salmon fishing charters & tours
with silversides fishing adventures
EXPERTS FOR SALMON SINCE 1996!
Salmon fishing in Vancouver and the fraser river valley can be very impressive!
SALMON FISHING ON OUR RIVERS IS AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 27
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Our Fresh water Salmon Fishing charters will take you to our best rivers where amazing BC west coast scenery and high quality fishing awaits you! Catch wild salmon, see wildlife, watch salmon spawning and just have fun. Our tours are rated very high on Google and Tripadvisor!
The methods we use include casting lures, fly fishing and bobber or float fishing. We have perfected all these methods over the last 25 years.
Hop on one of our high end jet boats or go on a walk and wade tour. Our jet boats are covered, very comfortable and have heaters for those chilly mornings.
Suitable for all skill levels and family friendly.
FOR INFO CALL/TEXT US AT 1 604 864 5445
Choose your salmon fishing trip:
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6, 8 and 10 hr trips
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All tours are private
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Fraser River jet boat trips or Squamish River walk n wade
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Multi day package with lodging for Fraser River and tributaries
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Team building or Stags
Premium fishing tackle and waders are included.
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Read what our guests say about our salmon fishing tours
“Fly Fishing the Squamish River”
The whole day was marvellous! Not only did we catch Pink salmon, the walk in to the river was beautiful (although a bit strenuous because we are old!). The place we were taken to was unbelievable; the Squamish river at her finest! We give the experience an A+.
Bellyboat – Vancouver, Canada
Tripadvisor 5 Stars
“Fly Fishing on the Squamish”
An excellent “walk and wade” day – fly fishing on the Squamish. I took 10 very very fresh Chum, boy these fish fight!! My guide (Alex) was really excellent, very knowledgeable, a great teacher and very patient… and great fun.
Richard F – United Kingdom
Tripadvisor 5 Stars
“Unbelievable Squamish River Salmon Fishing”
I was attending a conference in Vancouver and a buddy talked me into going on an impromptu fishing trip with Brian our guide from Silversides Fishing. I was completely unprepared to go fishing, but Brian said no worries, that he could outfit me – and he did. Unbelievable “catching” day, with multiple Chum hookups for both Zack and myself, with a number at 20 lbs. So needless to say, quite the experience.
J Mohlerm – Nevada, USA
Tripadvisor 5 Stars
“Pink Salmon on the Fly”
Great day was had fishing for Pinks on the Squamish river in BC. Brian picked up from downtown Vancouver, provided lunch, all the gear along with photography through out the day of me casting and catching, with the all important trophy shot of my biggest fish. At the end of the day Brian drove back along the scenic route 99 and got me safely back to Vancouver. Great scenery, awesome fishing, those Pinks pull your arm off! 10/10 so good I’ve rebooked a return trip.
Mark Perry – United Kingdom
Tripadvisor 5 Stars
“5 Star Guide Service all around”
I am so happy with Brian’s service that we are returning in December to hunt Bull Trout and fish for Winter Steelhead with him on the fly. All I can say is: “5 Star Guide Service all around”. If you want to catch big chrome fish – Silversides Fishing is the place to call. Many thanks Brian! See you in December.
Cheers, Jeff Cooper – Alberta, Canada
Tripadvisor 5 Stars
“Fantastic Chum Salmon Fishing!”
Booked Brian and another boat for 3 days fishing late October.
He found the salmon and was constantly changing /tying lures and flies to ensure the fishing was constant.
Best 3 days fishing for a very good price we had whilst spending 10 days in the area.
By far the best value for money company (we used 3 different companies whilst in Canada ).
Hairzy – United KIngdom
Tripadvisor 5 Stars
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Our 5 salmon fishing rivers, timing and species
Squamish river salmon fishing
50 minutes north of Vancouver BC
Pink Salmon: July 15 to Sept 1(odd years only)
Chum & Coho Salmon: Oct 1 to late November(every year)
Salmon fishing trips on the squamish river
Salmon fishing on the Squamish is one of our more popular guided trips. We believe this is due to the amazing fishing and abundance of amazing scenery. You are surrounded by glacier capped mountains that rise to over 7,000 feet, forests and the sighting of bears, elk and bald eagles. Then there's the fishing. It's often extremely productive especially for the Pink Salmon that return in huge numbers.
We promote fly fishing here for the Pink Salmon. Don't worry if you're a newbie. We are very good at teaching you the basics of fly fishing. For Coho and Chum Salmon the methods are casting spoons, float fishing with jigs and fly fishing.
Squamish River trips are primarily walk and wade. Make sure you are able to walk for up to 20 minutes. We will be taking you into the wilderness where the top salmon fishing spots are waiting for you.
All tackle, waders/boots are provided if required at no additional cost.
Vedder - chilliwack river salmon fishing
Trips depart from Mission BC, 60 min east of Vancouver
Pink Salmon: Early Sept to late Sept(odd years only)
Coho Salmon: Mid Sept to mid Oct
Chinook Salmon: Mid Sept to mid Oct
Salmon fishing trips on the Vedder River
Salmon fishing on the lower Vedder River requires our jet boats to access where it meets with the Fraser River. This location offers very productive salmon fishing. Schools of salmon will congregate in this area either to take a break as they head upstream on the Fraser or stage to head up the Vedder River. So at times there's a lot of salmon in this area.
The salmon fishing methods we use here are mostly casting lures or twitching jigs. You will be fishing from the boat so fly fishing only works when there's 1 or 2 guests on board.
After catching some salmon why not try going after a giant Sturgeon on the Fraser River?
All tackle, waders/boots are provided if required at no additional cost.
Stave river salmon fishing
Trips depart from Mission BC, 60 min east of Vancouver
Coho Salmon: Early October to early Nov
Chum Salmon: Early October to Nov 10
Salmon fishing trips on the Stave River
Salmon fishing on the Stave River requires a 15 minute jet boat trip from Mission BC. The Stave is another tributary of the Fraser River that provides excellent salmon fishing in the Autumn. This river receives huge returns of Chum Salmon plus some decent numbers of Coho. Expect to see hundreds of Bald Eagles here in the Fall as they feed on salmon carcasses.
The salmon fishing methods we use here are mostly casting lures or float fishing with our hand made jigs. However fly fishers will hook salmon as well. The Stave offers places to fish from the shore at times but fishing from the boat is most common.
After catching some Chum salmon why not try going after a White Sturgeon on the Fraser River?
All tackle, waders/boots are provided if required at no additional cost.
Harrison river salmon fishing
Trips depart from Harrison Mills BC, 80 min east of Vancouver
Coho Salmon: Early October to mid Nov
Chum Salmon: Early October to Nov 27
Salmon fishing charters on the Harrison River
Our Salmon fishing tours on the Harrison River requires the use of our jet boats to access the many gravel bars on the river. The Harrison River is a main tributary of the Fraser River within the Fraser Valley region. This is an amazing place for freshwater salmon fishing and Bald Eagle viewing. Plus the scenery is top notch!
The Harrison receives rather large returns of Chum Salmon plus good numbers of Coho Salmon and Chinook.
The salmon fishing methods we use on the Harrison are mostly casting lures or float fishing with our own custom made jigs. Fly fishing for salmon also works here. Fishing from the shore is the preferred method here.
All tackle, waders/boots are provided if required at no additional cost.
Fraser river salmon fishing
Trips depart from Mission or Harrison Mills BC
Coho, Chinook, Pink, Sockeye Salmon
OPENINGS ARE TBA
Salmon fishing charters on the Fraser River
All Fraser River Salmon fishing tours require the use of our jet boats to access the many gravel bars on the river. We mostly fish in the Chilliwack area but sometimes closer to Mission. We know all the hot spots and a few secret spots too.
The Fraser has big runs of salmon. However due to poor management skills by our Department of Fisheries openings for species of abundance are becoming scarce in the last few years. We are working hard to end this.
The salmon fishing methods we use on the Fraser are mostly 'bar fishing' with spin-glows. Casting lures can work at times too. Fishing from the shore is the preferred method here.
All tackle, waders/boots are provided if required at no additional cost.
Walk and wade rates for salmon fishing on the squamish river
8hr Walk n Wade
Full Service with Hotel Pickup from Vancouver or Squamish
Seasonal – please ask
Includes hotel pickup and waders, coaching, photos/video
bring your own food and drinks
1 person $895
2 persons $1095
3 persons $1295
For larger groups please ask
8hr Walk n Wade
Meet your guide at the Squamish River
Seasonal – please ask
Includes tackle/waders, coaching, photos/video taking
bring your own food and drinks
1 person $750
2 persons $900
3 persons $1100
For larger groups please ask
Rates are NOT per person and in Cdn $. Not included: licenses and gratuities.
5hr Walk n Wade
Full Service with Hotel Pickup from Squamish or North Van
seasonal – please ask
All high end tackle & waders, coaching, photos/video taking
bring your own food/drinks
1 person $745
2 persons $895
3 persons $1095
For larger groups please ask
5hr Walk n Wade
Meet your guide at the Squamish river
Seasonal – please ask
Includes tackle/waders, coaching, photos/video taking.
bring your own food and drinks
1 person $625
2 persons $775
3 persons $925
For larger groups please ask
Rates are NOT per person and in Cdn $. Not included: licenses and gratuities.
Rates for all salmon charters with our jet boats
10h Salmon Charter
– Available August – Oct 15 –
FOR THE HARDCORES!
Includes all tackle & waders.
Trips depart from Mission, BC
1 person 995
2 persons 1100
3 persons 1250
4 persons 1400
*** Popular ***
8h Salmon Charter
– Available August–November –
Includes all tackle & waders.
Trips depart from Mission, BC
1 person 855
2 persons 900
3 persons 1000
4 persons 1100
6h Salmon Charter
– Available August–November –
Includes all tackle & waders.
Trips depart from Mission, BC
1 person 775
2 persons 775
3 persons 825
4 persons 875
Rates are NOT per person and in Cdn $. Not included: licenses and gratuities.
