Top Rods Guide Service - Victoria
Top Rods Guide Service is based on the southern end of the beautiful Vancouver Island. Departing out of Victoria, just an hour ride from Seattle, Capt. Al and his crew offer world-class Halibut and Salmon fishing.
Fishing there is great year-round, no matter when you decide to wet a line. If you want to go out during the winter months, you can expect to tackle big Pacific Halibut and winter Chinook. If you book a trip later in spring or early in summer, you can get your hands on the mature Salmon before they move upstream.
All of this magic takes place aboard a 26' Osprey Aluminum fishing boat. Built in 2015, this spacious vessel comes powered by a 400 HP Volvo engine and can cruise at a top speed of 26 knots. The boat provides plenty of space and shelter for up to 6 passengers. Inside, there is a heated cabin and a washroom for your maximum comfort.
Whether it's trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing, Capt. Al will provide you with everything you need to make a great catch possible. All trips with Top Rods Guide Service comes with the use of quality rods, reels, tackle, and bait. You will need to purchase a fishing license before the trip, grab something to eat and drink, and come aboard.
Top Rods Guide Service is based on the southern end of the beautiful Vancouver Island. Departing out of Victoria, just an hour ride from Seattle, Capt. Al and his crew offer world-class Halibut and Salmon fishing.
Fishing there is great year-round, no matter when you decide to wet a line. If you want to go out during the winter months, you can expect to tackle big Pacific Halibut and winter Chinook. If you book a trip later in spring or early in summer, you can get your hands on the mature Salmon before they move upstream.
All of this magic takes place aboard a 26' Osprey Aluminum fishing boat. Built in 2015, this spacious vessel comes powered by a 400 HP Volvo engine and can cruise at a top speed of 26 knots. The boat provides plenty of space and shelter for up to 6 passengers. Inside, there is a heated cabin and a washroom for your maximum comfort.
Whether it's trolling, jigging, or bottom fishing, Capt. Al will provide you with everything you need to make a great catch possible. All trips with Top Rods Guide Service comes with the use of quality rods, reels, tackle, and bait. You will need to purchase a fishing license before the trip, grab something to eat and drink, and come aboard.
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Ryan Staples5.0VerifiedGreat morning on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childWe had a great half-day fishing trip with Captain Al from Top Rods Guide Service. Al was an excellent communicator from the time we booked right through the end of the trip, making everything easy and stress-free. While we didn't land any huge trophy fish, we caught a lot of fish and stayed busy all day, which made for a fun and enjoyable experience on the water. Captain Al worked hard to keep us on the fish, was knowledgeable about the area, and was great company throughout the trip. If you're looking for a well-organized fishing charter with a friendly and professional guide who puts in the effort to make sure you have a good time, I would definitely recommend Captain Al and Top Rods Guide Service. We'd be happy to fish with him again! 🎣
Benson Ruan5.0VerifiedBest trip ever.
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Al is an incredibly experienced and personable guide. He worked hard to make sure we had a great time, whether we were catching fish or dealing with the ones that got away. His knowledge, professionalism, and positive attitude made the trip unforgettable. I highly recommend booking a tour with Captain Al—there's always a surprise waiting for you on the water!
Christine Walsh5.0VerifiedAmazing memories
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 13, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had a fantastic time , made some great memories and couldn't have asked for a better day of fishing. All - around amazing experience . We would absolutely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great fishing adventure. Al was very accommodating and made the whole experience amazing !
Sean DavisRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBritish columbia slam
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 9, 2026 • 2 adultsI was on a cruise that stopped in Victoria BC and wanted to do some fishing. These guys worked with my schedule and made a great day of fishing happen.I ended up catching all four main species of fish that day! Cam was my Captain for the day and was extremely professional and polite. the boat and gear were great, and I will definitely fish with these guys again. Even caught my personal best king salmon.
Charles Sperbeck4.7VerifiedCaptain Al was great.
3/4 Day Trip on July 17, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a great time fishing with Captain Al. He kept the atmosphere fun and had great enthusiasm and energy. We caught a limit of large King Salmon and many small ones that were fun to catch. I definitely would recommend him to others looking to catch fish with a pro that’s easy to get along with.
Janice Toplass5.0VerifiedCaptain Al was great
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childfirst time out fishing on a boat. i would definately go out again. such a great experience for a first timer and experienced . captain answered all my questions. i wish we had booked s linger trip. next time Captain Al
Christopher Tedrow5.0VerifiedThe Captain worked his ass off to get us fish.
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 22, 2026 • 2 adultsAfter some down rigger problems were fixed we had one of the best chapters i ever had. Captain Kennedy is one hell of a guide andwold go out with hi ina heart beat.
Jacob PhillipsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2026 • 3 adultsKids each caught a 15+ lb salmon and our crab trap was full at the end of the trip!
Eric TothRepeat angler4.7VerifiedGreat captian
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2026 • 2 adultsGreat day on the water.Captian worked very hard to find fish for us. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Took a five hour trip and it was worth the 40 minute drive from town.
Matthew Jaeger5.0VerifiedAwesome despite the weather
Full Day Trip on March 18, 2026 • 2 adultsAl got us on the fish and made the whole day enjoyable despite cool temps and a rainy morning. Highly recommend!
