What You'll See Aboard This Week: Coho Stacked Inshore

Step Aboard and See It for Yourself

If you've been thinking about getting out on the water, this is the week to do it. Guests climbing aboard with Fishing Storie Charters right now are stepping into the thick of the fall salmon season here in Campbell River — and the inshore spots along Discovery Passage are absolutely stacked. The Coho run has hit its peak, and that means fast action, bent rods, and the kind of mornings that keep people coming back year after year.

Current Conditions

Early October brings classic coastal fall weather to Discovery Passage — expect cool temperatures hovering in the single digits, plenty of overcast skies, and the occasional drizzle rolling through. There's often a breeze with some chop to deal with, so dress in layers and bring your rain gear. This is fall fishing on the BC coast, and those willing to handle a little weather are rewarded with some of the most spectacular salmon action of the entire year.

What's Running and Why

Coho are the headline right now, running a solid 10 to 15 lbs and feeding hard as they push through on their fall migration. These fish are aggressive, acrobatic, and they're holding tight to the inshore shorelines — exactly where we want them. Alongside the Coho, Chum Salmon are also at peak, giving guests a real shot at a mixed bag. Both species are stacking up in the Passage, making for busy, productive days on the water.

Technique Hints

For the Coho, work the shallow stuff — bucktail flies skated near the surface draw explosive strikes, while green and glow spoons run down at 30 to 40 feet will keep the rods bouncing. The Chum respond well to slower presentations and brighter colors. Our guides stay dialed in to the tide, timing the flood for the best windows, and we'll put you right on the biting fish.

What Guests Can Expect This Week

Expect steady action with real potential for multiple hookups, stunning fall scenery around Discovery Passage and toward Johnstone Strait, and a crew that knows how to make the most of peak season. This is textbook fall fishing in Campbell River — the fish are here, the spots are loaded, and the window is wide open.

Book Your Spot

Peak Coho and Chum don't last forever. If you want to feel a chrome Coho scream line off your reel this fall, now's the time to get aboard. Reach out to Fishing Storie Charters and lock in your date before this run winds down.

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.