5 Chinook Released at Cape Mudge — Sprin

Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Captain Bruce took the 17' Boston Whaler Montauk out of Coast Marina A Dock for the midday 4-hour trip, and Cape Mudge delivered a solid spring session. Five Chinook salmon were hooked and released, with the best fish of the day coming in at 7 lbs — a healthy feeder Chinook in chrome-bright condition right off the historic Tyee grounds at the southern tip of Quadra Island. Conditions on the water were active but fishable. Air temperature was a pleasant 17°C with an ESE wind running 22 km/h and gusting to 39 km/h — enough to put a chop on the water but well within the Montauk's range. The Environment Canada marine forecast called for 1 metre seas or less, and that held true through our time on the grounds. Overcast skies meant excellent diffused light — ideal for trolling and comfortable for guests. The tide timing worked in our favour. High water at 12:25 PM and a slack before ebb at 12:57 PM put us right in the zone as the current began its afternoon run through Discovery Passage. That ebb flow concentrates bait along the Cape Mudge rip, and Captain Bruce ran Tomic plugs through the zone at 60 to 100 feet in 14.7°C water. The solunar minor feeding period ran right through the first hour — the fish were active and the plugs did their job. Today's guests were on their first fishing trip with us — a 4-hour intro experience — and came away with five bites and a new appreciation for what Discovery Passage can produce in spring. The Montauk is the perfect platform for this kind of targeted fishing: nimble enough to work the specific rips and current seams at Cape Mudge, with free parking at Tyee Plaza and a clean, classic open boat experience. Spring Chinook are in the water and feeding. The Cape Mudge grounds are producing. If you've been thinking about booking a trip to Campbell River, May and June are excellent windows before the summer crowds arrive. Spots available for our 6 AM, 11 AM, and 4 PM departures. Book at **hidden content**