You never know what that tug at the end of the rod tip means! I’ve seen small Chinook salmon smash the line hard enough to pop the clip off the deep line. I have also seen a 30lb plus fish touch the line soft enough to be mistaken for nothing at all until out of curiosity, you snap the line off the clip yourself only to see it tear off 250 feet before slowing down. Each fish does its own thing and each one is a thrill to bring to the boat. They fight good, look good and taste good. It’s why we fish for them and consider them to be the Kings of salmon. It’s also why 5 percent of every fishing charter goes back into salmon enhancement programs through the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Experience the Wonder, Invest in its Future!
Explore the rich beauty and history of Nanaimo while experiencing the thrill of winter Chinook salmon fishing. Conveniently located at the Seair Seaplane Terminal, steps from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and close to many great restaurants and pubs, Reel Time offers the ultimate fishing package while investing in salmon restoration projects throughout British Columbia.
During the months of January through March, the Chinook Salmon Fishery remains open. Catch limit is 2 per angler with a total possession (multiple day trips) of 4 per angler. Five percent of each charter goes back into Salmon enhancement programs through the Pacific Salmon Foundation
Winter Salmon Fishing Specials for up to 6 Guests. Prices include bleeding, icing and cleaning your catch as well as 5% Government Sales Tax.
Crabbing: Crabbing is available upon request.
Gift Certificates: Gift Certificates available upon request.
The thrill of the catch along with the awareness you are investing in the future of salmon fishing in British Columbia! Due to conservation efforts, the Chinook Salmon Fishery closes from April 1st to July 15th. During this time, we may still fish for Chinook, but it is on a catch and release basis only. To encourage anglers to enjoy what is historically a very large migration of fish through Nanaimo waters from May 1st through July 1st, Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours guarantees that 5% of each trip goes back into Chinook salmon restoration projects through the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Fish that may be kept during our charters are as follows: May 1st: Lingcod; June 1st, Coho Salmon; July 15, Chinook Salmon.
Spring and Summer Prices for up to 6 Guests. Prices include bleeding, icing and cleaning your catch as well as 5% Government Sales Tax.
What We Fish For & Openings for the 2023 Fishing Season:
Crabbing: Crabbing is available upon request.
Gift Certificates: Gift Certificates are available upon requests.
