Discovery Passage Holds the Coho: Spoons Score on a Calm Flood

Where the Fish Are Holding Today

Good morning from Campbell River. The story today is all about location, and right now Discovery Passage is the place to be. Coho are stacking along the current seams and back eddies where bait gets pinned on the tide, and that's exactly where we're pointing the bow this morning. As we work off Quadra Island shorelines and the deeper edges of the Passage, we're finding aggressive fish that won't leave a well-worked spoon alone.

Conditions on the Water

It's a comfortable day out there. We've got 10°C air temps, partly cloudy skies, and a light NW wind at just 7 km/h keeping things civil. Wave height is essentially flat at 0.0m, so the ride out is glassy and easy on everyone aboard. We're transitioning from morning slack into the flood, and that rising water is the trigger — the tide change gets bait moving and the coho fire up right along with it.

What's Running and Why

Coho are the headline act and they're at full peak, with plenty of fish in that 10–15 lb range. These are hard-charging, chrome-bright salmon that love to hunt near the surface, which makes them a blast on lighter gear. Chum salmon are showing up in numbers now too, adding another dimension to the day, and there are still late Chinook holding in the system for anyone hoping to tangle with a bigger fish. The variety this week is fantastic.

Technique Hints

Coho are suckers for flash and speed. Surface flies and spoons are producing best right now — keep your gear moving and don't be afraid to run a little shallower than you would for Chinook. Work the tide lines and current seams in Discovery Passage where bait concentrates, and be ready for savage takes. For the chum and late Chinook, slow things down and fish a touch deeper along the drop-offs.

What to Expect This Week

With coho peaking and calm conditions in the forecast, this is prime time. Expect active fishing, bright fish, and the kind of surface bites that get everyone hollering. The Passage and Johnstone Strait approaches are both fishing well, giving us options to chase the bite wherever it's strongest on a given tide.

Come Fish With Us

Days like this don't last forever — the coho peak is happening right now and the boats are filling fast. Grab your spot and let's put some chrome in the box. Book your Campbell River adventure with Fishing Storie Charters today.

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