TSAWWASSEN FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Line, Tide and Landscape: Fishing Adventures from Tsawwassen into Vancouver’s Gulf Islands
A compact guide to Martin’s Adventures’ tailored saltwater and freshwater trips — what you’ll fish for, how long you’ll be out, and the practical details you must know before you cast off.
Line, Tide and Landscape: Fishing Adventures from Tsawwassen into Vancouver’s Gulf Islands.
From the salt-slick channels around Vancouver and the Gulf Islands to the wide river runs of the Fraser, Fishing Adventures with Martin’s Adventures delivers tailored outings for every skill level — saltwater jigging for lingcod and rockfish, salmon trolling and mooching, crabbing, and adrenaline-charged freshwater sturgeon trips.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lingcod, Rockfish and Pacific Salmon
Choose targeted saltwater trips: jig for lingcod and rockfish in deep productive waters or troll and mooch for Chinook, Coho and Pink salmon in Vancouver-area and Sunshine Coast waters.
Jigging, Trolling, Mooching and Trapping
Trips employ a range of techniques — jigging for bottom species, trolling and mooching for salmon, and trapping for relaxed crabbing sessions — allowing anglers to match the method to target species and conditions.
Fraser River Sturgeon
For a dramatically different day on the water, book a freshwater sturgeon outing on the Fraser River to experience bottom-fishing for these ancient, powerful fish.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a compact, focused day on the water: a multi‑hour outing tailored to the species and technique you choose, led by guides who place anglers where action and scenery converge — whether that’s the rock-strewn drops for lingcod, open-water currents for salmon, or the wide sweep of the Fraser for sturgeon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips run approximately 4–8 hours depending on the outing and conditions; confirm start times and select your pick-up location when booking.
All anglers must hold a valid saltwater or freshwater fishing license appropriate to the trip; river sturgeon trips require a separate freshwater license. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and any personal items for several hours on deck.
Choose one of the provided pick-up locations when you book; selecting Granville Island may incur an additional surcharge due to extra travel and docking fees.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a typical trip?
Outings run between about 4 and 8 hours, depending on the trip and conditions.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. A saltwater or freshwater fishing license is required for each person on saltwater or freshwater tours; river sturgeon fishing requires a separate freshwater license.
Where do I meet the boat?
Pick a preferred pick-up location when you book; available options include 5000 Elliott St (Delta), 3800 Bayview St (Richmond), or Granville Island Public Dock (Vancouver).
Is there an extra fee for Granville Island pick-up?
Yes. Pick-up from Granville Island carries an additional surcharge due to extra travel and docking fees.
What species and methods are available?
Options include saltwater jigging for lingcod and rockfish, trolling and mooching for Chinook, Coho and Pink salmon, crabbing by trapping, and freshwater bottom-fishing for sturgeon.