Fishing · British Columbia
A family-friendly ocean fishing charter west of Victoria, BC, with perfect reviews for a local skipper who teaches as he goes, puts groups on chinook and crab, and fillets the catch.
Tailspin Charters is a small ocean fishing charter run by Justin, based in the Juan de Fuca area west of Victoria. Every review is five stars. Guests say he grew up fishing these waters, and they describe him as friendly, enthusiastic and more engaged than skippers who simply drive the boat.
The practical side gets good marks. The boat has radar for foggy mornings, he runs through safety procedures before heading out, and he doesn't rush to end the trip on the dot. Groups report chinook salmon, crab, personal-best fish and limits taken home, and the catch is cleaned and filleted back at the dock. One group was even sent off with home-baked muffins.
This is a strong choice for families and multi-generation trips. Reviewers describe half-day outings with young kids, grandfathers and grandsons fishing together, and visitors from Ontario catching their first ocean fish. Whales sometimes put on a show too.
There are no complaints in the reviews. The one practical tip from guests is to dress warmer than you think for an early start, and bring a thermos and toques.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 33 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Fishing Charters Victoria Tailspin Charters directly.
