Roy's Fishing Charters 

4.9
(143 reviews)
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 Milltown Marina, 9191 Bentley Street, Vancouver, BC V6P 0B9, Canada

Roy's Fishing Charters 

Vancouver, BC, Canada
21 ft
2
4.9
(143 reviews)

Roy's Fishing Charters operate in the beautiful waters of the Salish Sea and Howe Sound, around the spectacular city of Vancouver, BC. They offer year-round charters for all available and in-season species of Pacific Salmon. On longer charters in winter and spring, Crab and Prawn traps may be dropped as well. Captain Roy Tanami has fished these waters all his life, and has also guided up and down the entire BC coast for over 25 years.

You'll be cruising the local waters aboard 'Rebel One,' an immaculate, 21' custom-designed, welded aluminum fishing machine. She's built like a tank, handles like a BMW, and is also just plain fun to run around in! An excellent hull design also means safe, comfortable rides even when the sea gets a little bumpy.

A 200 HP 4-stroke Yamaha engine gets you to the fishing quickly, and a 10 HP kicker keeps you going all day. Scotty downriggers, Raymarine GPS, plotter, and sounder, a marine VHF radio, and an onboard sound system complete the package. To ensure a top experience for everyone, Roy focuses on small group charters, and best accommodates 2 guests per trip, with the option of one additional guest for an extra price.

Please don't forget to get your British Columbia Tidal Waters fishing license, as the charter doesn't cover it. At the end of your trip, your fish will be cleaned, filleted, and bagged. Children are welcome, too so bring the whole family and experience a unique Vancouver fishing adventure with Roy's Fishing Charters!

Roy's Fishing Charters operate in the beautiful waters of the Salish Sea and Howe Sound, around the spectacular city of Vancouver, BC. They offer year-round charters for all available and in-season species of Pacific Salmon. On longer charters in winter and spring, Crab and Prawn traps may be dropped as well. Captain Roy Tanami has fished these waters all his life, and has also guided up and down the entire BC coast for over 25 years.

You'll be cruising the local waters aboard 'Rebel One,' an immaculate, 21' custom-designed, welded aluminum fishing machine. She's built like a tank, handles like a BMW, and is also just plain fun to run around in! An excellent hull design also means safe, comfortable rides even when the sea gets a little bumpy.

A 200 HP 4-stroke Yamaha engine gets you to the fishing quickly, and a 10 HP kicker keeps you going all day. Scotty downriggers, Raymarine GPS, plotter, and sounder, a marine VHF radio, and an onboard sound system complete the package. To ensure a top experience for everyone, Roy focuses on small group charters, and best accommodates 2 guests per trip, with the option of one additional guest for an extra price.

Please don't forget to get your British Columbia Tidal Waters fishing license, as the charter doesn't cover it. At the end of your trip, your fish will be cleaned, filleted, and bagged. Children are welcome, too so bring the whole family and experience a unique Vancouver fishing adventure with Roy's Fishing Charters!

Roy Tanami
Captain
Roy Tanami
28 years of experience
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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $593
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Sep 20
US $593
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
US $971
Entire boat: 2 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15
US $1,115
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
143 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (120)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

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Anna Nguyen
Anna Nguyen
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
BEST GIRLS TRIP EVER!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 16, 20263 adults

We visited Vancouver to celebrate a good friend’s birthday and bachelorette, and booking this fishing trip was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Captain Roy took great care of us and was a blast to fish with. By the power of good energy and hours of laughter, we successfully caught fish!

Reported catch:
Coho Salmon
Roy Tanami
Response from Captain

Thanks Anna! Hope you guys had a safe trip home and didn't forget anything... haha.

Giles Beilby
Giles Beilby
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great experience
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 11, 20261 adult

Roy was fantastic from the get go. Knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Gear and boat were in great condition, and comfortable. We were targeting Coho salmon, and caught several. Wild ones were released, as well as a couple undersized fish, and a couple king salmon whch were not available to keep in the area we fished, sadly. All in all, we had a great time, caught dinner, and enjoyed the day. Would highly recommend this charter to anyone.

Roy Tanami
Response from Captain

Thanks Giles! Good luck with all the CA fishing adventures.

Tim Burton
Tim Burton
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Roy is the King!
5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 27, 20262 adults

We had the best day fishing with Captain Roy. My wife and I each caught several nice fish - Coho and Chinook. We even saw humpback whales and had a great time. We would absolutely go again and recommend this charter to anyone.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Roy Tanami
Response from Captain

Thanks Tim! Great to have you guys aboard - next time I can guarantee a better job parking the boat... haha.

David Magny
David Magny
Repeat angler
ca
Quebec, Canada
Member since 2023
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Salmon Fishing in a Stunning Setting
8 Hour Trip on June 9, 20263 adults

We went salmon fishing off the coast of Vancouver with Captain Roy Tanami. He was incredibly friendly and introduced us to a classic "BC" fishing style, using light-action rods and single-action reels. ​It was a fantastic excursion—we caught over twenty salmon on a beautiful day, all against a breathtaking backdrop. It was a truly memorable experience that we will cherish for a long time.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Roy Tanami
Response from Captain

thanks David!

Kelly Stamas
Kelly Stamas
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
Felt like we were fishing with an old friend.
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 14, 20262 adults

Roy made us feel comfortable from the very beginning of our fishing trip, he is very knowledgeable and fun. Would recommend 100%! We caught over 14 salmon, catch and release for us.

FAQs about Roy's Fishing Charters

Roy's Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $825 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • CA $825 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • CA $1,350 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • CA $1,550 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 2 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Roy's Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable toilet in private cuddy cabin.
  • Air conditioning Cabin heat.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Roy's Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Roy's Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Roy's Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Roy's Fishing Charters include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Roy Tanami
Roy Tanami

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

20 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
143 Customer reviews
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Member since September 2020
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I was born and raised in a commercial fishing family on the west coast of BC, so sportfishing was just a natural progression for me. Now, I've been lucky enough to fish and guide all over the world.

Roy Tanami
Roy Tanami
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Angler's Choice
20
reports
143
reviews
2020
member since
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response
I was born and raised in a commercial fishing family on the west coast of BC, so sportfishing was just a natural progression for me. Now, I've been lucky enough to fish and guide all over the world.

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Captain Roy is the King!
    Tim B.
    Tim B.
  • Successful day out with Roy. Six Coho & Two Chinook.
    Mark H.
    Mark H.
  • Salmon Fishing in a Stunning Setting
    David M.
    David M.
  • Fantastic trip!
    Allisa H.
    Allisa H.
  • Fishing with Roy
    Mark T.
    Mark T.
  • September fishing trip
    Jeffrey B.
    Jeffrey B.
  • Fishing with Roy
    Jeffrey B.
    Jeffrey B.
  • Not just any fishing expedition
    Toni B.
    Toni B.
  • Captain Roy was so helpful and knowledgeable
    Lois S.
    Lois S.
  • Roy's fishing charter
    Christopher E.
    Christopher E.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Custom-built Cope design
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Portable toilet in private cuddy cabin.
Air conditioning
Cabin heat.
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Vancouver right now

Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chum)Salmon (Chum)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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