Join Captain Turk (Andrew Turkstra) on a chartered fishing trip or marine scenic and wildlife tour. As a certified Transport Canada charter operator, Captain Turk has over a decade of experience fishing and touring the coastal waters in and around Nanaimo. His love for people, his passion for fishing and his knowledge and respect for the natural beauty of Vancouver Island make for an incredible experience and memories on the water.
Fishing in Nanaimo starts in January for winter Chinook salmon with the option of a four, six, or eight hour fishing charters.
Discover the beauty and wildlife of the Salish Sea with our three distinct historical, scenic and wildlife tours which leave from Nanaimo Harbor.
Have your own marine adventure plans in mind or need to get somewhere in the water in a hurry, we offer marine water taxi service out of Nanaimo.
Wildlife & Scenic Photography, Retirement & Stag Parties, Business & Spiritual Retreats, Sea Memorials & Graduation Celebrations.
Whether it be the heart-pounding fight of a giant Chinook Salmon or the breathtaking beauty of BC’s coastal waters and wildlife, our goal is to help you experience the wonder of the West Coast. At Reel Time, we know the exhilaration that comes with landing a prize fish, we know the renewal that comes with time spent in nature. It’s why we fish sustainably, tread lightly and donate 5% of every trip to the Pacific Salmon Foundation to help our natural resources remain healthy and beautiful for generations to come. It’s why we say, “Experience the Wonder, Invest in its Future.”
Reel Time Fishing Charters serves guests aboard a 26ft Hourston Glascraft Command Bridge. Considered a top pick by many charter operators and boat enthusiasts, Hourston Glascraft boats have a solid reputation as safe and stable vessels well-suited for the West Coast.
Reel Time’s boat “Friendship” is a fully licensed and insured commercial vessel. It features: