Peak Season: Jul, Aug, Sep
Vancouver
Urban fishing at its finest. Fish for salmon with the downtown skyline as your backdrop.
Active Charters
1 Verified
Target Species
3 Primary
Avg. Trip Price
$900 CAD
Top Rated
4.9/5
Field Notes: The Bite
Vancouver's unique position at the mouth of the Fraser River means world-class salmon fishing is minutes from downtown. Howe Sound and the Gulf Islands offer protected waters and incredible scenery.
Target Species
Chinook Salmon
SeasonJul-Sep
Avg. Weight15-60 lbs
TechniqueDownrigger trolling
DifficultyAdvanced
Coho Salmon
SeasonAug-Oct
Avg. Weight8-20 lbs
TechniqueFly fishing, trolling
DifficultyIntermediate
Pacific Halibut
SeasonMay-Sep
Avg. Weight20-200 lbs
TechniqueBottom fishing
DifficultyIntermediate
The Run Timing
Species
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● Peak Season◐ Good Fishing○ Slow / Closed
Top Rated Charters
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Live Conditions
Water Temp
54°F · Ideal
Tide (Next High)
2:45 PM +11.2ft
Wind
10kts NW
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Offshore Forecast (3-Day)
GO — Favorable
Fishing Map
Charter Dock Hot Spot