Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver–Crabbing

Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver offers a once-in-a-lifetime angling experience aboard a boat like you’ve never seen before.

The 47’ Historic Tugboat Atlas 1909, originally hauled bricks into Seattle, then smuggled whiskey to Alaska. She even traded for fur during prohibition, and was commandeered by the US Navy to serve in WW2! Get ready for a thrilling event, before you even think of what you’ll catch.

Captain James Brickenden will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of dropping traps, as you go crabbing. This involves 4-hour trips, going after for Crab and Shrimp, and you’ll have the chance to eat ‘em up right on board.

Along with a fresh lunch of your catch, you’ll also be provided with drinks. When conditions allow, there’s even snorkeling gear included, so you can dive in and grab your own Shrimp and Crab. All you need to do is get your BC fishing license before coming aboard.

These kinds of adventures don’t come around often. What are you waiting for? Book your trip now and hit the water with Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Catch & Cook
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $867
    You and your group will head out into the English Bay to pull some traps on the classic Atlas yacht. This is a unique West Coast catch and cook experience for family and friends.
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Marc A.
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We had so much fun.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Catch & Cook on June 1, 2024
We were treated so well, can’t wait to do it again!
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Cassidy S.
Prince George, BC
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Half day stag party/ fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Catch & Cook on July 25, 2023
We had a blast, polite friendly crew, tons of great food, got a look at Vancouver’s coast line from the water totally unique...
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John D.
Winnipeg, MB
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Catch & Cook on June 17, 2023
It was an interesting experience. Something different than the usual salmon fishing. I would do it again and do recommend this...
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Rob M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Half Day Crab Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Catch & Cook on August 1, 2022
Three dads and three 5-6 year old boys went out on the tug for crabbing. Everyone had a blast. Captain and crew were accommodating...
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FAQs about Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver–Crabbing

Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver–Crabbing offers the following trip to customers:
  • CA $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip – Catch & Cook (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver–Crabbing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Radar

Trips booked with Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver–Crabbing include:
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver–Crabbing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing

Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver–Crabbing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Bottom Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishing Fun From Downtown Vancouver–Crabbing include:
  • Crab
  • Shrimp

Your captain

James Brickenden
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
7 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since November 2021
Captain James worked as an offshore driller and started fishing off the rigs in the North Sea and West Africa. Since his rig shut down in 2015, he's been running charters and he just loves showing people where the fish is!

The fish you can target

Crab Crab
Shrimp Shrimp

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Other
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
47 ft
Year built
1909
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Historic Tugboat Atlas 1909
Boat type
Other

Engine model
Buda Inline 6 WW2 Tank Engine
Powered by
1 x 105HP
Max cruising speed
8 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Kitchen

What’s included in the trip price

Snacks
Drinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
You Keep Catch
Must have a Canadian fishing license

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.