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
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
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
July 2020: Nanaimo Fishing Report from Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours Fishing in Nanaimo has been stellar. And so has the scenery and wildlife. The latter is easily missed when your eyes are focused on the rod tips. Take a moment to look around, and it is amazing what you will see. A...Read More
COVID-19 Precautions aboard Reel Time Fishing Charter & Marine Tours At Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours, our commitment to you is a service that is safe and enjoyable. As such, our Fishing Charters and Marine Scenic and Wildlife tours will include the following: Private Charters (groups no larger than six consisting of...Read More
COVID-19 STRESS BUSTERS: Story time with Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours. Story #3: Love the Ones You’re With! Shortly before I started my own fishing charter business, a friend and fishing guide gave me some good advice. He said, “Turk, be careful you don’t turn something you love into something you hate.” Knowing...Read More
COVID-19 STRESS BUSTERS: Story Time from Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours Story #2: My Life’s Coming To An End! Shortly before starting my second year as a fishing guide in Ucluelet, I received a phone call from someone wanting to take their family fishing. This particular call came from a woman in Nanaimo...Read More
