Captain
Chris Speed

Member since June 2017 West Vancouver, Canada
Background
Capt. Chris Speed has fished Vancouver area waters for over 40yrs. Creating BuiltforSpeed Charters in 1995 & has guided for over 30yrs in his hometown of Vancouver. Angling for Pacific Salmon thru all seasons in local waters. This gives a true understanding of where to fish 365 days a year. I work in the marine industry, advise many anglers with new vessels that need to be tuned & rigged to fish correctly in our environment. I pro staff & represent Scotty Fishing & Marine products supporting all who use the product. Planning each fishing charter & teaching others the finer points of saltwater Salmon fishing is the true passion. Along with providing a safe & comfortable, informative fishing experience. Making service a priority! Come enjoy a great day of true saltwater Pacific Salmon fishing with Captain Speed.
Techniques
The Vancouver saltwater fishing method has not changed a lot in the last number of years. The most significant change came from the use of the downrigger in the late 1980's. Before that one fished with live herring at idle or anchor in one location until the Salmon bite turned on or passed thru your special location. Downrigger trolling with lures/bait/spoons/herring strip allowed one to cover ground/distance/depth with precision. This change increased productivity for all Salmon species. Patterns & history log books, with location & gear choice are the keys for repeated success. Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pinks, Chum require special attention & tackle. Targeting Chinook in locations that are not only scenic but technical in the way you approach & fish them is a great challenge. In Vancouver variety makes our Salmon fishery unique, productive & fickle. The fish change on a few indicators & one must dial in to be consistent. Each outing requires thought, planning & effort.

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West Vancouver, Canada
Background
Capt. Chris Speed has fished Vancouver area waters for over 40yrs. Creating BuiltforSpeed Charters in 1995 & has guided for over 30yrs in his hometown of Vancouver. Angling for Pacific Salmon thru all seasons in local waters. This gives a true understanding of where to fish 365 days a year. I work in the marine industry, advise many anglers with new vessels that need to be tuned & rigged to fish correctly in our environment. I pro staff & represent Scotty Fishing & Marine products supporting all who use the product. Planning each fishing charter & teaching others the finer points of saltwater Salmon fishing is the true passion. Along with providing a safe & comfortable, informative fishing experience. Making service a priority! Come enjoy a great day of true saltwater Pacific Salmon fishing with Captain Speed.
Techniques
The Vancouver saltwater fishing method has not changed a lot in the last number of years. The most significant change came from the use of the downrigger in the late 1980's. Before that one fished with live herring at idle or anchor in one location until the Salmon bite turned on or passed thru your special location. Downrigger trolling with lures/bait/spoons/herring strip allowed one to cover ground/distance/depth with precision. This change increased productivity for all Salmon species. Patterns & history log books, with location & gear choice are the keys for repeated success. Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pinks, Chum require special attention & tackle. Targeting Chinook in locations that are not only scenic but technical in the way you approach & fish them is a great challenge. In Vancouver variety makes our Salmon fishery unique, productive & fickle. The fish change on a few indicators & one must dial in to be consistent. Each outing requires thought, planning & effort.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Patrick P.
Excellent
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Great fishing day in BC!

VERIFIED   Half Day/5Hours 2people $825.00 on June 23, 2025
Chris is very knowledgeable of the area if you are looking to hookup some salmon. It started slow but he adjusted perfectly...
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Paula B.
Excellent
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Great Morning

VERIFIED   Half Day/5Hours 4people $975.00 on June 9, 2025
A great days fishing.ย  We didnโ€™t get the big fish we were hoping for but found the cause.ย  Orca were in the area which...
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ALEX A.
Excellent
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day/5Hours 2people $825.00 on July 20, 2025
Captain Chris was a great guy who ran a fun and bite filled charter. I would book again next time Iโ€™m in the area.
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Merv U.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day/5Hours 1person $775.00 on July 8, 2025
Captain Chris was wonderful.ย  Very experienced and knowledgeable.ย  This was our second time going out with him.ย  Highly...
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Evan R.
Excellent
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Catching Fish with Chris

VERIFIED   Half Day/5Hours 1person $775.00 on September 19, 2024
Had a wonderful time fishing with my wife and hooked around 12 fish and caught over 7 coho salmon just a short ride from the...
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