Campbell River Winter Chinook Salmon Fishing Report - January 25, 2026
Winter Chinook salmon fishing in Campbell River delivers excellent results with multiple catches in the 12-18 lb range from Discovery Passage.
Winter Chinook salmon fishing in Campbell River, BC continues to deliver excellent results. Today's guided fishing charter out of Discovery Harbour Marina produced multiple Chinook salmon for our guests fishing the waters of Discovery Passage.
Conditions were ideal for salmon fishing on Vancouver Island's east coast - calm seas with overcast skies kept fish active in the 180-260 foot depth range. We ran Tomic plugs through the productive waters near Cape Mudge and lower Quadra Island, connecting with Chinook in the 12-18 lb class.
The morning tide change produced the best action, which is typical for winter Chinook fishing in the Campbell River area. Water temperatures around 8๏ฟฝC are keeping resident Chinook salmon feeding actively in Discovery Passage.
Campbell River - the Salmon Capital of the World - offers outstanding winter fishing opportunities with fewer boats and hungry fish. Book your Campbell River salmon fishing charter today.
Location: Discovery Passage | Species: Chinook Salmon | Technique: Trolling Tomic plugs at 180-260ft | Water Temp: 8๏ฟฝC
