Quadra Shorelines Are Firing: Coho Stack the Drizzle Flood
Coho are peaking along Quadra Island shorelines and Discovery Passage seams on a glassy, drizzly flood — with chum and late Chinook in the mix.
Where the Fish Are Holding Today
Good morning from Campbell River. It's a soft, wet one out here — 10°C with a steady drizzle and a light west wind at just 8 km/h. That translates to glassy, forgiving water with wave heights barely nudging 0.2m. We're working the morning slack rolling into the flood, and if you know where to point the bow, this is exactly the kind of day coho reward you for showing up.
The story right now is location, location, location. The Quadra Island shorelines are firing — coho are pinned tight to those rocky edges chasing bait, and the calm surface makes them easy to spot when they slash on top. Discovery Passage is holding strong too, with fish stacking along the current seams as the flood builds. If the shoreline bite slows, we slide out to the tide lines in the Passage and keep the rods bent.
What's Running and Why
Coho are the main event and they are absolutely peaking. We're seeing aggressive, big-shouldered fish in the 10–15 lb range, and these are the ones that love to eat off the surface. Chum salmon are pushing in fresh now, adding real muscle to the fight, and there are still late Chinook lurking for anyone who wants a shot at a chrome bruiser. It's a proper mixed bag this week.
Technique for Today
On a flat, drizzly day like this, don't overlook the top of the water column. Bucktail flies skimmed across the surface are deadly for aggressive coho — the takes are explosive. When they want it deeper, green spoons run around 40 feet keep producing. Work the Quadra shorelines and the Discovery Passage current lines on the building flood, and stay ready to switch presentations as the tide moves the bait around.
What to Expect This Week
With coho at their peak, chum arriving, and late Chinook still in the mix, the fishing should stay red-hot through the coming days. The forecast of calm water and light winds only stacks the odds in our favour. Mornings on the slack-to-flood window are your best bet, but these coho are eating all day when the bite's on.
Boats are filling fast during this peak stretch, and days like today don't come around often. Grab your rain gear, bring your smile, and let's put some chrome in the box. Book your seat with Fishing Storie Charters and get in on the action while the coho are biting.
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