Captain
Roy Tanami

Member since September 2020 Vancouver, Canada
Background
I was born and raised in a commercial fishing family on the west coast of BC, so sportfishing was just a natural progression for me. Now, I've been lucky enough to fish and guide all over the world.
Techniques
For Salmon in the ocean, I will use all methods - primarily trolling, but I will also mooch from time to time, and even jig - depending on the location and efficacy and sometimes the preference of the client.

Hey, I'm Captain Roy Tanami

Vancouver, Canada
Background
I was born and raised in a commercial fishing family on the west coast of BC, so sportfishing was just a natural progression for me. Now, I've been lucky enough to fish and guide all over the world.
Techniques
For Salmon in the ocean, I will use all methods - primarily trolling, but I will also mooch from time to time, and even jig - depending on the location and efficacy and sometimes the preference of the client.
Anglers Choice
113
Reviews
19
Fishing Reports
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Roy's Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(113 reviews)
Angler's choice
Vancouver
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $542

Fishing Reports

"Big Fish Month" in Vancouver waters is
Sep 1, 2025 Vancouver
September is the month when the biggest chinook (King) salmon are caught in Vancouver waters, and this September has already started off with a bang! Sept 1 saw good chinook action for the morning trip as well as lots of activity from pink salmon, and limits of nice sized chinooks filled for the afternoon trip of three lucky anglers! Sept 2 saw continued action with the morning guests catching a couple of nice coho (Silver) salmon, as well as a few very nice chinook - including the biggest fish of the year so far! Truly the fish of a lifetime! With abundant returns of chinook, coho, pink and sockeye salmon to Vancouver waters this year, September should be another one for the record books with many more big fish to come! Letโ€™s go fishing!
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Summer fishing is HOT!
Summer fishing is HOT!
Aug 4, 2025 Vancouver
The summer salmon fishing season in Vancouver is in full swing, and the weather and fishing has been terrific! Our pink salmon run, estimated to reach over 27million returning fish has officially arrived, and these feisty fish have been providing steady action, which should continue well into September. Good numbers of coho salmon are in the house as well, although some days, the hatchery keepers can be elusive. Chinook salmon have also started to show up as expected, and once again, we expect strong numbers of returning fish throughout August and September. Bottom line -the weather and fishing in Vancouver is hot! Summer spots still available, but going fast! Book your trip today!
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Summer fishing is HOT!
Summer fishing is HOT!
Aug 4, 2025 Vancouver
The summer salmon fishing season in Vancouver is in full swing, and the weather and fishing has been terrific! Our pink salmon run, estimated to reach over 27million returning fish has officially arrived, and these feisty fish have been providing steady action, which should continue well into September. Good numbers of coho salmon are in the house as well, although some days, the hatchery keepers can be elusive. Chinook salmon have also started to show up as expected, and once again, we expect strong numbers of returning fish throughout August and September. Bottom line -the weather and fishing in Vancouver is hot! Summer spots still available, but going fast! Book your trip today!
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Summer fishing is HOT!
Summer fishing is HOT!
Aug 4, 2025 Vancouver
The summer salmon fishing season in Vancouver is in full swing, and the weather and fishing has been terrific! Our pink salmon run, estimated to reach over 27million returning fish has officially arrived, and these feisty fish have been providing steady action, which should continue well into September. Good numbers of coho salmon are in the house as well, although some days, the hatchery keepers can be elusive. Chinook salmon have also started to show up as expected, and once again, we expect strong numbers of returning fish throughout August and September. Bottom line -the weather and fishing in Vancouver is hot! Summer spots still available, but going fast! Book your trip today!
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Summer fishing is HOT!
Summer fishing is HOT!
Aug 4, 2025 Vancouver
The summer salmon fishing season in Vancouver is in full swing, and the weather and fishing has been terrific! Our pink salmon run, estimated to reach over 27million returning fish has officially arrived, and these feisty fish have been providing steady action, which should continue well into September. Good numbers of coho salmon are in the house as well, although some days, the hatchery keepers can be elusive. Chinook salmon have also started to show up as expected, and once again, we expect strong numbers of returning fish throughout August and September. Bottom line -the weather and fishing in Vancouver is hot! Summer spots still available, but going fast! Book your trip today!
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Summer Salmon fishing is starting off ho
Summer Salmon fishing is starting off ho
Jun 16, 2025 Vancouver
Summer is officially here, and summer salmon fishing in Vancouver is off to a hot start! Coho salmon fishing has been on fire for at least the last few weeks with good numbers of hatchery fish in the mix. In addition, pink salmon should start showing up in numbers any day now, as we are expecting a record return this year, estimated at 27 million fish! And if that werenโ€™t enough, chinook salmon returns for the past few years have also been spectacular, and we expect the same again for this year. In short, if salmon fishing is on your to-do list, you couldnโ€™t pick a better year to do it than this one! Summer spots book up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 113 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captain Roy was so helpful and knowledgeable
Salmon in Vancouver
Salmon in Vancouver
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Angler rating
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Raymond H.
Tucson, AZ
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2023
Great trip my wife enjoyed it thatโ€™s all that counts as she has terminal cancer and it was on her bucket list to catch a...
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Ana P. R.
Burnaby, BC
Excellent
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 24, 2022
Best experience ever! Not just because we were very lucky getting two big beauties but Roy was an incredible guide. It was...
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Kyle C.
Lynnwood, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full 8 hour trip with Roy

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 4, 2023
Nice boat and equipment. Roy is the man. Had a great experience and came home with fish. Iโ€™d go out with him again and recommend...
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Neil B.
Wilmington, DE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 20, 2023
beautiful trip in vancouver made even better by the company of captain roy. we had a great time getting our limit of cohos...
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Trent S.
Bee Cave, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Roy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2023
Wonderful trip.ย  Slow day to start but Roy added excitement by entering us in sail boat race and we finished with plenty of...
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