Fishing · British Columbia
First Fish Charters
A salmon and prawn fishing charter out of West Vancouver, BC, highly rated for a calm, knowledgeable captain, steady chinook and coho action and catch cleaned for you.
What visitors say
First Fish Charters runs salmon fishing trips from West Vancouver into Howe Sound, with reviewers mentioning water around Bowen Island. Most trips are with Captain Warren, whom guests describe as kind, calm, patient and good company, with a knack for building confidence rather than lecturing.
The fishing reports are strong. Groups describe steady action through the day, limits of coho, and one eight-hour charter that boated around 25 chinook and 6 coho. Crab and spot prawn traps add to the haul, and the catch is cleaned for you to take home. A regular praised the Boston Whaler as a safe, tidy boat that handles rough water.
Trips feel personal, and families and first-timers come away happy. Reviewers mention whales, dolphins, eagles and seals along the way. The company also runs other boats: a Scouts group from Calgary had a great day with another captain who taught the kids knots and talked about fish habitat.
Negatives are scarce, with only a few lower ratings and no written complaints. Catches naturally vary with season and conditions, so ask what's running when you book.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 45 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with First Fish Charters directly.