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July Fishing Forecast for Campbell River
July Fishing Forecast for Campbell River
June 26, 2025
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!!!
June 12, 2025
? 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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What anglers said about fishing in Quadra Island

We were able to keep larger fish as we went on Sept 2nd. The rules changed on Sept 1. Fishing was not as rampant, but still doable.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We were able to keep larger fish as we went on Sept 2nd. The rules changed on Sept 1. Fishing was not as rampant, but still doable.
Cliff's Chinook Charters
Cliff's Chinook Charters
Consider waiting a couple more days if you are in late August. The limits increase in September.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Consider waiting a couple more days if you are in late August. The limits increase in September.
Campbell River Fishing Guide
Campbell River Fishing Guide
Check what is biting and what is in season before you go. We had to release a big chinook but Sept 1st we could have keep it. We got lucky and were in the short window to keep Sockeye
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Check what is biting and what is in season before you go. We had to release a big chinook but Sept 1st we could have keep it. We got lucky and were in the short window to keep Sockeye
TD Coastal Adventures
TD Coastal Adventures
Great fishing! You have to run out a little far to get to the spot, but worth it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great fishing! You have to run out a little far to get to the spot, but worth it.
TD Coastal Adventures
TD Coastal Adventures
The captain admitted that the fishing is better prior to October but we had plenty of action.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The captain admitted that the fishing is better prior to October but we had plenty of action.
Northwest Saltwater Adventures
Northwest Saltwater Adventures
Go with Royce and Kelly at Northwest Saltwater Adventure Charters!! They know all the good spots, and their boat and equipment are top notch!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with Royce and Kelly at Northwest Saltwater Adventure Charters!! They know all the good spots, and their boat and equipment are top notch!
Northwest Saltwater Adventures
Northwest Saltwater Adventures Stanwood, WA
Fishing in May is a bit slower than July or August but it is not crowded. The pace of life is slower and the crowds are smaller which is what we wanted. We did not expect to Catch a large amount of fish but wanted the experience of fishing for salmon and being on the spring waters. Chris was a great guide and nice person to meet and fish with in the future. Had a good day and look forward to many meals from our salmon in the summer months ahead!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fishing in May is a bit slower than July or August but it is not crowded. The pace of life is slower and the crowds are smaller which is what we wanted. We did not expect to Catch a large amount of fish but wanted the experience of fishing for salmon and being on the spring waters. Chris was a great guide and nice person to meet and fish with in the future. Had a good day and look forward to many meals from our salmon in the summer months ahead!
Crabby's Fishing Charters
Crabby's Fishing Charters Kalispell, MT