Fishing · British Columbia
The Chilliwack-area location of Fred's Custom Tackle, a Fraser Valley tackle shop and sturgeon guiding outfit near the Vedder River, known for helpful, knowledgeable staff and good local advice.
Fred's Custom Tackle is a Fraser Valley fishing store that also runs guided trips, and reviewers place this location in Chilliwack, minutes from the Vedder River. Anglers describe a clean, well-stocked local shop with gear for every type of fishing, a good fly tying section and waders, plus parking that works even when you're towing a trailer.
Staff are the reason many people stay loyal, some for 15 years or more. Reviewers say they get honest advice on gear and pricing, tips on where to fish, and help setting up licences. Several first-timers were walked through salmon fishing basics by the owner himself, and one angler was helped with a pair of Simms waders under warranty.
The guiding side focuses on Fraser River sturgeon from jet boats. Recent guests on a two-day May long weekend trip describe a guide who was dialled in and taught them a lot while they landed big fish, and a family charter brought home memorable photos. One angler even had a guide lead his boat through thick fog to a productive salmon spot, unasked.
Ratings are strongly positive overall, with a small number of low scores that don't come with detailed complaints in the reviews available. If you're heading to the Vedder or the Fraser, it's a sensible first stop for gear and current conditions.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 247 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Fred's Custom Tackle & Guided Fishing Trips directly.
