Trophy Chinook Building in Discovery Passage — Opener 12 Days Out

Calm Waters, Big Fish on the Move

Good morning from Campbell River! We're looking at a beautiful day out on the water this Friday, July 3rd. We've got 14°C temps, overcast skies, and a light NE wind at just 4 km/h. The water is glassy calm with wave heights around 0.1m, and we're working the morning slack into the flood tide — prime conditions for putting gear in front of hungry Chinook.

Chinook Running Strong Through Discovery Passage

The star of the show right now is Chinook, and the fishing has been outstanding. We're seeing plenty of fish in the 12-16 lb range moving through Discovery Passage, with trophy-class fish in the 30-35 lb class showing up more and more often as we roll toward Tyee season. There's real electricity in the air right now.

Quick but important reminder: Chinook is catch & release only until July 15. That DFO opener is just 12 days away, and trust me, the anticipation is building. For now, we're releasing these beautiful fish to fight another day — and the action is every bit as thrilling.

Early Coho and Technique Tips

We're also starting to see early Coho move in, which is a great sign of the season ahead. For Chinook, we're running anchovies and spoons at depth, working the tide lines and structure through the Passage. Downriggers set right and a bit of patience on the slack-to-flood transition are producing solid hookups. If you're new to the game, our guides will get you dialed in fast.

What to Expect This Week

With these calm, stable conditions, we're expecting strong catch & release Chinook action to continue right through the week. Every day brings more trophy-class fish into Discovery Passage and the approaches to Johnstone Strait. This is a fantastic time to sharpen your skills, land some monster fish, and get ready for that July 15 retention opener.

Book Your Trip Now

The countdown to the opener is on, and dates are filling fast — especially around July 15. Whether you want in on the current trophy action or want to be on the water the day retention opens, now is the time to lock in your charter. Give us a call and let's get you into some fish!

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.