Fishing · British Columbia
Pacific Angler
A well-stocked Vancouver tackle shop that also books salmon and sturgeon guides, widely praised for knowledgeable staff who take time with beginners.
What visitors say
Pacific Angler is a Vancouver fishing store with a bait counter and its own guiding service. It has hundreds of reviews and a strong rating, and the store staff are the reason most people leave five stars.
Beginners feel especially well looked after. Several newcomers describe staff walking them through rods, reels, line setups and lures without pressure, spooling rods on the spot and even teaching knots. A dad who brought his son in on his birthday said it felt like having an old friend set them up. Customers also mention help getting licences, advice on prawn gear and dock fishing for salmon, and quick shipping for a trip on short notice. The shop is described as well stocked with a good selection of tackle.
The guided side gets praise too, with reviewers describing coho and chinook days out of Vancouver and a sturgeon trip they called intense and a lot of fun. Guides are credited with releasing wild coho carefully and keeping the day relaxed.
The one recurring critique comes from a local angler who said the shop has a reputation for sharing lesser-known spots that can't handle the pressure. It's a minority view among overwhelmingly positive reviews, but worth keeping in mind: fish the spots you're given with care.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 369 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Pacific Angler directly.