Roy's Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (121 reviews)
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 Milltown Marina, 9191 Bentley Street, Vancouver, BC V6P 0B9, Canada

Roy's Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (121)
 Angler's Choice
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Milltown Marina, 9191 Bentley Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (103)

September fishing trip
Fishing with Roy
Fishing with Roy
+100

Angler rating

115
4
1
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 121 reviews
Showing: 5 of 121 reviews
William N.
William N.
5.0/5

Jun 14, 2025

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED

We had a marvellous time with Roy's fishing charter. Our half-day tour started out with a double-header not five minutes into fishing. Captain Roy was an excellent guide, making sure we enjoyed our time on the water to the fullest. We caught our limit of coho, never having dull moment. Captain Roy is extremely knowledgeable of the area, and is a pleasure to talk to. We are planning a sequel for sure. I would highly recommend Roy's fishing charter.

We had a marvellous time with Roy's fishing charter. Our half-day tour started out with a double-header not five minutes into...  

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 William N. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
 William N. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Thanks William! What a crazy morning that was! Look forward to fishing with you guys again sometime.

Dan P.
Dan P.
5.0/5

Sep 15, 2025

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Best day on the water in years

VERIFIED
NEW

Cpt Roy is absolutely amazing. Put us on fish immediately and after catching about 11 Salmon, only kept 2, we headed in where he dressed and packaged our catch for us. Will definitely be back.

Cpt Roy is absolutely amazing. Put us on fish immediately and after catching about 11 Salmon, only kept 2, we headed in where...  

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 Dan P. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
 Dan P. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 16, 2025
Thanks Dan! Always fun watching a crew catch their first ever salmon!

Brian C.
Brian C.
4.7/5

Aug 30, 2025

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Salmon in Vancouver

VERIFIED

Booked a 5 hour charter with Captain Roy. The meeting spot was pretty clear and accessible, and right away the captain made great conversation and helped us to feel very comfortable. The boys and I had a great time out on the water! Fishing was slow… a bummer but definitely not the captains fault. It seemed like most boats didn’t have great luck either even though we saw numerous fish jumping out of the water. Nonetheless we were grateful for good hospitality!

Booked a 5 hour charter with Captain Roy. The meeting spot was pretty clear and accessible, and right away the captain made great...  

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 Brian C. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
 Brian C. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 2, 2025
Thanks Brian!

John E.
John E.
5.0/5

Jun 21, 2025

5 Hour Trip (PM)

Fishing with Roy

VERIFIED

Roy was very responsible given possible poor weather conditions. He communicated clearly. He helped us catch fish, even though we couldn't keep them due to laws about what types can be kept. He was very courteous and friendly during the entire trip. If we could have kept some fish, I'm sure we would have been more excited.

Roy was very responsible given possible poor weather conditions. He communicated clearly. He helped us catch fish, even though...  

Captain replied
 John E. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 John E. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 23, 2025
Thanks John! Yes, the weather can be tricky some days...

Petros Z.
Petros Z.
5.0/5

Jul 24, 2025

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Captain Roy

VERIFIED

Very knowledgeable about the area and hot spots. We were on the water and sbout 5 minutes into it we had a double hit. Me and my son had an amazing time. He catered to us 100%. I would definitely recommend him as we are planning next year's trip already. Thsnk you shain captain Roy

Very knowledgeable about the area and hot spots. We were on the water and sbout 5 minutes into it we had a double hit. Me and...  

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 Petros Z. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
 Petros Z. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 26, 2025
Thanks Petros! Look forward to fishing with you guys again!

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip (AM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $534 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Sep 20
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US $534 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8hr Winter Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 31
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US $677 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $819 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
10 Hour Trip
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10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $962 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (103)

September fishing trip
Fishing with Roy
Fishing with Roy
+100

Angler rating

115
4
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 121 reviews
Showing: 5 of 121 reviews
William N.
William N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025

We had a marvellous time with Roy's fishing charter. Our half-day tour started out with a double-header not five minutes into fishing. Captain Roy was an excellent guide, making sure we enjoyed our time on the water to the fullest. We caught our limit of coho, never having dull moment. Captain Roy is extremely knowledgeable of the area, and is a pleasure to talk to. We are planning a sequel for sure. I would highly recommend Roy's fishing charter.

We had a marvellous time with Roy's fishing charter. Our half-day tour started out with a double-header not five minutes into fishing. Captain Roy was an excellent guide, making sure we enjoyed our time on the water to the fullest. We caught our limit of coho, never having dull moment. Captain Roy is extremely knowledgeable of the area, and is a pleasure to talk to. We are planning a sequel for sure. I would highly recommend Roy's fishing charter.  

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 William N. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Thanks William! What a crazy morning that was! Look forward to fishing with you guys again sometime.

Dan P.
Dan P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best day on the water in years

VERIFIED
NEW

5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 15, 2025

Cpt Roy is absolutely amazing. Put us on fish immediately and after catching about 11 Salmon, only kept 2, we headed in where he dressed and packaged our catch for us. Will definitely be back.

Cpt Roy is absolutely amazing. Put us on fish immediately and after catching about 11 Salmon, only kept 2, we headed in where he dressed and packaged our catch for us. Will definitely be back.  

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 Dan P. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 16, 2025
Thanks Dan! Always fun watching a crew catch their first ever salmon!

Brian C.
Brian C.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Salmon in Vancouver

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025

Booked a 5 hour charter with Captain Roy. The meeting spot was pretty clear and accessible, and right away the captain made great conversation and helped us to feel very comfortable. The boys and I had a great time out on the water! Fishing was slow… a bummer but definitely not the captains fault. It seemed like most boats didn’t have great luck either even though we saw numerous fish jumping out of the water. Nonetheless we were grateful for good hospitality!

Booked a 5 hour charter with Captain Roy. The meeting spot was pretty clear and accessible, and right away the captain made great conversation and helped us to feel very comfortable. The boys and I had a great time out on the water! Fishing was slow… a bummer but definitely not the captains fault. It seemed like most boats didn’t have great luck either even though we saw numerous fish jumping out of the water. Nonetheless we were grateful for good hospitality!  

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 Brian C. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 2, 2025
Thanks Brian!

John E.
John E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Roy

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 21, 2025

Roy was very responsible given possible poor weather conditions. He communicated clearly. He helped us catch fish, even though we couldn't keep them due to laws about what types can be kept. He was very courteous and friendly during the entire trip. If we could have kept some fish, I'm sure we would have been more excited.

Roy was very responsible given possible poor weather conditions. He communicated clearly. He helped us catch fish, even though we couldn't keep them due to laws about what types can be kept. He was very courteous and friendly during the entire trip. If we could have kept some fish, I'm sure we would have been more excited.  

 John E. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 23, 2025
Thanks John! Yes, the weather can be tricky some days...

Petros Z.
Petros Z.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Roy

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025

Very knowledgeable about the area and hot spots. We were on the water and sbout 5 minutes into it we had a double hit. Me and my son had an amazing time. He catered to us 100%. I would definitely recommend him as we are planning next year's trip already. Thsnk you shain captain Roy

Very knowledgeable about the area and hot spots. We were on the water and sbout 5 minutes into it we had a double hit. Me and my son had an amazing time. He catered to us 100%. I would definitely recommend him as we are planning next year's trip already. Thsnk you shain captain Roy  

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 Petros Z. recommends Roy's Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 26, 2025
Thanks Petros! Look forward to fishing with you guys again!

FAQs about Roy's Fishing Charters

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The fish you can target

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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
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