Green Spoons at 40 Feet: The Coho Setup Working Today

What's Working on the Water Right Now

Let's cut straight to the gear, because that's what's putting coho in the box this morning. Green and glow spoons run behind a flasher off the downrigger are the ticket, and we're finding the fish holding in the 30 to 50 foot range. Set one rigger at 40 feet and stagger the second shallower around 25 — these coho are aggressive and they'll chase a fast-moving spoon up through the column. If you'd rather keep it simple, surface flies and bucktails trolled quick over the top are drawing savage strikes too. Speed matters: don't be shy about picking up the pace.

Today's Conditions

It's a classic Campbell River September morning out here — 12°C, overcast skies, and a light NW wind at just 8 km/h. The water is essentially flat with wave height around 0.1m, so you're looking at glassy, comfortable conditions all day. We're working the morning slack as it builds into the flood, which is prime timing to have your spread down and moving through Discovery Passage when the tide starts to push.

Why the Coho Are the Story

The coho run is at full peak, and these 10 to 15 pound fish are exactly why anglers make the trip this time of year. They're aggressive, acrobatic, and love the surface game — nothing beats watching a coho crash a bucktail on flat water. Alongside them, chum salmon are arriving in good numbers and adding a hard-pulling bonus to the day, while a few late chinook are still lurking deeper for those willing to drop a line down and work the structure.

What to Expect This Week

With settled weather, light winds, and the coho peaking, this is about as good as the September fishery gets. Discovery Passage and the edges toward Johnstone Strait are holding fish, and the flat conditions mean we can cover water and follow the bite. Expect steady action on coho, the chance at a chum or two, and always the possibility of a late chinook surprise. Bring layers for that morning chill and be ready for fast, visual fishing.

Book Your Seat

The coho won't peak forever, and glassy days like this are made for getting out on the water. If you've been waiting for the right window, this is it. Give us a call and let's get you into some hard-fighting Campbell River salmon before this run winds down.

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