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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $524
    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)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 20
    Price for 2 persons
    US $524
    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
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $664
    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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $804
    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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $944
    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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
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Experience
Excellent
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
89%
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Sheila T.
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Great Captain, awesome day!!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 16, 2024
We had an unforgettable fishing trip in Vancouver with Captain Roy, who truly exceeded our expectations. My son and I had an...
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Omer N.
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Delicious salmon

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 25, 2024
Roy was a very personable and customer-friendly captain. He was very quick to respond to my messages and provided all of the...
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Michelle L.
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Awesome Birthday surprise

VERIFIED   NEW  8hr Winter Special on January 24, 2025
Decided to surprise Hubby with a 40th bday fishing trip . We caught Salmon and prawns and crabs and it was the perfect day...
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Stan F.
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 17, 2024
Our party of 3 left at 7am. Once we got to the spot it didn’t take us long to hit the limit for everyone. Ended up coming...
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Dominika Z.
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World class fishing experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 20, 2024
We had an incredible experience fishing with Roy for my 50th birthday. Roy has outstanding knowledge and fishing experience...
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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 $125 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • CA $750 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • CA $950 per group, additional CA $150 per person after 2 guests - 8hr Winter Special (8 hours)
  • CA $1,150 per group, additional CA $125 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • CA $1,350 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
  • Jigging

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

Your captain

Roy Tanami
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
12 Fishing Reports
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92 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2020
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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.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
3 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 will you try?

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

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.

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 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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Recent fishing reports

Terrific Winter Fishing and 2025 Outlook
Terrific Winter Fishing and 2025 Outlook
January 31, 2025
Terrific Winter Fishing and 2025 Outlook! So far, the winter salmon fishing and weather in the Vancouver area has been terrific this season with abundant chinook salmon, clear skies and calm waters! Catches of spot prawns and dungeness crabs, a winter bonus, have also been strong. The 2025 fishing outlook from the Department of Fisheries has also just been released and we are again expecting spectacular chinook and coho salmon returns to this area as the year progresses. As if that weren’t enough, 2025 is also a peak return year for Pink Salmon, which means millions of these scrappy fish will be keeping us busy as well. In short, it’s a terrific time to book your fishing trip in the Vancouver area in 2025! Let’s go fishing!
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