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Eight Chinook to the Boat on a Bright Su

august 29, 2026 Campbell River 1 bilde
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A fine morning on Discovery Passage. Captain Bruce ran the 4-hour introductory trip aboard the 17' Boston Whaler Montauk with James, visiting from Mississippi for his first Pacific salmon. Conditions were about as good as they get for late August. Air temp of 16°C, a light NNW breeze at just 6 knots, and clean 10 km visibility under a few high clouds. The marine forecast held with seas one metre or less — a gentle chop, comfortable water all morning. Sunrise at 6:31 AM gave us that soft light off the passage. We worked the green can, letting the morning ebb push bait through. Trolling Tomic plugs on the downriggers at 80 to 120 feet, we put eight Chinook to the boat over four hours. Seven released clean under the summer slot rules, and one chrome bright keeper in the 12 to 14 lb range for the box. Every fish came up bright and pulled hard. The timing helped. A Full Moon put the solunar forecast at Excellent, and the early feeding window lined right up with our first passes. For a first-timer, James picked it up fast and had the grin to prove it. The Montauk is nimble and perfect for one or two anglers — a classic open boat that gets you right on the fish. We depart Coast Marina A Dock with free parking at the south end of Tyee Plaza. Three trips daily at 6am, 11am, and 4pm. September 1 opens the Tyee season with a shot at bigger fish. Spots are filling fast for the fall run. Book at **hidden content**
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Campbell-river, British Columbia, Canada
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At Fishing Storie Charters, we are proud to be recognized as the best fishing charter in Campbell River, British Columbia. Our award-winning charters have earned both the 2025 and 2026 Fishing Booker Angler’s Choice Award and the 2025 Campbell River...

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