FSC Daily Fishing Report - Thursday, June 4, 2026

Christine had never held a saltwater fishing rod before Thursday morning. By 9 AM she was standing in a 17' Boston Whaler Montauk on Discovery Passage, one chrome bright hatchery Coho in the cooler and six Chinook released behind her. That's Campbell River fishing doing what it does.

Conditions on the Water: June 4, 2026

Morning departure from Coast Marina with air temperature sitting at 12°C — cool enough to feel alive, warm enough to fish comfortably in a good layer. Southwest winds were light at 5 km/h with occasional gusts to 11, and visibility was a clear 10 kilometres under full overcast skies. No fog, no rain. The marine forecast for Discovery Passage called for southeast winds 5 to 15 knots with seas of 1 metre or less, and the channel delivered exactly that — manageable chop, comfortable ride, fishable from the first minute.

The tides were in our favour. A low tide at 4:28 AM gave way to a modest high by 6:30 AM, and the Seymour Narrows current was running flood at 6.3 knots as the morning built toward the 8:57 AM slack before ebb. That approaching slack window — one of the most reliable bite triggers in Discovery Passage — helped concentrate bait and brought the fish in range. Surface water temperature measured 15.2°C, warm for early June, pushing fish into the shallower column and making trolling hardware an effective choice.

The Catch: Spoons, Slack Tide, and a First-Timer from Calgary

Captain Bruce ran trolling spoons through the main Discovery Passage channel — the flashy metallic action in warm, clear water is a summer standard that gets results. Working the channel between Vancouver Island and Quadra Island, the morning produced seven fish to the boat: six Chinook released strong to keep the run healthy, and one bright hatchery Coho retained for the barbecue. The best fish of the day came in at 5 lbs — a clean, chrome fish in excellent condition. The minor solunar feeding window between 9:03 and 10:03 AM, aligned with the approach of the Narrows slack, gave the bite a natural peak to work with. For Christine — first time, every fish a new experience — the rod bends kept coming at just the right pace.

What's Running in June on Discovery Passage

June on Discovery Passage is a transition month — feeder Chinook are present year-round in the 12–16 lb range with the occasional shot at a larger fish, and summer Coho are starting to show as water temperatures climb. Hatchery Coho are the primary retention target when the run is in, and the 2026 season is off to an encouraging start. DFO Area 13 regulations allow 2 Coho per day when open; always check current Fishery Notices for mark-selective rules before your trip. Chinook slots and retention rules are in effect through the summer — our guides stay current on all regulations so guests fish with confidence. The long June days — sunrise at 5:14 AM, sunset at 9:24 PM — mean the morning bite window is long and unhurried.

Book Your Discovery Passage Trip

Fishing Storie Charters runs three departures daily from Campbell River's Coast Marina A Dock: 6 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM. The 4-hour introductory trip is the perfect entry point for first-timers and experienced anglers alike — Captain Bruce brings decades of local knowledge and the patience to make every trip worthwhile, regardless of experience level. Free parking is available at Tyee Plaza. If June on Discovery Passage sounds like your kind of morning, view our salmon fishing charters and check rates and availability at fishingstoriecharters.com. The fish are in. The water is warm. Come find out what Campbell River fishing is about.

Weather: 12°C air temp (feels like 11°C), overcast skies, SW wind 5 km/h gusting to 11 km/h, visibility 10 km | Water: Light ripples, calm surface, 15.2°C water temperature — warm for early June