Chrome 17lb Chinook on a Flat Calm Tyee

Two first-timers from New Orleans got the full Campbell River welcome this morning. Kirk and Shu had never salmon fished before, and by the time we ran back to the dock they had a chrome 15-pounder in the box and were already asking about next year. Conditions were kind. Overcast skies, 12°C, and a light NW breeze at 2 knots kept the water calm — one metre or less across Discovery Passage. Good visibility, no fog, and easy, comfortable fishing for two newcomers finding their sea legs. We stayed off Seymour Narrows while it ebbed and worked the red can instead, trolling 603 Tomic plugs on the downriggers between 80 and 120 feet. Water temp was a warm 16°C, so the Chinook were up and eating. We landed a bunch — 6 released and 2 kept — with that 15-pounder the standout. Most fish this time of year run 12 to 16 lbs, with a genuine shot at a trophy 30-plus pounder. September is Tyee season, so there's no size limit and you can keep the big ones. We fished from the 27' Boston Whaler Conquest — heated cabin, private washroom, Starlink WiFi, and room for up to 4 guests. All gear provided, no experience needed. If Kirk and Shu can go from never-fished to first Chinook in one morning, so can you. Tyee season spots are filling fast for late September. Book at **hidden content**

There's fishing, and then there's watching a grandfather, a father, and a son land salmon side by side for the first time. That was this morning aboard the Boston Whaler Conquest. David, Mike, and Mo came up from Washington State for their first day on the water in Campbell River together — three generations, one charter. Captain Jason had them off Coast Marina A Dock at first light and pointed south to the historic Tyee grounds off Cape Mudge. Conditions were kind. Overcast skies, 13°C, and just a whisper of NNW wind at 3 knots. Discovery Passage delivered flat calm to light chop, comfortable running all morning. That soft grey overcast light is exactly what salmon like. We trolled hoochies behind flashers with downriggers set at 180 feet, and the bite ran steady on the tail of the morning ebb after the 6:54 AM slack at Seymour Narrows. Six salmon in the box, eight released, with the best Chinook hitting 14 lbs — chrome bright and right in the Tyee-season pocket. Coho joined the party too, silver and full of fight. The Conquest offers a heated cabin, private washroom, Starlink WiFi, and room for up to four — perfect for family trips like this one. September is Tyee season, and spots are filling fast. Book your charter at **hidden content**

A bluebird Sunday on Discovery Passage, and a full-day salmon charter that delivered. Captain Jason ran the 27' Boston Whaler Conquest out to Grant's Reef with a crew of five from Winnipeg — a father and son among them, and first-timers on our water. What a way to spend a day with Dad. Conditions were about as good as September gives you. Air temp 16°C, light ESE wind at just 2 knots, scattered clouds and 10km visibility. Flat calm seas, a metre or less, and warm water at 16.5°C had the fish active and feeding. We trolled Tomic 602 plugs 80 to 120 feet down at 2.5 knots. The morning tide did the rest — Seymour Narrows slack before ebb at 8:13 AM, with the building flood pushing bait through the passage. The bite ran hot. Chinook and Coho both, chrome bright and mostly 12-16 lb feeders, with the best fish of the day going 17 pounds. Solunar forecast rated good, and the fish agreed. The Boston Whaler Conquest is built for days like this — heated cabin, private washroom, Starlink WiFi, and room for a group up to four. Ian, Chris, Marshall, Chris and Rick got the full Campbell River Tyee season experience. September is prime time. No slot limit now, so there's a real shot at a trophy Chinook. Spots are filling fast. Book at **hidden content**