Rodfather Fishing and Outdoor Adventures
Rodfather blends guided saltwater fishing with broader outdoor adventures on southern Vancouver Island, and will build custom multi-activity days rather than fixed charter slots. A better fit for private groups than for walk-up tourist bookings.

About Rodfather Fishing and Outdoor Adventures
Rodfather blends guided saltwater fishing with broader outdoor adventures on southern Vancouver Island, and will build custom multi-activity days rather than fixed charter slots. A better fit for private groups than for walk-up tourist bookings.
What anglers can expect
Guided saltwater trips in the Greater Victoria region typically operate on the Pacific waters near Southern Vancouver Island. Fishing methods, equipment and target species vary by season and by operator. Contact Rodfather Fishing and Outdoor Adventures directly to discuss trip options, group size and current fishing conditions.
Target species
- Chinook salmon
- Coho salmon
Species availability depends on season and regulations. Catching a specific species is not guaranteed.
Departure information
Trips typically depart from Southern Vancouver Island. 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.
