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.
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TD Coastal Adventures โ€“ Campbell River

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(29 reviews)
Campbell River
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $304

Fishing Reports

โ€œHot Coho Action at 150 โ€” Go Bananas St
โ€œHot Coho Action at 150 โ€” Go Bananas St
Jul 1, 2025 Campbell River
Fishing Report โ€“ July 1st Location: The Hump, Campbell River Depth: 255 ft Lure: Go Bananas Spoon Target Depth: 150 ft This morningโ€™s trip delivered steady action and smiling faces! We were fishing the Hump in 255 feet of water, working gear at 150 feet, where a swarm of Coho lit up the sonar. Most of the activity came from wild and hatchery Coho, with a few powerful Chinooks crashing the party and giving us a workout before being released. The Go Bananas spoon was the clear winner today โ€” flashing, dancing, and getting crushed on the troll. โœ… We kept a few fresh hatchery Coho for the BBQ and released all wilds with care. ? The fish are in, the bite is on, and July charters are filling up fast. Message Captain Dan to book your trip before itโ€™s too late. TD Coastal Adventures Campbell River, BC #FishingReport #CampbellRiver #GoBananasSpoon #CohoBite #FishBC #TDCoastalAdventures #TightLinesBC #BackOnTheHump
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July Fishing Forecast for Campbell River
July Fishing Forecast for Campbell River
Jun 26, 2025 Campbell River
July fishing forecast predicts a chookie mayhem, coho fireworks, and pink salmon on the way! Campbell River is ? right now. The salmon bite is full throttle, and this month is shaping up to be one of the best weโ€™ve seen in years. Hereโ€™s what weโ€™re catching at TD Coastal Adventures: ? Chinook (King) โ€“ 15โ€“25 lbs and hitting deep! Tyee-class fish showing up daily. Spoons and anchovy rigs are dialed in at 130โ€“180 ft. ? Coho (Silver) โ€“ First hatchery fish have arrived and theyโ€™re wild! Fast, aggressive, and crushing gear. Doubles and triples are happening when you find the schools. ? Lingcod & Rockfish โ€“ Bottom fishing is solid on the reefs when the tides play nice. Vertical jigs and bait combos are putting meat in the box. ? Halibut โ€“ Surprise slabs showing up on our full-day combos. Always a welcome bonus! ? COMING SOON: BIG PINK SALMON RETURN Late July will bring waves of pinks โ€” aggressive, fast-paced action perfect for light tackle and family fun. Forecasts show a strong return this year, so get ready for bent rods and big smiles. ? Weโ€™re fishing productive lanes off Mitlenatch Island, Cape Mudge, and the Green Can drift zones. We follow the bait and the birds โ€” because thatโ€™s where the action is. ? Captain Danโ€™s Tip: โ€œFish deep, fish bold. July rewards the ones who adapt fast and stay in the zone. If youโ€™re not marking bait, move โ€” the bite is there if you find it.โ€ ? Prime spots are filling fast. ? Weekends: Almost gone ? Weekdays: Morning departures still open ?๏ธ All charters launch from Dock D โ€“ Discovery Marina โœ… 3, 5 & 8-hour trips โœ… All gear, bait, and fish care included โœ… Great for first-timers, hardcore anglers & families โธป ? AUGUST TEASER โ€“ THE FEEDING FRENZY BUILDS August brings stacked schools of Coho, stronger pink numbers, and the arrival of big, late-run Chinook. Itโ€™s when things go from hotโ€ฆ to ? full-on fire. If July is the warm-up, August is the main event. ? Expect faster action, more variety, and a real chance at your bucket list Chinook in calm summer seas. ? This is your time to get on the water. โธป ? Book now through Fishbooker or message Captain Dan direct. The tides are right. The fish are here. Letโ€™s go. ? TD COASTAL ADVENTURES โ€“ WHERE SALMON LEGENDS BEGIN
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June Coho Fishing Is On Fire!!!
June Coho Fishing Is On Fire!!!
Jun 12, 2025 Campbell River
? FISHING REPORT โ€“ TD Coastal Adventures ?? Date: June 11 ? COHO OPENED JUNE 1st! ? You can now retain 2 hatchery coho per person, per day โ€” and theyโ€™re here in solid numbers! Weโ€™ve been hooking into silver bullets at 60 feet, especially around the mid-hump and out on the Flats by the green can. Hot action, chrome fish, and some days are lighting up like itโ€™s August. ? Hatchery ID Tip: Look for a missing adipose fin โ€” thatโ€™s the tiny fin between the dorsal and tail. If itโ€™s gone, youโ€™re good to keep it. Wilds go back, hatchery fish come home with you. ? Why Your Fish Tastes Better With Us At TD Coastal, we donโ€™t toss fish on dry ice or into warm bins. We use a cold salt ice slurry โ€” a pro-level method that flash-chills your fish down to just below freezing in minutes. That means: โœ”๏ธ No mushy flesh โœ”๏ธ No blood pool around the belly โœ”๏ธ Sushi-grade quality for your BBQ or smoker โœ”๏ธ A serious upgrade from the โ€œcooler with ice cubesโ€ approach We bleed and slurry immediately โ€” because we respect the fish, and we want your catch to be the best youโ€™ve ever tasted. ? Ready to get on the water? Spots are filling up quick โ€” June tides are sweet, and the bite is on now. ? Book today before the window passes. Letโ€™s hook into chrome and keep it cold the right way. See you on deck, โ€“ Captain Dan Old school grit. Cold salt brine. Damn good fishing.
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Toba Inlet โ€“ May 5th Big Chinooks Are He
Toba Inlet โ€“ May 5th Big Chinooks Are He
May 11, 2025 Campbell River
Coastal Adventures โ€“ Fishing Report Captain Dan Reporting Toba Inlet exploded this tripโ€”no other way to say it. We fished the flood tide behind Second Island at 110 feet, and it was like throwing gas on a fire. Chinook salmon were stacked and on the hunt. Rods doubled, reels screamed, and we hit multiple double headers that had the boat rocking and the adrenaline pumping. These werenโ€™t cookie-cutter fishโ€”15 to 25-pound bruisers, chrome-bright and savage. One after another, they hit like freight trains and fought like warriors. Every angler on board was into fish, and the energy was electric. Toba isnโ€™t just a fisheryโ€”itโ€™s an experience. Towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and that raw, untouched magic of the BC coast. Itโ€™s where nature shows offโ€”and the fish show up. But listen closeโ€”this special Toba Charter is limited. No fixed dates, no open calendarโ€”just a few prime spots left while Chinook retention is legal and the bite is red-hot. Once theyโ€™re gone, theyโ€™re gone. No second chances. Book now. This is where the giants runโ€”and theyโ€™re running right now. TD Coastal Adventures Captain Dan Shea Wild fish. Wild places. Lifetime memories
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Lingcod Season Opens May 1st โ€” and Capta
Lingcod Season Opens May 1st โ€” and Capta
Apr 26, 2025 Campbell River
Big Fish. Big Flavor. Big Fun. Letโ€™s Go! Lingcod Season Opens May 1st โ€” and Captain Dan is Ready to Roll! The coast is calling and the monsters are waiting. Lingcod season kicks off May 1st, and Captain Dan is heading deep into the rocky haunts where the big ones live โ€” savage, wild, and ready to fight. Special Launch Offer: Book a 5-hour trip and Captain Dan will add a 6th hour โ€” free. Thatโ€™s an extra hour on the hunt โ€” a $150 value โ€” just because real adventures shouldnโ€™t be rushed. Weโ€™re talking bent rods, wide grins, salt spray in the air, and the kind of battle stories youโ€™ll still be telling years from now. And if youโ€™re lucky (and polite), Captain Dan might even cook you his legendary Pan-Seared Tomato Basil Lingcod โ€” fresh from the sea, kissed by fire, and cooked with love the old-fashioned way. This is the season of bold moves, deep water, and wild hearts. Catch the fish. Earn the feast. Live the story. Adventure. Battle. Victory. Maybe Lunch. Spots are limited โ€” and the fish are hungry. Book your Lingcod trip today and step into the kind of adventure most people only dream about. Captain Danโ€™s Pan-Seared Tomato Basil Lingcod Fresh lingcod fillets (caught by you, if youโ€™re doing it right) Sea salt and cracked black pepper Olive oil Fresh basil leaves Cherry tomatoes, halved Garlic, minced A splash of dry white wine A squeeze of fresh lemon How to cook it: Season your fillets with salt and pepper like you mean it. Heat a skillet with olive oil until itโ€™s good and hot. Sear the fillets until golden brown on both sides โ€” crisp outside, tender inside. Toss in the garlic and cherry tomatoes โ€” let them sizzle and fill the air with pure magic. Add a splash of white wine and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Scatter fresh basil over the top and let it all simmer until the fish flakes perfectly. Cooked fast. Cooked fresh. Always cooked with love. Best served hot, with cold drinks, great company, and a grin you canโ€™t wipe off
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Ling Cod opens May 1
Ling Cod opens May 1
Apr 16, 2025 Campbell River
LING COD OPENS MAY 1ST The Captainโ€™s Secret Hole Awaitsโ€ฆ You didnโ€™t hear it from meโ€”but Captain Dan is opening the vault. For a limited number of trips only, heโ€™s taking a select few to his secret ling cod holeโ€”a place whispered about on the docks but rarely seen by outsiders. 5 Hours for the Price of 4 Thatโ€™s a FREE HOUR on the water. A $150 bonusโ€”just for booking early. This ainโ€™t your average bottom bounce. This is a shot at giant lings (aka โ€œbucketheadsโ€), brutal takedowns, and the kind of stories that only come from fishing with the man who knows where they live. Spots are limited. The hole is real. And the fish are waiting. Message now to reserve. Because once the word gets outโ€”itโ€™s game over. #LingCodSeason #BucketheadsAreBack #CaptainKnows #SecretHoleTrips #TDCoastalAdventures #CampbellRiverFishing #SaltyAndSavage #FishWithTheBest #BookNowFishHard โš“๏ธ??
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Camilla D.
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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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Lisa U.
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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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Samuel V.
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Fantastic Canada Day Fishing

VERIFIED   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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Mark M.
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Dinner is served!

VERIFIED   NEW  Big Fish Sunset Family Fun Charter on July 19, 2025
Fantastic fishing trip with calm weather and even though the bait fish were hard to find we caught a 25lb, 15lb Chinook, 2...
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Marty F.
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Very Enjoyable Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Five Hour Charter on July 19, 2025
Capt. Dan is a Pro as is his Deckhand, Tom. We hooked lots of Spring Salmon and a few Coho. Had a great time, and took home...
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