Six Chinook Released, Coho in the Box —

Captain Bruce had a strong morning out of Campbell River on June 6th, working the historic Cape Mudge grounds off the southern tip of Quadra Island aboard the 17' Boston Whaler Montauk. Conditions were textbook early summer — 14°C air temperature, northwest winds at a gentle 6 km/h, overcast skies with no rain, and seas at 1 metre or less across Discovery Passage. The grey light that marine anglers know and love. Visibility held at 10 km throughout. The morning's low tide at 6:30 AM transitioned into the day's tidal rhythm, with the key slack before ebb arriving at 10:01 AM at Seymour Narrows. Captain Bruce positioned at Cape Mudge to intercept the tide change — and the fish responded. Six Chinook salmon were hooked, fought hard, and released in excellent condition. The Army truck hoochie pattern behind flashers did the work in the 80-150 foot depth range where summer feeders are holding. The hatchery coho — a chrome-bright, healthy fish confirmed on photo — was retained for the table. Tonight's destination: the Rip Tide Pub. Today's guests were first-timers from San Diego experiencing Discovery Passage for the very first time. Two people, one nimble Boston Whaler Montauk, and a morning that delivered everything Campbell River fishing promises. The Montauk's open-boat design is ideal for two-person trips — every cast feels personal, every fish is right in front of you. Water temperature measured 15.4°C — warm and active. The solunar forecast for the day rated Good, with a minor feeding window at moonrise running 10:29 to 11:29 AM overlapping the post-slack bite. Summer Chinook are running 12-16 lbs with a real shot at a 30+ lb trophy. Coho are showing up alongside them at Cape Mudge. This is the season. Spots are filling fast for June and July morning departures. Captain Bruce runs three departures daily — 6 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM — perfect for 2-person intro trips or couples wanting the full Discovery Passage experience. Book at **hidden content**