Aboard This Morning: Glassy Water, Zero Wind, Coho on Top
Glassy water, zero wind and 11°C set the stage as peaking coho crash surface spoons, with chum and late Chinook rounding out the day.
What You'll See When You Step Aboard
Picture this: it's 11°C, the sky is dead clear, and Discovery Passage is laid out flat as glass in front of you — we're looking at N winds sitting at a perfect 0 km/h with wave height barely nudging 0.1m. This is the kind of morning that makes guests stop and just take it all in before the first rod even goes out. We're running off morning slack into the flood, which is exactly when the bite switches on.
Coho Are Peaking Right Now
The star of the show this week is coho, and they are absolutely dialed in. We're seeing fish in the 10–15 lb range, and they're aggressive — the kind of coho that crash a surface spoon or fly and put a real bend in your rod. When the water is this calm, you'll actually watch them boil and slash at the gear on top. It's some of the most visual, heart-pounding salmon fishing we get all season, and right now it's at full peak.
Chum and Late Chinook in the Mix
Coho aren't the only game in town. Chum salmon are pushing into the system, adding some serious muscle to the day, and there are still late Chinook holding around Campbell River and the mouth of the Passage. That means guests get variety — one moment you're working the surface for coho, the next you've got a chum bulldogging you deep or a Chinook grabbing hold.
Technique for the Flood
On a morning like this, spoons and surface flies are the ticket for coho. Keep the presentation lively — these fish love the chase. As the flood builds through Discovery Passage and toward Johnstone Strait, we'll adjust depth for the Chinook and chum working the tide lines. Flat, calm conditions mean easy running between spots and comfortable time on the water for everyone aboard.
Book Your Seat This Week
This is prime time. Calm seas, clear skies, peaking coho, and supporting runs of chum and late Chinook — it doesn't line up much better than this. Whether you're a seasoned angler or bringing the family for a first taste of West Coast salmon, this week delivers. Give us a call and let's get you on the water while the coho are firing.
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.
