Destinations
and how to pick the right trip
choosing the right location
Choosing the right Fishing Charter starts with picking the right time and destination. We offer two different locations and many trip options so that we can find a tour suitable for everyone. Whether you are interested in doing a catch and release tour near Vancouver and being a part of DNA sampling for stock assessment or fishing offshore for Halibut in rugged Ucluelet B.C. , we want to make picking the right time easy. We have broken the year down into 4 segments. Below we will give general a description of each one including some important dates for each.
Seasonal openings and regulations
It is important to understand that Fisheries openings are not announced ahead of time so we will list the dates that have been important over the last few years. We cannot guarantee that seasons will remain the same however openings have been reliable over the past 5 years.
Vancouver B.C. spring season- March 1- July 7
What's in Season?
- Chinook Salmon, wild or hatchery marked- Sept 1 2024- March 31 2025 , 2 per day over 62cm
- Chinook Salmon, Hatchery Marked- Select openings in May and June within gulf islands, 1 fish per day over 62cm
- Coho Salmon, hatchery marked- June 1 2024- Dec 31 2024, 2 per day, over 30cm
- Lingcod- May 1 2024- Sept 31 2024, 1 per day, over 65cm
- Rockfish- May 1 2024- Sept 31 2024, 1 per day, restrictions on some species, no size limit
Spring Vancouver Charters
This is our home base location. Vancouver stands alone as both a vibrant major city as well as being a premiere fishing destination. Our spring charter season focuses on targeting feeder Chinook and Coho in the waters near Vancouver and the Gulf Islands. Enjoy the thrill of catching Lingcod and rockfish, taking advantage of the region’s abundant marine life. When Chinook retention seasons are closed, the adventure continues with hands on DNA sampling from catch and release fishing. Come help contribute to vital research and conservation efforts while experiencing fishing in an engaging and educational way.
Fall Vancouver Charters
During Fall, we see some of the largest salmon return to local waters, as a result, it a prime time for fishing. Retention reopens for Chinook and anglers have the opportunity to encounter all five Pacific salmon species on any given day. This is a thrilling time for enthusiasts, with the chance to reel in trophy-sized fish while enjoying the beauty of the season on the water.
To learn more about this destination and our involvement in the Avid Anglers stock assessment program, click the link below.
Ucluelet B.C.- July 10-August 17
What's In Season?
- Chinook (inshore) – April 1 2024- March 31 2025, within 1 mile seaward of surf line, 2 per day over 45 cm
- Chinook (offshore) – July 15 2024 – July 31 2024, beyond 1 mile of surf line, 1 per day between 45cm-80cm
- Chinook (offshore) – August 1 2024 – March 31 2025, beyond 1 mile of surf line, 2 per day over 45cm
- Coho wild or hatchery (inshore)- June 1 – Dec 31, inside surf line, 2 per day over 30cm
- Coho hatchery marked – June 1 – Dec 31, seaward of surf line, 2 per day over 30 cm
- Lingcod – April 1 2024 – Nov 16 2024, 3 per day over 65cm
- Rockfish – April 1 2024 – Nov 16 2024, 3 per day, no size limit
- Halibut – Feb 3 2024- Oct 9 2024, 1 per day under 126cm (2 day possession is 2 under 85cm or 1 over 85 cm)
- Sablefish – April 1 2024- March 31 2024, 4 per day, no size limit
Ucluelet Summer Fishing Charters
Ucluelet B.C. was just recognized by FishingBooker as the sixth best place to do a fishing charter… IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!!!
Ucluelet is our home away from home for the summer season. Located on the West coast of Vancouver Island B.C., Ucluelet offers an unforgettable fishing experience for any angler. Ucluelet’s nutrient rich waters feed vast blooms of plankton and baitfish and as a result, host an impressive variety of sports fish populations. This means that whether you want to hunt bottom fish, troll for salmon or drift for sablefish, we’ve got the right tour for you. What sets our Ucluelet charters apart is not only the abundance of types of fish but also the region’s more generous fishing limits. Altogether this gives you the opportunity to bring home a bountiful and diverse catch .
Our charters are equipped with top-notch gear as well as a seasoned guide who know the area’s fishing hotspots. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned angler chasing a trophy Chinook or a beginner eager to reel in your first catch, Stop, Drop, and Troll ensures a safe, exciting, and rewarding fishing trip for you.
To learn more about this destination and our tours, click the link below.
