Vancouver & the Fraser River, British Columbia
Sturgeon and salmon charters run by guides who fish here every day
Catch-and-release white sturgeon over eight feet, and salmon from the tidal Fraser to the open coast. Small groups, modern boats, all gear supplied.
- 8 ft+
- Sturgeon landed
- 4 anglers
- Max per boat
- 30 min
- From downtown
- Mar – Nov
- Season
Choose your trip
Two distinct fisheries, both within an easy run of Vancouver. Not sure which suits your group? Tell us who's coming and we'll recommend one.
White Sturgeon Charters
Catch-and-release fishing for prehistoric white sturgeon on the Fraser River. Fish regularly run 4 to 8 feet, and every one goes back.
Salmon Charters
Chinook, coho, sockeye and pink salmon in the Fraser and the saltwater off Vancouver. Trolling, mooching and bar fishing depending on the run.
Why book with Fraser & Coast
Two fisheries, one operator
Prehistoric white sturgeon on the Fraser and chrome salmon in the salt — booked through the same guide team.
Licensed & insured
Transport Canada certified guides, SVOP tickets, first aid, and full liability coverage on every charter.
Conservation first
Sturgeon are strictly catch-and-release, tagged for the provincial monitoring program before they swim off.
Everything supplied
Rods, reels, tackle, bait, licences, rain gear and floatation. Bring a jacket, lunch and a camera.
Easy Vancouver departures
Launching from Steveston Harbour, Richmond BC — roughly 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver and YVR.
Small groups only
Two to four anglers per boat so everyone gets rod time, coaching and room to fight a fish.
Booking takes about five minutes
- 01
Send your dates
Use the request form or call. Tell us how many anglers, what you want to target and which days work.
- 02
We confirm the plan
We match your dates to the tides, river height and open runs, then confirm a departure time and dock.
- 03
Show up and fish
Meet your guide at the ramp. Gear, licence and safety briefing are handled — you just fish.
When to fish Vancouver
Sturgeon fish well from March through November. Salmon timing follows the runs — here's the short version.
Mar – Apr
Early sturgeon on the lower Fraser
May – Jun
Sturgeon peak + first chinook in the salt
Jul – Aug
Sockeye and pink runs, prime chinook
Sep – Oct
Coho, big fall chinook, bar fishing
Nov
Late-season sturgeon, quiet water
Ready to get on the water?
Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability, tides and the best trip for your group.