FishCondishVancouver, BC Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Vancouver, BC fishing report
The Strait of Georgia is a year-round fishery, but the action shifts dramatically with the seasons. Chinook salmon are the backbone here — resident fish hold in the strait through winter and spring, while summer and fall bring migratory runs pushing toward the Fraser River. Coho arrive in good numbers through summer into early fall, often staging near river mouths and kelp edges. When salmon slow down, drop your focus to structure: lingcod occupy rocky reefs and ledges with serious aggression, and rockfish — copper, quillback, and canary among them — stack up in those same broken-bottom zones year-round.
For Chinook, troll hoochies or anchovies on a flasher 60 to 150 feet down near underwater points and current seams. Coho respond well to spoons and surface gear early morning. Lingcod and rockfish want jigs worked slowly along reef edges — watch for incoming tide pushing baitfish onto structure, which triggers feeding windows. Avoid slack water for salmon; a moderate current edge is where fish concentrate. Cooler surface temps in the 10 to 14 Celsius range typically keep Chinook shallower and more aggressive.
Vancouver, BC tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Vancouver, BC is POINT ROBERTS, PUGET SOUND (station 9449639), about 21.3 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 6.2 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sun, Jul 19 | ▼ Low 4:40 AM 3.7 ft▲ High 9:43 AM 6.5 ft▼ Low 3:36 PM 2.1 ft▲ High 10:36 PM 10.1 ft |
| Mon, Jul 20 | ▼ Low 5:31 AM 2.7 ft▲ High 11:13 AM 6.1 ft▼ Low 4:16 PM 3.7 ft▲ High 11:03 PM 9.7 ft |
| Tue, Jul 21 | ▼ Low 6:22 AM 1.8 ft▲ High 1:03 PM 6.1 ft▼ Low 4:57 PM 5.2 ft▲ High 11:28 PM 9.4 ft |
| Wed, Jul 22 | ▼ Low 7:12 AM 1 ft▲ High 3:07 PM 6.8 ft▼ Low 5:45 PM 6.5 ft▲ High 11:54 PM 9.1 ft |
| Thu, Jul 23 | ▼ Low 8:02 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 4:41 PM 7.6 ft▼ Low 7:03 PM 7.4 ft |
| Fri, Jul 24 | ▲ High 12:22 AM 8.8 ft▼ Low 8:49 AM -0.1 ft▲ High 5:37 PM 8.4 ft▼ Low 8:44 PM 7.9 ft |
| Sat, Jul 25 | ▲ High 12:58 AM 8.6 ft▼ Low 9:33 AM -0.6 ft▲ High 6:13 PM 8.9 ft▼ Low 10:10 PM 8 ft |
| Sun, Jul 26 | ▲ High 1:44 AM 8.5 ft▼ Low 10:15 AM -1 ft▲ High 6:43 PM 9.3 ft▼ Low 11:14 PM 7.9 ft |
| Mon, Jul 27 | ▲ High 2:36 AM 8.4 ft▼ Low 10:54 AM -1.3 ft▲ High 7:09 PM 9.7 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | ▼ Low 12:00 AM 7.6 ft▲ High 3:28 AM 8.3 ft▼ Low 11:32 AM -1.4 ft▲ High 7:34 PM 9.9 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Vancouver, BC dashboard.
What's biting near Vancouver, BC
The species most likely to be feeding the Strait of Georgia: Chinook and coho salmon, lingcod, and rockfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Vancouver, BC and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Vancouver, BC fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Vancouver, BC?
The species bite forecast for Vancouver, BC covers what's likely feeding there, including Chinook and coho salmon, lingcod, and rockfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Vancouver, BC?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Vancouver, BC, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Vancouver, BC?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the Strait of Georgia as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Vancouver, BC?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Vancouver, BC, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Vancouver, BC
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: