7 Fish to the Boat on Discovery Passage

Some days on the water remind you exactly why you made the trip. Thursday morning on Discovery Passage was one of those days. Captain Bruce headed out of Coast Marina on the 17' Boston Whaler Montauk under overcast skies with the air sitting at 12°C and a light southwest wind barely ruffling the surface. Seas were 1 metre or less — comfortable, calm, and perfect for working the main channel between Vancouver Island and Quadra Island. Trolling spoons through the warm 15.2°C water, the morning produced 6 Chinook released and 1 hatchery Coho kept for the barbecue. The Coho went home chrome bright and in great shape. The released Chinook went back healthy — conservation-minded fishing at its best. The approach of the 8:57 AM slack at Seymour Narrows helped concentrate the morning bite, with the minor solunar feeding window between 9 and 10 AM adding a productive edge to the action. Today's guest was Christine, visiting from Calgary on her very first saltwater charter. Seven fish to the boat on a 4-hour introductory trip — that's a first-timer experience worth talking about back home. The look on Christine's face when that Coho came to the net? That's the whole story. The Boston Whaler Montauk is purpose-built for exactly this kind of fishing — nimble enough to target specific spots in Discovery Passage, stable enough to fish comfortably in the morning chop. Two-person trips on this vessel are intimate and focused, with Captain Bruce's veteran local knowledge guiding every move. June is shaping up beautifully. Water temps are warm, fish are active, and the days are long — sunrise at 5:14 AM gives you a serious head start. We offer three departures daily: 6 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM, with free parking at Tyee Plaza. Spots are filling fast for June and July. Book your Discovery Passage adventure at **hidden content**