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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $547
    This is a half-day trip taking you out first thing in the morning – or later if you prefer. You'll spend 5 hours on the water, going after prized Salmon species, that you can take home for a tasty treat. Please note, the charter price is for 2 people. One more can be added for an additional $125.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 20
    US $547
    If you prefer to lie in, don't worry, there's an afternoon trip ready for you. Head out at 1 P.M. (or later – depending on your preference) and spend 5 hours going after a range of prized Salmon, Lingcod, and more. Please note that there is an additional charge of $125 for a third guest.
  • Private trip
    8hr Winter Special
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 31
    US $693
    Winter is a great time to fish in Vancouver for chrome-bright winter chinook salmon! These tasty, resident fish are available all winter, and are highly prized for eating! Crab and/or prawn traps can also be set to round out a nice winter seafood dinner. Winter in Vancouver is not just for skiing!
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    US $839
    Spend a whole day targeting Salmon with this full-day trip. What's better than the open air and fresh sea, going after some delicious fish. Get in touch with your captain to agree on a departure time, and he'll let you know what's best regarding daylight and settle in for a fun-filled day on the water. Just be aware that there's an additional charge of $125 for a third guest.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 15
    US $985
    Give yourself ample time to relax and slowly enjoy your fishing for Salmon with this extended full-day trip. Leave the dock anytime according to your schedule and length of day, and head out in search of these feisty creatures before heading home with a tasty treat. The charter price is for 2 people but you can add another guest for just $125 more.
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FAQs about Roy's Fishing Charters

Roy's Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $750 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • CA $750 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • CA $950 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 8hr Winter Special (8 hours)
  • CA $1,150 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • CA $1,350 per group, additional CA $100 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
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Roy's Fishing Charters include:
  • Crab
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Roy Tanami
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
62 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2020
Angler's Choice
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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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Chum) Chum Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Custom-built Cope design (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2018. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
Portable toilet in private cuddy cabin.
Air Conditioning
Cabin heat.
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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What a time with Captan Roy.

VERIFIED   8hr Winter Special on November 13, 2023
Had the pleasure of going out with Roy out of Vancouver. I had booked the trip for my self and my two sons 8&11. Roy was very...
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Full Day Trip with Captain Roy

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 21, 2023
Captain Roy is an excellent guide! It was a slow fishing day but he still put us on the fish and patiently helped us land some...
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Jackson E.
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Full Day with Captain Roy

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 17, 2023
What a day! Captain Roy kept in contact with us leading up to the trip to keep us updated on weather patterns. Everything worked...
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Tim F.
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10 hours with Captian Roy

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on July 28, 2023
Very easy going and knowledgeable on the water. Knew where the fish were and what they were biting on. Very patient as our...
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Thomas D. P.
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Great day, great company

VERIFIED   8hr Winter Special on February 6, 2024
Roy is a great fisherman and great company for a day out. Highly recommend!
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