Captain
John Waring

Member since February 2019 Chilliwack, Canada
Background
Are you looking for the ultimate freshwater fishing experience ? Then look no further. Captain John Waring has been providing these experiences for over two decades. He started fishing when he was five years old, and became obsessed. Literally everything he does revolves around fishing and has been a full time Sturgeon guide since 1997. With a wealth of experience and intimate knowledge , Captain John is one of the most consistent producing guides on the Fraser River. With an almost 100 percent success rate , and a friendly and relaxed atmosphere , one can be assured to have the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Captain John has also been proud member of the Sturgeon Conservation society's Tagging Program since 2002. With every fish clients get to participate in scanning , tagging, and recording of data , to help better understand these magnificent creatures .
Techniques
My favourite part of the trips I run is seeing beginners and the younger generation catch their first fish , meeting new people and making new friends. I believe it's extremely important to let the younger generation experience what the outdoors has to offer. For some it can be life changing, like it was for me. My favourite fishing techniques are Sturgeon fishing , Fly fishing, and particularly Spey fishing. Each year at the end of my season I travel to Argentina to fish for the legendary sea trout of the Rio Grande.

Hey, I'm Captain John Waring

Chilliwack, Canada
Background
Are you looking for the ultimate freshwater fishing experience ? Then look no further. Captain John Waring has been providing these experiences for over two decades. He started fishing when he was five years old, and became obsessed. Literally everything he does revolves around fishing and has been a full time Sturgeon guide since 1997. With a wealth of experience and intimate knowledge , Captain John is one of the most consistent producing guides on the Fraser River. With an almost 100 percent success rate , and a friendly and relaxed atmosphere , one can be assured to have the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Captain John has also been proud member of the Sturgeon Conservation society's Tagging Program since 2002. With every fish clients get to participate in scanning , tagging, and recording of data , to help better understand these magnificent creatures .
Techniques
My favourite part of the trips I run is seeing beginners and the younger generation catch their first fish , meeting new people and making new friends. I believe it's extremely important to let the younger generation experience what the outdoors has to offer. For some it can be life changing, like it was for me. My favourite fishing techniques are Sturgeon fishing , Fly fishing, and particularly Spey fishing. Each year at the end of my season I travel to Argentina to fish for the legendary sea trout of the Rio Grande.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(18 reviews)
Chilliwack
trips from US $533

Fishing Reports

Sturgeon Report for Tuesday June 8 2021
Sturgeon Report for Tuesday June 8 2021
Jun 6, 2021 Chilliwack
The Fraser River is on the rise again. It rose a couple feet over night. I guided on Saturday and Sunday , and the river was considerably higher on Sunday. With that being said , I think the river will be on the rise for little bit this time. With the hot weather and the rain, I would expect it to rise until the peak this time. With that being said , Sturgeon fishing has remained consistent through the rise. I have been averaging 5-8 fish a day as of late. Rope baits have been lamprey and salmon eggs. Getting out of the debris flow is paramount to daily success. One has to think "outside the box" to enjoy consistent success. Looking for inside corners , slicks behind islands, or any break in the current. The main flow is out of the question at the moment. If one reels in his line , and there is leaves stacked on your in line , you're in the wrong spot and it's time to move on. Average size have been roughly five or so feet in length. The Sturgeon have been fighting exceptionally hard lately. After landing a five footer , I'm not sure one would want to hook something bigger. On Sunday , my clients hooked a MASSIVE fish. They fought it for 90 minutes , trading off on the rod, we never saw it once. Until it finally went under a log on the bottom , and broke us off. A fish tale for sure. It would have been nice to have at least seen the Sturgeon , but it wasn't in the cards that time. It's an experience like that ,that leaves on in awe and keeps one coming back. Unfinished business.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Bucket list fishing trip!
Bucket list fishing trip!
Bucket list fishing trip!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Ammon A.
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Bucket list fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on April 4, 2024
Excellent day of fishing. Caught 6 fish on full day trip. Johnny was great with the kids, answered all questions, and provided...
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Michael R.
Excellent
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Awesome 2 day Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 10, 2023
Johnny and the fishing trip were both exceptional.ย  Fishing was great and the captain was an extraordinary host on the boat.ย ...
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Adam G.
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5.0 / 5
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4/3/2024 Sturgeon Charter

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on April 3, 2024
Absoluety a fantastic time - Johnnyโ€™s an exceptional guide. Put us on 3, 6ft+ fish and enjoyed great conversation along the...
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Todd M.
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 11, 2023
My wife and I had an excellent day of fishing with Johnnys sport fishing. John was very supportive and informative and knew...
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Peter C.
Ashcroft, British Columbia
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6hr trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 13, 2023
Fantastic day out with a top guide. John Waring is brilliant at what he does. We caught salmon then landed 5 of 6 sturgeon...
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