Please see the bottom of page (if using a cell phone) or right hand column (on tablet or desktop) to read about our “recent” 2017 fishing reports in Nanaimo. The 2016 season started early for us this year (mid-February). To date, we’ve been out on 20 charters and have managed to put 28 fish […]Read More
This past year I received a call from a woman wishing to give her husband a unique birthday gift, a fishing trip. When I mentioned the cost, she was a little apprehensive. She went on to suggest that there were many other gifts she could give her husband for that price. “Yes” I said, “but […]Read More
Summary of 2015 Fishing Season in Nanaimo: Another season of fishing in Nanaimo comes to a close for Reel Time Fishing Charters. I am happy to say that it was our busiest season yet. And here are the numbers: From April 20 through to June 6, we logged in a total of 29 charters. During […]Read More
Saturday, April 25: It was a fun and fantastic few days for us at Reel Time Fishing Charters here in Nanaimo this past weekend. On Saturday, April 25, we missed what was an amazing bite between 6-8 am. As I was waiting for my group to show up (a birthday celebration the night before didn’t […]Read More
Fish in the Box :) After a few charters this season, we finally landed a nice keeper! This fish was caught a little shallower than I expected, around the 100 ft mark. Chinook caught in Nanaimo waters have been far and few between so far. However, before landing this fish, we did hook into three […]Read More
Pacific Region Fishing License: It’s that time of year when all of us who love to fish the beautiful waters of British Columbia must renew our fishing licenses. To do this, you can either visit your local fishing store or simply purchase a license online. To purchase a license online, visit the Department of Fisheries […]Read More
A number of years ago, I won a free fishing trip that enriched my life in more ways than one. Wishing to pass on something that was once passed on to me, Reel Time Fishing Charters is again offering a free fishing trip for the largest salmon caught during our 2015 charter season. Even if […]Read More
The Top 5 Factors of a Great West Coast Fishing Charter During my first year of chartering, I received some excellent advice from a good friend and season chartered operator. He told me the three most important things about chartering are people, the boat, and lastly, to my surprise, fish. To this day, I believe […]Read More
Step off the Ferry or Float Plane and step aboard Nanaimo’s most convenient and cost efficient fishing charter: Reel Time Fishing Charters. For the second season in a row, Reel Time Fishing Charters will be mooring our Hourston fishing machine at Nanaimo’s Sea Air. This is good news for anyone who wishes to travel to […]Read More
Best Guides, Best Prices, Guaranteed Fish: Vancouver Island Fishing Charters Many of us have come across these ads when looking for a west coast fishing charter. Be careful! In my experience as a certified fishing charter, I have discovered that it is not always about the best guides, best prices, and a guarantee! During […]Read More
