2026 Campbell River Reports
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crappynetz
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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...
"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
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Anyone fish for sea runs, timed with the out migration of salmon fry in the CR area? Would love to know more!
RiverBoy
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yah the estuary of the Campbell can be pretty productive. they are feeding on pink fry. very small, sparse streamer patterns.
westercoaster222
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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.
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!
The info for the April 1st opening was included in the fishery notice that went out back in December. Hopefully the link works.
westercoaster222
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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!
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!
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.
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
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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
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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
Howzer
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It might be kind of early, but popular spots are, Hall Point and Davis Pt on Nodales Chnl.
Area 13-21 Bute inlet has one chinook per day retention April 1 July 14. On the flood tide fish port side of Bute starting at Moh creek trolling north towards Amor point. On the ebb tide fish Clipper point heading south towards Fawn bluff there is an old log dump called Freddie’s beach can very productive. If you want to go farther, north of Orford river to the fish boundary on the ebb can be good and directly across the inlet is Alpha bluff on the flood. Bute inlet is a first light fishery you will have more action in the first hour of the day then the rest of the day combined, for the most part. I’ve spent a lot of time in Bute but haven’t been back for many years. Send some pictures it’s an awesome part of the world. Also, pay attention to the outflow winds. Bute can turn into a pretty gnarly place on a big outflow wind.
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