Safe, knowledgeable, and professional guided fishing adventures

Professionally Guiding in the Okanagan since 2015

Charter rates

Private trips on Okanagan Lake, up to 6 guests, your guide is always Nelson.

Half Day

5 hours on the water

$650
Most booked

Full Day

8 hours on the water

$1,050

Included: your guide, the boat and fuel, all rods, tackle and gear, downriggers and electronics, and fish cleaning and bagging.

Not included: a BC freshwater fishing licence (one per angler), gratuity, food and drinks.

Gift cards from $25. Scuba charters $800 and research or commercial charters $1,800 are available on request.

 

What guests say

5.0 stars on Google, from 27 reviews

★★★★★
Nelson is an amazing fishing guide and even better human. He knows so much about the lake and the region, and we learned a ton. I thought I was a fish jinx, but we caught three fish! The best part was being out on the water with the kids, unplugged and soaking in the experience. Highly recommend!

Nicole R.

Google review

★★★★★
Phenomenal outing. Nelson puts in the work and is passionate about putting you on fish. We caught both rainbows and kokanee. Pleasant, easygoing guy, and dog friendly. Had a blast!

Robb L.

Google review

★★★★★
Nelson was an amazing host and guide. He knew where to get the most bites and taught us tons about the history of the lake and best fishing practices. We returned with 3 kokanee and a rainbow trout. I would highly recommend booking Desert Salmon Charters.

Zech

Google review

The Okanagan is an ideal setting, with large, beautiful valley-bottom lakes, to spend time on the water fishing.

Nelson, owner and operator of Desert Salmon Charters, is an experienced fishing guide with over 35 years of fishing in the Okanagan. For a relaxed day with your family, friends or business team, we offer a downrigger trolling-style fishing experience in our 24' Aluminum Crestliner ‘Eagle’ fishing boat - aptly named Reel Therapy

Desert Salmon Charters fish a variety of species throughout the year, including sockeye, kokanee, rainbow trout, and lake trout. 

We aim to provide a fun-filled day on the water, fishing on some of the most beautiful lakes in Canada. 

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Desert Salmon Charters

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Desert Salmon Charters guests fighting a sockeye salmon on Okanagan Lake at sunrise

Our Crestliner Eagle 2360 fishing vessel - Reel Therapy

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