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John Waring
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John Waring

Chilliwack, Canada
25+ reviews
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 .

Charter

Rating

4.9
32 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (32)

Showing 1 – 5 of 32 reviews
  • Jeff Bussey
    Jeff Bussey
    Repeat angler
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time

    Full Day Trip • 5 adults

    This was our first time sturgeon fishing and it didn’t disappoint. John is very knowledgeable and a great person, would highly recommend booking with him. John knows the river very well and had us on sturgeon within an hour. We got 12 total to the boat. No monsters but most were 4-6ft. Great day overall.

    Reported catch:
    Sturgeon
  • Nevin Miskiw
    Nevin Miskiw
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Frasier River Adventure

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    Overall great experience! Went with family and kids enjoyed it, even though fishing was slow - but thats fishing! Still caught one 5’ Sturgeon and tonnes of pike minows which the kids enjoyed. Boat captain was awesome, extremely patient with the kids allowing them to help out as much as they wanted. Would highly recomment Johnny’s Sportfishing.

    Reported catch:
    Sturgeon
  • Ralf Meyer
    Ralf Meyer
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Great experience, great captain, very clean boat, lots of fish, very friendly guy, knows exactly what he does. We can totally recommend Johnnys Fishing, worth every penny

  • Anders Øllegaard
    Anders Øllegaard
    Repeat angler
    dk
    Denmark
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic day on the Fraser River

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    An unforgettable fishing trip with the legendary Captain Johnny - three massive sturgeon, up to 9 feet long, and nonstop excitement! His expert guidance and great vibe made the day absolutely perfect. Highly recommend for any angler chasing a true adventure. Cheers from Denmark

    Reported catch:
    Sturgeon
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much , Anders. It was a pleasure fishing with you and your dad. We definitely caught some monsters ! I hope you make it to Patagonia !

  • Daniela Mader
    Daniela Mader
    Repeat angler
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2022
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Erfolgreicher Tag am Fraser River

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    John hat uns top betreut und erfolgreich zum erträumten Stör verholfen. Boot und Ausrüstung waren top, Johnny ist ein super netter Mensch mit jahrelanger Erfahrung und nur weiterzuempfehlen. Wir würden gerne gleich nochmal machen😀😀😀

    Reported catch:
    Sturgeon

Real catches shared by our community

  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Great experience
    Ralf M.
    Ralf M.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Had a great time
    Jeff B.
    Jeff B.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Epic day on the Fraser River
    Anders Ø.
    Anders Ø.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Erfolgreicher Tag am Fraser River
    Daniela M.
    Daniela M.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Beat Sturgeon fishing charter in BC
    John W.
    John W.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Harter Tag wird gut belohnt!
    Luca S.
    Luca S.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    best fishing trip I’ve ever had
    Dario R.
    Dario R.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Had a great trip
    Mark G.
    Mark G.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Canada Fishing is Bucketlist
    Tobias M.
    Tobias M.
  • Johnny's Sport Fishing
    Johnny's Sport FishingChilliwack, BC
    Bucket list fishing trip!
    Ammon A.
    Ammon A.

What's biting with Johnny's Sport Fishing in Chilliwack

While other Salmon species have already made their way upstream, this is the time when Chum Salmon reigns the river.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sturgeon while wading in the water, with a scenic backdrop of mountains and a fishing boat.

Sturgeon Report week of June 20

Jun 21, 2021 • Chilliwack
The Fraser River is in fine shape , and has been for the last little while. It rose slightly on Saturday ,but by Sunday had dropped slightly. There is not much debris at all , making for some great fishing. Sturgeon fishing has been fairly consistent. I have been averaging 5 fish on a day. With some large fish . I just finished 4 days of guiding and ended up with 5 fish over 8' along with the others. Top baits have remained the same. Lamprey and Salmon eggs. I am still looking for inside edges and seams to fish. Fairly shallow. 8-15' generally. The takes and the first run on shallow water is something to be experienced. The Fraser River should start to continually drop soon, shaping up for some fantastic fishing.
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Two anglers enjoying a fishing trip on a river, with one actively reeling in a catch against a backdrop of dramatic clouds and lush greenery.

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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