WHISTLER FISHING TRIPS
GO FISHING IN WHISTLER BRITISH COLUMBIA!
The resort town of Whistler British Columbia is only 1.5 hours driving time from Vancouver. There are lots of Whistler fishing options! From alpine lakes to small mountain streams to wild coastal rivers, fishing in Whistler BC is all about variety. You’ll fish with our team of the top Whistler fishing guides on your choice of a half-day or full-day guided trip. Our long history of fishing in Whistler now spans over 20 years, there is no substitute for experience. Below you’ll find information on our Whistler fishing trips, pricing for our guided days and the best times for fishing in Whistler, BC…
WHAT TO EXPECT
ON YOUR DAY WITH US
f you’re coming all the way to Whistler why not fish with the most experienced guide service around. There might be some cheaper options, but when it comes to quality trips and experienced guides, our Whistler fishing guide services simple can’t be beat.
To start your trip we’ll send you a detailed reservation that has everything you need to ensure a perfect day on the water. Our guides will pick you up at your Whistler hotel and will have everything ready for your day of fishing. As seasons change, so does where we fish in Whistler, but our guides will have a plan to maximize fishing, so you can always count on the best possible trip!
During the Summer our focus is on fly fishing for trout and salmon on the wild coastal rivers and mountain streams around Whistler. We also have a fun lake fishing program on Whistler’s many beautiful alpine lakes. In the Fall and Spring we spend much of our time fishing the Squamish River system, south of Whistler for steelhead, salmon and trout. If you’re in town for ski trip there’s some cool Winter fishing trips as well. Regardless of when you’re visiting, we always have fishing options in Whistler!
Regardless of our group size or fishing abilities, our team of professional Whistler fishing guides will ensure everyone taken care of and comfortable. Our full-day Whistler fishing trips are eight hours, our half-days are five hours. We service all the Whistler hotels and can make easily make special pickup/dropoff arrangements.
HALF-DAY TRIP
Half-Day Whistler fishing trips are five (5) hours and include everything you need for a great day on the water. This is a great option for a fun and easy trip. We’ll pick you up and have everything ready for your day of fishing with us! If you’re not bringing your own gear, we have premium quality wading gear and all fly fishing equipment available for a small rental charge of $39 CAD per person. Not included are fishing licenses, taxes and food. Price per person in Canadian Dollars
One Person
$329 ppTwo People
$229 ppThree People
$199 pp
FULL-DAY TRIP
8 HOUR FULL-DAY
Full-Day Whistler fishing trips are eight (8) hours and are the best option for a day trip from Whistler, maximizing your time on the water. We’ll pick you up and have everything ready for your day of fishing with us. If you’re not bringing your own gear, we have premium quality wading gear and all fly fishing equipment available for a small rental charge of $39 CAD per person. Not included are fishing licenses, taxes and food. Price per person in Canadian Dollars
One Person
$449Two People
$289Three People
$249
9-10 HOUR GUIDED FISHING
RIVER RAFT TRIP
Experience the ultimate Whistler fishing trip with our guided drift days on local rivers. These trips are 9-10 hours and included transportation from Whistler. Drift trips are offered from October to May each year. If you’re not bringing your own gear, we have premium quality Simms wading gear and all fly fishing equipment available for a small rental charge of $39 CAD per person. Not included are fishing licenses, taxes and food. Price per person in Canadian Dollars
One Person
$795 ppTwo People
$440 ppThree People
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“Yos and his team of guides treated us like gold. We had two epic days on the river, and caught a ton of fish. The Chromers team run a first class outfit with super experienced and knowledgeable guides, and excellent communication every step of the way. I can honestly say it was the most positive fishing experience in my life!”
ANDREW H – VANCOUVER, BC
2020 OUTLOOK
WHISTLER FISHING REPORT
Our fishing season in Whistler for 2020 is looking positive. The early Winter here in Whistler has seen an incredible amount of snow, which has been great for skiing but also is good for the rest of the year as snow levels are integral to healthy local rivers and lakes.
As we move into the Spring months, we’ll be focusing on the Squamish River system south of Whistler, where we enjoy a beautiful fishery for wild steelhead, resident rainbow trout and native bull trout. Later into May and June our trips are mainly lake trips as local river conditions aren’t optimal due to warming temperatures and melting snow.
Our Summer fly fishing focus will be on the Birkenhead River north of Whistler. This is a beautiful small trout stream that offers consistent rainbow trout and bull trout fishing through July, August & September. We’ll also be fishing the upper Cheakamus River, a stunning section of river south of Whistler. Both are within easy driving distances and accessed by our full-day trips.
If you’re in Whistler during the Fall months, then there will be our Fall salmon fishery we enjoy annually on the Squamish River. All in all we are expecting another great season with our Whistler fishing program, we look forward to you being a part of it! If you’d like to fish with us in 2020 we’d love to have you!
WHISTLER FISHING PACKAGES
AFFORDABLE FISHING & HOTEL TRIPS
Enjoy the ultimate mountain fishing getaway with our flexible Whistler fishing packages that include guided fishing, accommodations and transportation while in Whistler, we can even arrange an airport pickup and transportation from Vancouver.
These affordable packages include accommodations at Crystal Lodge in the heart of Whistler Village. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and the base of Whistler Mountain, the Crystal Lodge has been the perfect place to have our clients stay while fishing with us. You choose how many days you’d like to fish and how long you’d like to stay.
And remember, Whistler isn’t just about fishing. This little resort town has it all, from excellent skiing in the Winter, a huge mountain bike park in the summer, to whitewater rafting adventures, hiking and more! Whistler really is a perfect vacation spot with lots to do for the whole family, keeping everyone happy.
Whistler packages are flexible for your budget and schedule, no hassle for us, we put together a pile of these packages each year for client and are happy to accommodate any special requests.
“Our experience with Chromer Sport Fishing was exceptional! Everything from the quick response from Yos, to the above and beyond service from our excellent guide Pat Beahen, made our fly fishing experience very memorable.”
Scott T – Toronto Ontario
THE WHISTLER PROS
NOTHING BEATS LOCAL EXPERIENCE
We like doing things the right way and have invested heavily in our guides and equipment to ensure you have a first class Whistler fishing trip with us. Our guide staff is made up of long time Whistler fishing guides with loads of local experience. A good fishing guide is key to the success of your day and our friendly knowledgable staff has a this passion and we make sure that shines through on every trip. Having this crew and being dedicated to service and making sure clients like you have an amazing trip has earned us top-rated reviews on Trip Advisor with a Certificate of Excellence in 2017, 2018 & 2019.
What sets are services apart from other local Whistler guide operations? Well there are lots of reasons, mainly our 20 year history in Whistler but also important to note is our investment in quality gear and boats that are used on all our trips. We’ve always prided ourselves on a unique service, bringing clients like you first class adventures and having the right gear to do it with is key. From lightweight waders, premium fishing equipment and a lineup of new rafts to access local rivers and lakes, you can count on a 100% commitment to trip quality when you book with us.
“Had an absolutely wonderful time fly fishing with our guide Dylan in Whistler. Would highly recommend this guide service, everything about our experience was excellent!”
JARROD R – SAN DIEGO, CA
SUMMER & FALL
FISHING IN WHISTLER BC
Best time for a pink salmon fishing trip in Whistler is July, August & September. There’s also some great trout fishing in Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton. One of our favourite little trout rivers to fish is the Birkenhead River, located in the sunny Pemberton Valley, just north of Whistler. This mountain stream is home to some of the area’s biggest wild rainbow trout. The Birkenhead is a friendly river, offering easy wading, hiking and casting, perfect for all abilities.
The Fall months are an exciting time for fishing in Whistler. This is when you can swing flies for big migrating salmon as they return from the saltwater into the rivers of BC’s south coast. The Squamish River system, south of Whistler, generally has its best fishing for chum and coho salmon is mid October to late November.
WINTER & SPRING
STEELHEAD & TROUT SEASON
If you’re coming for a ski vacation and want to get some fishing in then we definitely have some awesome winter fishing options for you (and no it’s not ice fishing!). Our trips from December to March focus on the rivers south of Whistler, where snow, cold and ice are minimal to none and that offer solid fishing for wild trout and steelhead. Our guides will pick you up and have all the warm gear ready for a day on the river. You’ll fish wild rivers that see very little angler pressure, targeting mainly resident bull trout, a type of char, and there is also the opportunity to fish for steelhead in the winter and spring months.
March & April are often our best two months on the Squamish River system south of Whistler. Our full day trips will get you into this wild coastal valley and swinging flies for big bull trout, wild rainbows and sea-run steelhead. This is an excellent time to book a trip, with great fishing and consistent river levels. As we move into May and and early June our focus shifts to fishing Whistler’s many alpine lakes. River levels tend to rise quickly during this time of year and lake fishing is a much better option. Local lakes are home to rainbow and cutthroat trout. We utilize belly boats and rafts to fish these lakes, some as close as five minutes driving time from Whistler Village.
Top Rated Fishing Guides in British Columbia
Nothing beats local knowledge and we have the top BC fishing guides on our team. Offering quality, well planned fishing trips with dedicated customer service has earned us top ratings for fishing in British Columbia on Trip Advisor. Have a look at what our clients are saying and we’ll look forward earning your business.
FLY FISHING CONTACT
CHECK AVAILABILITY & PRICING
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