Peak Season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Sooke
Victoria's gateway to west coast fishing. Just 45 minutes from Victoria, Sooke offers access to the Strait of Juan de Fuca's productive salmon and halibut grounds
Active Charters
0 Verified
Target Species
4 Primary
Avg. Trip Price
$850 CAD
Top Rated
5.0/5
Field Notes: The Bite
Sooke is a premier fishing destination with world-class angling opportunities.
Just 45 minutes from Victoria, Sooke offers access to the Strait of Juan de Fuca's productive salmon and halibut grounds.
Target Species
Pacific Halibut
SeasonMay-Sep
Avg. Weight20-200 lbs
TechniqueBottom fishing
DifficultyIntermediate
Chinook Salmon
SeasonAll year long
Avg. Weight15-60 lbs
TechniqueDownrigger trolling
DifficultyAdvanced
Coho Salmon
SeasonJune to November
Avg. Weight8-20 lbs
TechniqueFly fishing, trolling
DifficultyIntermediate
Lingcod
SeasonMay to October
Avg. Weight10-40 lbs
TechniqueJigging
DifficultyIntermediate
The Run Timing
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Fishing charters near Sooke
Explore local boats and ask about your date.
Hold half day $50 or full day $100Ask the charter desk about boats in this area.
Hold a date with $150 →Live Conditions
Water Temp
54°F · Ideal
Tide (Next High)
2:45 PM +11.2ft
Wind
10kts NW
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Offshore Forecast (3-Day)
GO — Favorable
Fishing Map
Charter Dock Hot Spot