Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters 

5.0
(14 reviews)
 5800 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2S2, Canada–

Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters 

West Vancouver, BC, Canada
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26 ft
3
5.0
(14 reviews)

Spend the day with Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters and enjoy incredible sights while pursuing Salmon year round.  All 5 species of Salmon migrate through local waters with Chinook salmon being available year round. Captain Oliver grew up fishing these waters and has guided locally and up and down the coast for the past 22 years.

Hooked Up is a 26-foot custom-built fully enclosed aluminum boat powered by a 300HP Yamaha outboard and a 25 HP trolling motor.  Captain Oliver always uses the best equipment and technology aboard to ensure a safe and successful trip. Hooked up is strategically located to maximize fishing time.

At the end of your trip, your catch will be cleaned and bagged ready for transport. Please bring a cooler to keep fish fresh for the ride home.

Everyone will need to purchase a BC Tidal Water Fishing Licence with Salmon Stamp and have it printed off. This information is available online. Feel free to bring any refreshments and snacks with you. Remember to pack appropriate clothing, sunglasses, and suntan lotion.
Message Oliver through FishingBooker for current reports and in-season updates or any questions you might have.
Start times are flexible and 4 person trips can be accomidated certain times of the year.
Get in touch with Capt. Oliver below and start planning your trip today!

***There will be a 2.5% surcharge if paying with credit card.

Spend the day with Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters and enjoy incredible sights while pursuing Salmon year round.  All 5 species of Salmon migrate through local waters with Chinook salmon being available year round. Captain Oliver grew up fishing these waters and has guided locally and up and down the coast for the past 22 years.

Hooked Up is a 26-foot custom-built fully enclosed aluminum boat powered by a 300HP Yamaha outboard and a 25 HP trolling motor.  Captain Oliver always uses the best equipment and technology aboard to ensure a safe and successful trip. Hooked up is strategically located to maximize fishing time.

At the end of your trip, your catch will be cleaned and bagged ready for transport. Please bring a cooler to keep fish fresh for the ride home.

Everyone will need to purchase a BC Tidal Water Fishing Licence with Salmon Stamp and have it printed off. This information is available online. Feel free to bring any refreshments and snacks with you. Remember to pack appropriate clothing, sunglasses, and suntan lotion.
Message Oliver through FishingBooker for current reports and in-season updates or any questions you might have.
Start times are flexible and 4 person trips can be accomidated certain times of the year.
Get in touch with Capt. Oliver below and start planning your trip today!

***There will be a 2.5% surcharge if paying with credit card.

Oliver Schmaler
Captain
Oliver Schmaler
23 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
5 Hour Trip 1 person
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
+1
US $561
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour 2 Person Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
+1
US $596
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Winter salmon and trap Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Mar 31
Crab
Shrimp
Salmon (Chinook)
US $596
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour 2 person (8:30am)departure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
Salmon (Pink)
US $596
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour 3 Person Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
+1
US $631
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour 3 person (8:30am)departure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
Salmon (Pink)
US $631
Entire boat: up to 3 people
7 HR 1 Person Salmon Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
+1
US $841
Entire boat: 2 people
7 HR 2 Person Salmon Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
+1
US $841
Entire boat: up to 3 people
7 HR 3 Person Salmon Charter
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
+1
US $876
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
14 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (18)

Reviews (14)

  • Dean Benoit
    Dean Benoit
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket list. ✅

    5 Hour 2 Person Trip on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Oliver was great. Took my adult Son on a bucket list adventure. It was both of ours first fishing experience. My son wanted to do this with his Dad. So I made it happen! Caught 14 fish, kept the one 15 lb king Salmon my son caught. Bonus! Oly dropped 2 crab traps and got to keep 6 of the 21 caught. Oliver was very knowledgeable and boat well stocked. Great conversations and great 6hr day out on the water! Bucket list…checked!

  • Terry Harding
    Terry Harding
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Fishingtrip!

    5 Hour 3 Person Trip on June 4, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had a great time with Captain Oliver, he is a very skilled fisherman and a really nice guy, he brought us right to the fish and it didn't even take 5 min for the first bite, and we caught plenty of salmon. If you want to catch salmon, this is the right place to go 👍

  • Dan Renaud
    Dan Renaud
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Day!

    7 HR 3 Person Salmon Charter on July 24, 2026 • 3 adults

    Awesome day! Oly's knowledge got us our limits. Easy going guy but worked hard to find the fish and keep the lines in the water! Can't wait till the Sockeye are in! See you then!

  • Andrew Ribeiro
    Andrew Ribeiro
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Look no further, Oliver is your guy 💯%

    Winter salmon and trap Special on March 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had an incredible outing with Oliver. From crab to salmon to prawns, we caught everything. Despite the high winds and choppy water, he worked hard to make sure we got on the fish. He was super accommodating and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. If you’re thinking about booking, just do it, you won’t be disappointed.

  • Jef Jurgeneit
    Jef Jurgeneit
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip

    5 Hour 3 Person Trip on August 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    Oliver knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable of the ocean and regulations. Crabs are amazing as well.

  • Dean Papadakis
    Dean Papadakis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic!

    5 Hour Trip 1 person on August 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    My son and I had an amazing time with Oly! We caught 8 salmon and 20 crabs. Highly recommend!

  • Lanny Panella
    Lanny Panella
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience!

    5 Hour Trip 1 person on August 6, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Oliver was such a great guide. Our family had an amazing experience, and caught fish! Oliver did all the hard work, we just sat back and waited for the fish to bite. The boat was comfy and had everything we needed. Highly recommend for kids and adults alike.

  • Robert Pettit
    Robert Pettit
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A most enjoyable fishing excursion

    5 Hour 2 Person Trip on June 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    Oly was knowledgeable, personable and fun to be with. Oly has fished in Horseshoe Bay and around Bowen Island since his childhood days, enabling him to demonstrate an imtimate understanding of where to fish in beautiful surroundings. The boat was clean and appropriately fitted out for fishing. In all respects a memorable experience.

  • Austin Phillips
    Austin Phillips
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day

    5 Hour 2 Person Trip on July 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a tough day of weather, but still had an awesome time with Captain Oliver. We caught our quota, and had some great conversations. Couldn’t ask for more.

  • Morgan Brache
    Morgan Brache
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Oliver

    5 Hour 2 Person Trip on August 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    Oliver was a very friendly and competent guide. Very relaxed, fun afternoon.

FAQs about Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters

Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip 1 person (5 hours)
  • CA $850 per group - 5 Hour 2 person (8:30am)departure (5 hours)
  • CA $850 per group - 5 Hour 2 Person Trip (5 hours)
  • CA $850 per group - Winter salmon and trap Special (6 hours)
  • CA $900 per group - 5 Hour 3 person (8:30am)departure (5 hours)
  • CA $900 per group - 5 Hour 3 Person Trip (5 hours)
  • CA $1,150 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 1 guest - 7 HR 1 Person Salmon Charter (7 hours)
  • CA $1,200 per group - 7 HR 2 Person Salmon Charter (7 hours)
  • CA $1,250 per group - 7 HR 3 Person Salmon Charter (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta-Potty
  • Air conditioning Cabin Heater
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder 2
  • Wireless trolling motor 2024 25 HP Yamaha
  • Ice box Fish locker and separate Ice box for food
  • Radar
Trips booked with Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All tackle/bait/gear provided)
  • Lures (Large selection of Gear)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish cleaned and bagged at no cost)
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (most trips are 15-30 minutes from the marina, there are times when we need to travel 30-50 minutes, and longer trips are required)
Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Oliver Schmaler
Oliver Schmaler
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
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.
Captain Oly has been fishing local water since childhood and has guided locally since 2008.
Oliver Schmaler
Oliver Schmaler
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14
reviews
2025
member since
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Captain Oly has been fishing local water since childhood and has guided locally since 2008.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Dean B.
    Dean B.
    Captain Oliver was great. Took my adult Son on a bucket list adventure. It was both of ours first fishing experience. My son wanted to do this with his Dad. So I made it happen! Caught 14 fish, kept the one 15 lb king Salmon my son caught. Bonus! Oly dropped 2 crab traps and got to keep 6 of the 21 caught. Oliver was very knowledgeable and boat well stocked. Great conversations and great 6hr day out on the water! Bucket list…checked!
  • A bucket filled with various crabs, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Sockeye Salmon
    Jef J.
    Jef J.
    Oliver knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable of the ocean and regulations. Crabs are amazing as well.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Salmon while fishing on a scenic lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Dean P.
    Dean P.
    My son and I had an amazing time with Oly! We caught 8 salmon and 20 crabs. Highly recommend!
  • Three adult anglers display multiple Pacific salmon at a scenic marina surrounded by forested mountains, with additional fish laid on the dock.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Dan R.
    Dan R.
    Awesome day! Oly's knowledge got us our limits. Easy going guy but worked hard to find the fish and keep the lines in the water! Can't wait till the Sockeye are in! See you then!
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large fish on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Chinook Salmon
    Terry H.
    Terry H.
    We had a great time with Captain Oliver, he is a very skilled fisherman and a really nice guy, he brought us right to the fish and it didn't even take 5 min for the first bite, and we caught plenty of salmon. If you want to catch salmon, this is the right place to go 👍
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Rainbow Trout while fishing on a scenic lake, surrounded by lush greenery and clear blue skies.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Andrew R.
    Andrew R.
    We had an incredible outing with Oliver. From crab to salmon to prawns, we caught everything. Despite the high winds and choppy water, he worked hard to make sure we got on the fish. He was super accommodating and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. If you’re thinking about booking, just do it, you won’t be disappointed.
  • Two silver fish stored in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Lanny P.
    Lanny P.
    Oliver was such a great guide. Our family had an amazing experience, and caught fish! Oliver did all the hard work, we just sat back and waited for the fish to bite. The boat was comfy and had everything we needed. Highly recommend for kids and adults alike.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
RMX Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta-Potty
Air conditioning
Cabin Heater
GPS
Fishfinder
2
Wireless trolling motor
2024 25 HP Yamaha
Ice box
Fish locker and separate Ice box for food
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
All tackle/bait/gear provided
Lures
Large selection of Gear
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish cleaned and bagged at no cost
Drinks
Bottled Water

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
no restrictions with age, keep in mind that most of the year we are trolling with downriggers.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and Release any time
Catch and release mandatory
Certain times of the season (Must follow DFO regs)

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in West Vancouver right now

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

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5.0
(14)
26 ft
Group size 1 - 3
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+2
5 hour trip • 3 persons
US $561