FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions
In this section, you will find quick answers to our most frequently asked questions (FAQ). If we haven’t been able to answer your questions here, please feel free to contact us directly and we’ll be more than happy to help you.
We offer a wide variety of fishing adventures throughout the year. Please contact us directly for current seasonal rates or to check for any promotional offers and specials.
Please contact us to book your trip now or click on the Booking Enquiry button in the upper right hand corner.
Making a reservation is very easy. Our sales team is available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.
Please contact us to book your trip now or click on the Booking Enquiry button in the upper right hand corner.
We require a 50% deposit to confirm and secure your reservation and the amount can be paid by Visa, MasterCard, or Wire Transfer. Balances are due 30 days prior to the start date.
In brief, please dress appropriately for the forecasted weather and make sure you bring your picture and/or video camera to capture the day’s memories. Click here more details on what to bring.
River Sportfishing offers multi-day accommodation packages to those who are planning an extended fishing holiday to the Chilliwack area. We’ve partnered up with the area’s top 3 accommodation facilities, each offering first-class service and hospitality to ensure your stay is both enjoyable and comfortable.
Please refer to our Accommodation Packages page for more information.
Depending on the time of year, we fish for a number of species in our area, such as;
- White Sturgeon
- 5 species of Pacific Salmon (Chinook/King, Coho/Silver, Sockeye, Chum, Pink)
- Steelhead
- Sea-Run Bull Trout
Please refer to our Fish Calendar for more detailed information
Although we typically start our trips at 8 am, meeting and start times may vary depending on the trip type. This detail will be confirmed upon your trip reservation. We are flexible on the start times to suit your schedule.
Refer to our Trips Offered for more details.
River Sportfishing provides all the necessary tackle and equipment for your fishing needs, including rods, reels, breathable waders, and wading boots. That being said, you’re more than welcome to bring your own, other than sturgeon tackle, which requires specialized equipment. Unfortunately, we do not supply double-handed spey rods.
Our jet boats are river machines, designed to navigate our local rivers quickly and safely. Our fleet consists of 21-24ft machines, all fully covered to protect you from the elements at all times. They’re spacious, comfortable, with plenty of storage. We do our best to assign the right size of boat for your group’s needs.
All of our boats can accommodate groups of 4 comfortably, and some of the fleet’s larger boats can accommodate 5. In order to maximize your fishing experience and for safety reasons, our Pitt River wilderness adventure is limited to 3 anglers per boat. Boats are not used for our Steelhead Walk & Wade trips.
This depends on where you’re fishing and the species you’re targeting. We will supply you with the necessary fishing license information upon booking your trip. You will need to purchase the licenses online prior to your trip and must have them physically on you when fishing. All freshwater and tidal licenses can be purchased online.
Depending on the arrangements made upon your booking, you will meet your guide at one of our boat launch locations or outside the hotel you’re staying at. If staying at the B&B, your guide will pick you up in his boat at the B&B’s own river beach.
River Sportfishing can supply optional lunches for an additional fee, which include homemade sandwiches, fruit, snacks and beverages. However, you’re more than welcome to bring your own lunches for the day. Each one of our boats is equipped with a cooler, where you can store your lunches and beverages.
For driving guests, please bring a cooler stocked with ice, big enough to transport your catch back home. For guests flying to international destinations, St. Jean’s Cannery has a fish drop off depot at the Vancouver International Airport. They can look after all your smoking, canning and shipping needs.
We are in a service oriented industry and guide gratuities are welcomed & appreciated. Tip amounts are personal and can vary greatly. On average, roughly 10% of your total daily boat cost is the standard for a tip, however, this amount can be lower or higher depending on how happy you were with your guide, the service he provided, and the results he produced.
Yes, our gift certificates make great gifts for a lot of different occasions, such as Father’s Day, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Bachelor Parties, Stag Outings, Christmas Gifts, and more. Please contact us for more information or click on the Gift Certificates button on the upper right hand corner of the page