Captain
Dan S

Member since August 2023 Campbell River, Canada
Background
As an avid angler with a lifetime dedicated to fishing on Vancouver Island, guided by the wisdom of my legendary brother—an experienced fish guide—I'm excited to invite you to discover my cherished fishing spots. Come join me for an unforgettable adventure in Campbell River, the Salmon Capital of the World. With my expertise and our shared passion, your angling experience is bound to be truly exceptional. ?โœจ
Techniques
Experience the epitome of successful fishing with my preferred method – utilizing down riggers paired with carefully chosen stuffed hootchies. This winning combination has consistently proven its effectiveness in my charters, ensuring a thrilling and rewarding angling experience for every adventure.

Hey, I'm Captain Dan S

Campbell River, Canada
Background
As an avid angler with a lifetime dedicated to fishing on Vancouver Island, guided by the wisdom of my legendary brother—an experienced fish guide—I'm excited to invite you to discover my cherished fishing spots. Come join me for an unforgettable adventure in Campbell River, the Salmon Capital of the World. With my expertise and our shared passion, your angling experience is bound to be truly exceptional. ?โœจ
Techniques
Experience the epitome of successful fishing with my preferred method – utilizing down riggers paired with carefully chosen stuffed hootchies. This winning combination has consistently proven its effectiveness in my charters, ensuring a thrilling and rewarding angling experience for every adventure.
Our Team
Dan S.
Captain
Tom S.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(27 reviews)
Campbell River
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $305

Fishing Reports

July 15 th Chinnok Open Dan for Retentio
July 15 th Chinnok Open Dan for Retentio
Jul 16, 2025 Campbell River
? TD Coastal Adventures โ€“ Fishing Report ? The Hump โ€“ Lower Section, Campbell River BC ?๏ธ July 15, 2025 ? Target Species: Chinook Salmon ? Lure: Custom No Bananas Spoon ? Depth: 195 ft ? Zone: The Fish Highway โธป Report: The Fish Highway was firing today off the lower section of The Hump, and two seasoned guests โ€” Oleg and Igor from Toronto โ€” made it count in true TD Coastal fashion. Both Chinook strikes came on a custom โ€œNo Bananasโ€ spoon running deep at 195 ft, dialed in tight just above the shelf. These were classic Campbell River fish โ€” aggressive, thick-bodied, and built for battle. Igor was up first, locking into a deep-running slab that gave him a full 20-minute slugfest before surfacing. After an epic fight, he chose to release the Chinook with full respect โ€” a true West Coast moment. Oleg followed with a war of his own. Four hard runs and deep dives later, he brought his fish to the boat clean, calm, and earned. Both strikes hit within the same hour โ€” clear sign that the Chinook are staging deep and tight on the bait lanes. The key takeaway today? ? Fish deep. Troll slow. Stay on the seam. And if youโ€™ve got a No Bananas spoon โ€” use it. If not, book with Captain Dan and Iโ€™ll bring one. โธป Current Notes: โ€ข Bait balls showing tight to bottom in 180โ€“210 ft โ€ข Best bite time: 7:30โ€“9:15 AM โ€ข Tide swing: Moderate flood tide โ€ข Water clarity: Good โ€ข Wildlife seen: Eagles, porpoises, and one curious seal โธป Captainโ€™s Note: โ€œThis wasnโ€™t just a good day โ€” it was a day the sea remembers. Oleg and Igor brought patience, power, and respect. Thatโ€™s what Chinook fishing on the coast is all about.โ€ โ€” ? Now Booking: Chinook runs continue strong through late July. ? Sunset Big Fish, Morning Missions, and Salmon & Seals charters available. ? **hidden content** |
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July 15 th Chinnok Open Dan for Retentio
July 15 th Chinnok Open Dan for Retentio
Jul 16, 2025 Campbell River
? TD Coastal Adventures โ€“ Fishing Report ? The Hump โ€“ Lower Section, Campbell River BC ?๏ธ July 15, 2025 ? Target Species: Chinook Salmon ? Lure: Custom No Bananas Spoon ? Depth: 195 ft ? Zone: The Fish Highway โธป Report: The Fish Highway was firing today off the lower section of The Hump, and two seasoned guests โ€” Oleg and Igor from Toronto โ€” made it count in true TD Coastal fashion. Both Chinook strikes came on a custom โ€œNo Bananasโ€ spoon running deep at 195 ft, dialed in tight just above the shelf. These were classic Campbell River fish โ€” aggressive, thick-bodied, and built for battle. Igor was up first, locking into a deep-running slab that gave him a full 20-minute slugfest before surfacing. After an epic fight, he chose to release the Chinook with full respect โ€” a true West Coast moment. Oleg followed with a war of his own. Four hard runs and deep dives later, he brought his fish to the boat clean, calm, and earned. Both strikes hit within the same hour โ€” clear sign that the Chinook are staging deep and tight on the bait lanes. The key takeaway today? ? Fish deep. Troll slow. Stay on the seam. And if youโ€™ve got a No Bananas spoon โ€” use it. If not, book with Captain Dan and Iโ€™ll bring one. โธป Current Notes: โ€ข Bait balls showing tight to bottom in 180โ€“210 ft โ€ข Best bite time: 7:30โ€“9:15 AM โ€ข Tide swing: Moderate flood tide โ€ข Water clarity: Good โ€ข Wildlife seen: Eagles, porpoises, and one curious seal โธป Captainโ€™s Note: โ€œThis wasnโ€™t just a good day โ€” it was a day the sea remembers. Oleg and Igor brought patience, power, and respect. Thatโ€™s what Chinook fishing on the coast is all about.โ€ โ€” ? Now Booking: Chinook runs continue strong through late July. ? Sunset Big Fish, Morning Missions, and Salmon & Seals charters available. ? **hidden content** |
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
71%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Camilla D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Picture perfect day!

VERIFIED   Toba Inlet - Legends Salmon Charter on February 14, 2025
What a day! My dad and I went out on a 4hr expedition and had the most beautiful day. Dan and Tom were so great, both worked...
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Samuel V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Canada Day Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Fish Sunset Charter on July 1, 2025
Tom and Dan made our fishing experience one we wonโ€™t forget in a hurry. It was a gorgeous day on the water, Tom and Dan were...
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Lisa U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Once In a Lifetime

VERIFIED   Half Day Five Hour Charter on September 12, 2024
Captains Dan and Tom ensured we had a salmon fishing experience of a lifetime!ย  They are so experienced and knowledgeable...
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Lindsey G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing first time out with our boys!

VERIFIED   Big Fish Sunset Charter on July 31, 2024
Our boys, 11 & 12 yrs, have recently discovered a love for fishing. Since we were planning to be on the island for a few days...
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Trevor K.
Excellent
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Experience:
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VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Five Hour Charter on July 2, 2025
Capt Dan and his brother Tom are amazing and definitely know where the fish are.ย  We had a fish on the hook with only 1 minute...
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