Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters 

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

Oly's Hooked Up Salmon Charters 

West Vancouver, BC, Canada
26 ft
3
5.0
(11 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
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Trip availability and prices

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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 $578
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 $614
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 $614
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 $614
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 $650
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 $650
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 $867
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 $867
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 $903
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
11 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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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, 20262 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.

Reported catch:
Crab
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Oliver Schmaler
Response from Captain

Thanks Robert Have fun at the game tonight.

Terry Harding
Terry Harding
de
Germany
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Fishingtrip!
5 Hour 3 Person Trip on June 4, 20263 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 👍

Oliver Schmaler
Response from Captain

Thank you Terry, it was a pleasure to fish with you and your family. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in vancouver Thank You Oliver

Jef Jurgeneit
Jef Jurgeneit
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best trip
5 Hour 3 Person Trip on August 26, 20262 adults

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

Oliver Schmaler
Response from Captain

Thanks Jef, it was a pleasure fishing with you and your family

Morgan Brache
Morgan Brache
ca
British Columbia, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Oliver
5 Hour 2 Person Trip on August 15, 20262 adults

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

Katie Papadakis
Katie Papadakis
Repeat angler
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic!
5 Hour Trip 1 person on August 13, 20262 adults

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

Reported catch:
Crab
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Oliver Schmaler
Response from Captain

Thank you I really enjoyed spending the day with you and James on the water.

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 (10.5 light weight rods/premium single action reels)
  • Trolling (4 Downriggers)
  • Spinning (Summertime for Coho & Pink Salmon when in shallows)
  • Jigging (Summertime for Coho & Pink Salmon when in shallows)
  • 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
11 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025

Captain Oly has been fishing local water since childhood and has guided locally since 2008.

Oliver Schmaler
Oliver Schmaler
Fully verified
11
reviews
2025
member since
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response
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

  • Best trip
    Jef J.
    Jef J.
  • Fantastic!
    Dean P.
    Dean P.
  • Awesome Fishingtrip!
    Terry H.
    Terry H.
  • Look no further, Oliver is your guy 💯%
    Andrew R.
    Andrew R.
  • Amazing experience!
    Lanny P.
    Lanny P.

What is the boat like?

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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
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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
10.5 light weight rods/premium single action reels
Trolling
4 Downriggers
Spinning
Summertime for Coho & Pink Salmon when in shallows
Jigging
Summertime for Coho & Pink Salmon when in shallows
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.

More details

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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