Spring Chinook Filling Out Nicely—Double-Header Days Ahead

Spring Chinook Season Heating Up in Campbell River

We're seeing excellent conditions in Discovery Passage this week, and the Spring Chinook are responding beautifully. With partly cloudy skies, light northerly winds at just 4 km/h, and morning slack transitioning into flood, today's shaping up to be a stellar day on the water. Water temps are climbing, and our Spring Chinook are filling out to impressive 15–25 lb averages—exactly what we love to see heading into mid-May.

The bite has been consistent throughout the Discovery Passage and into the Johnstone Strait, where these powerful fish are staging and feeding aggressively. Right now, we're running catch-and-release Chinook action that'll get your adrenaline pumping. These fish are bold, hard-fighting, and absolutely worth every moment on deck. Our guides are dialing in the sweet spots daily—live herring presentations near current breaks, jigging structure in the deeper channels, and working the edges where baitfish congregate.

Lingcod Bonus Action

With Lingcod now in season (opened May 1st), we're positioning ourselves for genuine double-header days. Nothing beats the thrill of trading from a Chinook hookup into a solid Lingcod bite. These aggressive feeders are holding tight to rocky structure, and our guides know exactly where to find them. Expect stellar action on both species this week and throughout May.

What to Expect This Week

Conditions are ideal: calm seas, light winds, and predictable tidal exchanges mean we're maximizing bottom time and presentation accuracy. Guests can expect full-day excitement targeting premium Spring Chinook on catch-and-release, with excellent odds of Lingcod encounters. Bring your A-game and prepare for arm-pumping battles—these Campbell River bruisers don't disappoint.

July 15th marks the Spring Chinook retention opener, so make your bookings now to experience the catch-and-release magic while building your skills for trophy season ahead. The fishing window is wide open.

Ready to experience world-class fishing in Campbell River? Book your charter trip with Fishing Storie Charters today. Captain Jason and the crew are ready to put you on fish.