There are numerous freshwater fishing spots well within 1 hour drive from Victoria - lot's of places to catch Rainbows, Cutthroats, Browns, and Bass.
For Saltwater there is also an abundance of places close to Victoria that allow shore casting. I fished from East Sooke Park countless times, lots of people catching Salmon, Rock fish, and Lingcod from there - it can get quite windy and you have to be willing to stand close to water's edge, on sharp rocks, with waves coming in, it's a blast though. Lot's of sea lions, harbour seals, and otters (they may just steal you fish too) to watch as well as the occasional orca pod and various whales.
The fishing opportunities in Victoria are amazing. I do not have experiences to pass on from the mainland though.
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