Fishing · British Columbia
King Coop's Fishing Charters
A Victoria-area fishing charter out of Esquimalt, BC, with perfect reviews for a patient captain who finds halibut, salmon, lingcod and crab and cleans the catch.
What visitors say
King Coop's Fishing Charters runs out of Esquimalt near Victoria with Captain Bill at the helm. All 30 of its reviews are five stars, and guests describe him as friendly, patient, generous with teaching and constantly working the boat and gear to keep lines busy.
Trips target whatever is open. When salmon has been catch-and-release only, he has switched to halibut and cod, with groups limiting on halibut and still having time for bottomfish. On other outings families have released close to 20 salmon in five hours alongside lingcod and a big halibut. A crab pot is usually checked on the way in, and he cleans the catch and suggests where to have it processed.
It works well for first-timers and families with young children, and one father and son have been out with him a dozen times. Wildlife is a frequent bonus, with humpback whales, Dall's porpoises and seabirds around the boat. The boat is described as comfortable, with good music on board.
There are no complaints in the reviews. The one thing to know is that salmon retention rules change through the season, so ask what you can keep on your dates if taking fish home matters to you.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 30 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with King Coop's Fishing Charters directly.