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Victoria Fishing

Victoria Fishing

Victoria, British Columbia, is one of the most historical cities in the entire Pacific Northwest. The first European settlement dates back to 1843. Since that time, the city has been beautifully maintained and carefully developed. It is called “The Garden City” for its lovely greenery, and the area has become a strong tourist attraction and business destination. There is more than enough to do in Victoria, but many people visit for the rugged coastline. Victoria is perfect for boating and fishing.

Although anglers will find much to enjoy in Victoria, this is a prime spot for Salmon. Salmon are migratory fish, and while they often live in the ocean, Salmon also return to their freshwater breeding grounds. Victoria is situated along a key migration route that extends from the Strait of Juan de Fuca down to Puget Sound. This means that Salmon are always passing by Victoria. There are many different salmon species, including Chinook, Coho, Sockeye and Pinks.

If you are looking for specific Salmon species, you need to explore the seasonal changes. While Salmon is almost always in the area, each species prefers different times of the year. For example, Chinook (King Salmon) is the most common species and can be caught from the early spring through the fall. Coho Salmon are most common in the Summer. Sockeye and Pink Salmon are more common in the late summer and fall.

Victoria fishing is also popular for Halibut. Other fish species you can expect are Ling Cod and Rockfish. You might even get to bring home some Dungeness Crab. Victoria is part of Vancouver Island, but it also has plenty of bodies of water besides the Pacific Ocean. For your Victoria fishing adventures, try spots like Gordon River and Elk Lake.



Victoria Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Victoria, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Pacific Herring

  2. Pacific Herring

    There is a 27.2% catch rate for Pacific Herring, based on 71 Pacific Herring counted.

    Victoria Pacific Herring Counts Chart
    Pacific

    ENLARGE VICTORIA PACIFIC HERRING COUNTS CHART


  3. Alaska Pollock

  4. Alaska Pollock

    There is a 19.16% catch rate for Alaska Pollock, based on 50 Alaska Pollock counted.

    Victoria Alaska Pollock Counts Chart
    Alaska

    ENLARGE VICTORIA ALASKA POLLOCK COUNTS CHART


  5. Lingcod

  6. Lingcod

    There is a 13.03% catch rate for Lingcod, based on 34 Lingcod counted.

    Victoria Lingcod Counts Chart
    Lingcod

    ENLARGE VICTORIA LINGCOD COUNTS CHART


  7. Rex Sole

  8. Rex Sole

    There is a 8.81% catch rate for Rex Sole, based on 23 Rex Sole counted.

    Victoria Rex Sole Counts Chart
    Rex

    ENLARGE VICTORIA REX SOLE COUNTS CHART


  9. Starry Flounder

  10. Starry Flounder

    There is a 5.75% catch rate for Starry Flounder, based on 15 Starry Flounder counted.

    Victoria Starry Flounder Counts Chart
    Starry

    ENLARGE VICTORIA STARRY FLOUNDER COUNTS CHART


  11. Pacific Cod

  12. Pacific Cod

    There is a 4.98% catch rate for Pacific Cod, based on 13 Pacific Cod counted.

    Victoria Pacific Cod Counts Chart
    Pacific

    ENLARGE VICTORIA PACIFIC COD COUNTS CHART


  13. Black Rockfish

  14. Black Rockfish

    There is a 3.07% catch rate for Black Rockfish, based on 8 Black Rockfish counted.

    Victoria Black Rockfish Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE VICTORIA BLACK ROCKFISH COUNTS CHART


  15. Halibut

  16. Halibut

    There is a 3.07% catch rate for Halibut, based on 8 Halibut counted.

    Victoria Halibut Counts Chart
    Halibut

    ENLARGE VICTORIA HALIBUT COUNTS CHART


  17. Arrowtooth Flounder

  18. Arrowtooth Flounder

    There is a 2.68% catch rate for Arrowtooth Flounder, based on 7 Arrowtooth Flounder counted.

    Victoria Arrowtooth Flounder Counts Chart
    Arrowtooth

    ENLARGE VICTORIA ARROWTOOTH FLOUNDER COUNTS CHART


  19. Flathead Sole

  20. Flathead Sole

    There is a 1.92% catch rate for Flathead Sole, based on 5 Flathead Sole counted.

    Victoria Flathead Sole Counts Chart
    Flathead

    ENLARGE VICTORIA FLATHEAD SOLE COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 22 species of fish and 261 fish counted for July around Victoria.

To date, there are 46 species of fish and a total of 118018 fish counted for Victoria and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1800 (224 years).

Last Update: 7/6/2024 6:06:55 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Victoria are the following:

  1. Saxe Point Park
    A wonderful beach park for the kids, with hiking trails and facilities, you'll find Saxe Point Park a relaxing spot to spend the day. Bring a couple of tanks and a picnic lunc


  2. Fort Ebey


  3. wreck-8029


  4. WA-39
    WA-39


  5. wreck-8022


  6. wreck-8015


  7. 11816


  8. Boatswain Bank
    Boat Shoal


  9. WA-38
    WA-38


  10. Tongue Point
    Tongue Point


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Top Victoria Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Island Outfitters
    Whatever your fishing needs, we will be sure to take care of them. Our store carries over 20,000 products from some of the finest fishing, outdoor, hunting and tackle manufacturers in the world. Our staff are all accomplished sportsmen and will know

  2. Custom Rodbuilder Supply


  3. Hot Spot Fishing & Lures Ltd


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Top Victoria Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Sea Ghost Charters
    The Olympic Peninsula offers breath taking views of the Olympic Mountains including Huricane Ridge, with year round snow covered peaks. Sail past or fish near Race Rocks, an ecological reserve with the most diverse variety of undersea life in the wor

  2. Adam's Fishing Charters


  3. Beasley's Fishing Charters


  4. Fantasea Charters Ltd.


  5. King Coop's Fishing Charters


  6. Foghorn Fishing Charters


  7. Gotcha Salmon Charters


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Top Victoria Marinas

  1. Anglers Anchorage Marina Ltd


  2. Snug Harbor Marina Resort


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