Another Day in Paradise! It doesn’t happen every trip but this morning it did. Great weather, superb fishing and whale sightings. Fishing for Chinook salmon has been surprisingly good considering all of the herring (bait fish) that are currently in the area. In fact, it may be the best I’ve seen in years. The fish...Read More
March is the month for Spring Break. March is also the month to discover and enjoy the amazing fishing, nature and history offered around the Harbor City of Nanaimo. Hi, my name is Captain Turk, owner and operator of Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours. For almost two decades I have had the privilege...Read More
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,...Read More
A Pot of Gold and A Cooler of Fish More and more, I hear my guests talk about the beauty of British Columbia when they see it from the water. This past Sunday, January 12, it was the stunning skyscapes that captivated us. The forecast had been for a sunny day with light winds. A...Read More
The 2025 Season Begins for Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours It’s a new year which means a new season for Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours. And for the first time, our first charter was New Year’s Day. With recent reports sounding good, we set for a few of my favorite hotspots,...Read More
Win A Free Fishing Charter This year (2024) marks the 10th year Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours has been in business. To celebrate this milestone, Reel Time is giving away a free 4 hour fishing charter. Those who book a fishing charter from January through March 2024 will have their names put into...Read More
Cold Weather; Hot Fishing! Over the past few weeks, Chinook salmon fishing in Nanaimo has been the best I’ve seen in my years as a fishing guide. The quantity of fish has been amazing. And the quality is getting better by the day. Today, in just under 2 hours, we had our limit of Chinook,...Read More
Winter Salmon Fishing Specials from Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours Come and explore the beauty and rich history of Nanaimo while experiencing the thrill of winter Chinook Salmon fishing. Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours is conveniently located at the Seair Seaplane Terminal, steps away from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Fly...Read More
All Things Considered! Over the past two weeks, Reel Time has encountered large numbers of Chinook salmon in Nanaimo waters. Our four and six hour charters have been producing between 8 to 12 fish respectively. Average size of these fish is between 8 to 12 lbs with some fish coming in at the mid to...Read More
