. If you are not familiar with fishing just ask captain what you can do while your travel.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
If you want to catch certain kind of fish, ask captain before you completed your bookings. Each fish has right season, time and tide. So you must discuss what you need to do before you book the schedule. If you are not familiar with fishing just ask captain what you can do while your travel.
Keepin’ it reel fishing charter
Keepin’ it reel fishing charter
Good but you have to release wild Coho in August. Would be better to book in September if you want to keep more fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Good but you have to release wild Coho in August. Would be better to book in September if you want to keep more fish
Keepin’ it reel fishing charter
Keepin’ it reel fishing charter
Book your adventure with Capt Jesse… he’s an excellent guide and goes above and beyond to ensure the best experience possible!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book your adventure with Capt Jesse… he’s an excellent guide and goes above and beyond to ensure the best experience possible!
Rugged West Coast Sport Fishing – 25' Pursuit
Rugged West Coast Sport Fishing – 25' Pursuit
Come prepared for a great day and be prepared to make lots of awesome memories!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Come prepared for a great day and be prepared to make lots of awesome memories!
King Slayer Sportfishing
King Slayer Sportfishing
Check opening dates. Our biggest went back because we were a week before opening.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check opening dates. Our biggest went back because we were a week before opening.
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Mongoose Striker Fishing Charters
Sooke is conveniently located for a quick day trip from Vancouver for a good fishing experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sooke is conveniently located for a quick day trip from Vancouver for a good fishing experience
King Tide Charters – 28ft Northwest
King Tide Charters – 28ft Northwest