1540 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2R8, Canada
Pacific Fly Fishers is a full-service fly shop located in the greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, serving as the primary outfitter for one of the most diverse fly fishing regions in North America. British Columbia's extraordinary range of fisheries, from the legendary steelhead rivers of the Skeena and Dean drainages to the trophy stillwater lakes of the Kamloops plateau and the coastal cutthroat streams of Vancouver Island, creates a demand for a shop with uncommonly broad expertise, and Pacific Fly Fishers delivers on that promise.
The retail floor is organized around the distinct fishing disciplines that British Columbia demands. The steelhead section is extensive, carrying two-handed rods, spey reels, shooting heads, and a wall of intruder-style flies and classic wet fly patterns designed for the province's world-class winter and summer steelhead runs. The stillwater department reflects BC's outstanding lake fishing tradition, with indicator setups, floating and sinking lines in various densities, and chironomid patterns in dozens of colors and sizes. A saltwater section covers the growing interest in fly fishing for Pacific salmon, sea-run cutthroat, and lingcod in the coastal waters of the Strait of Georgia. The shop's guide referral network spans the province, connecting visiting anglers with outfitters on remote rivers that require jet boat access or helicopter drops. Fly tying materials from leading global suppliers fill an entire wall, supporting the vibrant tying community in the Vancouver area. Regular workshops, film nights, and guest speaker events make the shop a gathering point for the regional fly fishing community.
“We had the BEST time fishing with Nate from Pacific Angler! From start to finish, the experience was smooth, exciting, and full of laughs. Our guide Nate was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, patient and made the trip feel like a day out with friends. He knew exactly where to take us, helped us net fish safely and release the wild coho salmon professionally and made sure we were having fun the entire time. We even got a hatchery coho which we cooked on the bbq last night. I can’t recommend Pacific Angler enough and if you’re lucky, you’ll get Nate as your guide! -Alyssa, Alex, Leah, Jean”
“I am new to fishing and had an awesome experience at Pacific Angler. I was going on a fishing trip with friends and needed waterproof gear and some other things. I bought everything online on the website (which is very well organized and easy to use). When I went in to pick up (very easy to park on broadway right out front), the team was very helpful in advising on what I really needed. I ended up not needing several items but needing others. This is like going to a ski shop where everyone who works there loves skiing - except here it is fishing. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you for all the help!!”
“As novice anglers, we didn't know much about fishing. We showed up with a couple unsetup fishing rods, hoping for the best. Jacob expertly set us upwith everything we needed, from fishing lines to bobbers to tackle box! He even gave us some information on when the best times to fish are. Could not recommend this place more, come here for all your fishing needs!”
