The salt and fresh water fishing conditions around Vancouver Island is prime as the island falls within the path of the fish migrating routes and it enjoys many large lakes and rivers. In Victoria, Sooke, Sidney and Oak Bay there are river and ocean fishing tour companies and salt water marinas.

The ocean and fresh water fish charter companies and various marinas are well versed in the local water routes and fishing holes. The charter companies in the Victoria region provide tours including guides who will take you to the fishing holes, plus provide the fishing equipment, lessons and transportation. You are most, likely responsible for getting your own fishing license.

Salt water fishing is huge here. The local chinook salmon explores the Juan de Fuca Strait all year blending in seasonally with migrating pink, coho, sockeye and chum salmon. If you limit out on salmon or prefer the battle of a big fish then spend some time in the waters off of Victoria, Sooke, Sidney and Oak Bay jigging for some halibut.

The lakes and rivers in the region are busy in the summer and winter months with steelhead and trout. The fall months, the river's population expands and waterways are busy with migratory salmon runs battling up rivers to spawn. (more information on Vancouver Island Sport Fishing)