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 partner will be aboard an 22’ Arima Sea Ranger Hardtop pilothouse fishing machine The boat is equipped with all the latest electronics and top-of-the-line fishing gear

Since you keep the catch, the captain will clean and fillet it.

You will fish with 10’6” Westcoast Fishing Tackle 10’6 graphite rods and top-of-the-line "Islander TR3" 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
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $548
    We can be fishing within 10 minutes of the leaving the dock in the heart of the Vancouver harbour or off the mouth of the mighty Fraser River without having to travel too far to maximize fishing time.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Crab
    Crab
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $840
    The 8 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. The crab and prawn traps are usually set out on these longer charters.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Crab
    Crab
    Shrimp
    Shrimp
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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FAQs about Amazing Fishing Charters

Amazing Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • CA $750 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • CA $1,150 per group, additional CA $75 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

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

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 techniques:
  • Light Tackle (high end single action reels and sensitive rods)
  • Trolling (Utilizing electric downriggers with 4 rods)

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

Meet the Captain

Ivan Chu
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
44 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
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 (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon
Shrimp Shrimp

Boat specs

Arima (Pilothouse) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
3 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

Light Tackle
high end single action reels and sensitive rods
Trolling
Utilizing electric downriggers with 4 rods

Amenities

Toilet
Bucket in cuddy cabin
GPS
Raymarine
Fishfinder
Raymarine
Ice Box
Radar
Raymarine

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 44 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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So many hook-ups!
So many hook-ups!
So many hook-ups!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
76%
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Sheryl C.
Excellent
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So many hook-ups!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip on April 17, 2024
Captain Ivan was fantastic! He put us right on the fish. Several double hook-ups and a few triples! I think the longest we...
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Kate M.
Walnut Creek, California
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Great day if family fishing with Captain Ivan

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 21, 2023
We had such a wonderful day and we feel lucky to be his penultimate charter before his second retirement. Thank you again Ivan!...
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Ross C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 15, 2023
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Eric L.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Excellent
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Enjoyable Afternoon Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 28, 2021
Ivan is a great captain who took care of everything for us. Our team of inexperienced newb fishing folks still managed to catch...
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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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