Good Time Dave's Fishing Charters
Based in East Sooke, Good Time Dave's runs charters into some of the most productive salmon and halibut water on southern Vancouver Island — Otter Point, Sheringham and Swiftsure Bank on longer days. Trips lean toward serious fishing rather than sightseeing.
About Good Time Dave's Fishing Charters
Based in East Sooke, Good Time Dave's runs charters into some of the most productive salmon and halibut water on southern Vancouver Island — Otter Point, Sheringham and Swiftsure Bank on longer days. Trips lean toward serious fishing rather than sightseeing.
What anglers can expect
Guided saltwater trips in the Southern Vancouver Island region typically operate on the Pacific waters near East Sooke, west of Victoria. Fishing methods, equipment and target species vary by season and by operator. Contact Good Time Dave's Fishing Charters directly to discuss trip options, group size and current fishing conditions.
Target species
- Chinook salmon
- Coho salmon
- Halibut
Species availability depends on season and regulations. Catching a specific species is not guaranteed.
Departure information
Trips typically depart from East Sooke, west of Victoria. Check the exact meeting location with the operator when booking.
Other fishing charters
Operated by Captain Adam Nickel out of Victoria's Inner Harbour, Adam's Fishing Charters is a long-running Chinook-focused outfit that also targets coho and offshore halibut. Half-day, full-day and overnight formats give visitors and repeat anglers a step up from the standard tourist trip.
No Limit Fishing Charters is a Victoria-based sport-fishing operation running private saltwater trips from the Inner Harbour at 1104 Wharf Street. Trips suit anglers who want a small-group, hands-on charter. Verify target species, gear and departure times directly with the operator.
Departing from Oak Bay Marina in a covered heated cabin cruiser, Ocean Dreams Charters runs guided Chinook, coho and halibut trips on the productive tide-lines off Discovery and Chatham Islands. Half- and full-day formats suit both first-time visitors and experienced west-coast anglers.