Sidetrack Charters
1581 Dufour Road
Sooke, B.C.
Canada, V0S 1N0
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Salmon Fishing Charters. Year Round. 37' West Coast Troller. Sooke, BC, just 45 minutes west of Victoria. For a true "West Coast Fishing Experience" come on board the SIDETRACK I. It is a sturdy, all wood, ex-commercial Troller that has been converted to "day charter" use. The owner/skipper/guide, Ron Mallon, has been fishing in local waters for 20 years. The SIDETRACK I can carry up to 8 passengers and has a full galley, a washroom and a heated wheelhouse...and we catch fish!
Feel the power and thrill of hooking a Tyee! Test your skills on Cohos and Sockeyes! Watch eagles, whales, porpoises, seals, sealions and more! The Sidetrack I is a professionally designed West Coast troller, originally built in 1963 in the Songhees at Victoria. She endured many tough years in a tough industry. A few years ago, when she was about to be retired, Ron Mallon saw in her some great potential. He set to work carefully refinishing, restoring, and updating her various components, and adding some amenities for the comfort of his fishing charters. The restoration was recently completed after countless hours of sanding, finishing and varnishing. She has a yellow cedar hull, fir decks, and a mahogany interior. Power is supplied by a Volvo Penta MD 70B diesel engine with approximately 120 hp. Other onboard equipment includes a diesel stove, a 110 volt AC heater, VHF and CB radios, Sitec Autopilot, 16 mile radar, a JMC Color Sounder, and a Foruno black and white sounder.
There are two bunks in the bow, personal floatation devices for ten passengers, a galley, and a head.
Charter Details
- Gear, Tackle and Bait supplied
- June 1st through September 15th - 6 hour minimum
- all other months, 4 hour minimum
- Competitive rates
- Coffee and hot water are always on!
- Homemade peanut butter/chocolate chip cookies are always available!
- Heated cabin for your comfort
- Pickup at the Sooke government dock
Salmon Fishing Calendar
November thru March: Winter Chinooks (5-20 lbs.)
June thru September: Summer (Tyee) Chinooks (20-50+ lbs.)
mid-July thru October: Cohos, Pinks, Chums, Sockeye (5-20 lbs.)
Daily salmon retention limit is four per person
Daily Chinook limit is two per person
Sidetrack Charters
Boat Charters
Closed Boat
Equipment Supplied
Fishing - Salt Water
Guided Activity
Reservations Required/Recommended
Washroom Facilities
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