2026 Campbell River Reports

[Admin]

Post your 2026 fishing reports here.

 

[crappynetz]

c'mon guys I see you all out there working the south end of the hump these last couple of glassy calm weeks "salmon capital of the world" thread can't be at the bottom of the standings like the Vancouver Canucks lol tell us how you're doing...

 

[westercoaster222]

Anyone fish for sea runs, timed with the out migration of salmon fry in the CR area? Would love to know more!

 

[RiverBoy]

Anyone fish for sea runs, timed with the out migration of salmon fry in the CR area? Would love to know more!

yah the estuary of the Campbell can be pretty productive. they are feeding on pink fry. very small, sparse streamer patterns.

 

[westercoaster222]

yah the estuary of the Campbell can be pretty productive. they are feeding on pink fry. very small, sparse streamer patterns.

any tips on time of year and tide timing? We are over on Quadra, easy to whip over. There are some potential spots on the west side of Quadra as well.

 

[CR Bill]

DFO is certainly in no hurry to announce the re-opening of winter prawn fishing closures!

 

[1854]

DFO is certainly in no hurry to announce the re-opening of winter prawn fishing closures!

Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fishery Notices

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

The info for the April 1st opening was included in the fishery notice that went out back in December. Hopefully the link works.

 

[CR Bill]

Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Fishery Notices

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

The info for the April 1st opening was included in the fishery notice that went out back in December. Hopefully the link works.

Got it! Thx!

 

[westercoaster222]

Can someone message me the location of Butlers Point? Keep hearing about it, but it is not on any modern charts, so perhaps a local name.

Also, I am looking for an old companion book that was part of a how to fish in Campbell River, put on in the 80's I think, if anyone has any leads!

 

[CR Bill]

We now call it Francisco Point - south east tip of Quadra Island and it’s on charts as such.
When I first arrived here - which was a few years ago now- we called it Butlers Point.
As for the book really can’t help you- there was a book published by one Peter Johnson called the Happy Hooker
many years which did feature the local hot spots.

 

[westercoaster222]

We now call it Francisco Point - south east tip of Quadra Island and it’s on charts as such.
When I first arrived here - which was a few years ago now- we called it Butlers Point.
As for the book really can’t help you- there was a book published by one Peter Johnson called the Happy Hooker
many years which did feature the local hot spots.

Fantastic, thank you! Was able to find a copy online.

Is it fishing season yet????

 

[RiverBoy]

i’ve also heard it referred to as Butlers Beach. but i always kinda assumed it was closer to Dogfish Bay.

 

[winephart]

Can someone message me the location of Butlers Point? Keep hearing about it, but it is not on any modern charts, so perhaps a local name.

Also, I am looking for an old companion book that was part of a how to fish in Campbell River, put on in the 80's I think, if anyone has any leads!

I think the book you mean is " Salmon Fishing British Columbia " Volume One ,Vancouver Island,by Mike Cramond.
it was published in 1989 by Heritage House.
Not sure if it is still in print. You can usually pick up a copy in local used book store.

 

[Fishing24/7]

I'm going to have my boat up on Sonora for the first week of June. Anyone have advice on where to locate salmon? I'm ok with doing a fair amount of running the boat, 40 miles each way if fine if necessary for best results. Thanks