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VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on October 18, 2019

Mark U.

Duncan, BC

4.3 / 5

Half Day trip

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Mark U.

Duncan, BC

4.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Spent 4 hours cruising around in the Sooke area and didn’t even have a bite. Weather was poor, but luckily the captain was thoughtful and asked if we wanted to cut short the charter and reduced the price. Don’t recommend this time of year for fishing. Only complaint would be that apparently it is common knowledge in the area that there are few fish around at this time of year but no one thought to mention this when I booked the trip.

Spent 4 hours cruising around in the Sooke area and didn’t even have a bite. Weather was poor, but luckily the captain was...

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4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 50 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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5 stars		44
4 stars		2
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	90%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

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Sean D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

British columbia slam

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on May 9, 2026

Sean D.

5.0 / 5

May 9, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM)

British columbia slam

VERIFIED

I was on a cruise that stopped in Victoria BC and wanted to do some fishing. These guys worked with my schedule and made a great day of fishing happen.I ended up catching all four main species of fish that day! Cam was my Captain for the day and was extremely professional and polite. the boat and gear were great, and I will definitely fish with these guys again. Even caught my personal best king salmon.

I was on a cruise that stopped in Victoria BC and wanted to do some fishing. These guys worked with my schedule and made a...

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Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on May 14, 2026

Hi sean i’m glad it worked out for you. That’s awesome. You caught your biggest king. Looks like you had a good afternoon. Have a good rest of the summer. and thanks again, tight lines and happy faces Al

Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on May 14, 2026

Captain replied

Edward L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Wonderful family outing

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2026

Edward L.

5.0 / 5

Jun 5, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM)

Wonderful family outing

VERIFIED NEW

We had an awesome trip. We caught plenty of fish and even got up close to some seals and bald eagles, all against the backdrop of some beautiful scenery. Captain Al was the perfect person to take us on a memorable trip.

We had an awesome trip. We caught plenty of fish and even got up close to some seals and bald eagles, all against the backdrop...

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Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on June 6, 2026

Hi Edward, thanks for your review. I’m glad you had a good time and your family. It was a pleasure and I enjoyed taking you guys out for the morning trip. Enjoy your catch. Definitely got a good seafood dinner there with the crab. Thanks again. Have a safe trip back home and a good summer tight lines and happy face faces Al

Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on June 6, 2026

Captain replied

Carmalin I.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing service!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on February 22, 2026

Carmalin I.

5.0 / 5

Feb 22, 2026

Half Day Trip (PM)

Amazing service!

VERIFIED

It was our first time fishing on a charter boat, and we weren’t sure what to expect. Captain Al went above and beyond making this trip special. He was very engaging.and made sure my son was included in the set up and catching of the fish. Completely worth it!

It was our first time fishing on a charter boat, and we weren’t sure what to expect. Captain Al went above and beyond making...

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Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on March 22, 2026

Hi Carmalin thanks for your review. I had a great time with you and your son. It was nice to see him catch his first spring salmon. I had lots of fun with you guys. Have a good summer thanks again, tight lines and happy faces Al

Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on March 22, 2026

Captain replied

Jacob P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome trip!

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2026

Jacob P.

5.0 / 5

May 27, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM)

Awesome trip!

VERIFIED NEW

Kids each caught a 15+ lb salmon and our crab trap was full at the end of the trip!

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Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on May 29, 2026

hi Jacob, thanks for your review. I’m glad things worked out good with you and your boys looks like you definitely got a good seafood dinner. You guys have a good rest of the summer. Take care, tight lines and happy faces Al

Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on May 29, 2026

Captain replied

Eric T.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great captian

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2026

Eric T.

4.7 / 5

May 24, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great captian

VERIFIED NEW

Great day on the water.Captian worked very hard to find fish for us. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Took a five hour trip and it was worth the 40 minute drive from town.

Great day on the water.Captian worked very hard to find fish for us. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Took...

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Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on May 25, 2026

thanks Eric for your review. I had a good morning trip with you and your wife have a good rest of the summer and enjoy your fish and crab. Thanks again. Al

Al Kennedy (The Captain)

Replied on May 25, 2026

thanks Eric for your review. I had a good morning trip with you and your wife have a good rest of the summer and enjoy your fish and crab. Thanks again. Al

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