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Planning your next fishing trip in Victoria, Canada ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Victoria, British Columbia offers anglers year-round access to world-class saltwater and freshwater fishing, with productive waters stretching from Juan de Fuca Strait to the sheltered inlets around Vancouver Island’s southern tip. From salmon and halibut offshore to trout and bass in local lakes, Victoria is a strategic fishing hub with easy access, consistent action, and a wide variety of tactics for all skill levels. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Victoria include: Ogden Point, Clover Point, Cattle Point, Oak Bay, Willows Beach, Cadboro Bay, Esquimalt Lagoon, Pedder Bay, Becher Bay, Elk Lake, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:33 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    53%
  • First Quarter Moon - 53% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    397,092 km
    Proximity:
    20.2 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Victoria
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:43 am - 07:43 am
  • minor Time:
    01:38 pm - 03:38 pm
  • major Time:
    06:19 pm - 08:19 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:00 pm - 01:00 am
All times are displayed in the America/Vancouver timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 53% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -41 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Vancouver • Tue, 21 Jul 03:01 • 48.436, -123.352

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 21 Jul

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:34 am 09:19 pm AM PM 8.5 ft 4.1 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
low 04:34 am 4.1 ft
high 09:19 pm 8.5 ft
Tide Coefficient at 09:19 pm is 58
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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First Quarter Moon
low: , 4.95 ft
high: , 5.68 ft , Coeff: 12
low: , 4.79 ft
high: , 8.43 ft , Coeff: 57
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First Quarter Moon
low: , 4.1 ft
high: , 8.5 ft , Coeff: 58
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First Quarter Moon
low: , 3.35 ft
high: , 8.56 ft , Coeff: 59
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Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.72 ft
high: , 8.6 ft , Coeff: 59
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Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.26 ft
high: , 8.63 ft , Coeff: 60
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Waxing Gibbous
low: , 1.9 ft
high: , 8.66 ft , Coeff: 60
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Waxing Gibbous
low: , 1.67 ft
high: , 8.69 ft , Coeff: 61
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Full Moon
low: , 1.48 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Victoria

Victoria, Canada sits on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and is one of British Columbia’s most versatile fishing bases. Productive saltwater salmon grounds lie minutes from downtown, while a network of lakes and rivers within a short drive offer reliable trout and bass fishing. The combination of sheltered inshore structure, deeper offshore banks, and easily accessed freshwater makes Victoria a practical choice for anglers planning multi-day trips or quick after-work sessions.

Saltwater fishing around Victoria is driven largely by Chinook salmon, with a long season that peaks in spring and late summer. Key areas include Oak Bay, Constance Bank, Clover Point, Trial Island, and further west toward Pedder Bay and Becher Bay. Trolling is the dominant method: most boats run downriggers with flasher-and-hoochie combos, spoons, or anchovy in teaser heads. Productive trolling speeds generally sit around 2.5–3.0 knots, with typical working depths between 80–180 feet depending on season and light levels. Early and late in the day, running one rod slightly shallower than the fleet often picks up bonus fish.

Coho salmon show more strongly from late summer into fall and can be very aggressive in the top 60 feet of the water column. Smaller spoons, white hoochies, and baitfish-pattern hoochies behind flashers are reliable. When coho are pushing bait near the surface, cover water quickly and make frequent S-turns to vary speed and lure action. During pink salmon years, expect fast action for smaller fish that respond to compact pink spoons and hoochies trolled higher in the water or cast from shorelines near creek mouths.

Halibut and bottomfish round out the saltwater opportunities. Halibut are typically targeted on offshore banks and deeper humps using spreader bars with salmon bellies, herring, or octopus as bait. Focus on gradual edges and transitions rather than steep drops, and keep baits close to bottom with enough weight to maintain vertical presentation in the current. Lingcod and rockfish hold around rocky structure, reefs, and pinnacles; heavy jigs, paddle-tail soft plastics, and metal spoons worked tight to the bottom are consistent producers.

Victoria’s freshwater fishing centers on nearby lakes such as Elk and Beaver Lake, Langford Lake, and Thetis Lake. These systems offer rainbow trout, cutthroat, and increasingly popular largemouth and smallmouth bass. In spring and fall, trout respond well to trolling small spoons, wedding bands, and spinner rigs tipped with worm or artificial bait. Fly anglers do well with chironomids, leeches, and attractor patterns fished on intermediate or sinking lines along drop-offs and weed edges.

Summer shifts the focus toward warmwater species. Bass gravitate to docks, submerged timber, rock piles, and thick weedlines. Soft plastic worms, creature baits, and jig-and-craw combinations are highly effective when pitched tight to cover. Early and late in the day, topwater lures such as poppers and walking baits can trigger explosive strikes over shallow flats and along reed edges. Scaling down leader diameter and making precise, quiet casts significantly improves results on calm, clear days.

Throughout the Victoria area, success hinges on reading tides, structure, and seasonal movements. On the salt, time trips around major tide changes to maximize feeding windows and monitor bait schools on sonar to set productive depths. On lakes, pay attention to water temperature and clarity, adjust depth accordingly, and work promising structure methodically rather than constantly moving. With this tactical approach, anglers can consistently connect with salmon, halibut, trout, and bass across Victoria’s diverse fisheries.

The Best Fishing Spots around Victoria

Ogden Point

Victoria’s iconic breakwater draws steady crowds for casting spoons and jigs to roaming coho and pink salmon during runs, with incidental mackerel, herring, and bottomfish around the rocks; clear water, kelp edges, and strong tide lines create classic urban saltwater action, and it’s a short hop to boat hotspots off Clover Point and Oak Bay.

Clover Point

A windy headland on Dallas Road that’s famous for shore casting in late summer and fall for coho, while boats work the rips just offshore for chinook, coho, and bottomfish; the convergence of tides and bait along the kelp makes this a consistent area, and it’s centrally located between Ogden Point and Oak Bay.

Cattle Point

A popular launch and casting point in Uplands with tide-swept shallows and reefs that hold lingcod, rockfish, and seasonal salmon; light boats and kayaks slip into the kelp beds while shore anglers work the seams during early mornings and tide changes, with quick access to Oak Bay and Cadboro Bay.

Oak Bay

Home of the famed Oak Bay Flats and nearby reefs where boats troll for chinook and coho and jig for lingcod, while shore casters pick off salmon from rocky points during bait pushes; consistent tides, kelp structure, and easy marina access make it one of Greater Victoria’s most fished areas, close to Cattle Point and Willows Beach.

Willows Beach

A sandy, family-friendly beach in Oak Bay that offers excellent spring and fall action for sea-run cutthroat and opportunistic coho when bait schools push tight to shore; long, even gradients are ideal for fly and light-spin tactics, with additional options nearby at Cattle Point and Cadboro Bay.

Cadboro Bay

A sheltered bay favored by small craft and shore anglers targeting coho, sea-run cutthroat, and flounder, with kelp edges and eelgrass beds that draw bait and salmon close to shore; easy access, park amenities, and proximity to Cattle Point and Oak Bay make it a consistent local favorite.

Esquimalt Lagoon

A scenic spit-lined lagoon with mixed salt and fresh influence that produces sea-run cutthroat, seasonal coho, and surf-zone perch; anglers work tidal windows along the ocean side for salmon and the calmer inner lagoon for trout, with similar beach options up the road at Willows Beach.

Pedder Bay

One of the South Island’s premier small-boat bases with rentals and quick access to productive structures for chinook, coho, halibut, and lingcod; consistent bait, sheltered launching, and short runs to classic waypoints make this a go-to for visiting and local anglers alike, with Becher Bay just around the corner.

Becher Bay

A rugged East Sooke coastline bay that sets up well for trolling and jigging chinook, coho, and lingcod along kelp lines, pinnacles, and current seams; boats fan out toward Church Rock and the headlands, with similar access and services available nearby at Pedder Bay.

Elk Lake

Greater Victoria’s flagship urban lake offering year-round opportunities for rainbow trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and perch; shore anglers work accessible points and docks while small boats and kayaks probe drop-offs and weedlines, with additional freshwater options at Thetis Lake.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Victoria area

Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.

Fisherman's Wharf Park - 2.80690312373km , Outer Wharf (historical) - 3.17381982308km

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 8 beaches and bays in this area.

Rock Bay - 1.44105256159km , Lime Bay - 2.60297020029km , Ross Bay - 3.20888056829km , Gonzales Bay - 3.40626015965km , Rose Bay - 3.61767113134km , Willows Beach - 3.65479794586km , Oak Bay - 3.69595658875km , McNeill Bay - 3.93247038307km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 2 main harbours in this area.

Upper Harbour - 1.80363484243km, Inner Harbour - 2.68454272642km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Victoria. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Point Ellice - 1.3540555481km , Hope Point - 1.3540555481km , Rock Bay - 1.44105256159km , Limit Point - 1.75271440462km , Halkett Head - 1.79162666159km , Upper Harbour - 1.80363484243km , Ship Point - 1.9418332817km , Barclay Point - 2.00499893922km , Songhees Point - 2.12916890782km , Halkett Island - 2.2373251164km , Laurel Point - 2.28927833182km , Goodacre Lake - 2.51645888894km , Coffin Island Point - 2.56300911305km , Lime Bay - 2.60297020029km , Selkirk Water - 2.61463611741km , Pelly Island - 2.67067904398km , Inner Harbour - 2.68454272642km , Raymur Point - 2.69843287352km , Chapman Point - 2.75160266696km , Fisherman's Wharf Park - 2.80690312373km , Colvile Island - 2.90628318012km , Outer Wharf (historical) - 3.17381982308km , Ross Bay - 3.20888056829km , Bowker Creek - 3.26118186269km , Camel Point - 3.34907146096km , Aaron Point - 3.35133127473km , Berens Island - 3.35149303954km , Finlayson Point - 3.36439007052km , Gonzales Bay - 3.40626015965km , Work Point - 3.48249797133km , Holland Point - 3.5270642893km , Ogden Point - 3.55423586653km , Rose Bay - 3.61767113134km , Clover Point - 3.62248116042km , Willows Beach - 3.65479794586km , Oak Bay - 3.69595658875km , Gorge Waters - 3.83579513287km , McLoughlin Point - 3.8508699719km , McNeill Bay - 3.93247038307km , Turkey Head - 3.95675754731km

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