Fishing · British Columbia
A small private salmon, halibut and crab charter out of the Victoria area, BC, known for a friendly owner-captain who suits first-timers, with one sharply negative review about fishing close to port.
Fijian Son Fishing Charters is a small owner-run charter near Victoria, with Captain William at the wheel. Nearly every reviewer describes going out with him as like fishing with a good friend: relaxed, funny and happy to explain everything. The boat is sized for small groups, and one reviewer was pleased he would take a single angler out.
Catches are solid rather than spectacular in the reviews. Guests report a few salmon per trip, cod, and plenty of crab from traps set during the day, which he often sends home with guests. One angler checked a halibut off the bucket list with a 58-pound fish on the second day of a two-day trip. Several mention his fair prices for a private charter.
It's a good fit for beginners, honeymooners and visitors from out of province. He helps travellers sort out BC fishing licences, and one couple was rescheduled to a calmer day when the water turned rough. Wildlife is a regular bonus, with humpback whales, sea lions, seals and eagles, and one trip passed Race Rocks Ecological Reserve.
One reviewer called the trip a scam, saying they never left sight of the marina and had little chance of a bite because the productive water was off-limits. Early and low-season trips also produced smaller catches. Ask before booking what areas are open and what the realistic prospects are for the dates you want.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 16 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Fijian Son Fishing Charters directly.
