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Victoria Harbour: Salmon Fishing

　　

Overview

A fishing trip fit for a King. Or an Empress. Combine fishing with sightseeing, and spend some time on the water within sight of British Columbia’s Parliament Buildings and historic Empress Hotel. Numerous guided charters leave from Victoria’s harbour, and you can fish for Salmon and Halibut while watching seaplanes and other water traffic then return to shore to explore the rest of B.C.’s Capital.

AT A GLANCE

REGION:Vancouver Island
SUB REGION: South Vancouver Island
SPECIES:Salmon
SEASONS:Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
CONDITIONS:Influenced by the open ocean. Weather varies by season and is typical for the Pacific Northwest.
ACCESSIBILITY:Victoria is easily accessible by drive-on ferry (including bus). The most direct ferry route from Vancouver is Tsawwassen – Schwartz Bay, taking approximately 3 hours including driving. Also flights from Vancouver.
LENGTH:Half Day, Full Day
GUIDED:Certified Tidal Angling Guide
COST: $$
TOURISM: Tourism Victoria  
SERVICES:Services and amenities typical of a small, North American city.
EXPERIENCES:The Capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is a major tourism destination for visitors from all around the world. Walking tours and sightseeing are very popular, and the city has a wide range of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Harbour tours – by boat and by air – are popular, along with whale watching cruises. The city is also a popular base for exploring the rest of Vancouver Island.

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT
STRONG WIND WARNING IN EFFECT
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT

　　

MORE TRIPS IN THIS REGION

Victoria Harbour: Capital Fishing
Oak Bay: Salmon and Halibut
Southern Vancouver Island: Crabbing the South Island

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