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

Vancouver Island Salmon Specials with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours The alarm sounds. Finally it’s 6 am. Jumping out of bed, you quickly dress in layers of warm clothing. Grabbing your favorite coffee mug, you open the fridge door and pull out a small bag of snacks and beverages. Wallet, keys, cell phone...Read More

Winter Chinook Salmon Fishing Specials with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours Winter is in the air and Christmas is just around the corner. At Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours, the boat is out of the water receiving its yearly service along with some electronic updates. I can’t wait to get her...Read More

Salmon Shorts: Incredible Fish, Their Struggle to Survive and How We Can Help. Story #1: An Epic Battle! It was a challenging afternoon on the water.  Onboard were two sullen 17 year-old twins accompanied by their grandparents.  Out of desperation, the grandparents had booked a last-minute scenic and wildlife tour to help lift the dreary...Read More

Fishing Charters in Nanaimo with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours Book your next Nanaimo fishing trip with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours.  We offer convenient moorage and parking minutes away from famous fishing grounds.  Our boat is fully equipped with all the latest fishing gear sporting a galley, cabin heat, a...Read More

Gulf Island Charters from Nanaimo with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours. Discover the rich history and diverse wildlife of the Gulf Islands aboard Reel Time Fishing Charters and Marine Tours.  Our Gulf Island Charters start by taking in the natural beauty of the New Castle Channel, the bustling port of Nanaimo’s City Harbor...Read More

Shore Leave: Ocean Retreats For Leaders & Team Building Ideas.   Leading in today’s fluid culture requires courage, tenacity and wisdom.  It also requires time away to rest, renew and re-imagine.  The primary focus of this charter is to provide leaders a temporary retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday cooperate, business or managerial...Read More