Fishing · Hunting & Shooting · British Columbia
A long-standing Chilliwack hunting and fishing store with licences, local fishing advice, archery setup, firearms, PAL courses and guided Fraser River sturgeon trips. Most reviews praise the staff, though some find prices high.
Chilliwack Dart & Tackle is a locally owned hunting and fishing store in the Fraser Valley. Despite the name, it's mainly an outdoor shop, with fishing rods, reels, lures, bait and terminal tackle, firearms, archery gear, waders and outdoor apparel, alongside dart boards and accessories. Regulars call it the best hunting and fishing store in Chilliwack and say it opens fairly early in the morning.
Staff get steady praise for being friendly and knowledgeable about local fishing spots, regulations and gear, without judging beginners. Anglers mention buying licences quickly, getting tips that led to a first coho, and finding good stock of popular salmon lures. On the hunting side, customers mention solid firearms stock, PAL and RPAL courses, gunsmithing, a staffer who inspected old family shotguns, and archery setups for beginners without upselling.
The shop also runs guided sturgeon trips, and most reviews are enthusiastic, with one group landing six or seven fish including one over seven feet. It suits locals and travellers passing through the valley who want local knowledge and a range of gear under one roof.
Opinions split on price and service. Several shoppers find prices higher than the big-box stores, and a few over the years describe unfriendly or unhelpful counter staff, including one recent report about the morning cashier. One recent sturgeon client caught nothing and was disappointed that no one followed up afterward, though they praised the guide. Some also found the fishing reel and archery selection limited.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 220 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Chilliwack Dart & Tackle Shop directly.
