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
96
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Roy's Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(96 reviews)
Angler's choice
Vancouver
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $546

Fishing Reports

Fishing's Great! and looking even better
Fishing's Great! and looking even better
May 16, 2025 Vancouver
While yesterday was a little cloudy and chilly for this time of year, fishing in the Vancouver area continues to be terrific this Spring, with good numbers of chinook salmon in local waters. Soon, the coho salmon will start to fill, and the chinook numbers will also grow as the main summer migrations kick in. Once again, both coho and chinook are forecast to have very strong returns this year, and we are also expecting a huge return of pink salmon as this is a dominant run year for the Fraser River - which literally means millions upon millions of pink salmon homing in on Vancouver area waters this summer. All in all, salmon season in Vancouver is in full swing, and it should be one for the books! Book your spot now!
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Terrific Winter Fishing and 2025 Outlook
Terrific Winter Fishing and 2025 Outlook
Jan 31, 2025 Vancouver
Terrific Winter Fishing and 2025 Outlook! So far, the winter salmon fishing and weather in the Vancouver area has been terrific this season with abundant chinook salmon, clear skies and calm waters! Catches of spot prawns and dungeness crabs, a winter bonus, have also been strong. The 2025 fishing outlook from the Department of Fisheries has also just been released and we are again expecting spectacular chinook and coho salmon returns to this area as the year progresses. As if that werenโ€™t enough, 2025 is also a peak return year for Pink Salmon, which means millions of these scrappy fish will be keeping us busy as well. In short, itโ€™s a terrific time to book your fishing trip in the Vancouver area in 2025! Letโ€™s go fishing!
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Winter Rates start Nov 1st!
Winter Rates start Nov 1st!
Oct 30, 2024 Vancouver
Following an outrageously unbelievable salmon season this summer and fall, we are now looking forward to another great winter chinook salmon season! While winter, or โ€œfeederโ€ chinook are smaller than their migratory cousins, some consider these chrome-bright, silver bullets to be the best eating fish of the year! In addition, setting traps for delicious spot prawns and dungeness crab is a little added bonus on the winter trips only. So, bundle up and letโ€™s go fishing!
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Mid-August Salmon Update.
Mid-August Salmon Update.
Aug 15, 2024 Vancouver
The summer salmon season in Vancouver waters has been nothing short of spectacular so far, with terrific weather and an abundance of salmon! August has continued the trend with solid numbers of coho salmon caught and increasing numbers of large chinook salmon being caught. As expected, based on our amazing salmon return forecasts, fishing has simply been off the charts! In fact, despite my 25 + years of experience fishing for salmon over the entire coast of BC from Vancouver to the Alaska border, the salmon fishing in the Vancouver area so far this August has been as good, if not better than anything Iโ€™ve ever experienced, anywhere. I canโ€™t wait to see what September holds, as that is when we typically catch our biggest salmon of the year! September spots are still available - book your spot today and experience the abundance and excitement of salmon fishing in Vancouver!
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Terrific Mid-Summer Fishing!
Terrific Mid-Summer Fishing!
Jul 29, 2024 Vancouver
July was a hot, sunny month in Vancouver with no rain recorded at all until the 29th! And the salmon fishing has been pretty hot too! The sunny skies and solid to spectacular action on coho salmon certainly made this a month to remember. Also, in the past week, catches of bigger chinook salmon have started to fill in nicely as well, which is normal for this time of year as we enter our โ€œbig fishโ€ season of Aug/Sept. Lots of sunshine, screaming reels, double-headers and spectacular salmon returns to the Vancouver area have us looking forward to another terrific summer of salmon fishing! Summer spots book up fast so be sure to reserve your spot early!
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Summer Fishing is Off to a Flying Start!
Summer Fishing is Off to a Flying Start!
Jun 1, 2024 Vancouver
Salmon numbers in Vancouver waters have been strong for the past few years, and this year is proving to be no exception! Hooking into 10 - 20 Chinook salmon on just the half-day charters has been the norm over the past few weeks, and weโ€™re just getting started! Coho salmon catches have also been steadily increasing, and should continue to do so, adding to the action packed days. Summer spots are filling quickly, so be sure to book your spot early! Letโ€™s go fishing!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day on the water!
Roy works like a dog to catch you fish!
Roy works like a dog to catch you fish!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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David N.
Des Moines, IA
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Late October salmon fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 23, 2022
Captain Roy was very helpful and patient with my wife and I. He was very knowledgeable and shared his wealth of experience.ย ...
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Deborah H.
Freeland, WA
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Two days of fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 29, 2022
Great captain and boat.ย  Fishing was good but not many keepers.ย  Went a little late in season.ย  Would go again with this...
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Kevin T.
Fallbrook, CA
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Half Day Trip with Captain Roy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2022
I was Royโ€™s only angler today and I had a great time out on the water with him. Would definitely recommend him, and I plan...
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Annie L.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Excellent
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8 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 24, 2021
Captain Roy goes out of his way to make sure that his guests are comfortable and their needs met. We enjoyed our fishing experience....
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Kelly F.
Rockwall, TX
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Great boat, captain, and experience!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 23, 2022
We had a blast on our charter! Caught some fish, enjoyed the AMAZING views, and great company! Highly recommend!
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