Port Moody
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Fish On Adventures
Port Moody, Canada
25+ reviews
I have grown up fishing on the west coast. Fishing for Cutthroat Trout in local creeks became fly fishing for Steelhead and Salmon in local rivers to eventually mooching and trolling for Salmon in the local waters. Always planning for the next fishing trip, I have a passion for being on the water and sharing the experience with others.
Charter
Rating
5.0
31 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
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What anglers say
100%
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Bazil LazureRepeat angler
Nebraska, US•Member since 2024•3 trips5.0Verifiedcoho and chinook
10 Hour Charter • 4 adults • 1 childThe captain (Mark) was very knowledgeable and got us on fish quickly. He was professional, accommodating, and friendly. I hooked and landed my first Chinook salmon, it was approximately 17lbs/81cm. We had our limit of (8) coho before noontime. I wold recommend him for anyone considering a charter.
Response from CaptainThank you so much for the review Bazil! What a great day out there. Really enjoyed spending it with all of you and so glad you enjoyed it. Great job on the rods especially during those powerful Chinook salmon battles! All the best and hope you're enjoying the Coho. Nothing better than fresh salmon you've caught yourself! Cheers, Mark
Jason WaltzingRepeat angler
British Columbia, Canada•Member since 2026•2 trips5.0VerifiedFishing with Mark
10 Hour Charter • 2 adultsReported catch:
Response from CaptainThank you for the review and a great day on the water with you & your dad Jason! You both did very well on the rods battling all those fish. Those larger Chinook can really be a challenge! I hope you enjoy the Coho & Chinook salmon you caught and hope we get a chance to have you out again on a future trip. Cheers, Mark
Doug VanzuidenTexas, US•Member since 20245.0VerifiedGreat Family experience!
8 Hour Charter • 4 adultsMy husband and I took our two teens fishing for Coho and Chinook. Captain Mark and his partner Mark were the best! Captain Mark was so helpful leading up to the trip and was great with communication and helpful reminders so that everything went smoothly. The day of the trip they were patient with four novice fishermen, tailored the trip to meet our needs and were extremely knowledgeable about their craft. All four of us caught fish, and by the end of the trip my 14 year old son was so comfortable that he brought in the biggest catch of the day under Mark’s great coaching. I couldn’t recommend this Captain more and we hope to be able to come back for another trip with him. A great day and lifelong memories with our family made! Thanks Captain Mark & Mark!
Reported catch:Response from CaptainThank you so much for the review Amy! We’re so pleased you & your family chose to spend the day with us on the water. We had a great time as well! You all did an amazing job battling those fish today … some truly epic battles! Great weather and great memories. We will definitely look forward to having you join us again in the future! Cheers, Mark
Chip KneeIndiana, US•Member since 20235.0Verified10hr trip with Captain Mark
10 Hour Charter • 3 adultsFishonadventures is worth every penny. Captain Mark and his first mate Mark, really know what they’re doing. The boat, equipment and knowledge of the area put Captain Mark above all others. If you’re looking for a fishing trip-of a lifetime, fishonadventures is the place to book. Thanks again Captain Mark. Chip
Reported catch:Response from CaptainThank you so much Chip! It was our pleasure to have you all join us on the water for the day. What a great time. I lost count of how many fish you brought in … that’s the best problem to have 🙂! Thank you very much for the kind words and I really hope we have the opportunity to see you for a future trip. Hope you’re enjoying all that salmon - it doesn’t get fresher than that! Cheers, Mark
Antonio Toscano De Wit
Mexico City, FD, Mexico•Member since 20255.0VerifiedFishing with Mark
7 Hour Winter/Spring Charter • 4 adultsResponse from CaptainThank you very much for the review Antonio. Great meeting everyone and spending a fun day on the water! Everyone did a great job battling all those fish. I hope we get to have you out again on a future trip. Cheers, Mark
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Fishing reports
July 2020 Fishing Report
Jul 22, 2020 • Port Moody
Coho salmon continue to be prevalent in local waters. We have consistently hooked into 10+ fish on each trip. That said, we’ve done this by moving between several locations until we find the fish. Just because an area was productive on one day, does not mean the fish will still be there the following day. A willingness to pick up the gear and head for another spot has been the key to our success this season. On a few trips, the westerly winds hampered our ability to safely access areas where the larger concentrations of fish have been holding, but we always have a few options available to tuck in out of the wind when those situations occur. The fish are feeding on small to medium size herring currently and hitting aggressively. Coho are a surface fighting fish and often catapult out of the water shortly after hitting the lines. This is where keeping a tight line to the fish is key otherwise they quickly throw the hook leaving only a memory of the one that got away! Guests can retain up to 2 hatchery marked Coho per fishing license with a salmon stamp.
We’re now in the off season for Crabs and Prawns. Upon request, we will still drop some traps on the way to the salmon grounds for guests that would like to experience this fishery but the success rate has dropped significantly. The peak season for Prawns is generally December - May and for crabs is December - June.
Chinook salmon retention is now open in a few areas with additional openings coming August 1st. Give us a call for more details and to book your charter today!
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June 2020 Fishing Report
Jun 17, 2020 • Port Moody
Fishing has continued to be excellent with multiple hookups per trip. In the past week we’ve had trips where we’ve hooked into more than 20 fish during 8hr charters! The average size of Chinook salmon has increased to the 10-12 lb range including two fish breaking the 20lb mark this month already. These fish are feeding aggressively on large schools of herring and putting on weight every week.
We are happy to report that the Coho have arrived in local waters and are increasing in numbers every day! Guests can retain up to 2 hatchery marked Coho per license to take home. A guest on our last trip took two nice hatchery Coho salmon home for the barbecue along with some fresh Dungeness crab! Coho frequent the upper areas of the water column typically from the surface down to about 60’. They are voracious feeders this time of year and put on an acrobatic display when hooked, jumping around in every direction.
Contact us today to schedule your trip to experience the amazing scenery and the adrenalin rush of battling a pacific salmon!
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May 2020 Fishing Report
May 26, 2020 • Port Moody
With COVID-19 restrictions easing, we are pleased to announce the resumption of charter services!
Although we were not taking guests during the lockdown period of COVID-19, we were on the water regularly including participating in DNA sampling to assist in tracking the migratory activities of our prized Chinook salmon. In addition to providing key information for the ongoing preservation of stocks, it also means we know where the fish are and what they are feeding on.
Overall the fishing has been excellent. We've been hooking into multiple Chinook salmon on every trip and it has been common to be into double digits by the time the day is over. The majority of fish have been in the 8lb to 10lb range but we're seeing an increasing number of fish in the mid teens as well. These fish are aggressively feeding this time of year so they are hitting the gear hard making for some exciting battles. We are mostly trolling spoons to imitate the bait these fish are feeding on. As we head into June, we will start including bait presentations (anchovy & herring) in our deployed gear as well. It's hard for any salmon to resist a properly presented anchovy or herring!
Coho salmon will be arriving soon in our local waters. We usually see the Coho appear around the last week of May into the first week of June. They are aggressive feeders as well and provide for chaotic surface battles as they jump and race around in every direction.
We are currently in the 'catch and release' phase of our fishery for Chinook salmon but guests can retain up to two hatchery marked Coho salmon per license. This season, we are also providing the opportunity for guests to participate in DNA sampling efforts for Chinook. We bring the fish on board briefly to collect a sample, record its length, and take a quick photo before safely releasing the fish to fight another day. Retention of Chinook is currently slated to start July 15th, as it did last season, but there is a possibility it will start earlier this year. We are anticipating an updated announcement from the Department of Fisheries & Oceans before June 15.
Crabbing and prawning has been excellent. We will be dropping crab traps on all our charters through to the end of June with prawning being offered on our longer duration charters (8hr & 10hr charters) through until mid June.
Contact us today to secure your day on the water!
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October 2019 Fishing Report
Oct 31, 2019 • Port Moody
We had an unusually rainy fall this year through September and into mid October. This increased water levels in local rivers and streams earlier than in past seasons allowing fish to enter these systems at any time. Normally fish would continue to collect and hold near these waterways waiting for heavy rains that would typically start around the second week of October. Despite this, the volume of fish returning was substantial and fishing remained strong through September into early October. We’ve now switched to our winter fishery targeting Chinook salmon that are feeding aggressively in local waters. These fish are cruising near the bottom feeding on large schools of herring and anchovies. The key for this fishery is to locate these baitfish schools and work the lines in and around them near the bottom to find the salmon. Having good quality sonar and knowing where these baitfish tend to congregate is critical to finding these feeder Chinook salmon.
Crabbing and prawning is picking up again as well. We’re dropping crab traps for Dungeness crab on 6 and 8 hour winter charters. In addition, we’re dropping prawn traps on our 8 hour trips. It’s hard to beat coming home with crab, prawns, and fresh salmon in the same trip! Take advantage of our winter rates to experience a west coast day on the water!
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September 2019 Fishing Report
Sep 30, 2019 • Port Moody
Great fishing continued into September with some of the largest fish of the season now appearing in our local waters! Usually we can count on September to be relatively dry and sunny - not this year. Similar to last September, we’ve had a fair amount of rain which has allowed some fish to move into local river systems earlier than they might have in other years. That said, the fishing has continued to be very strong with multiple fish on most trips and new schools of fish moving into local waters with each incoming tide! The largest fish brought in by a guest this season was in September at 27lbs - what a great fish!
We’ve seen more Coho show up over the past few weeks and have had several very nice hatchery Coho to the boat with the largest being around 10lbs.
We expect Chinook and Coho fishing to be good through into October so there’s still time to book your trip to experience the thrill of west coast salmon fishing!
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August 2019 Fishing Report
Aug 31, 2019 • Port Moody
This August will be remembered as arguably the best fishing we’ve experienced in 30+ years for Chinook salmon. The average fish size ranged between 14 - 22lbs with the occasional larger fish in the mix. Multiple double hookups were common throughout the month with the occasional triple header thrown in! The fish were aggressive, hitting almost anything presented including spoons, hoochies, and bait.
It’s been an amazing time to introduce newcomers to salmon fishing. These fish have been hitting hard and taking long line ripping runs. On many trips, it was difficult to get all the lines deployed before the next fish was on. There’s nothing quite like the anticipation followed by the pump of adrenalin when the lines go off after an aggressive strike!
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