Just minutes away from Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond BC, you’ll find Amazing Fishing Charters. Come and enjoy a fully guided Salmon and/or bottom fish adventure. This area is a well-known spot for a year-round fishery for all 5 types of Pacific Salmon.

And it doesn’t just end with Salmon. During winter, spring, and early summer, we can set crab traps for tasty Dungeness Crab and/or traps for world-famous Spot Prawns.

You and your fishing crew will be aboard a custom-built 24’ Northwest Aluminum craft powered by a high-performance Evinrude E Tec 250 hp. The boat is equipped with all the latest electronics and top-of-the-line fishing gear The boat can comfortably seat 4 but 5 guests is not a problem.

Besides Salmon and Crabs, you can also catch Lingcod and Rockfish, combining jigging and bottom fishing. Since you keep the catch, the captain will clean and fillet it. It can even be processed and air shipped to you for an extra charge.

You will fish with 10’6” Shimano Technium rods and top-of-the-line "Islander" single-action reels. You’ll need to purchase your fishing license and bring snacks and drinks. Keep an eye on the weather and dress appropriately.

Amazing Fishing Charters has many valued repeat clients who keep coming back to them year after year.

Experience a unique Vancouver Salmon fishery!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $596
    Three quarter day charters are 6 hours in length and are usually considered dock to dock. However, on special days, Amazing Fishing Charters has been known to “stay on Salmon” if no one is pressed for time, at no extra charge. On a half day charter, you'll be on the local fishing hot spots within 20 minutes. Please note that on 6-hours trips crab traps and prawn traps may be dropped depending on the fishing destination and season.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $745
    The 8 and 10-hour charters are the most popular amongst the captain's guests. The extra time is used to go further around, which at times is required to go to the “hot spots.” Salmon moves and so do we! For example, during May, June, and early July you can run across the Georgia Strait to the Gulf Islands to target the Salmon as well as Lingcod and a variety of Rockfish. The crab and prawn traps are usually set out on these longer charters.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 1
    $894
    Get the most of a fishing day by being able to cover more fishing grounds if need be to find them or go to the bite.
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FAQs about Amazing Fishing Charters

Amazing Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $800 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • CA $1,000 per group, additional CA $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • CA $1,200 per group, additional CA $110 per person after 2 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Amazing Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Flushable Head in cuddy cabin
  • GPS Simrad
  • Fishfinder Simrad
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Lowrance

Trips booked with Amazing Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (can arrange for processing and air travel)

Amazing Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Right along the beautiful Vancouver shorelines )
  • Nearshore Fishing (Off the mouth of the Fraser River and Gulf Islands)

Amazing Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling (Utilizing electric downriggers with 4 rods)

Top targeted fish species with Amazing Fishing Charters include:
  • Crab
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Shrimp

About the Captain

Ivan Chu
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
13 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
41 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since May 2017
Captain Ivan Chu has been guiding in the Vancouver waters since 1995. He has had a passion for salmon fishing since childhood and learned how to from commercial fishermen in the area and decided to pursue this career. Captain Ivan holds valid Certified Tidal Angling Guide designations for the Province of BC, current Marine First Aid, and SVOP & MED A3 federal government certifications for boating skills.

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Salmon Salmon
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Shrimp Shrimp

Boat specs

Northwest Aluminum Craft (Saltwater fishing) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 250HP Evinrude E Tec engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Right along the beautiful Vancouver shorelines
Nearshore Fishing
Off the mouth of the Fraser River and Gulf Islands

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Utilizing electric downriggers with 4 rods

Amenities

Toilet
Flushable Head in cuddy cabin
GPS
Simrad
Fishfinder
Simrad
Ice Box
Radar
Lowrance

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
can arrange for processing and air travel

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
no charge for children 15 and under
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Catch intended fish
74%
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Brian C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Fishing trip with Captain Ivan was great

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 16, 2022
Captain Ivan is a great guide with lots of experience and fun stories. He’ll explain every step of the way if you’re a...
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Granger, IN
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Whole day trip with captain Ivan

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 15, 2022
Caption Ivan is very knowledgeable and professional. We had such an amazing experience! He made his best efforts to locate...
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Charlie N.
Saint Paul, MN
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Full day trip with Amazing Fishing Charters

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 1, 2022
We had a great time out on the water with Amazing Fishing Charters. Captain Ivan was outstanding. We were on lots of fish all...
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Cortney L.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Excellent
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Half day with Ivan

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 23, 2022
We had the best time with Ivan! He was fantastic with our kids and when I asked my son to rate it, he gave it a 6 out of 5!...
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Freddie V. S.
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VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 17, 2022
Great guide, very knowledgeable. Caught Salmon first thing in the morning. ended up with 3 nice ones and missed a few more....
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