Vancouver Fishing Guides

When we first started Bon Chovy Fishing Charters in 2005, we just wanted a way to get on the water as much as we could! We bought a boat, did a few charters, and soon realized we were on to something!

In successive years, we built up our reputation, business and our fleet. In 2025, we are one of the biggest fishing charter companies in Vancouver, BC! We have top of the line guide boats, with top notch Yamaha and Mercury outboatds! We are committed to our clients and committed to salmon conservation. We are leaders in salmon conservation and research in the sport fishing industry.

Vancouver Fishing Guide with a big salmon in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Fishing Guide with a big salmon in Vancouver, BC

Our objective is simple. We aim to be the best in Vancouver's local salmon fishing. Our experience and enthusiasm will do just that. We take pride in every piece of bait we put down. We are not just another cruise; we take our job seriously. Our aim is to make our trips fun and the fishing productive. Our attention to detail while fishing and in customer service is what sets us apart from the others. Our guide team is comprised of some of the most experienced salmon fishing guides in British Columbia.

About The Company

Owner Operator - Jason Assonitis

Bon Chovy Fishing Charters was spawned by the passion for Vancouver's local salmon fishery by the principal of the company.

Jason Assonitis has been been avid saltwater fishermen since a young age. The enthusiasm for the sport of fishing and the natural environment is what guarantees guests a first class fishing experience.

Jason has been a full time saltwater guide since he was a teenager in the 1990s. He has logged thousands of days on the water guiding and is one of the most experienced salmon fishing guides in British Columbia.

Head Guide: Dimitri Roussanidis

Dimitri is known to be one of the fishiest guys around!

Only in his mid 30s, he has a lifetime of experience fishing Vancouver area waters, the West Coast and Haida Gwaii. He is also a top rod when the fishing the rivers for salmon and steelhead.

Bon Chovy is fortunate to have him as one of our top Vancouver Fishing Guides and once you get on the boat with him, you will know why!

Operations Manager and Guide - Jacob Hopkins

Working year round, Jacob guides in Vancouver and Sidney area waters every month of year. He has been with Bon Chovy Fishing Charters since 2021 and is a key asset to the operation.