Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (67 reviews)
 6409 Bay Street, West Vancouver, BC V7W, Canada

Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters offers year-round saltwater angling adventures in West Vancouver, Canada. Local waters are home to all 5 species of Pacific Salmon. Chinook/Coho/Sockeye/Pink & Chum all migrate thru the area. BuiltforSpeed is located close & central to all of the best local hotspots.

BuiltforSpeed is owned, operated & maintained by licenced Captain, Chris Speed. With 40years of experience mastering & fishing local Vancouver waters in all seasons. BuiltforSpeed is a 24’ Zeta Marine express cruiser a fully equipped, covered, stable & fast fishing machine. There is plenty of comfortable covered seating space for four anglers to enjoy a day out on the water. A 330HP Mercuiser383 inboard on a BravoIII leg & a quite/fumeless 20HP Tohatsu trolling motor, dialed down to get the exact speed required when trolling for Salmon. Included are 2 Garmin 12" fishfinder/GPS screens, Standard Horizon VHF, AMFM stereo, private toilet, fridge&cooler. 4 Scotty HP downriggers with light 10.5 ft rods & a large inventory of spoons, hootchies, baitteaser heads&flashers all rigged&tied by Captain Chris contribute to a excellent catch rate on every trip! 

Trips are 5 hours & can be extended to any length if desired. Departing from Horseshoe Bay it is the premium location that provides an excellent opportunity for Chinook & all species only minutes from the dock. Trolling for Salmon is standard practice in Vancouver. You will be provided with quality rods, reels, tackle, lures & bait. Upon your return, your catch will be processed/packaged&iced for transportation in order to enjoy at the table. Air travel with fish is OK.

Required is a valid printed B.C.tidal water license with Salmon tag. Please bring your snacks & refreshments with you. Remember a hat, sunglasses&warm clothing. Message Chris thru Fishing Booker for a current fishing report, transportation options or any other questions to book a guided fishing tour with BuiltforSpeed Fishing Charters in Vancouver.

Chris Speed

Captain

Chris Speed

35 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks & Lunch)

Plan your trip

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Half Day/5Hours 1person $775.00
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $566 
Half Day/5Hours 2people $825.00

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $603 
Half Day/5Hours 3people $875.00
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $639 
Half Day/5Hours 4people $975.00

 In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $712 
7HR/1PERSON SALMON CHARTER $1085.00
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $792 
7HR/2PERSON SALMON CHARTER $1135.00
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $829 
7HR/3PERSON SALMON CHARTER $1185.00

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $866 
7HR/4PERSON SALMON CHARTER $1285
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $939 
There are 10 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 67 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (84)

Great trip!
Great fishing day in BC!
100% Recommend
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Angler rating

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Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

83%

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Jen V.
Jen V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience with Chris at Built for Speed

VERIFIED
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Half Day/5Hours 3people $875.00 on July 2, 2025

I brought my two nephews along with my family on a trip to Vancouver and we decided to do a 1/2 day salmon fishing charter. Chris was fantastic. We went out early and immediately catch multiple. When it started to slow he took us to great spot after spot. He was a fantastic knowledgeable guide and the boys and I had a blast. We will definitely be coming back and fishing with Chris again! It was a day to remember! Thank you!

I brought my two nephews along with my family on a trip to Vancouver and we decided to do a 1/2 day salmon fishing charter. Chris was fantastic. We went out early and immediately catch multiple. When it started to slow he took us to great spot after spot. He was a fantastic knowledgeable guide and the boys and I had a blast. We will definitely be coming back and fishing with Chris again! It was a day to remember! Thank you!  

 Jen V. recommends Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Chris Speed
Chris Speed (The Captain)
Replied on July 4, 2025
Just a great day out & a pleasure meeting all of you. Enjoy that Coho we worked for that one!! Thanks very much Captain Chris Speed.

Michael M.
Michael M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

100% Recommend

VERIFIED

Half Day/5Hours 4people $975.00 on April 4, 2025

We had an awesome experience with Chris. From the minute we booked, Chris had great communication with us. He called us before the trip started to let us know about fishing licenses and what we needed to do prior. We caught tons of fish, from smaller chinook salmon to a nice large keeper size fish. We were hesitant about catch and release but it turned out to be great!! Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone looking to have a good time and catch some fish. Views were breathtaking!!! Will be back!

We had an awesome experience with Chris. From the minute we booked, Chris had great communication with us. He called us before the trip started to let us know about fishing licenses and what we needed to do prior. We caught tons of fish, from smaller chinook salmon to a nice large keeper size fish. We were hesitant about catch and release but it turned out to be great!! Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone looking to have a good time and catch some fish. Views were breathtaking!!! Will be...  

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 Michael M. recommends Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Chris Speed
Chris Speed (The Captain)
Replied on April 6, 2025
Thank you all just a great day on the water & a pleasure having you fishing with me. Thanks Captain Chris Speed.

Patrick P.
Patrick P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing day in BC!

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Half Day/5Hours 2people $825.00 on June 23, 2025

Chris is very knowledgeable of the area if you are looking to hookup some salmon. It started slow but he adjusted perfectly and moved us right away to a great spot where we started catching salmon right away. Caught lots of fish with great company. If you want to ha e a great day of fishing in BC, book with Chris!!

Chris is very knowledgeable of the area if you are looking to hookup some salmon. It started slow but he adjusted perfectly and moved us right away to a great spot where we started catching salmon right away. Caught lots of fish with great company. If you want to ha e a great day of fishing in BC, book with Chris!!  

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 Patrick P. recommends Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Chris Speed
Chris Speed (The Captain)
Replied on June 24, 2025
Thankyou Patrick a great day of Coho fishing. Done very nice fish for June in Vancouver. Really incredible our Coho fishery that is taking place. See you next time. Captain Chris Speed.

Ahmed K.
Ahmed K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A trip of a lifetime

VERIFIED

Half Day/5Hours 2people $825.00 on June 3, 2025

Had a great time time fishing with Chriss He contacted me way before my trip to make sure I am all set for the trip and walked me through all the required paperwork ( fishing licenses). We were not lucky enough to catch a keeper but we had a blash catching and releasing Chinooks and Wild Cohos. He explained all the safety aspects and how to use all the fishing tackle. If you want to catch some salmon and have fun while doing it, make sure to reach out to Chris.

Had a great time time fishing with Chriss He contacted me way before my trip to make sure I am all set for the trip and walked me through all the required paperwork ( fishing licenses). We were not lucky enough to catch a keeper but we had a blash catching and releasing Chinooks and Wild Cohos. He explained all the safety aspects and how to use all the fishing tackle. If you want to catch some salmon and have fun while doing it, make sure to reach out to Chris.  

 Ahmed K. recommends Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Chris Speed
Chris Speed (The Captain)
Replied on June 5, 2025
Thank you Ahmed & please keep in touch when you make it back to Vancouver. Captain Chris Speed.

Wayne M.
Wayne M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Fishing Experience Ever!!!

VERIFIED

Half Day/5Hours 4people $975.00 on September 12, 2024

Thank you Capt Chris for an experience we can look back on as a complete success. We booked a half day with Built For Speed by reading the many positive reviews. When we got to the dock, we were met with a friendly welcome and after introductions, we were given a display of the many safety features aboard. Then a comprehensive demonstration on how to correctly and safely handle the reeling in of any catch. This paid off as we certainly had a great days catch. Questions we asked were met with answers that displayed Chris’ comprehensive knowledge and experience. On return to the dock after what had been an exciting and totally successful fishing trip, Chris (after pics of course), cleaned and filleted the fish and recommended how we should cook them. All in all, we completely and without reservation recommend Built For Speed with Capt Chris for your fishing experience

Thank you Capt Chris for an experience we can look back on as a complete success. We booked a half day with Built For Speed by reading the many positive reviews. When we got to the dock, we were met with a friendly welcome and after introductions, we were given a display of the many safety features aboard. Then a comprehensive demonstration on how to correctly and safely handle the reeling in of any catch. This paid off as we certainly had a great days catch. Questions we asked were met with...  

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 Wayne M. recommends Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters
Chris Speed
Chris Speed (The Captain)
Replied on September 16, 2024
Thank you Wayne a great day on the water and excellent crew see you next time Captain Speed

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FAQs about Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters?

Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • CA $775 per group - Half Day/5Hours 1person $775.00 (5 hours)
  • CA $825 per group - Half Day/5Hours 2people $825.00 (5 hours)
  • CA $875 per group - Half Day/5Hours 3people $875.00 (5 hours)
  • CA $975 per group - Half Day/5Hours 4people $975.00 (5 hours)
  • CA $1,085 per group - 7HR/1PERSON SALMON CHARTER $1085.00 (7 hours)
  • CA $1,135 per group - 7HR/2PERSON SALMON CHARTER $1135.00 (7 hours)
  • CA $1,185 per group - 7HR/3PERSON SALMON CHARTER $1185.00 (7 hours)
  • CA $1,285 per group - 7HR/4PERSON SALMON CHARTER $1285 (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Enclosed private toilet on board
  • GPS 12" GPS with latest 2024 map&charts
  • Fishfinder 12" Garmin fishsinder & transducer
  • Refrigerator Fridge/Icebox/Cooler for food&drinks
  • Ice Box Cooler with ice & separate fish ice box
What's included in the trip price with Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (All tackle/bait/gear on all trips provided)
  • Lures (Large array of gear flashers/bait/spoons/hootchies)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Clean/bag&ice catch. Smoking on request)
  • Snacks (Bring whatever you like, drinks/snacks.)
  • Drinks (bring whatever you like)
  • Fishing License (Printed B.C.tidal licence$15 not included in price)
  • Lunch (Lunch/drinks bring your own)
What types of fishing does Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters offer?

Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Rivermouth fishing in the fall in the saltwater.)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Only minutes to fishing grounds most of our season)
  • Offshore Fishing (We travel further at certain times in the season)
  • Reef Fishing (Structure fishing in the winter/spring for Chinook)
  • Flats Fishing (Rivermouth fishing, summer/fall Chinook & Coho)
What fishing techniques does Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters offer?

Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle (10.5ft Iight weight rods/single action reels.)
  • Trolling (Downriggers, light 10.5ftrods make it very sporting)
  • Spinning (Summertime for Coho & pink Salmon in the shalllows)
  • Jigging (Year round, Chinook in winter, Pinks/Coho summer.)
  • Drift Fishing (Jigging while drifting when Salmon are schooling)
Which fish species can I catch with Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Built For Speed Salmon Fishing Charters include:

  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet your captain

Chris Speed

West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

ID & license verified
67 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2017
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.

Capt. Chris Speed has fished Vancouver area waters for over 40yrs. Creating BuiltforSpeed Charters in 1995 & has guided for over 30yrs in his hometown of Vancouver. Angling for Pacific Salmon thru all seasons in local waters. This gives a true understanding of where to fish 365 days a year. I work in the marine industry, advise many anglers with new vessels that need to be tuned & rigged to fish correctly in our environment. I pro staff & represent Scotty Fishing & Marine products supporting all who use the product. Planning each fishing charter & teaching others the finer points of saltwater Salmon fishing is the true passion. Along with providing a safe & comfortable, informative fishing experience. Making service a priority! Come enjoy a great day of true saltwater Pacific Salmon fishing with Captain Speed.

Fish you can target

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

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Zeta Marine
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Mercruiser383 Inboard/Tohatsu20HP Kicker
Powered by
1 x 330HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Where you can fish

River Fishing

Rivermouth fishing in the fall in the saltwater.

Nearshore Fishing

Only minutes to fishing grounds most of our season

Offshore Fishing

We travel further at certain times in the season

Reef Fishing

Structure fishing in the winter/spring for Chinook

Flats Fishing

Rivermouth fishing, summer/fall Chinook & Coho

How you can fish

Light Tackle

10.5ft Iight weight rods/single action reels.

Trolling

Downriggers, light 10.5ftrods make it very sporting

Spinning

Summertime for Coho & pink Salmon in the shalllows

Jigging

Year round, Chinook in winter, Pinks/Coho summer.

Drift Fishing

Jigging while drifting when Salmon are schooling

What's on board

Toilet

Enclosed private toilet on board

GPS

12" GPS with latest 2024 map&charts

Fishfinder

12" Garmin fishsinder & transducer

Refrigerator

Fridge/Icebox/Cooler for food&drinks

Ice Box

Cooler with ice & separate fish ice box

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

All tackle/bait/gear on all trips provided

Lures

Large array of gear flashers/bait/spoons/hootchies

Catch cleaning & filleting

Clean/bag&ice catch. Smoking on request

Snacks

Bring whatever you like, drinks/snacks.

Drinks

bring whatever you like

Fishing License

Printed B.C.tidal licence$15 not included in price

Lunch

Lunch/drinks bring your own

How cancellations work

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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

All are welcome, kids young & old all are invited.

You Keep Catch

Clean/bag/ice/transp your catch. Smoking available

Catch and Release Allowed

Catch&Release anytime.

Catch and Release Mandatory

Catch&Release anytime

How to 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

 Mastercard

 American Express

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